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CONTENTS

New Year’s Resolutions

There are plenty of new spaces to fulfill those New Year’s resolutions in the community, and we’ve got an inside look at all of them!

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42 New Development Our community is under construction and we have the first look

52 Giving Hearts Find out how to #countme as a giving heart this year

34 Aspen Group 37 New Businesses 47 New Restaurants 58 Drink Deals

Volume 4 Issue 1

January-February 2019

Bismarck Magazine is published bi-monthly and is complimentary. Copies are available across the Bismarck, Mandan and Lincoln communities or online at bismarck-magazine.com. PUBLISHERS Hannah Haynes hannah@bismarck-magazine.com Caroline Crary caroline@bismarck-magazine.com PHOTOGRAPHERS

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CONTRIBUTORS

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LETTER

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Can you believe it is 2019! This past year was great, we had so much fun highlighting our Hidden Heroes, touring the new breweries in town, and of course launching our new home magazine River + Ranch. Although it was a year to remember, I think it is safe to say we are excited for the new year, a new start, and a new you! This

year

the

Bismarck/Mandan/Lincoln

community

getting

lucky

and getting fit, with multiple new fitness studios coming to town. From yoga to Crossfit, the boutique fitness world is coming in hot. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get active this 2019 and work on creating a healthy lifestyle beyond January. Not only is this issue about giving back to your body but giving back to others. Check out all the local charities participating in Giving Hearts Day this year. We are highlighting three, so you get to know them better before the big day, February 14th, when you choose to give back in any way you can. Happy New Year Bismarck/Mandan/Lincoln! We are excited for 2019 and to highlight these incredible cities another year. We have a fun six issues in store so be sure to pick them all up throughout the year. Oh, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to flip over the magazine and check out our double cover featuring Bismarck Bridal. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

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New Year, New You. Be the best you that you can be with all the new fitness businesses in Bismarck, Mandan and Lincoln!

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Pure Barre

Story: Rachel Roehrich| Photos: Glasser Images Pure Barre is a boutique fitness studio with over 500 locations nationwide. The first Pure Barre arrived to the state in Fargo a little over a year ago. Now, Mary Logan, Bismarck studio owner, has brought one here to Bismarck. “I fell in love with Pure Barre while we lived in Montana, after we left I felt like I was chasing it,” says Mary. When Mary moved to Bismarck, she decided this was the perfect opportunity and community to start one. The studio opened its doors this November with a hope to bring more variety to Bismarck’s boutique fitness community.

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Pure Barre’s workout is up to

and to keep it up for the duration

Mary says that her favorite part

fifty-five minutes and works

of the class. This example is Pure

of the workout, as a client, is

the entire body with repetition

Barre’s classic format.

what she calls “the side seat,

of isometric movements. It

because it’s one of the hardest

starts with a simple warm up,

People who have gone to

places to work out and it hurts

followed by a series of workouts

Pure Barre have not been

so bad, but I know it’s working.”

focusing on each individual

disappointed. After a few weeks

Her favorite part of being a Pure

muscle system. The class is a

of classes, a regular attendee

Barre instructor is hearing all the

combination of yoga, Pilates, and

battling scoliosis returned to

success stories that have been

ballet, but it is also fast paced

her doctor’s office to find that

shared with her.

which may surprise some people.

her spine had become totally

The reasoning behind the fast

straight.

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Orange Theory Fitness Story: Maria Fleck | Photos: Orange Theory Fitness

Coming to Bismarck in the latter half of 2019 is the fitness gym Orange Theory. Founded in 2010, there are already over 1,000 locations in 19 different countries. “Bismarck has a need for fitness, it’s a very active town, Orange Theory will be very successful,” says Charles Smith, regional sales manager for North and South Dakota.

