In Little Falls, Minnesota, a decade-long effort to bring fresh food back to the heart of town is finally taking shape. With downtown grocery options long gone, residents organized their own solution: the Purple Carrot Market, a community-owned co-op now backed by[...]
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Microbakeries help put dough in home bakers’ pockets
In Horace and Fargo, a quiet baking boom is rising right out of home kitchens. What started as a pandemic-era pastime has become a cottage-food movement, powered by sourdough starters, social media, and neighbors who love a good treat. At Kenzie’s Sourdough[...]
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Food hub pilot holds potential for region
Rural grocery stores are fighting to survive, but a new effort in north-central North Dakota could change the math. The proposed North Central Grocery & Food Hub Initiative aims to link small-town grocers with local producers, cutting costs and expanding access to[...]
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Why you can salvage moldy cheese but never spoiled meat − a toxicologist advises on what to watch out for
When food turns, your senses usually know — the sour smell, the off-color, the unsettling fuzz. But beneath those signs of spoilage, something more dangerous may be at work. Toxicologist J. V. Rogers explains how molds and bacteria on everyday foods can[...]
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Prairie Fare: The wild side of the menu — Safe cooking with wild game
“If it were up to you, all the deer would be living in our garage,” my dad said to me. I squinted at him sideways and grinned. He knew me well. My dad was tracking the deer tags from local hunters. I[...]
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Krause’s Market stores in Garrison, Hazen, and Washburn to change ownership next year
After decades of serving central North Dakota towns, Krause’s Market — a family-owned grocery staple in Hazen, Garrison, and Washburn — is preparing for a new chapter. Siblings Dalles Krause and Kari Olson announced they’re selling the business to Darin and Valerie[...]
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Prairie Fare: Beets, Brussels sprouts and beyond — Giving veggies a second chance
“What’s your least favorite vegetable and why?” our produce safety workshop leader asked. We were at the workshop to help people produce and process fresh fruits and vegetables safely, and we had a little fun with this icebreaker. “My least favorite vegetable[...]
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Prairie Fare: Snacking tips for sports fans
Imagine yourself watching your favorite sport, whether at home in your favorite chair or at the game in the stands. What snack might you be enjoying? How about a beverage choice? As the game proceeds, you may have discovered your bag is[...]
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Prairie Fare: Preserving autumn — Exploring the art of drying food
I crunched through the dried leaves on our sidewalk as I looked up to admire the glorious orange, red and yellow leaves on trees in our colorful autumn season. When I walked into our house, I picked up dried leaves from a[...]
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21st Annual Local Foods Conference slated Oct. 16-18 in Carrington
BISMARCK – The 21st Annual Local Foods Conference will be held Thursday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Chieftain Conference Center, 60 4th Ave S, Carrington, ND. “Building Resilience in a Vibrant Ecosystem” is the theme of the three-day conference,[...]
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Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grants Awarded to 11 North Dakota Communities
Eleven rural communities across North Dakota have been awarded a combined $1 million through the Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant program to support local food access and economic development. These grants will help sustain and strengthen grocery services in small towns, ensuring[...]
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Prairie Fare: Are you experiencing sticker shock at the grocery store?
I couldn’t believe the cost of two small bags of groceries was over $100. “Yes, that’s right,” he said. I checked over the receipt to be sure I hadn’t been charged $20 for a can of beans by accident. “Every item is[...]
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Why beef prices hit a breaking point
Beef has always been a staple of the American table, but now it’s testing just how much people are willing to pay. Prices have soared more than 50% since 2020, driven by the smallest cattle herd in decades, climate-related drought, and high[...]
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Prairie Fare: Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?
“Are there any apples on our tree this year?” my older daughter recently asked. “There are lots of ripe apples high in the tree,” my husband responded. I thought about past autumns when she and our other two kids used an apple[...]
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Prairie Fare: Pizza — A slice of nutrition
“Do you know which is the most popular handout on the NDSU Extension website?” someone asked me. I was surprised by the answer: “Your handout about how to make a pizza!” Of all the handouts I have written, I did not think[...]
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Minot breast cancer fundraiser returns for 2025
Breast cancer awareness takes center stage in downtown Minot next weekend as the Double D-Haw fundraiser makes its return. Hosted at The Blue Rider, the evening blends good food, music, and community spirit with a purpose: raising money for Trinity Health Foundation’s[...]