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In 1977, just four Lac La Croix Indigenous ponies remained. After a concerted effort to save the breed, two horses have returned to the Fond du Lac Reservation.

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools highlighted locally grown food during National Farm to School Month by participating in a corn-husking team relay on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Rabbit, Bird & Bear: Fine Art & Gifts features works by more than 40 regional and diverse artists, food producers

Rabbit, Bird & Bear: Fine Art & Gifts features works by more than 40 regional and diverse artists, food producers

Lake Superior 20/20 started with the intention of hosting 20 artists within 20 miles. This year's event, Friday through Sunday, includes 17 more artists and has expanded along the shore.

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith held a wide-ranging discussion with the owners of Sawyer's Native Wise LLC as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass new farming legislation.

It’s a busy time of year for farmers like David Wise, who is juggling quite a few projects, including reintroducing bison and Ojibwe horses to his farm in Northern Minnesota. He is a descendant of the Fond du Lac Band of Superior Chippewa and the founder of Native Wise farm, which produces wild rice, maple syrup, CBD and vegetables.

David Wise, a descendent of Chief Buffalo, has brought the shaggy animal back to the Fond du Lac reservation.

"It was awesome to hear the thunder of their hooves on the ground," said David Wise. Before Monday, there were no buffalo within the reservation boundaries of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

Whole Foods Co-op's round-up-to-the-nearest dollar donations support area growers, food producers and nonprofits.