It’s not beans and biscuits feeding hungry cowboys anymore.
The chuckwagons of the Old West have evolved to serve the gamut of palates. From barbecue sundaes and pulled pork parfaits, to Mexican-German fusion chili and the Fargo Fillie, the modern food truck has found a permanent parking spot in America’s food scene.
Spurred by a legacy of fearless feats on bucking broncs or wide-eyed wrecks from atop 1-ton bulls, the Wing Rodeo celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
During the 6 p.m. rodeos Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9, entrants will tug on their boots, tighten the cinch and vie for the prize in conjunction with Wing Community Days.
When Trautman completed her bachelor’s degree in art education and psychology from Valley City State University (VCSU) in 2017 and searched for her first teaching job, Class B rural North Dakota called. She found what she was looking for in Carrington. In 2017-18, Trautman completed her first year of teaching, handling art classes in the Carrington School District.