Local Business and the Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Minnesota Commerce
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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🍖 Recipe: Stittsworth One-Pan Skillet Supper
Comfort food at its finest -- a simple, hearty one-pan meal with tender Stittsworth beef and potatoes that doesn't require a lot of fuss.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Stittsworth Ground Beef
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the Stittsworth Ground Beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no longer pink (about 5--7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and stir well to coat with the beef fat.
- Pour in beef broth and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15--20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Pro Tip: This is true comfort food -- the kind of meal that brought neighbors together during tough times. Use Stittsworth Ground Beef with a bit of fat (not the leanest) so the potatoes absorb rich, beefy flavor as they cook.