William H. Kimball, operator of the Covered Wagon tavern, last Thursday bought the Temple Court building at 17 S Main from the Jim Johnson estate for $62,600 through Henry Kluver, estate administrator, and George McGee, attorney. The Temple Court building houses the[...]
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‘A breath of fresh air’: Train horns hushed as East Grand Forks quiet zone is established
For years, the sound of train horns cut through East Grand Forks like clockwork—startling students, disrupting prayers, and rattling windows. But not anymore. A long-awaited rail quiet zone is now in place, bringing peace to neighborhoods, classrooms, and places of worship. Thanks[...]
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A place for connection: Citizens Alley in Minot to open July 10
Minot’s downtown is about to gain more than a facelift—it’s getting a heartbeat. Citizens Alley, set to open next month, is a new public plaza designed for all seasons and all people. From farmers markets and movie nights in summer to skating[...]
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On This Day | Parking Meters Move Cars Like an Invisible Hand
Duluth has about the same problem that confronts Minot. It is a busy city and has very narrow streets and little parking space for the number of cars in the vicinity. After studying the problem the merchants have evidently decided that there[...]
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Owner of Main Street Books in Minot discusses decision to sell store
For nearly two decades, Main Street Books has been more than a bookstore—it’s been part of Minot’s heartbeat. Now, longtime owner Val Stadick is ready to turn the page. She’s putting the beloved downtown shop up for sale, not out of regret,[...]
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On This Day | Parking Challenges Emerge
The hour parking district has been created to keep the town people from using up all the street parking space all day—for if they don’t want to walk or use the bus and want to be stylish there’s several good garages close[...]
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Downtown Fargo becomes classroom for area third graders (what an idea!)
There’s something timeless about a field trip—especially when it involves popcorn and a silent movie at the Fargo Theatre. This week, more than 500 third graders are stepping out of the classroom and into local history, touring downtown Fargo’s landmarks as part[...]
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Dakota College Downtown Completes One Year in Minot
Bottineau, ND – April 29, 2025 – Dakota College Downtown, located in downtown Minot, is celebrating the completion of its first academic year. Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) currently offers a one-year Dental Assisting program at this location. In addition, Allied Health[...]
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Downtown Fargo business owners learn safety, de-escalation tactics
Downtown Fargo businesses got a refresher in safety this week—one that’s as much about people as it is about policy. In a hands-on session led by Fargo police and Homeland Security, shop owners learned how to respond to loitering, intoxication, and other[...]
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Regina Says No to Cars, Yes to Community on Scarth Street
For nearly 50 years, Regina’s Scarth Street Mall has belonged to the people on foot — and after two years of debate, it’s going to stay that way. City council voted overwhelmingly to keep cars off the cobblestone block between 11th and[...]
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City hears residents’ snow removal concerns
Snow removal isn’t just about plows and piles—it’s about trust between a city and its residents. At Tuesday’s downtown neighborhood meeting, Minot officials acknowledged past missteps and outlined changes already underway, from quicker blade changes to clearer communication. Residents brought frustration, but[...]
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Does Downtown Minot Need a Grocery Store? Is it Feasible? Would You Use It?
Minot State University students in Dr. Andy Bertch's Applied Research class are studying food deserts and the solutions to them. They're asking for you to weigh in with your thoughts on a "What if". What if there were a grocery store in[...]
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Listen: Improving Downtown Success by Building Experiences
**Jaime Izurieta is an architect, designer and author from Montclair, New Jersey, who focuses on the interaction between users and the built environment.** He’s also the founder of Storefront Mastery, an award-winning creative agency that works with place management organizations to design[...]
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Podcast: How To Save Main Street
Imagine one of your town's busiest streets, free of the usual car chaos, transformed into a lively hub just for people. That's exactly what happened to Santa Barbara's main street during the pandemic, and the community thrived. Now, Sully Israel and the[...]
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Film on Minot’s historic Blue Rider bar in the works
In the heart of Minot, North Dakota, the Blue Rider bar is becoming more than just a local landmark—it's a cinematic story. Filmmakers from Sole Purpose Films are crafting a documentary that celebrates 30 years of this historic wood frame building, capturing[...]
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Fargo’s Downtown stakeholders, city officials gather for first State of Downtown address
Fargo is at a pivotal moment, with stakeholders gathering to chart its future course. At the inaugural State of Downtown Fargo event, city leaders celebrated achievements while eyeing new challenges. Mayor Tim Mahoney and community members highlighted downtown as the cultural heart[...]