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Prairie Plates

Food enthusiast Rick Gion joins Main Street to talk about Midwest flavors, regional restaurant news, and more. Listen for it weekly on Main Street and find all segments below.

Latest Episodes
  • Maartje Murphy of Cows & Co Creamery blends Dutch tradition with North Dakota dairy to craft award-winning gelato, Gouda cheese, and farm-fresh delights.
  • Chef Paul Nimens shares the story behind his whimsical Fargo food truck, Duck Duck Goose, and the creative, community-first spirit driving his playful cuisine.
  • Mixologist Elijah Larson talks summer cocktails, Fargo’s bar scene, mocktails, and top spirits to elevate your home bartending game on Prairie Plates.
  • On Prairie Plates, Rick Gion chats with Sara Watson about her cookbook Cabin Chef and shares a recorded interview with Molly Yeh from her recent Fargo book event.
  • On National Hamburger Day, Chris Carosa digs into the 1885 origin of the burger with juicy myths, history, and a side of brown sugar and coffee.
  • On this week’s Prairie Plates, explore foraging with Chef Candace Stock, Ashley Thornberg, and Rick Gion - plus a preview of Moorhead’s "Urban Rewilding" event.
  • It’s National Beef Month! Dr. Eric Berg shares grilling tips, meat science insights, and previews his May 19 event at Family Wellness Fargo.
  • Chris Tello of Huckleberry House in Bismarck shares his love for Scandinavian flavors, regional cuisine, and craft cocktails by the scenic riverfront.
  • German-Russian food, heritage, and family traditions thrive in North Dakota, with stories, recipes, and café favorites. Michal Miller and Jeremy Kopp are guests.
  • Dex Dutton brews up his story from Thunder Coffee days to roasting mastery—serving a piping-hot crash course in all things coffee.