Since he made this unwise investment he has learned that he could have bought a similar stove at Conyers’ for $34.00, with a lot of extras included, but minus the freight. There may be some good arguments for patronizing catalogue houses—but there[...]
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On This Day | Studying the “Multiplier” Effect
Stadig used the “multiplier effect” in his study of income and spending in the Lisbon area. The multiplier effect measures the amount of income re-spent in a community once it has been brought in by one sector of the community such as[...]
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On This Day | Old Christmas Tradition
Minot retail merchants have set as Christmas season extra store hours December 2, 9, 16, 20, 21, 22 to remain open til 9 p.m. November 18 there will be a Santa Claus (A. Felske [...]Read More... from On This Day | Old[...]
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On This Day | As True Then as Now
Even today man finds a catalog seductive and the mail order houses know it. When we get one of those order blanks in front of us we simply lose all sense of proportion—we write [...]Read More... from On This Day | As[...]
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On This Day | Federal Government Prefers Supporting Local Businesses
Minot AFB prefers to buy in North Dakota, Captain L. Kendall said, and added that “selling to the Air Force is good business.” The dollar value of goods and services bought and paid for [...]Read More... from On This Day | Federal[...]
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Minot florists ‘Petal It Forward’ to spread cheer
A simple bouquet can do more than brighten a room — it can brighten a day. In Minot, Flower Central joined florists nationwide for “Petal It Forward Day,” a campaign that turns kindness into something you can hold. Each customer received two[...]
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Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to State Fairgrounds
BISMARCK – The State Fair Center will be filled with booths and shoppers when the Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to Minot, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25. “This year’s Pride of Dakota Showcase features more than 100 companies offering unique, North Dakota-made[...]
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Council narrowly rejects local bidder preference
Minot’s City Council narrowly rejected a proposal to give local contractors a small bidding advantage on city projects. Council member Rob Fuller pushed for the measure, calling it a way to keep tax dollars circulating in the community and give Minot businesses[...]
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At This Rural Microschool, Students Will Study With AI and Run an Airbnb
Elijah wasn’t sure about switching schools—until he learned he’d help run an Airbnb. That spark of excitement is exactly what educators in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank, North Carolina, are hoping for as they launch a new microschool blending academics with real-world projects. With support[...]
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City examines local preference for bidders
Local preference in city bidding sounds simple enough, but Minot’s council is finding the details anything but. A draft policy would give nearby companies a chance to match outside bids if they come within 5%, but disagreements over thresholds, definitions of “local,”[...]
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Tollefson’s Celebrates 100 Years in Business!
A century in business is rare, but for Tollefson’s Retail Group, it’s the product of steady values and a clear vision. What began in 1925 as a small used furniture store in Minot has grown into a regional enterprise with more than[...]
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City faces policy decisions
Minot’s City Council is weighing ideas that could reshape how local business and civic spaces operate. At this week’s meeting, council members debated a proposed “local preference” policy for bid awards — designed to give Minot-area companies a better shot at winning[...]
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North Dakota to expand in-state Legacy Fund investments
North Dakota is putting more of its oil wealth to work at home. In a new $150 million partnership with investment firm GCM Grosvenor, the state will channel Legacy Fund dollars into North Dakota projects—land, energy, infrastructure, and more. It’s part of[...]
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Google just lost a major ad tech antitrust case. What happens next could rewire the web
A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally maintained its dominance in online advertising—at the expense of local publishers and the broader public. By controlling key parts of the ad tech pipeline, the court found, Google diverted crucial ad dollars away from[...]
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Small Town America vs Big Box Stores
In Washington, Maine, a small-town store owner is fighting to protect more than just his business — he’s defending a way of life. Across the country, communities like his are pushing back against Dollar General, not just because of what these stores[...]
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On This Day | Buy Local in the Land of Opportunity
If there is a one logical reason why you should patronize out of town merchants, there are a hundred reasons why you should give you home merchants the preference. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Buy Local in the Land of[...]