In Fargo, local businesses are turning to social media and crowdfunding to connect with their communities during challenging times. Partners Nikki Berglund and Ryan Nitschke are raising $150,000 for their new Nova Eatery and Supper Club, seeking community buy-in for renovations. Meanwhile,[...]
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Joann Fabric warns of possible liquidation in second Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Joann Inc., the beloved arts-and-crafts sanctuary for countless hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts, is at a crossroads once again. The company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move aimed at keeping its doors open while seeking a new owner. However, there’s[...]
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The little shops that make us a town
In Watford City, North Dakota, a bittersweet farewell is unfolding as Meyer’s Department Store, a cornerstone of the community’s Main Street, prepares to close its doors this month. For over 12 years, the store was managed by a local mom who transitioned[...]
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Pride of Dakota Showcase attendance on the rise
The number of shoppers participating in Pride of Dakota holiday season events is on the rise. The news release below was is from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. — BEGIN NEWS RELEASE — BISMARCK – Nearly 44,000 shoppers participated in the[...]
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Letter: The Season of Small Business supports North Dakota’s main street retailers and restaurants
It’s easy to get swept up in the convenience of clicking “buy now” from your couch, but let’s take a moment to remember the vibrant role small businesses play during the holidays. They aren’t just shops; they’re the lifeblood of our communities—the[...]
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How Much Extra Will We Pay to Buy Local?
There’s no shortage of ‘buy local’ campaigns across the country, and for good reason. The idea is simple, If we spend more of our dollars with local businesses, those same dollars will recirculate in our communities and have a larger impact. The[...]
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Regional Kombucha companies using locally grown fruits for flavoring (and where to try it in Minot)
The market for hyper-local food isn’t filling our grocery stores, yet, but it is creating small niches for creative businesses. Agweek has the full story on an emerging market for kombucha — a fermented tea drink. The exciting part is the demand[...]
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Conservatives, liberals, populists, libertarians… and now, the localists
A couple stories down on our home page news feed (or here) you’ll find a slanted-toward-hopeless perspective on the challenges in rural America written by NYT columnist Paul Krugman. His suggestion: he doesn’t know how America can fix [insert-name-of-small-town-here]. And in a[...]
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In Winnipeg, Buy local plan fails to gain traction
A proposal from the Winnipeg City Council requested the City develop a policy that gave an advantage to local firms seeking the opportunity to earn City business. But upon further review, the recommendation of an administrative report is to better communicate opportunities[...]
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Robinson, Rugby both feel confident as continental centers
This is unilaterally voted by the editor of The Minot Voice as the most important North Dakota news story of 2017. Read and enjoy. [...]Read More... from Robinson, Rugby both feel confident as continental centers
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Small towns find ways to keep grocery stores going
It’s been said that schools are the heart of small towns, and if that’s the case, it may be that grocery stores are the centers of commerce. And as rural North Dakota demographics change, some small towns are finding creative ways to[...]
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The Opportunity for Rural Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries is Big
Up here on the Northern Plains, we drink a lot of beer. It’s a fact we all acknowledge. And the question they’re starting to ask in Minnesota is what would happen if more of the beer that we consume was brewed locally?[...]
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Local Minot artists open artist cooperative gallery
A group of Minot artists is combining efforts to open a cooperative gallery in the Artspace building. Their mission: to create great art for the community and a great community for artists. Artists and patrons are welcome to become members, a ribbon[...]
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Facebook Shouldn’t Bother Policing Fake News—It Should Go Local Instead
Whatever your place on the political spectrum — left, right, or indifferent — we can almost all agree that the national news is broken. Facebook is trying to ‘fix’ the news by eliminating fake news, but there are a few of us[...]