A project four years in the making will finally be complete later this year -- Farmer's Union Cenex is under construction in Velva. This will be a massive increase is size from the current location on Highway 52...and Cory Schmaltz says it has to be...the demand for more space and service is there...
(Cory Schmaltz - Developer) "The traffic, we had a count back in 2008 and it has tripled since then. All to do lots with western ND. We are only getting one percent of the truck drivers right now so we are after the truckers. This new C-Store is 7 thousand square feet where the other was 28-hundred square feet. It will have a truckers lounge and high speed pumps...the whole nine yards."
While there is space inside...there is plenty outside as well, and when designing for truckers...that is key.
(Cory Schmaltz - Developer) "Ten acres came up for sale out west of Velva and that made all the difference, and even now I am still worried about having enough truck space because the traffic just keeps going up and up and up."
The food offerings will expand at this location, more gas pumps -- it will be a big upgrade over the current Farmer's Union C-Store...and one that has a unique feature as well.
(Cory Schmaltz - Developer) "We have a big log truss going across the front of it which I am told will be in the Guinness Book of World Records. It is over 80 feet long and weighs well over 8 tons."
Plans call for completion at the end of September. With Business Beat, I'm Perry Olson.
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
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
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:21:20 GMT
Belfield Police are asking for your help in finding this suspect. These pictures taken from surveillance video help identify a man Belfield Police are searching for. Sargeant Travis Carlson says early
Belfield Police are asking for your help in finding this suspect. These pictures taken from surveillance video help identify a man Belfield Police are searching for. Sargeant Travis Carlson says early
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 6:19 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
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
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