MARILYN HAGERTY
COLUMNIST MARILYN HAGERTY: When sugar beet molasses kept cattle alive
In Grand Forks in 1935,, a total of 1,719 cattle bought by the federal government were shipped in to be converted into fresh meat for families on relief.February 15, 2010
Cows in Colorado thankful people eat turkey today
Here I am in Colorado where the Black Angus cattle are grazing near the South Platte River and the Thanksgiving turkey is roasting in the oven at Carol and Curt’s house. Three grandkids, two Dachshunds and one Australian shepherd are frolicking around the place.By Marilyn Hagerty , November 25, 2009
COLUMNIST MARILYN HAGERTY: When steamboats carried grain on the Red
The steamer Grand Forks arrived here 100 years ago with 30,000 bushels of grain in barges. It was leaving the next morning to pick up more grain to be unloaded at Oslo, Minn. The Red River Transportation Co. was finding it impossible to handle all of the demands of grain growers along the Red River, the Herald reported.By Marilyn Hagerty , September 29, 2009
THE EATBEAT: Elaine's offers pleasant interlude for lunch, coffee, pastries
This time of year, when people like to get out and see the countryside, some are finding a good destination to be Elaine's House of Dreams here on U.S. Highway 2.By Marilyn Hagerty , August 12, 2009
THE EATBEAT: ABOUT ELAINE'S HOUSE OF DREAMS
By Herald Staff Report , August 12, 2009
Golden Boys grow great pumpkins
They don’t grow the biggest pumpkins in the world, but the Golden Boy Gardeners of Walhalla, N.D., hold the record for the state’s largest pumpkin. It weighed in at 790 pounds a couple of years ago.By Marilyn Hagerty , July 30, 2009
Well-mannered dogs help make community better
Kindergarten classes are start next week — for dogsThey say that puppies that are taken to these classes are pretty wild the first couple times. Then they get so they approach the training center of the Greater Grand Forks Kennel Club with pleasure. They seem to know they are meeting up with some of their dog friends.
By Marilyn Hagerty , July 09, 2009
THE EATBEAT: Golden Lake resort features fried pickles, elk burgers
On Wednesday, the special is Italian food at Golden Lake Resort near Hatton, N.D. This cafe at Golden Lake has a special every night. And it welcomes summer visitors along with the 300 people who spend time on this manmade lake during the year.By Marilyn Hagerty , July 08, 2009
Early birds get picnic shelters at city parks
265 permits already issuedFried chicken and potato salad. Hamburgers, steaks and hot dogs. Maybe a bean casserole. Nothing tastes better than food at a picnic in the park in the summertime. And more people than ever are staking out shelters for group picnics in the parks.
By Marilyn Hagerty , May 28, 2009
THE EATBEAT: Bonzer’s survives flood nicely — in its new location
An egg salad sandwich at home is one thing. At Bonzer’s Pub in downtown Grand Forks, it’s quite another. Here, it’s piled high on fresh brown bread with a slice of lettuce, making it crisp. A stack of potato chips and a fresh dill pickle spear garnish the plate.By Marilyn Hagerty , May 27, 2009
THE EATBEAT: Forks and Spoons holds down corner at mall food court
He couldn’t understand me, and I didn’t know what he said. But there was a description of the food on the signs behind the counter, and I did my share of pointing.By Marilyn Hagerty , May 20, 2009
THE EATBEAT: Ribs, chicken draw big at Farmer Dell in Argyle, Minn.
We were delighted when they set a relish tray before us at the Farmer Dell Steakhouse & Lounge on a recent Saturday night. You just don’t find that much anymore. And if you do, the relish tray is skimpier than it used to be.By Marilyn Hagerty , May 06, 2009
THE EATBEAT: Red Pepper East goes a little crazy on Taco Tuesdays
A regular Grinder comes with white sauce, lettuce, hot sauce, choice of ham, salami or turkey and Swiss cheese.By Marilyn Hagerty , April 29, 2009
THE EATBEAT: Melody’s Cafe in Warren, Minn., merits 30-mile drive
It’s a short drive of maybe 30 miles to Warren, Minn., when you go north on state Highway 220 from East Grand Forks and then east on state Highway 1. And it’s well worth it because there in the middle of town, you find Melody’s CafeBy Marilyn Hagerty , April 22, 2009
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