Mark Koenig hopes an idea that began with a dangerously small baby can grow into something big. "I sure wish this can end up helping a lot of babies," he says. The Rugby, N.D., farmer has established "Bushels for the Boys," a fund to help cover t.
‘Paying it forward’ for Aspen
By Sue Sitter - | May 1, 2021
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Solid Ground Coffee baristas Melodie Wright, left, and Robin Foss show cups topped with “Pray for Aspen” stickers.
When customers at restaurants and coffee shops feel like spreading cheer in their community, they sometimes decide to pay their own tabs and cover the next customer’s order, too.
Rugby’s Aspen Heisler, who already earned a “Kids with Character” award at Ely Elementary School as a third grader three years ago, decided to spread some cheer of his own at one of his favorite businesses, Solid Ground Coffee in Rugby.