Montana Mike’s, a regional steakhouse chain, will soon be opening inside the Best Western Seven Seas Hotel, replacing the current restaurant, Captain’s Table.
Montana Mike’s, which has locations in six other states, features chicken, pork, ribs, burgers, and seafood courses, in addition to its signature steaks.
Seven Seas is located on Old Red Trail in western Mandan.

Phoenix-based Schuff Steel, who recently announced plans to build a new wind tower manufacturing plant in Bismarck, has selected a 70-acre site in the new Northern Plains Commerce Center to build its new facility. The company is still lining up capital to finance the project, which includes a $7.1 million tax credit. If completed, the facility is [...]

After months of bad news for Gateway Fashion Mall, the 30 year-old shopping center is finally in the news for something positive. Gateway Fashion Mall has announced that they have signed a new lease with regional discount chain, Famous Labels, to occupy the former Conlin’s Furniture anchor space, which was vacated last December. The store is expected to open late spring. Famous Labels is a deep discount [...]

Space Aliens. When those two words are mentioned in Bismarck today, usually our first thought is great food and fun at the local bar and restaurant that was established by Mort Bank in 1997. As it turns out, Bismarck might have been the sight of “space aliens” nearly 57 years ago – the real thing, according to some enthusiasts. Bismarck’s famed, but often forgotten, UFO sighting occurred back in 1953, during [...]

Another well-established local retailer is closing up shop. Brides By Maxine is currently liquidating all of its inventory and is expected to close by the end of the week.
According to online business records, the company has been in business since 1988.

The highly controversial and repeatedly delayed Aquatic and Wellness Center being constructed on the campus of Bismarck State College is finally expected to open next week.
The Center, which began construction in June 2008, was originally scheduled to open last August; however, numerous construction delays have postponed its targeted opening date on more than one occasion.
The new [...]

The owner of long-time local business, Joy’s Hallmark, has announced that it is going out of business and closing its remaining store, located at Kirkwood Mall, by the end of the month due to the slowing economic conditions. It is one of two Hallmark stores currently located at the shopping center.
This announcement comes just months after [...]

Check out the new Desktop Wallpaper of the North Dakota State Capitol just posted, available exclusively here at BismarckPride.com. Available for download in Standard & Widescreen resolutions.

After weeks of speculation, the buyers of the former Home Depot building in Bismarck have finally come forward. The building was purchased by a small group of local investors, headed by Gary Schumacher, Bob Savageau, and Dick Savageau.
The investment group has stated that they have no definitive plans for the building, but are hoping to [...]

The picture archive at Bismarck Pride is now better than ever. After nearly a year of hosting its pictures solely on its Flickr photostream, BismarckPride.com is once again self hosting its picture archive, with even additional pictures not previously posted.
Don’t worry, if you prefer the former way, Bismarck Pride will continue to maintain its Flickr [...]