Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern Many North Dakotans live in “food deserts,” and Senate Bill 2228 seeks to help curb this problem by giving one-time sustainability grants to preserve or reopen rural grocery stores.
Food deserts are defined as areas where a resident must travel 10 or more miles for fresh or perishable foods.
Sen. Janne Myrdal, R-Edinburg, said the legislation is similar to a bill…