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On This Day | An Iconic Grocery Store
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U of M launches fruit licensing program for growers
The University of Minnesota is doubling down on its fruit-breeding legacy with six new apple and grape varieties, offering small growers a fresh edge in an increasingly competitive market. Through its Superior Fruit Innovations program, the creators of the Honeycrisp are opening[...]
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MHA Nation greenhouse grand opening set
The MHA Nation is marking a milestone this week as it opens its new Native Green Grow greenhouse near Parshall — a project leaders say represents a major step toward food sovereignty. The facility isn’t just about growing produce; it’s about reclaiming[...]
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A snapshot of ‘Farm to School’ efforts in North Dakota
North Dakota sits above the national average for districts participating in its Farm to School program and officials said local success reflects the state's strong relationship with agriculture and how it is often linked to education.The Foundation for a Healthy North Dakota[...]
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On This Day | North Dakota Cheese
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‘A dying art’: With butchers disappearing, a Montana high school looks to step in
LEWISTOWN — Slaughterhouses and butchers used to be scattered throughout the United States, numbering about 10,000 in 1967. Only about 3,000 remain and about 85% of the American meatpacking industry is controlled by four companies: JBS, Tyson Foods, Cargill and Smithfield. The[...]
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North Dakota submits proposal to ban candy, soda from food assistance
North Dakota is asking the federal government for permission to ban the use of food assistance benefits for soda, candy, and energy drinks. State health officials say the proposed change would promote better nutrition among SNAP recipients and strengthen the state’s case[...]
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Area producers share concerns over proposed Pierce County pig farm
A proposal for a large-scale pig farm in Pierce County has stirred up a familiar debate in North Dakota: how to grow livestock production without sacrificing water, air, or local trust. The plan calls for a 9,300-head facility between Cando and Wolford,[...]
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Owners of Whiskey Barrel Meats in Mapleton hope to redefine the traditional butcher shop experience
Mapleton’s newest business isn’t just selling meat — it’s building a whole world around it. Whiskey Barrel Meats blends vintage charm, playful storytelling, and chef-driven craft to create a butcher shop that feels more like an experience than a storefront. From its[...]
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Making a community-owned grocery store a reality
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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Tribal message shares economic good news with Minot City Council
When MHA Nation Tribal Chairman Mark Fox addressed the Minot City Council this week, he wasn’t just sharing updates — he was extending an invitation. The tribe’s new greenhouse project, Native Green Grow, could soon be supplying Minot grocery stores with locally[...]
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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[...]