Archive for March, 2010

  • Commissioner Steve Schwab Best Choice For Mayor

    Commissioner Steve Schwab Best Choice For Mayor

    Posted on March 31, 2010 | 4 Comments
    City Commissioner Steve Schwab has announced intentions to run against Mayor John Warford in the upcoming election to be held in June. It is my firm believe that Schwab is the best choice to succeed Warford as mayor of this great city. Let me begin by...

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  • North Dakota’s Major Legal Loophole

    North Dakota’s Major Legal Loophole

    Posted on March 21, 2010 | 3 Comments
    I have discovered a state law which potentially opens up a major loophole for crooks to take advantage of an innocent person, and do it legally. To help illustrate the repercussions of this loophole, I’ve come up with a potential scenario. Say you’re a crook looking...

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  • Eliminating Property Taxes A Mistake

    Eliminating Property Taxes A Mistake

    Posted on March 18, 2010 | 2 Comments
    A measure is being circulated around that intends to abolish property taxes in the state of North Dakota. I think this is an absolutely horrible idea, and here’s why. While I do agree that North Dakota’s property taxes are extremely high (Bismarck’s property taxes are about...

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  • Alexander McKenzie during the 1880s. Picture Courtesy North Dakota State Historic Society.

    Alexander McKenzie’s 32-Year Secret Family

    Posted on March 16, 2010 | No Comments
    Whether you’re a local history buff, like myself, or not, you probably have heard the name Alexander McKenzie. Even if you haven’t heard the name, his impression on the region is still felt to this day. What many don’t know is that this influential person...

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  • Bismarck Pride Unveils Monthly Newsletter

    Bismarck Pride Unveils Monthly Newsletter

    Posted on March 10, 2010 | 2 Comments
    Bismarck Pride is excited to announce its newest endeavor. Beginning this month, Bismarck Pride will publish a monthly newsletter that will feature a wide variety of content, including recent articles from BismarckPride.com and other news. The BismarckPride.com Newsletter will typically be published at the end of each month, and usually consist of 2-3 pages. Upon publishing, a link to download the newsletter, in PDF format, will be posted both on BismarckPride.com and its Facebook page. [...]

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  • Montana Mike's

    Montana Mike’s Opening At Seven Seas Hotel

    Posted on March 9, 2010 | No Comments
    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...

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  • Schuff Steel Company Logo

    Schuff Steel Picks Site At Northern Plains Commerce Centre

    Posted on March 9, 2010 | No Comments
    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...

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    Former Conlin’s Furniture Space Filled At Gateway Mall

    Posted on March 5, 2010 | 2 Comments
    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...

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  • Bismarck's UFO Encounter

    Aliens Among Us? Bismarck’s UFO Encounter

    Posted on March 1, 2010 | No Comments
    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...

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  • Brides By Maxine Closing

    Brides By Maxine Closing

    Posted on March 1, 2010 | 1 Comment
    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.

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