Lent began last week on Ash Wednesday, and across the Upper Midwest, that means Friday night fish fries.
In this episode of Prairie Plates, Rick Gion visits with Bishop John Folda of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fargo about the tradition of eating fish during Lent, and how church basement suppers became a seasonal staple in communities large and small.
We also take you inside a bustling fish fry at Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo, plus a conversation with a Knights of Columbus volunteer who helps feed hundreds each week.