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Oncken Honored For His Impact to GF-EGF Community

Published February 9, 2026

During the Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting, True North Equipment CEO John Oncken received the Henry Havig Award. This award recognizes exemplary volunteerism, leadership and service in the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks communities.

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Deere Innovation on Display

Published August 1, 2024

As acres increase, downtime becomes more and more expensive. True North Equipment Precision Technology Manager Chris Kuznia sees value in providing training and support on the latest equipment. Thursday’s Insight and Innovation Summit in Grand Forks highlighted John Deere’s latest…

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Good Values for Used Farm Equipment

Published June 18, 2024

U.S. tractor sales dropped 11.5 percent in May compared to a year ago. However, the sale of 4-wheel drive tractors increased more than nine percent. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers said combine sales declined nearly 18 percent from May of…

Worst Geomagnetic Storm Since 2003

Published May 16, 2024

While many were enjoying the Northern Lights, the solar storms caused GPS problems for many farmers. True North Equipment Precision Technology Manager Chris Kuznia said this was the worst geomagnetic storm since 2003. "Some guys were affected for the whole…

A Game Changer

Published January 6, 2022

Auto-steer has been a reality for 20 years, but now field work can be done without having someone in the cab of the tractor. True North Equipment Sales Manager Joe Breidenbach says the new John Deere technology is a combination…

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Pre-Harvest Maintenance Promoted

Published July 2, 2021

A pre-season service evaluation of the combine and farm equipment can result in a better harvest season. True North Equipment Lead Technician Mike Bubb encourages farmers to work with their local equipment dealer. "Things are changing every day, but a…

New Technology Highlighted at Combine Expo

Published July 1, 2021

A limited number of the 2021 model year John Deere X9 series combines will be placed directly with key customers this year and full production will happen in '22. Early orders will be taken starting in August. True North Equipment…

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True North Equipment Plans to Open Impact Center in January

Published December 7, 2020

True North Equipment is developing a first-of-its-kind Impact Center. This 165 feet x 400 feet building west of Grand Forks had been a Wells Concrete production plant.TNE co-owner John Onken says the Impact Center is equipped with four bridge cranes…

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True North Equipment Invests in New Property

Published August 3, 2020

True North Equipment has purchased a former Wells Concrete building and property in Grand Forks. This facility will serve as a central location for receiving, assembling and preparation of new equipment. The site will also extend the capabilities for customer…

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True North Equipment Announces Change to Team Structure

Published January 21, 2020

Dan Gorder is now the chairman of the board and John Oncken is chief executive officer for True North Equipment. for the company. Gorder and Oncken are long-time partners in the business. True North Equipment has eight John Deere locations…

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Oncken Honored For His Impact to GF-EGF Community

Deere Innovation on Display

Good Values for Used Farm Equipment

Worst Geomagnetic Storm Since 2003

A Game Changer

Pre-Harvest Maintenance Promoted

New Technology Highlighted at Combine Expo

True North Equipment Plans to Open Impact Center in January

True North Equipment Invests in New Property

True North Equipment Announces Change to Team Structure

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