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Coaches at Orange Theory

endurance, strength, or power.

motivators.” While exercising,

change the routine every day

There is always an element of

Orange Theory’s wearable

to make sure members are

cardio, strength, and resistance

technology allows you to track

never bored and there is no

training to each workout.

heart rate, calorie burn, etc. in

plateauing. The classes are in a

real time. “We really wanted

group setting, so each person

A few defining characteristics of

to provide undeniable results,”

gets the support and dynamics

Orange Theory are that they have

explains Charles.

of a group but the personalized

a science-backed, coach-inspired,

attention of a coach. Everyone

technology-tracked work out. The

As for cost, Orange Theory

from beginners trying to lose

workouts are designed by a team

offers over seven options for

weight to professionals looking

of exercise physiologists and

memberships. Anyone who signs

to knock time off their mile find

then tested by them, so there’s

up before the gym officially

a challenge here. Orange Theory

no guesswork. It’s then rolled out

opens receives a special discount,

has treadmills, water rowers, a

to the rest of the Orange Theory

access to VIP classes one week

fully dedicated weight room, TRX

gyms. The group workouts are

before they open, and you don’t

straps, and more. You spend 20

led by coaches, not trainers.

pay anything until the grand

to 30 minutes working on one

The distinction is important, as

opening. For more information,

aspect, then switch to a different

Charles describes, “They do what

check out their website at

exercise with a different focus

athletic coaches would do. They

www.orangetheoryfitness.com

for a one hour total work out.

allow you to perform at your best

Each workout focuses on either

level every time. They’re your

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YOUvitalize Story: Hannah Haynes

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Shar and Mary Dukart are a sister dynamic duo if there ever was one. Shar, the owner of YOUvitalize, and Mary, the studio manager, are making a splash in the fitness world of our community. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a dream of Sharâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to open a business that incorporates her favorite things. Shar is a master cosmetologist by trade and loves all things spa, and as a former gymnastics coach, fell in love with bungee fitness and knew she had to bring it to Bismarck/Mandan.

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Luminate Studios Story: Maria Fleck | Photos: Glasser Images

Luminate Studios is a new yoga studio located in north Bismarck that recently opened in November of 2018. Roxanne Jablonsky, the owner, has been doing yoga for ten years and says she is “really excited to be meeting everyone and offering some love and light when they come in and making that personal connection.” The idea for starting her own studio was inspired by a friend’s suggestion to do what “makes her heart sing.” For Roxanne, it’s yoga, and so she began making plans to open her own yoga studio.

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Many different yoga classes are

everyone to feel comfortable.

at this location and many

offered at Luminate Studios. They

The building is smaller than a

talented instructors who are

have Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative,

large gym, her daughter Skyler

helpful and encouraging. There

Buti, Barre, and Pilates so there

works the front desk three times

even is a kid zone supervised by

is a class for everyone from

a week, and there’s a welcoming

a staff member for parents with

beginners to yoga experts. For

yoga community so no one

young children taking a class.

beginners who are nervous about

should feel nervous. “My goal

Roxanne offers many options for

attending their first yoga class

is for no one to be intimidated

pricing. There are class packages

and aren’t sure which one to take,

when they come in,” explains

that come in sizes of five, ten,

Roxanne recommends “starting

Roxanne.

or twenty, a monthly unlimited

with a Restorative or Yin class

membership, or a simple drop-in

and focusing on alignment and

If you join for the first time,

fee. Roxanne encourages clients

learning the postures and then

your first week of classes are

to call or stop by anytime, and

working your way up to a Vinyasa

completely free. All equipment is

to check out their website at

class or a Buti class.” Overall

provided and there are changing

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Soul Haven Studios Story: Caroline Crary | Photos: Glasser Images

A family that works in financing is also going to be working in fitness. This mother (Jolene Muscha) and two-daughter (Kelly Hoeven and Megan Grad) team have a love for yoga and after their favorite studio closed in downtown Bismarck they were devastated. “We just looked at each other and said ‘we need to start something’ and that’s how this has blossomed,” says Jolene.

