Grand Forks, North Dakota

[brent from mb]

Hi Folks,

I am heading to Grand Forks, North Dakota next week for a workshop and wouldn't mind checking out carving tools and supplies while I am there.

Any suggestions?

Brent

[leavyc]

Gosh, I moved to Iowa from that area, and I don't recall any woodcarving tool shops, but perhaps that has changed. I do know that L&M Meats has the best buffalo summer sausage around, and the Bronze Boot the best steaks. What class are you taking?

[brent from mb]

I'm attending "The Strategic Approach to Social Media". Obviously work related as opposed to carving.

Grand Forks is a two hour drive from home (Winnipeg) and many folks from here regularly go on shopping excursions. I am going to have to check out the places you suggested. I know where the Bronze Boot is but where is L&M Meats?

Brent

[Nancy-G]

I started carving in Grand Forks (well, GFAFB) in 1989. Long time ago so I can't say a thing about current shopping. Back then I bought everything by mail - we sure didn't have computers then.
But I loved GF and loved North Dakota.

[leavyc]

There are two of the meat markets. One just south of the Boot and the other on Washington, but the south end. Just ask, anyone can direct you. I get alot of my supplies from the Woodcraft Shop in Bettendorf, Iowa. The people are very helpful, and I am sure Larry and Carol can set you up with whatever you need. I think there is a fairly active club in Bismarck, who knows..maybe one in Grand Forks too, or Fargo. That would not be too far to go to take a class or two. Rick Jensen, the bark carver is from Crookston, just outside of Grand Forks, to the Minnesota side. Have fun at your seminar, and I agree with Nancy---I love North Dakota!