ABERDEEN, S.D. – A partnership between Northern State University and Red Rooster Coffee House will bring a tasty new brew to the region – and scholarship money to students.
NSU and the Red Rooster have teamed up to offer Wolves Blend fresh roasted coffee beans. The coffee – a Certified Fair Trade, organic medium roast – will be available starting in early January, though a few test bags are available for sale at the coffee house this week.
Proceeds from sales of Wolves Blend coffee will support NSU student scholarships.
Red Rooster owner Dan Cleberg said the coffee house has partnered with Northern in many ways in the past 25 years, from employing students as baristas to collaborating on events with students and faculty.
“As an alumnus it feels good to stay connected with NSU in these ways, and now partnering with NSU to create a signature coffee product is a logical evolution in the NSU/Red Rooster relationship,” Cleberg said. “It's a perfect way to create a connection with our school while enjoying our daily flavorful pick-me-up. Nothing's going to ‘Unleash your Potential’ like a jolt of caffeine!”
Red Rooster Coffee House is located at 218 S. Main St. in downtown Aberdeen. For more information, visit the Red Rooster website.
About Northern State University
Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and, soon, an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $120 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.
Photo courtesy of Red Rooster Coffee House