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“We love the community aspect

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that parents can drop off their

Soul Haven will have. Not only is

says Kelly. Soul Haven will have

kids for the hour class. “It will

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be a place where anyone can

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don’t look like the Instagram

“The studio will constantly be

is their place, where you can

posts of people doing posses. The

evolving with classes and times

jam out, work out, and connect

thing to remember is everyone’s

we offer,” says Jolene. “We are

with people.” It’s for all fitness

yoga looks different and it’s all

looking at a spring opening.” To

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beautiful.”

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CrossFit Tertiary

Story: Maria Fleck | Photos: Glasser Images

Newly opened in November 2018, CrossFit Tertiary is a new CrossFit gym in Bismarck. The three owners, Danny Anderson, John Conklin, and Bowen Gutknecht all met through CrossFit and, because of their shared passion, wanted to build their own gym together. CrossFit is defined as constantly varied movements performed at a high intensity. But this doesn’t mean CrossFit is only for someone in shape. Anyone, at any skill level, can start. Each workout can be tailored to all abilities, because “it is infinitely scalable,” as Danny explains. This is achieved by the intensity from the weights or the speed. John highly encourages everyone to try CrossFit because “it benefits people so much.”

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with yourself. “You should be

things up over the top of your

membership with CrossFit

just competing with yourself,

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Tertiary. Both are monthly

trying to be better than you

you’re comfortable with the

memberships without a

were yesterday,” says Danny. The

moves, and can really push

long term contract. A limited

CrossFit community is a family,

yourself, or the work comes from

membership gets you twelve

with people who are willing to

mastering new moves, each

workouts a month or about three

help you inside and outside the

workout challenges you to do

workouts per week. There also

gym.

your best. The mission of CrossFit

is an unlimited membership for

Tertiary is, “to train people to be

slightly more, where you can

CrossFit Tertiary offers one hour

ready for anything…even beyond

come in seven times a week,

classes led by coaches who watch

fitness. We want them to be

every week. All members new

for proper form to prevent injury

mentally tough,” explains Bowen.

to CrossFit take a foundations

and make you do your best. The

CrossFit encourages trial, seeing

class with three to four sessions

class sizes vary from two to three

what works, then modifying to

that teach you the movements.

people up to ten per class and

get the best out of each workout.

After completion, you transition

the workouts are different each

CrossFit Tertiary also has you

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Optimum Therapies Story: Bailey Hauf | Photos by Caroline Crary Some say pain is just weakness leaving your body. However, for many, the pain is real and many just want to find a solution as quickly as possible. Typically, finding the answer will involve going to the doctor or a physical therapist. Finding a doctor or therapist that offers wholeperson therapies can have a major, positive impact on a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. With that philosophy in mind, Dr. Collin Kudrna PT, DPT, OCS started Optimum Therapies in Bismarck to offer physical therapy in a way that approaches the whole person. Dr. Denise Wetzel PT, DPT joined Optimum Therapies in November of 2017. Dr. Kudrna and Dr. Wetzel they approach the treatment of pain in a way that works to discover the cause for each individual person rather than treating everyone the same based on just a symptom.

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Kudrna grew up in Dickinson,

when incorporated into rehab

shows that the best treatment

ND and attended the University

plans. In 2017, he brought

for most types of pain starts with

of Mary where he received his

that knowledge back home to

education first -teaching people

bachelor’s degree in exercise

North Dakota, coupling muscle

why they have pain and figuring

science in 2009. He went on to

energy techniques with Pilates,

out what’s driving it. Then

earn his doctorate in physical

specializing in back, neck, and

moving to hands on treatment

therapy, moving to Eau Claire, WI

chronic pain. “Getting outside

and movement.”

after graduating in 2012. There,

the external and getting within

he fell in love with his job and as

yourself and feeling how you

Kudrna stated North Dakota is

he stated, “learned a lot of post-

move,” Kudrna described his one-

a direct access state, meaning

graduate school, hands-on skilled

on-one Pilates therapies. “It is a

that for physical therapy you do

muscle energy techniques.”

way to get in tune with your body

not need a referral. Patients are

and just feel position in your life,

able to choose where they would

While working in Wisconsin,

as you squat, as you bend over to

like to go for outpatient physical

Kudrna also found a new love

pick something up, as you reach

therapy. At Optimum Therapies,

and appreciation for Pilates.

