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Q39 barbecue restaurant opens in downtown Lawrence
Kansas City barbecue joint Q39 officially fired up the smokers and opened its doors in downtown Lawrence on Tuesday.
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Gluten-free cafe announces closure in west Lawrence; Salty Iguana signs come down
Not long after the Salty Iguana sign was removed from its former west Lawrence storefront, a second restaurant near Sixth and Wakarusa announced its final day of operation.
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Douglas County food security advocates discuss impacts of possible SNAP losses, food as a human right at workshop
A workshop on navigating food systems in Douglas County turned into an opportunity for speakers to address impending threats to SNAP and discuss how to build relationships to advocate for families experiencing food insecurity.
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New wine bar and kitchen in downtown Lawrence will source local, serve up unusual pours
Downtown Lawrence will welcome a new wine bar and kitchen opening next week with natural selections and a distinctly townie mindset.
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Multiple downtown and East Lawrence stores and restaurants shuttering
A restaurant, a coffee chain and two retail stores located in downtown and East Lawrence have announced closures recently.
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Bison harvest at Haskell fills community bellies and brains
The bison was late to this year’s harvest at Haskell. In the meantime, folks built camaraderie before Haskell community members dressed the animal with skill and speed born of last year’s harvest.
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Presenters share 3 proposed sites for permanent Lawrence Farmers Market location
Three downtown sites are under consideration as the permanent location for an outdoor pavilion to house the Lawrence Farmers Market.
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John Brown’s Aboveground patio has reopened; it represents years of a small staff’s dedication to the downtown scene
John Brown’s Aboveground patio is open again after three years, representing a small team’s labor to survive the COVID era, adapt to changing city codes and net a James Beard award nomination.
Explorers of all ages can check out Kaw Valley farms and heritage sites during weekend of agritourism
The annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour will soon return, offering opportunities for people of all ages to interact with farm animals, pick flowers and produce, sample local food and drink, learn about sustainable agriculture and more.
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Lawrence Farmers Market will garner feedback on permanent location during virtual town hall
The Lawrence Farmers market is seeking a permanent location to build an outdoor pavilion. They will solicit community input on potential permanent sites during an upcoming virtual town hall.
Kansas sorghum farmers will have their biggest yield in years. But tariffs killed the market
Kansas farmers are hurting after China’s retaliatory tariffs on the United States closed a major market for the state’s biggest crop. Despite a productive year, farmers across Kansas may not break even.
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Haskell’s second bison harvest and cookout, open to all, will teach community to yield, prepare bison meat
The bison harvest at Haskell is a space to learn about the bison’s deep cultural significance, having sustained many Native American tribes for centuries as a source of food, clothing and tools. This year’s harvest and cookout are coming up, and all are welcome.
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Fresh Cut Smoothies launches on Mass Street with inventive recipes and tantalizing decor
With no digital fanfare, but the reveal of a mouth-watering window display, a new smoothie shop has opened its doors on the downtown strip, and Lawrencians are flocking to the counter already.
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