Tuesday, November 13 2012 10:31 AM EST2012-11-13 15:31:46 GMT
This spot of land just to the east of the newly opened LaQuinta Hotel near the YMCA in Minot will soon have a new strip mall built on it. The developers -- Dakota Commercial out of Grand Forks -- are not
This spot of land just to the east of the newly opened LaQuinta Hotel near the YMCA in Minot will soon have a new strip mall built on it. The developers -- Dakota Commercial out of Grand Forks -- are not
Tuesday, November 13 2012 10:31 AM EST2012-11-13 15:31:37 GMT
Magic City Harley Davidson has been in Minot for more than 10 years...and it now has new ownership. Bill and Brenda Houim took over the business early in September -- turning a hobby into a business venture.
Magic City Harley Davidson has been in Minot for more than 10 years...and it now has new ownership. Bill and Brenda Houim took over the business early in September -- turning a hobby into a business venture.
Tuesday, November 13 2012 10:31 AM EST2012-11-13 15:31:31 GMT
A firearms company that has been around for about three years has moved into a new location -- just outside of Surrey. Nodak Arms started a few years ago making ammunition...but that has developed into
A firearms company that has been around for about three years has moved into a new location -- just outside of Surrey. Nodak Arms started a few years ago making ammunition...but that has developed into
Friday, October 19 2012 12:15 PM EDT2012-10-19 16:15:29 GMT
A unique business is getting ready to open up shop right here, just south of the 3rd Street bridge. The old TJ's Bar is about to become Souris River Brewing. Three Minot men are preparing the business
A unique business is getting ready to open up shop right here, just south of the 3rd Street bridge. The old TJ's Bar is about to become Souris River Brewing. Three Minot men are preparing the business
Friday, October 12 2012 9:03 AM EDT2012-10-12 13:03:16 GMT
It wasn't long ago that Home of Economy in Minot was starting construction on a massive new store next door to its current location. 58-thousand square feet is now open and ready for customers here at
It wasn't long ago that Home of Economy in Minot was starting construction on a massive new store next door to its current location. 58-thousand square feet is now open and ready for customers here at
Friday, October 12 2012 9:03 AM EDT2012-10-12 13:03:04 GMT
Changes are on the way here -- at Dakota Square Mall in Minot. More specifically, changes are coming to the Food Court. Two new businesses are set to open before the end of the year. First -- The frozen
Changes are on the way here -- at Dakota Square Mall in Minot. More specifically, changes are coming to the Food Court. Two new businesses are set to open before the end of the year. First -- The frozen
Friday, October 12 2012 9:02 AM EDT2012-10-12 13:02:57 GMT
Max has a brand new convenience store located right along Highway 83...Max Farm Services has invested in a big upgrade...and the time was right. (Dan Haugen - Max Farm Services GM) "We had been in the
Max has a brand new convenience store located right along Highway 83...Max Farm Services has invested in a big upgrade...and the time was right. (Dan Haugen - Max Farm Services GM) "We had been in the
Friday, September 21 2012 9:20 AM EDT2012-09-21 13:20:13 GMT
Business Beat starts this week in Williston -- where one of the busiest McDonald's around is getting a facelift. Actually, McDonalds is making a switch that has the fast-food giant closed in Williston
Business Beat starts this week in Williston -- where one of the busiest McDonald's around is getting a facelift. Actually, McDonalds is making a switch that has the fast-food giant closed in Williston
Monday, September 17 2012 5:26 PM EDT2012-09-17 21:26:36 GMT
Minot Guaranty and Escrow Company is planning to make a move soon. Currently located on South Broadway, the business has easily outgrown the five thousand square feet of space they currently call home.
Minot Guaranty and Escrow Company is planning to make a move soon. Currently located on South Broadway, the business has easily outgrown the five thousand square feet of space they currently call home.
Friday, September 7 2012 9:20 AM EDT2012-09-07 13:20:56 GMT
Much of the hotel building boom has been found on Minot's southern side...but not all hotels that are currently in construction phase are found here. Take the new EconoLodge that is set to open this fall.
Much of the hotel building boom has been found on Minot's southern side...but not all hotels that are currently in construction phase are found here. Take the new EconoLodge that is set to open this fall.
The former head of the Italian aerospace and defense giant Finmeccanica goes on trial in a case involving alleged bribes to win a 560 million euro ($670 million) helicopter contract in India.
The former head of the Italian aerospace and defense giant Finmeccanica goes on trial in a case involving alleged bribes to win a 560 million euro ($670 million) helicopter contract in India.
Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB on Wednesday said profits fell by 11 percent in the second quarter due to the strong Swedish krona and increased markdowns as it tried to shift its products.
Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB on Wednesday said profits fell by 11 percent in the second quarter due to the strong Swedish krona and increased markdowns as it tried to shift its products.
Boeing Co. says it is selling 30 of its new generation 737-MAX 8 jets, extending the popularity of the fuel-efficient short-haul aircraft at the Paris Air Show.
Boeing Co. says it is selling 30 of its new generation 737-MAX 8 jets, extending the popularity of the fuel-efficient short-haul aircraft at the Paris Air Show.
An influential Republican senator says the Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration directive to cancel discretionary bonuses because of automatic...
The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration directive to cancel discretionary bonuses because of automatic spending cuts enacted this year, according to a GOP...
A wide-ranging farm bill the House is considering would cut food stamps by $2 billion a year and make it more difficult for some people to qualify for the domestic food aid program.
A wide-ranging farm bill the House is considering would cut food stamps by $2 billion a year and make it more difficult for some people to qualify for the domestic food aid program.
Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of...
Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that says the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of dollars.
