Thumbs up, thumbs down

by The 100 Companies November 1, 2021

November 1, 2021

Blueprint Alaska's Sarah Erkmann Ward provides some ups and downs from the last few weeks.

Thumbs up:

• Lathrop High School: Fairbanks football team defeats perennial favorite to win its first state Division II title. Go Malemutes!

• Local potato chips: Alaska Chip Company selected as best regional chip maker in the U.S.! Barbecue flavor, obvi.

• More nurses: UAA expands its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, allowing 40% more students to enroll.

Thumbs down:

• Local milk: Longtime, beloved local dairy provider shuts down.

• Supply chain: Bare shelves, long waits for basic goods. Pro tip: order holiday gifts now.

• Flu season: Remember the flu? This season could be a doozy. Get your flu shot ASAP.