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 right now they say they are about a month away or so from being ready to open up what General Manager Aaron Thompson calls the oldest business model around -- a brew pub -- a place to meet for food and beer.
(Aaron Thompson, Souris River Brewing) "I got tired of people asking me where the local brew pub was and then I met these guys and we thought we could pull it off...so here we are."
These two guys are brewmaster Nick Holwegner and chef Daniel Haff. The building itself is impressive -- the wainscoting comes from an old grainery near Lansford -- pictures here from the harvest of that wood -- and the massive bar is red oak and impressive.
(Nick Holwegner, Brewmaster) "This is the brewhouse where we will be making our beer..."
Nick Holwegner is the brewmaster -- certified through the world brewing academy...
(Nick Holwegner, Brewmaster) "I have a buddy who is a brewing assistant and we bounce ideas back and forth and develop recipes. It will be a lot of fun."
But it isn't just drinks -- Daniel has spent months perfecting a menu that has a North Dakota feel...
(Daniel Haff, Chef) "I guess what you would call upscale pub food. We will have sandwiches and a few full meals. We are going for traditional, Midwestern, and hearty kind of menu. Bison meatballs and such. I try to locally source as much of the food as possible."
Construction continues here at Souris River Brewing -- which you can check out on facebook by the way. The hope for an early November opening.
Finally -- downtown, Lillians on Main Street is open for the first time today. Tanya Tofteland along with husband Tracy have opened the trendy woman's shopper known as the 'Hippest Shoppe In Town." Lillians is known for unique hours...and days of operation. It will be open from Thursday through Sunday on the second week of each month. That means today through Sunday at 16 South Main.
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
Monday, May 20 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:22:53 GMT
The investigation continues into the fatal accident on Minot's southwest edge Thursday evening. A semi plowed into several vehicles stopped at a red light along the bypass, killing one person and injuring
The investigation continues into the fatal accident on Minot's southwest edge Thursday evening. A semi plowed into several vehicles stopped at a red light along the bypass, killing one person and injuring
Monday, May 20 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:21:15 GMT
A barrage of rain for the past few days is dampening the chances of farmers likelihood of a full harvest. Minot is already over a full inch of rain higher than the May average, most of which has been
A barrage of rain for the past few days is dampening the chances of farmers likelihood of a full harvest. Minot is already over a full inch of rain higher than the May average, most of which has been
Monday, May 20 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:19:40 GMT
The level of Lake Sakakawea has risen slightly in the past few days - as heavy rains run off into the lake. But the big lake is still about eight feet lower than it was one year ago. And that has left
The level of Lake Sakakawea has risen slightly in the past few days - as heavy rains run off into the lake. But the big lake is still about eight feet lower than it was one year ago. And that has left
Monday, May 20 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:18:53 GMT
A bus traveling from Montana to Minnesota caught fire near Williston last night, forcing the passengers to scramble to safety. A company official says the Jefferson Lines bus had 20 people on board when
A bus traveling from Montana to Minnesota caught fire near Williston last night, forcing the passengers to scramble to safety. A company official says the Jefferson Lines bus had 20 people on board when
Monday, May 20 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:18:03 GMT
Caps and gowns were the order of the day yesterday at Bishop Ryan High School. But before we send the grads off, we want to introduce you to the valedictorians of the class. Here are Abbey Steckler and
Caps and gowns were the order of the day yesterday at Bishop Ryan High School. But before we send the grads off, we want to introduce you to the valedictorians of the class. Here are Abbey Steckler and
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:28 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:28:48 GMT
A truck hauling an oversized load was struck an overpass east of Bismarck this morning. ND Highway Patrol Lt. Norm Ruud says the DOT is on scene inspecting the bridge structure. Traffic was reduced to
A truck hauling an oversized load was struck an overpass east of Bismarck this morning. ND Highway Patrol Lt. Norm Ruud says the DOT is on scene inspecting the bridge structure. Traffic was reduced to
Monday, May 20 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:22:53 GMT
The investigation continues into the fatal accident on Minot's southwest edge Thursday evening. A semi plowed into several vehicles stopped at a red light along the bypass, killing one person and injuring
The investigation continues into the fatal accident on Minot's southwest edge Thursday evening. A semi plowed into several vehicles stopped at a red light along the bypass, killing one person and injuring
