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Rural grocery stores challenged by prices, distribution costs

Tuesday, October 29

The recent loss of Drake's only grocery store has the rural community searching for solutions.

The closing of Drake Fresh Foods came with just three weeks' notice, leaving the town's 280 residents without convenient access to fresh produce and staples like milk, eggs and bread.

Grocery stores in Harvey, about 25 minutes away, and Velva, around 30 minutes, are options for most,...