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City Council Approves Pig Wheel and Blackjack in Supper Clubs

Corrected & Updated: our original reporting on this issue showed the vote as 11-3, the actual vote was 10-4. Also voting no was Alderman Schuler. Update June 2, 8:32am: When originally published, the notation of ‘Sarcastic Commentary’ was not in place and included names[...]

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GrainCorp to Boost U.S. Malt output, Target Craft Beer Boom

The craft beer industry is taking off around the country, and it’s creating a new market for the agriculture industry. Maybe this is something we should be noticing here in North Dakota where we like beer and grow grain. [...]Read More... from[...]

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Minneapolis Council Member Tackles Dozens of Outdated Laws

In Minot, we’re dealing with issues surrounding on of our own antiquated laws and while we don’t have a solution yet in place, the process continues. Meanwhile in Minneapolis, one council member is working to remove city laws that hamper growth and[...]

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Editorial: The Supper Clubs Are Not the Issue

If you caught our editorial last month — Let’s Raise a Glass to Less Liquor Regulation, you probably gathered we’re not fans of the recommendations coming out of Minot’s Liquor and Gambling Committee. (if you’re not sure what this issue is all about,[...]

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Minot Business Owners Voice Opinions on Liquor Ordinance

Minot’s City Council opted for less regulations for super clubs with a requirement that more than 50% of sales come from food. Full coverage from KMOT News. [...]Read More... from Minot Business Owners Voice Opinions on Liquor Ordinance

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Editorial: Let’s Raise a Glass to Less Liquor Regulation!

Minot has a problem. If you haven’t noticed, downtown Minot is being overrun by new restaurants. What’s even worse, many of these new restaurants are moving into old, rundown buildings and improving them; the gall it must take. And what’s more, these[...]