for something.”

an initial evaluation takes about an hour and treatment begins

He discovered the positive impact it can have on people

Optimum Therapies stands out

the same day. Kudrna added,

as a value-based

“One of the things that we like

facility focused

to do is to treat heavy upfront

on transparency

and then taper as the person

and one-on-one,

understands the foundational

individualized

movement patterns. That may

treatments that

look like two times a week for two

address the

to four weeks and then we taper

whole person.

down to once a week. Typically,

“It could be an

an episode of care is anywhere

abuse history. It

from eight to twelve weeks.”

may be a history of depression.

Specializing in chronic pain

It’s anxiety. It’s

means that Kudrna works with

losing a job or a

many people who have tried

loved one. Food

other approaches and are still

sensitivities or

not seeing results. Physical

autoimmune

therapy at Optimum Therapies

disorders.”

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Kudrna said

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contributing

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Proximal 50 New Year, New You... But wait, what’s wrong with the old you? Story by Vanessa Lennick | Photo by Glasser Images

Nothing. Nothing is wrong with the old you, or the current you. It’s tempting to want to set resolutions for the new year - it symbolizes a fresh start or a reset so many of us are eager for. But if you are going to set a resolution, could you resolve to embrace YOU, instead of focusing on where or how you are falling short? Ditch the mentality that something needs to be fixed and instead learn how to listen to your body, how to become your own advocate, and how to take the best care of YOU. Yes, you may need to lose weight, give up a bad habit, or budget better - but putting the pressure on yourself ‘just because’ it’s the start of the new year, is already setting yourself up to fail. When we focus on self-acceptance first, we gain a sort of peace and clearer understanding of what actually needs to change and we make those changes when we are ready, NOT when the calendar tells us to.

an ideal appearance does not guarantee happiness. We can get stuck on the thought that an ideal image has the exclusive ability to bring happiness. Instead, focus on creating a positive, healthy body image so you can address all of who you are not just your weight or appearance. 2. Shift the way you talk to yourself and about yourself. Instead of your body being a nuisance or a piece of luggage you are obligated to drag along - which causes healthy eating to seem like a chore - think of it as a well oiled machine that is well maintained with quality foods to maximize metabolism and digestion. Over time these thoughts will help create a very different body that is well nourished and has more energy.

This does not mean we are promoting inaction, instead we want to redefine the idea of resolutions and, ultimately, of total wellness. So what can you do?

3. Stop looking for an immediate solution or quick fix. Lasting change requires self-reflection, sincere effort, and time. We often grow impatient and want change right now. We criticize ourselves because we cannot live up to our impossibly high standards and it causes us to overlook the simple things that we know would transform us.

1. Accept what is. Acceptance of our limitations and acceptance of our demands. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and ask for help when it comes to your limitations and demands. Accept that

We have heard it so many times, “I know what to do for myself, I just don’t do it!” You know you need to move more, eat better, manage stress, etc, etc. But when you place the pressure on

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yourself to do it in 30 days or by some drastic change, chances are it won’t last. Go into 2019 thinking ‘how can I best nourish myself,’ not of what I should or shouldn’t do (or eat!). So let’s commit together, right now, to changing the idea of resolutions for a healthier & happier you. Vanessa is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Proximal50 Life Center. As a wife of a shift worker and mother of two children who provide her with nutritional challenges of their own (yes even her kids can be picky eaters!) – Vanessa understands the challenges everyone faces and this inspires her even more to make nutrition an important part of daily living!

