INSIDE NORTH DAKOTA'S LOCAL MEAT SCENE: SCHWEITZER'S BUTCHER SHOP AND FAMILY-RUN STARTUPS

This week on Dakota Cowboy, host Tisa Peek saddles up to explore one of the backbones of rural North Dakota life: the local, family-owned butcher shop. The show takes viewers just outside Moffitt, North Dakota, to Schweitzer’s Gourmet Meats—a small-town startup where family tradition and high-quality meat processing go hand in hand. From the moment the cattle step off the trailer to the final packaged cut of beef, pork, or sausage, you'll see the care, skill, and pride that goes into every step. It’s a look at the people behind the meat and the important role they play in keeping rural communities fed and functioning.
Tisa walks viewers through the daily grind and reward of running a butcher shop that still believes in doing things the right way—by hand, with heart, and with a commitment to excellence. Co-host Beni Paulson highlights another local startup business, proving that entrepreneurship is alive and well across North Dakota’s plains. These small businesses are more than just places to shop—they’re part of the community fabric.
Don’t forget to catch “Headlines from the Saddle,” where Tisa rounds up the latest happenings across the state. It’s an episode packed with grit, tradition, and a strong sense of community you won’t want to miss.