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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
  • Rick Gion reveals his ultimate post-election comfort food, the dish he turns to for a satisfying pick-me-up after the polls close.
  • Mark Watne, NDFU president since 2013, has deep Farmers Union roots. He leads NDFU, Farmers Union Insurances, and Service Association, pioneering farmer-owned restaurants and initiatives.
  • Three short interviews from Saturday's Red River Market with Donna, Greg, and Simone of Fargo about soup, plus a soup photo. Favorites include French onion, pho, and more.
  • Rick talks about the NDSU vs. UND game and shares his favorite football foods: wings, pizza, chips & queso, ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Plus, pheasant nuggets are a must!
  • Rick celebrates regional Apple Harvest Festivals.
  • Explore local Oktoberfest celebrations, including beer, food, and contests at various breweries in Fargo, Moorhead, Bismarck, and more, with special events running through October.
  • Rick Gion talks with Beth Dooley, a James Beard Award-winning food writer, and discusses other regional food authors.
  • Get ready for a delicious sneak peek! On Prairie Plates, Rick Gion and his guest, Dawn Kopp, are here to serve up a tasty preview of this weekend's Bismarck Downtowners' Street Fair.
  • Rick attended a bratwurst-eating contest at Wurst Bier Hall, where AJ won by eating nine brats. Fall food events include Horace Bean Days, Bismarck Food Truck Fest, and Red River Market.
  • Fargo, Bismarck, and the Minnesota Lakes Area have a growing number of Mexican restaurants. Highlights include Guadalajara, El Vaqueros, and local food trucks, offering authentic options.