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Aspen Group Story: Jennifer Kranz | Photos submitted by Aspen Group

The Aspen Group LLP is a

Construction management

a partner. I wanted to create

full-service real estate firm

and property management

loyalty. Loyalty to our firm, to

that covers all aspects of

are additional services that

the other partners, and most

the commercial real estate

the Aspen Group offers clients

importantly to our clients,”

industry. Aspen brokers provide

providing all-encompassing

explains Mathew.

clients with owner and tenant

services. Clients are the priority at Aspen

representation, site selection, commercial buildings, as

Founded in 1999 by Mathew

Group. Because of their unique

well as land and investment

Reichert, Aspen Group is the

structure Aspen has a unique

acquisition/disposition. In

largest commercial real estate

way of caring for their clients

addition, Aspen provides

firm west of Fargo and has a

and customers, “We have

lease and sale negotiations,

unique approach to the world

depth and that’s important

land development, and real

of commercial real estate.

to us,” says Mathew. If one of

estate consulting services.

“Every one of our brokers is

Aspen Group’s partners is out of

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town on location or out of the office because of a family emergency any partner can step in and assist a client during the real estate process. “The entire boat continues to rise and most importantly the client receives high quality service, and that’s what’s most important,” says Mathew. Meet the Partners Steven Ilse has been a broker with Aspen Group since 2009. His experience selling his business is what led Steven to the commercial

This 36 Unit Apartment Building located in Lincoln is one that Aspen Group sold and continues to do the property management for.

real estate industry and specifically business brokerage. “I wanted to sell my business and couldn’t find anyone in North Dakota to broker the sale,” explains Steven, “It’s a different kind of niche. You’re selling an income statement and a balance sheet.” Because most of his sales are confidential, Steven uses his extensive contacts and existing client relationships to play matchmaker between buyer and seller. Because he also sells real estate, Steven can be a one stop shop for people looking

Aspen Group is responsible for the leasing of Haycreek Shops, the area’s newest power center which includes both national and local tenants.

to sell their businesses as well as their brick and mortar real estate. Scott Ritter has eight years of experience in the commercial real estate industry and specializes in new lease negotiations and lease renewals, tenant and landlord representation in all markets as well as buyer and seller representation in building and land sales and investment property. Scott considers himself a jack of all trades and relies on his vast network of professionals

Longhorn Steakhouse, one of three Darden Restaurants, is represented by Aspen Group.

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to assist in brokering sales. For

at least once a week to offer his

and works with attorneys and

Scott and everyone at Aspen it’s

expertise to that part of the state.

title companies to close the

about the client. Scott explains,

His honesty and integrity are the

transaction. When the paperwork

“We work with so many different

perfect combination for clients

is signed your broker can assist

people and so many different

looking for commercial real

in the construction management

businesses. Regardless of size, we

estate services.

aspects of build outs/building

care about the client.”

improvements. If you’re selling, As the founder and managing

Aspen takes care of all marketing

A former lawyer, Jessica

broker for Aspen Group Mathew

and networking to get your

Knutson brings experience and

Reichert splits his time between

property or business sold.

knowledge in consumer and

investors, owners, and tenants

commercial transactions as well

and has a deep appreciation

For the brokers of Aspen Group,

as litigation and negotiations.

for the details of commercial

it’s all about getting to know

With Aspen Jessica uses her

real estate. “I love complicated

their clients and understanding

experience to deliver high

transactions,” explains Mathew,

a client’s knowledge when it

quality buyer/seller and landlord/

“and every transaction you learn

comes to real estate. “We know

tenant representation services.

something different.” Drawing

the right questions to ask and

Jessica brings a specialization

on his experience, creativity, and

our brokers have the knowledge

in the diverse area of land sales,

understanding of the importance

and experience to walk our

spending 90% of her time on

of timing Mathew has been able

clients through this potentially

these transactions. “I enjoy

to develop an extensive client

confusing process,” says

solving problems and finding

list including retail, multi-family,

Mathew. Mike sums up Aspen

solutions for my clients and

office, and warehouse properties.

Group’s approach perfectly, “It’s

building relationships,” explains

Watching his clients benefit

important that our clients are

Jessica.

and succeed from this creativity

not just happy today. We want to

provides Mathew the most

make sure we do it right, so they

satisfaction.

are happy down the road, too.”