Friday, May 17 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-17 04:00:02 GMT
A tragic accident occurred tonight on the 2 & 52 bypass west of Minot near Behms Truck Stop claiming at least one life. I do have to warn you that some of these images may be disturbing....... Authorities
A tragic accident occurred tonight on the 2 & 52 bypass west of Minot near Behms Truck Stop claiming at least one life.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:49:14 GMT
Some people in the Bismarck/Mandan area are busy cleaning water out of their basements. Advanced Cleaning and Restoration has been working non stop since 2 a.m. Saturday morning. Bob Fettig says the
Some people in the Bismarck/Mandan area are busy cleaning water out of their basements.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:22:53 GMT
The investigation continues into the fatal accident on Minot's southwest edge Thursday evening. A semi plowed into several vehicles stopped at a red light along the bypass, killing one person and injuring
The investigation continues into the fatal accident on Minot's southwest edge Thursday evening. A semi plowed into several vehicles stopped at a red light along the bypass, killing one person and injuring
Monday, May 20 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:21:15 GMT
A barrage of rain for the past few days is dampening the chances of farmers likelihood of a full harvest. Minot is already over a full inch of rain higher than the May average, most of which has been
A barrage of rain for the past few days is dampening the chances of farmers likelihood of a full harvest. Minot is already over a full inch of rain higher than the May average, most of which has been
Monday, May 20 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:19:40 GMT
The level of Lake Sakakawea has risen slightly in the past few days - as heavy rains run off into the lake. But the big lake is still about eight feet lower than it was one year ago. And that has left
The level of Lake Sakakawea has risen slightly in the past few days - as heavy rains run off into the lake. But the big lake is still about eight feet lower than it was one year ago. And that has left
Monday, May 20 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:18:53 GMT
A bus traveling from Montana to Minnesota caught fire near Williston last night, forcing the passengers to scramble to safety. A company official says the Jefferson Lines bus had 20 people on board when
A bus traveling from Montana to Minnesota caught fire near Williston last night, forcing the passengers to scramble to safety. A company official says the Jefferson Lines bus had 20 people on board when
Monday, May 20 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:18:03 GMT
Caps and gowns were the order of the day yesterday at Bishop Ryan High School. But before we send the grads off, we want to introduce you to the valedictorians of the class. Here are Abbey Steckler and
Caps and gowns were the order of the day yesterday at Bishop Ryan High School. But before we send the grads off, we want to introduce you to the valedictorians of the class. Here are Abbey Steckler and
Monday, May 20 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:57:07 GMT
A head-on collision near Carpio left no survivors this afternoon. A 40-year-old male from Florida driving a pickup truck was passing a semi on Highway 52. He struck a second pickup truck head on ---
A head-on collision near Carpio left no survivors Sunday afternoon.
40-year-old John Ozbolt of Tallahassee was driving a pickup truck that was passing a semi on Highway 52.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:44:58 GMT
With the oil industry being a large part of North Dakota living, dumping the radioactive waste has become an issue. Members of the newly formed Energy Industry Waste Coalition, or EIWC, met today to discuss
With the oil industry being a large part of North Dakota living, dumping the radioactive waste has become an issue. Members of the newly formed Energy Industry Waste Coalition, or EIWC, met today to discuss
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:40:36 GMT
As we begin to enjoy the warmer weather, it's a good time to remind you about the sun's radiation --- and the most common cancer. Carla Burbidge has the story in this week's Eye on Health. Sunscreen
As we begin to enjoy the warmer weather, it's a good time to remind you about the sun's radiation --- and the most common cancer. Carla Burbidge has the story in this week's Eye on Health. Sunscreen
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:39:17 GMT
Time to meet our featured high school senior of the day in our Student Spotlight. Tonight we go to Dunseith to meet Lucas Belgrade - the top senior for 2013. (Lucas Belgrade, Dunseith Senior) "I'd have
Time to meet our featured high school senior of the day in our Student Spotlight. Tonight we go to Dunseith to meet Lucas Belgrade - the top senior for 2013. (Lucas Belgrade, Dunseith Senior) "I'd have
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:50:04 GMT
Hundreds of people from all over the country came together today to ride horses for cancer. The fifth annual "Hoofin' it For a Cure" fundraiser was held today in Roseglen. The idea came when Rosedale
Hundreds of people from all over the country came together today to ride horses for cancer. The fifth annual "Hoofin' it For a Cure" fundraiser was held today in Roseglen. The idea came when Rosedale