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Five Guys Burgers & Fries Coming?
I’ve heard a rumor floating around for a few months now that Bismarck would soon be getting a Five Guys Burgers & Fries. I haven’t had much luck confirming the... -
Bismarck City Commission Extends Smoking Ban
Smokers will have to brave the cold when lighting up at Bismarck bars this winter. In a 4-1 vote, the Bismarck City Commission this evening approved extending the city’s smoking ban... -
Bismarck Pride Receives Makeover
I am happy to announce that the newest renovations at Bismarck Pride are now complete. The new BismarckPride.com went live today, featuring a fully overhauled design, along with some exciting new...
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RCC Western Store Adding Second Location
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsCoyboys and lovers of western gear rejoice! RCC Western Store, a long-time fixture at Kirkwood Mall, has announced intentions to construct a second, larger store in the vacant lot located just northwest of the north Dan’s Supermarket. The new store will be approximately 10,500 square feet... -
North Dakota Pharmacy Ownership Law On November Ballot
Posted on August 2, 2010 | 2 CommentsVoters will get to decide this November whether or not they want to end a state law that restricts pharmacy ownership, preventing national chains such as Walgreens and Target from operating pharmacies within North Dakota. More than 13,000 signatures have been collected by North Dakotans... -
Jimmy Johns Now Open
Posted on July 17, 2010 | No CommentsIt’s been almost 9 months since we first heard that a Jimmy Johns was coming to Bismarck, but it’s finally here. The newly opened gourmet sandwich shop is located at 301 S 3rd Street, in the space recently vacated by Subway next to Connecting Point.... -
Bismarck #74 on Money Magazine’s “Best Places To Live”
Posted on July 12, 2010 | 3 CommentsBismarck ranked #74 on Money Magazine’s bi-annual list of “Best Places To Live”, up substantially from its 2008 rank of #97. Bismarck was ranked highest of the 3 North Dakota cities ranked, with Fargo at #86 and Grand Forks #97. Released every 2 years, the list ranks... -
Manufacturer To Use Bobcat Property
Posted on July 10, 2010 | No CommentsMAC Inc, a North Dakota-based manufacturer of industrial heating units, has applied for tax incentives to open a facility at Bobcat’s industrial campus in eastern Bismarck. Founded in Glenburn, ND in 1983, MAC plans to occupy approximately 50,000 square feet of space on the Bobcat... -
Men’s Wearhouse Opening at Pinehurst Square
Posted on July 10, 2010 | No CommentsMen’s Wearhouse, a national retail chain specializing in men’s dress appearel, will soon be opening at Pinehurst Square in Bismarck. Modifications for the store are almost complete and it is expected to open on August 5. It will be the second Men’s Wearhouse location in... -
Memory Lanterns Honor Loved Ones
Posted on July 5, 2010 | 1 CommentThose glowing balloons hovering over the region weren’t UFOs. Sold by regional fireworks dealer Memory Fireworks, those brightly illuminated balloons hovering above at around 11:00pm last evening were Memory Lanterns launched to honor and remember loved ones, specifically those serving in the military. Memory Lanterns... -
2010 Capitol 4th of July Celebration Pictures Now Posted
Posted on July 5, 2010 | No CommentsPictures of the 4th of July Celebration on the grounds of the North Dakota State Capitol are now online. 38 total pictures! Click here to view them all. -
Kroll’s Diner Tops Best Breakfast List
Posted on June 24, 2010 | No CommentsThe Kroll’s Girls have been working hard in the kitchens of the regional family restaurant chain Kroll’s Diner, whose Rancher Skillet just topped the list of the top 50 best breakfasts in the country by Food Network Magazine. The skillet is one of Kroll’s most... -
Warford Wins Third Mayoral Term Against Schwab
Posted on June 8, 2010 | No CommentsThe official results are still being tallied, but it is safe to say that Mayor John Warford has won his bid for re-election, by a significant margin. The people have made it clear that they wish to continue on the same path Mayor Warford has... -
Tribune’s Comment Disrespectful To Steve Schwab
Posted on May 30, 2010 | 2 CommentsSchwab is “half empty and, worse, bitter”. These are the words used by the Bismarck Tribune in an editorial today to describe mayoral candidate, and current City Commissioner, Steve Schwab. I think such words from a local news agency are disrespectful and appalling, especially when... -
Parks Director Neu Suspended 3 Weeks; Keeps Job
Posted on May 20, 2010 | No CommentsThe Bismarck Park Board has voted to suspend Director Steve Neu without pay for a period of 3 weeks, in response to failing to follow proper bidding procedures for the purchase and installation of the biomass heating system at the newly constructed BSC Aquatic & Wellness... -
AG Stenehjem Says Bidding Law Violated For Aquatic Center
Posted on May 19, 2010 | No CommentsNorth Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem ruled today that the Bismarck Park District did violate the state’s competitive bidding law when financing the installation of the $600,000+ biomass heating system at the newly constructed BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center. Stenehjem stated that there is no designated penalty for... -
Ghost Boxes Appearing In Bismarck
Posted on May 17, 2010 | No CommentsWith the largest recesssion in decades sweeping across the nation, forcing local and national businesses to shutter left and right, ghost boxes are now starting to appear in the wake, including many in Bismarck. A “ghost box” is an empty building or space, usually associated... -
Box Office Video Takes Over Former Hollywood Video Space
Posted on May 17, 2010 | No CommentsLocally-owned Box Office Video has relocated one of its locations into the space recently vacated by Hollywood Video, in the strip mall adjacent to Runnings Farm & Fleet on South Washington. This small strip mall had seen both of its tenants depart in recent months, the...