Michael Ilse’s passion for his hometown is clear, “Bismarck is expanding and thriving. This is

The Process

the best time to be in Bismarck

Whether you’re selling, buying,

and I feel good about the town

or leasing commercial real estate

I grew up in.” Michael uses this

Aspen Group will guide you

passion and his nine years of

through the process. If you’re

experience with Aspen Group to

buying or leasing, explain what

focus on all facets of sales and

you’re looking for and your Aspen

leasing of commercial property

broker will take it from there.

throughout Bismarck/Mandan/

Your broker will put together

Lincoln as well as Central and

a site selection package and

western North Dakota. Because

show you the sites. Once you

there’s no dedicated commercial

choose the right fit for you your

real estate firm in the Minot and

broker puts together a letter

Williston areas Michael travels

of intent, negotiates the deal,

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New in Town restaurants

Charras & Tequila 4503 Skyline Crossings Bismarck, ND This authentic Mexican Restaurant recently opened in Bismarck. It is Charras & Tequilas second location as the original is in Devils Lake. It is located just behind Mackenzie River in north Bismarck. The atmosphere at Charras & Tequila is spot on. In the parking lot you’re greeted by a metal Maraichi band. The front doors open to a bar and restaurant area. The menu is full of options and is very authentic. They feature everything from fajitas to chill verde to chimichangas!

CraftCade 405 4th Street Bismarck, ND The CraftCade is North Dakota’s first retro arcade, pizzeria, and craft beer hall. Located in downtown Bismarck CraftCade will feature a collection of retro arcade games and craft beers that you can self-serve from the “self-pouring beer wall.” They will serve New York style pizza, and Chicago style franks, and feature music and theme events to get your GAME on.

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Roundhouse Gastropub 113 South 5th Street Bismarck, ND Located in the same building as the Elbow Room is Roundhouse Gastropub. It has a pub like atmosphere with an industrial feel. It will be known as a great lunch and dinner spot, focusing on great service. Some menu items include salmon lux, burgers, soups and salads. With 18 beers on tap, a great whisky selection and of course martinis, Roundhouse will be the perfect place for after work happy hour for young professionals. They are also allowing the space to be rented out. That comes with full access to the bar and kitchen with private servers. This gastro pub offers great cocktails, draft beers, and food in the heart of downtown Bismarck.

Pizza Ranch North Bismarck Pizza Ranch is opening their second location by expanding to north Bismarck. Pizza Ranch offers a wide variety of food. Along with pizza, their buffet also has chicken, multitudes of side dishes and yummy desserts. You can order online or stop in and if you know what you want, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry they will make it fresh. Pizza Ranch prides themselves on customer service and community involvement. Stop in to their new Bismarck location coming soon in 2019.

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Old 10 417 East Main Mandan, ND Old Ten Bar & Grill is a new casual dining, full-service restaurant planned for 417 E Main Street, a building to be remodeled as part of Renaissance Zone and Storefront Improvement projects. The target opening date is June 1, 2019. There will be 2,000 square feet of restaurant space and 2,500 square feet of bar space. The theme will be local high school sports teams from years past. The menu will feature hamburgers, sandwiches, beer, and fun!

Stage Stop Saloon, Grill & Liquors 611 6th Avenue SE Mandan, ND Stage Stop Saloon, Grill & Liquors will re-open following a comprehensive remodel under new ownership and management. Both the liquor store and restaurant have been transformed. They will have aÂ mix of food, drinks, live music and games.

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New in Town businesses

Lincoln Fitness 109 North McDougall Drive Lincoln, ND It’s a year of fitness in the Bismarck/Mandan/Lincoln community, and Lincoln is not being left out. Lincoln Fitness is a locally owned family business with the goal to provide a quality fitness center right in Lincoln. Not only is this a gym, but they also provide fitness classes and private training sessions. This new fitness center is located right in the heart of Lincoln at 109 N McDougall Dr. Visit their website www.lincolnfitnessnd.com for full membership options.

