Sometimes, all we have to do to create something, is not destroy something. It’s not a complicated idea, but it is – apparently – not a commonly understood one, either. It’s also one we need to be reminded of from time to[...]
Tag: Nok Back Tavern
This is What I See, This is Why I’m Struggling
If you’ve been following my news and commentary on the Nok Back Tavern acquisition, you must be thinking, “he really liked that place.” And yes, I do enjoy a beer with friends. Sadly, I never made it to the Nok Back Tavern.[...]
Talking Minot with the ‘Minot Talk’ Podcast
Yesterday, I joined the team at The Dakotan for a conversation on serving on City Council, the upcoming local elections, and my recent work covering the Nok Back Tavern acquisition. It was a fun chat, thanks to the hosts Jonathan Starr and[...]
Council Votes 4-3 to Release Records on Nok Back Tavern Discussions
On a 4-3 vote, Minot City Council voted to release executive session records from April 15th and May 6th related to the purchase of the Nok Back Tavern properties. This story is part of ongoing coverage of the land acquisition that has[...]
City of Minot Will Skip Planning Commission Approval Prior to Demolition
The City of Minot intends to demolish the recently purchased Nok Back Tavern property without first seeking Planning Commission approval for zoning changes or future land use changes. [...]Read More... from City of Minot Will Skip Planning Commission Approval Prior to Demolition
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I’d Rather See Them Make the Sausage!
Before you agreed to make an offer and start a negotiating process, you must have first become convinced that you wanted to make the offer at all, right? [...]Read More... from I’d Rather See Them Make the Sausage!
This Level of Transparency Isn’t Good Enough For Me
On May 6th, at 4:49 p.m. at a Special City Council Meeting, Minot City Council entered what is known as an executive session to consider two agenda items. The one germane to this commentary is included here: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION: POTENTIAL LAND[...]
City of Minot Buys Building Flood Protection Does Not Need, Plans Demolition
Minot City Council has voted to purchase the Nok Back Tavern building. The building is not required for flood protection, and the acquisition will cost more than leaving it in place. [...]Read More... from City of Minot Buys Building Flood Protection Does[...]