Supporting Local: How COVID-19 Affected Minnesota Small Businesses & Butcher Shops
This episode of Meat & Greet goes beyond the butcher counter. Myke Stittsworth talks openly about how COVID-19 restrictions have impacted small businesses across Minnesota — including his own shop in Bemidji.
From supply chain disruptions to changing customer habits, Myke shares what it's really been like running a local meat shop during a pandemic. It's a candid conversation about resilience, community support, and why shopping local matters more than ever.
What's Discussed
- How COVID-19 restrictions changed the way small butcher shops operate
- Supply chain challenges: what was hard to get and why
- The surge in home cooking and how it affected local meat demand
- Why supporting local businesses is an investment in your community
About Meat & Greet
Myke Stittsworth joins KBUN Sports Radio's High Noon every week from Stittsworth Meats in Bemidji, MN.
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