Cash Wise Ottawa Street and 43rd Avenue NE Bismarck, ND Cash Wise is expanding and their second location is going up north in Bismarck, near the intersection of Ottawa Street and 43rd Ave NE. Similar to the south location, their north location will have a gas station, car wash, and a Caribou Coffee. This grocery store is all about “low prices, fresh foods and friendly service.” They are committed to their customers and promote affordable and healthy living with a wide variety of fresh produce and healthy brands.

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Hetland ENT 2331 Tyler Parkway Bismarck, ND Hetland Ear Nose Throat, located on Tyler Parkway, is an independent clinic, started and owned by Dr. Andrew Hetland. Over the past nine years, Dr. Hetland has been providing ear, nose and throat care in Bismarck, ND. This past year he pursued his dream of starting his own, independent practice. Hetland ENT has an incredible staff and provides an array of medical and surgical treatment options related to the ear, nose and throat. Their mission at Hetland ENT is to “provide comprehensive, quality specialty care of the Ear, Nose and Throat for the patients of North Dakota and surrounding area.”

Leela and Lavender 1400 43rd Avenue NE Suite 1406 Bismarck, ND Jill Shae and Laura Polanski are the co-owners of the new fashion boutique, Leela and Lavender. Located up north in the new Shilling Building, this boutique strives to inspire life and style adventure. In just one year Jill and Laura have expanded to three stores. From designer jeans to party dresses Leela and Lavender has something for everyone.

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Ferguson Books & More 413 East Broadway Bismarck, ND

What was once the home of Eco Chic has now been transformed into a readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s haven. This locally owed and independent bookstore is the second location, the other in Grand Forks. Ferguson Books & More has the largest selection of pre-owned books available in the region. Books of all kinds fill the space, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just books. Toys for the kids are also available. Stop in and browse their selection or check them out online.

Historic Apartments on 4th 406 4th Street NW Mandan, ND

These unique and historic apartments will celebrate bringing new life to the former Mandan Junior High School. The project involves an approximate $8 million redevelopment to create 39 affordable apartments with modern amenities. There is an array of one to three-bedroom apartments available. The complex features an exercise room, large community spaces for meetings or social gatherings, off-street and on-street surface parking, an elevator, 24/7 maintenance, secure entry, private playground, and more.

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630 East Main 630 East Main Bismarck, ND January will bring financing and appraisal approvals for the new development being built just south of the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Bismarck. Construction on the mixeduse development will start early spring. Apartments will take the top 2 floors and commercial space will occupy the ground floor. “This will provide a really great opportunity for smaller businesses to be able to lease ground level, street front space in downtown Bismarck,” states Taylor Daniel, commercial realtor and listing agent for the building. The building will provide a staple location on both end caps of the building that can be leased for roughly 1500-3000 square feet. These prime corners will activate the building and the walkability of the downtown neighborhood. 630 East Main complex will open up the live, work, play downtown lifestyle. “Everything this development is providing is the final piece that downtown is lacking. It’s the missing link that downtown Bismarck needs to be incredible. I’m excited to help these businesses and this development to bring a lot of fun, new opportunities for the downtown area and intern impact the city’s economy,” says Daniel.

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Development in Demand

Bismarckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Newest Development Coming in 2019 Story: Bailey Hauf | Renderings submitted by Cottonwood Parkview Addition

Did you know Bismarck was voted #10 in 2017 Top 100 Best Places to Live according to time.com. This city checks all the boxes on your list, from the finest schools to vibrant entertainment; we have it all! Because the secret is out, the demand for quality housing and living spaces is on the rise. Exciting new projects, such as Cottonwood Parkview Addition (CPA) in south Bismarck, are in the works to provide top rated living spaces for people of all ages - from young, professional families to retirees.

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Staying Close to Home

“Cottonwood Parkview

27 single-family homes offering

Addition is a new, mixed-use

unobstructed backyard views of

development planned for South

Cottonwood Park, along with 90

During the preliminary planning,

Bismarck, located near the

luxury twin-homes, and other

many residents of southwest

corner of Washington Street and

uses.

