“Just think, in a few months, this street will be covered with a canopy of green leaves,” my husband commented as we drove home. I was looking at a precarious nest perched on a high, brown, leafless branch. “That’s a daring squirrel[...]
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Tariffs threaten craft beer as industry battles declining sales and rising costs
Craft brewers have weathered shifting tastes, a pandemic, and fierce shelf competition—but now they’re bracing for a new kind of squeeze: tariffs. With steel kegs, Canadian malt, and aluminum cans caught in President Trump’s trade crosshairs, the cost of brewing is climbing[...]
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On This Day | 141 Years Ago Today
Fifty Years Ago this week, Fairmont Creamer Company was organized, and thuout all these 50 years have always tried to please the sellers of cream and produce. [...]Read More... from On This Day | 141 Years Ago Today
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Cuts to local food programs affect WY schools, food banks, producers
Federal programs supporting local food purchasing by food banks and schools have helped feed communities and support farmers but the Trump administration has cut those programs. Last fall, the Biden administration announced more than $1 billion for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement and the Local[...]
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Saskatchewan backtracks on complete ban of U.S.-branded beer, liquor, “Made in Canada” will make shelves
After briefly pulling dozens of U.S.-branded alcoholic drinks from shelves, Saskatchewan is reversing course—at least partially. The province will now allow sales to resume for products confirmed to be made in Canada. The move follows backlash to a sweeping response to U.S.[...]
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Craft brewers consider kicking the aluminum tariff can to customers
For Minnesota’s craft brewers, tariffs on aluminum aren’t just a policy debate—they’re a real hit to the bottom line. As costs rise on everything from cans to grain, small breweries are left juggling tight margins and big decisions. Do they absorb the[...]
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Keeping It Local: Bill Aims to Save North Dakota’s Rural Grocery Stores
In small towns across North Dakota, a grocery store is more than a place to shop—it’s a lifeline. But as rural stores disappear, communities are left with fewer options and longer drives for essentials. Senate Bill 2228 aims to change that, offering[...]
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Student-run butcher shop open in new location on NDSU campus
North Dakota State University has long been a leader in animal sciences, but now its students are getting a new kind of education—one that extends beyond the classroom and into the freezer case. At the newly opened retail store inside the Peltier[...]
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This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn’t
Egg prices in the U.S. have soared, and the government is searching for solutions. Just across the border, Canada seems to have cracked the code—its egg supply remains steady and affordable. The difference? Smaller farms, a tightly managed supply system, and fewer[...]
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Fargo’s Proof Artisan Distillers Marks 10 Years, Navigates Industry Shifts and Supply Chain Uncertainty
After a decade in business, Proof Artisan Distillers has plenty to celebrate—but also plenty to navigate. While the Fargo-based distillery prides itself on using local ingredients, its bottles come from elsewhere, and ongoing supply chain uncertainty has made sourcing them a challenge.[...]
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Wholesale egg prices are going down. How soon will it affect your grocery bill?
After months of soaring egg prices, there’s hope on the horizon for shoppers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports a steady drop in wholesale egg prices, thanks to a lull in bird flu outbreaks. While this price reduction may not be reflected[...]
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Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry
The Meat Institute is pushing the Trump administration to pull back on several key regulations, including those designed to protect workers and the environment. Their lobbying focuses on rolling back rules under the Clean Water Act, worker protections, and food safety standards,[...]
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Entrepreneurial Perspective: From a Smalltown to the World
Minot State University and the Minot State University’s Severson Entrepreneurship Academy are hosting a special edition of The Entrepreneurial Perspective series. On March 25, the University will celebrate the grand opening of the Severson Entrepreneurial Academy renovation in Old Main with a[...]
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Does Downtown Minot Need a Grocery Store? Is it Feasible? Would You Use It?
Minot State University students in Dr. Andy Bertch’s Applied Research class are studying food deserts and the solutions to them. They’re asking for you to weigh in with your thoughts on a “What if”. What if there were a grocery store in[...]
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Prairie Fare: Try these tips to save money on food
“You can scrape that bowl a little better,” my mother would say to me. I would keep scraping to get the last bit of dough out of the bowl. “Auntie Christina was the best at cleaning out bowls,” she’d add. My great-aunt[...]
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On This Day | The Cost of Grub is Beyond all Pardon
The cost of grub’s beyond all pardon; it makes me rend my duds and so this year I’ll have a garden and raise my greens and spuds. Like others, I have formed the habit [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]