Japan's trade deficit rose nearly 10 percent in May to 993.9 billion yen (nearly $10.5 billion) as rising costs for imports due to the cheaper yen matched a rebound in exports.
Japan's trade deficit rose nearly 10 percent in May to 993.9 billion yen (nearly $10.5 billion), highlighting the challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces in revitalizing manufacturing as industries increasingly shift...
What the world hopes to hear Wednesday from the Federal Reserve can be summed up in one word: clarity.
Worry and speculation have consumed investors since Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to Congress last month about the Federal Reserve's drive to keep long-term interest rates at record lows.
The price of oil fell Wednesday, before the conclusion of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.
The price of oil fell Wednesday, before the conclusion of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.
The old Starry Fireworks location north of Minot at the intersection of the 83 bypass has a new business, Ahern Rental has moved to Minot. It is the second location in the state for the family owned company.
At Ahern you will find plenty of big equipment for rental. But not just the big massive machines that get lots of use in the oilfields of western North Dakota. Mac Magaster says the goal is to service the needs of everyone, including the do-it-yourself at home...and Ahern has the tools to get to you...
(Mac Magaster - Ahern) "I have 74 other branches that I can pull equipment from and get it here for the local homeowner...maybe someone who is doing some flood repair. I want to cater to the community not just the oilfield. I have equipment like lawnseeders, concrete mixers, compressors..."
They will also be a Carhartt dealer -- offering something that will be needed soon in the oil play...
(Mac Magaster - Ahern) "We are going to try and gear toward the FR or fire resistant Carhart because in March of this year there will be a requirement if you go on a site of a well you have to have the FR clothing."
Ahern opened in Minot late last month.
Also in Minot -- Organized Spaces is getting ready to celebrate a year of helping folks...you guessed it...get organized! They can offer closet organization -- garage make-overs and much more. Take for example this small walk-in closet...here is the before -- and the after. Taking advantage of all the space avertable is the goal...give them a call at 852-7077. With Business Beat, I'm Perry Olson.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:23:55 GMT
The flood of 2011 was devastating for the town of Burlington. But now, two years after the water started rushing over dikes and into a large part of the town, the effort to recover is hitting a new pace. Jim
The flood of 2011 was devastating for the town of Burlington. But now, two years after the water started rushing over dikes and into a large part of the town, the effort to recover is hitting a new pace. Jim
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:22:53 GMT
Minot State University President Dr. David Fuller has been criticized in a performance evaluation by outgoing University System Chancellor Ham Shirvani. Shirvani recommends no pay raise for Fuller because
Minot State University President Dr. David Fuller has been criticized in a performance evaluation by outgoing University System Chancellor Ham Shirvani. Shirvani recommends no pay raise for Fuller because
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:20:15 GMT
Frustrated residents of McLean County voiced their concerns over oil field waste being dumped near Underwood. Great River Energy is asking for a permit from McClean County to dispose of oil field waste. And
Frustrated residents of McLean County voiced their concerns over oil field waste being dumped near Underwood. Great River Energy is asking for a permit from McClean County to dispose of oil field waste. And
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:16:38 GMT
Time is money. But for a special few, there is something much greater than financial gain. Volunteers are all around us and tonight, we're starting a special feature to focus on a 'Volunteer of the Month.' Volunteer
Time is money. But for a special few, there is something much greater than financial gain. Volunteers are all around us and tonight, we're starting a special feature to focus on a 'Volunteer of the Month.' Volunteer
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:12:02 GMT
Residents of flooded residential areas throughout Minot have pretty similar ideas about what they want their neighborhoods to look like in the future. That's what consultants with Stantec say about the
Residents of flooded residential areas throughout Minot have pretty similar ideas about what they want their neighborhoods to look like in the future. That's what consultants with Stantec say about the
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:19:08 GMT
Minot State University President Dr. David Fuller has been criticized in a performance evaluation by outgoing University System Chancellor Ham Shirvani.Shirvani recommends no pay raise for Fuller because
Minot State University President Dr. David Fuller has been criticized in a performance evaluation by outgoing University System Chancellor Ham Shirvani.Shirvani recommends no pay raise for Fuller because
Monday, June 17 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:19:26 GMT
The pilot of a crop dusting plane was injured when his small plane crashed west of Minot Air Force Base Sunday. And it was nearly two hours until he was discovered by a fellow crop duster. The Highway
The pilot of a crop dusting plane was injured when his small plane crashed west of Minot Air Force Base Sunday. And it was nearly two hours until he was discovered by a fellow crop duster. The Highway
Monday, June 17 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:05:08 GMT
The person who died in a canoeing accident at Lake Metigoshe this weekend was an airman from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base. Base officials said today said 29 year old Tech. Sgt. Jason Mower
The person who died in a canoeing accident at Lake Metigoshe this weekend was an airman from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base. Base officials said today said 29 year old Tech. Sgt. Jason Mower
Monday, June 17 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:04:11 GMT
Farmers and ranchers dealing with very wet conditions have some options for draining some of the water that's sitting on their land. That was the idea behind a seminar called "Doing Water Right" today
Farmers and ranchers dealing with very wet conditions have some options for draining some of the water that's sitting on their land. That was the idea behind a seminar called "Doing Water Right" today
Monday, June 17 2013 6:02 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:02:50 GMT
Two of the three groups sites established by FEMA to provide housing to flood victims in 2011 have now closed. The site at 42nd Street Northeast closed earlier this year. And today, the site at Burlington
Two of the three groups sites established by FEMA to provide housing to flood victims in 2011 have now closed. The site at 42nd Street Northeast closed earlier this year. And today, the site at Burlington