Ground was officially broken this afternoon on a new First International Bank and Trust to be located right where Burger King was near Arrowhead Mall in Minot. CEO of First International Bank Steve Stenehjem says the plan is to be in the new facility on March 1st of next year. It will be a bit smaller than the old, flooded location -- but set up better to handle more people. He says getting back to this spot full time was very important...
(Steve Stenehjem - First International Bank CEO) "This location for us has always been a good one and we didn't want to abandon it. It was important to rebuild just to show the faith that this corner of town has a future."
Of course it is a bit of a new location -- right across the street from the old bank...that move was done mainly to be seen a bit better on 16th...
(Steve Stenehjem - First International Bank CEO) "We just like the corner location better over the years as we have build banks in communities having that visibility of a corner has always been a good location for us."
Plus -- moving here will allow IRET to expand its Chateau Apartment complex that was destroyed by fire earlier this year. More apartments will be added to that facility.
Finally -- get online and check out the new VisitMinot.org site. Run by the Convention and Visitors Bureau, it offers plenty of new features -- like this -- a hotel availability page. Want to see if a hotel has rooms open? This is the spot...and not just for the next week or two -- they look forward to events like the Fair or Hostfest. Again, that is VisitMinot.org.
Friday, April 26 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-04-26 18:49:07 GMT
The ever increasing need for more beds to sleep in western North Dakota is leading to some impressive building in the town...or maybe we should say booming city of Stanley. Rising high above the plans
Friday, April 26 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-04-26 18:49:06 GMT
Flood waters chased GEM Federal Credit Union from this location on Central Avenue...but something beautiful has taken its place...really -- Flower Central is the new occupant here, the newest floral store
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
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:14:33 GMT
It's small but destructive -- and it comes to America courtesy of Asia. The Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic wood-boring beetle currently making it's way across the U.S. to North Dakota. Believed to
It's small but destructive -- and it comes to America courtesy of Asia. The Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic wood-boring beetle currently making it's way across the U.S. to North Dakota. Believed to
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:33:08 GMT
4 Bears Casino and Lodge is marking two decades of operation this summer just west of New Town...and what better way to celebrate than to improve on the facility?! They have done just that, with the opening
4 Bears Casino and Lodge is marking two decades of operation this summer just west of New Town...and what better way to celebrate than to improve on the facility?! They have done just that, with the opening
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:40:08 GMT
60-thousand people... That's what a new study suggests could be the population in Minot by 2017. The Impact Assessment Group compiled a study that combines 'permanent population' numbers - that were
60-thousand people... That's what a new study suggests could be the population in Minot by 2017. The Impact Assessment Group compiled a study that combines 'permanent population' numbers - that were
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:45:24 GMT
There was a high speed chase and a vehicle roll-over on Highway 2 this afternoon. According to police reports, an officer attempted to pull over a stolen pick-up on east Burdick near Roosevelt Park Zoo
There was a high speed chase and a vehicle roll-over on Highway 2 this afternoon. According to police reports, an officer attempted to pull over a stolen pick-up on east Burdick near Roosevelt Park Zoo
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:40:08 GMT
60-thousand people... That's what a new study suggests could be the population in Minot by 2017. The Impact Assessment Group compiled a study that combines 'permanent population' numbers - that were
60-thousand people... That's what a new study suggests could be the population in Minot by 2017. The Impact Assessment Group compiled a study that combines 'permanent population' numbers - that were
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:39:12 GMT
Get ready to dodge orange cones and detour signs throughout the city of Minot this spring and summer... It is set to be the busiest season ever for construction around town...and it has already started. Perry
Get ready to dodge orange cones and detour signs throughout the city of Minot this spring and summer... It is set to be the busiest season ever for construction around town...and it has already started. Perry
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:35:18 GMT
A year of sharpening pencils, reading books, and doing homework has come to an end. Today was the last day of school,and it was filled with excitement and sorrow for many students at Sunny Side Elementary,
A year of sharpening pencils, reading books, and doing homework has come to an end. Today was the last day of school,and it was filled with excitement and sorrow for many students at Sunny Side Elementary,
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:34:07 GMT
A trip to the pharmacy became a bit more 'technical' in Mohall this spring. Main Street's White Drug lost a pharmacy tech in April, which left staff to get creative with convenience. Prescriptions are
A trip to the pharmacy became a bit more 'technical' in Mohall this spring. Main Street's White Drug lost a pharmacy tech in April, which left staff to get creative with convenience. Prescriptions are
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:33:08 GMT
4 Bears Casino and Lodge is marking two decades of operation this summer just west of New Town...and what better way to celebrate than to improve on the facility?! They have done just that, with the opening
4 Bears Casino and Lodge is marking two decades of operation this summer just west of New Town...and what better way to celebrate than to improve on the facility?! They have done just that, with the opening
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:31:46 GMT
Several high schools held graduation last weekend - and that includes Culbertson, Montana. But we still have time to meet the top graduate from Culbertson - here's Nathan Hackley in tonight's Student
Several high schools held graduation last weekend - and that includes Culbertson, Montana. But we still have time to meet the top graduate from Culbertson - here's Nathan Hackley in tonight's Student
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:45:24 GMT
There was a high speed chase and a vehicle roll-over on Highway 2 this afternoon. According to police reports, an officer attempted to pull over a stolen pick-up on east Burdick near Roosevelt Park Zoo
There was a high speed chase and a vehicle roll-over on Highway 2 this afternoon. According to police reports, an officer attempted to pull over a stolen pick-up on east Burdick near Roosevelt Park Zoo
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:42:32 GMT
Two Minot residents are doing their part to help aid victims of the Moore, Oklahoma disaster and now they are asking you to do what you can. There will be a trailer in the Watne Realty parking until 9
Two Minot residents are doing their part to help aid victims of the Moore, Oklahoma disaster and now they are asking you to do what you can. There will be a trailer in the Watne Realty parking until 9
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:39:29 GMT
The price of a gallon of gas has skyrocketed the last few days around the region -- north of four dollars a gallon for regular unleaded. The given reason for the spike? Refinery issues causing a noticeable
The price of a gallon of gas has skyrocketed the last few days around the region -- north of four dollars a gallon for regular unleaded. The given reason for the spike? Refinery issues causing a noticeable
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:27:30 GMT
All across America, there are opportunities to help those in need. Our region knows that firsthand seeing the response nationwide after the flood disaster of two years ago -- and we will see it again
All across America, there are opportunities to help those in need. Our region knows that firsthand seeing the response nationwide after the flood disaster of two years ago -- and we will see it again