This week on Prairie Plates, host Rick Gion talks with Andrea Baumgardner — chef, James Beard semifinalist, and co-founder of BernBaum’s, the beloved downtown Fargo restaurant that operated from 2016 to 2024. She shares stories from her career and a sneak peek at her upcoming release, The BernBaum’s Cookbook.

At Nova Eatery and Supper Club in downtown Fargo, staff and a construction worker have reported encounters with some possible spirits that seem rather friendly.

It’s hotdish season, and chef Lauren Zobac of 701 Eateries joins Rick to talk about hotdishes vs. casseroles, chili beans, and Midwest comfort food. She’s cooked at BernBaum’s, starred in videos for the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, and knows her way around a cozy, bean-filled dish.

Rick interviews Patty Hagen, co-manager of the Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge in Downtown Fargo. Patty, known for making fresh soups daily, shares her favorite recipes, offers soup-making tips, and highlights the special offerings at the lodge and its adjoining Troll Lounge.

This week, Rick interviews Chef Andrew Dohn from Nova Eatery & Supper Club in downtown Fargo. They discuss football foods - burgers, wings, hot dogs, dips, chili, and more. Also, they pull out the menu to discuss some of the restaurant's most popular dishes.

Rick Gion sits down with Sebastian Ramos, owner of Würst Bier Hall in Fargo, and Hannah Blazinski-Cuhel to talk all things beer, food, and Oktoberfest.

Sugar beet and soybean grower, Bill Hejl from Amenia teams up with Aaron Krauter, a multi-crop farmer near Regent, North Dakota to dig into the realities of this season’s harvest.

Rick Gion sits down with Emily Driscoll, co-owner of Moonrise Cafe in Fargo, to talk about how the beloved local spot got its start. They chat about the cafe’s most popular menu items and give listeners a sneak peek at what’s new and what’s coming this fall season.

Mark Bjornstad shares his excitement for Drekkerfest — an annual high-energy celebration in Fargo packed with live music, games, food, and drinks from some of the best local spots like Unicorn Park, Scoop N Dough, and Driftwood.

You can experience a taste of Native American powwows in downtown Fargo! Tee's Tacos is a little eatery featuring Native art on the walls and delicious frybread tacos, soups, chilis and desserts.