The largest grocery store in Petersburg was named Retailer of the Year by the Independent Grocers Alliance, which is an international chain of independent grocery stores. Hammer & Wikan was chosen above thousands of other grocers around the country.
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Cruise tourism is on the rebound in Petersburg, with this year’s number of tour boats, 110, approaching the town’s record season, 153, which was set in 2007. The industry is building back from the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2008 financial crisis, and local restaurateurs are enjoying the extra business. However, it’s a double-edged sword for those who are having trouble keeping up with demand.
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A group of bulldozers sit in the muskeg beside Hammer and Wikan, the biggest grocery store in Petersburg. They’re on the edge of a giant hole that’s been there for a few months. KFSK’s Shelby Herbert dug in to find out what the store was planning.
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