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The small town of Wishek is preparing for a big event on Wednesday. The 99th annual Wishek Sauerkraut Day takes place on Wednesday. The vendor shows start at 10 in the morning. Then, the famous sauerkraut feed will be at the Civic Center from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. The Wishek Public School students will perform traditional German entertainment, and there will be live music during and after the feed. The small event brings in hundreds of visitors each year from the region, and is a tourism boon to the community. KSJB Radio will be broadcasting live from the event from 10-Noon.

WISHEK, N.D. (KFYR) - There is a lot of work that goes into making Sauerkraut Day such a success. There are people who set up the tables, make sure there are enough plates and enough sauerkraut. And then there’s George Just. He’s in charge of making sure the outside...

WISHEK, N.D. (KFYR) - Love it or hate it, sauerkraut is a staple for the German heritage community in North Dakota. One town even dedicates an entire day to the dish in a celebration that brings people from all over the country to get a taste. The air in Wishek...