Bismarck expressed a desire for

Santa Fe Avenue,” stated Michael

close conveniences. Commercial

Gunsch, Senior Project Manager

There is a great deal to look

uses will therefore include:

of Houston Engineering.

forward to as the project

•

progresses. According to

neighborhood full-service convenience store

The project has been in the

Kristofer Wachter, Project

works for quite some time. The

Manager, the new subdivision

CPA storm water management

will offer:

planning alone took nearly

•

a well-balanced mix of

five years, and the project was

residential and commercial

given the nod of approval by

uses

The architecture of the new

the Bismarck City Commission

•

4-acre neighborhood park

subdivision will be constructed

in June 2018. BBeginning in

•

13-acres of open space

to complement all uses. Not

early spring of 2019 the digging

•

90 luxury twin-homes

only will Cottonwood Parkview

starts, with home construction

•

27 single-family homes

Addition offer commercial

starting in late July. Cottonwood

•

condominium homes

conveniences and curb appeal,

Parkview Addition is set to create

•

two-story office building

Keeps you Playing

there will be immediate access

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to all of the Cottonwood Park amenities. Residents will enjoy close proximity to: •

elaborate walking trail system

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softball fields and a full-sized baseball field

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soccer fields

•

BMX track facility

•

two playgrounds

•

18-hole Riverwood Golf Course

•

Capital Ice Complex

•

new 4-acre neighborhood park

•

Kirkwood Mall and downtown Bismarck

Submitted by Aspire Builders

Melanie Sioux Photography

Constructing Your Dreams Bismarck home builders are excited to be a part of this project because of the many wonderful conveniences and outdoor activities nearby. “Some of Bismarck’s top custom home builders Big River Builders and Aspire Homes have already reserved residential lots at Cottonwood Parkview Addition,” Wachter stated. Meet Some of the Builders A great deal of thought has gone into the development and planning for the project, and Aspire Homes is thrilled to be a part of the Cottonwood Parkview Addition. “We foresee it as feeling like its own community. The local parks, walking trail systems, numerous sports fields, and complexes all add value, and the single-family lots will back up to green space with no immediate backyard neighbors, making these lots very unique and private,” explains Greg Meidinger, owner of Aspire Homes. The excitement of being a part of Cottonwood Parkview Addition is mirrored at Big River Builders. “As longtime residents of southwest Bismarck, my family and I have enjoyed the many benefits of living in the area. Cottonwood Parkview Addition 48

BISMARCK MAGAZINE | JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 Melanie Sioux Photography

Melanie Sioux Photography

will be a perfect addition to an

to its location and dedication to

you need to live-learn-play in your

already thriving neighborhood.

quality and design, the homes in

own community.

The school district is top notch,

Cottonwood Parkview Addition

and I can’t think of another area

will surely maintain their property

For more information see

of town that is closer to all of the

values for years to come,” says

the Cottonwood Parkview

modern amenities one could ask

Anderson.

Addition project website: www.

for. All of us at Big River Builders

cottonwoodparkviewaddition.com

involved in the build-out of this

Cottonwood Parkview Addition

new development,” says Jordan

means building your dream

Anderson, owner of Big River

home in an up 4'-6"

9'-0" 4'-6" 4'-0"

5'-2"

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2468

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28'-4"

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8'-0"

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9'-0"

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Floor Drain

37'-0" x 27'-6"

6015

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32'-0"

9'-0" x 7'-11"

10'-0"

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4950

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5'-6"

5'-6" 11'-0"

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18" Linen

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6'-8"

11'-4" x 6'-7"

72" x 36" Dropin Garden Tub

Laundry Room Cat Door

7'-6"

3'-1"

84" Vanity

2868

7'-5" x 10'-4"

4'-0"

18" Linen

Bathroom

6'-6"

9'-0" x 11'-8"

3'-5 1/2"

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4'-7"

3068

48" Deep Landing

Covered Porch

3'-3"

3'-3" 6'-6"

All Exterior Dime All Interior Di Door Labels A Window Labels

Pass Thru Laundry Chute

4'-0"

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Open Railing

(Crawlspace Below)

Rear Entry

Drop Zone

5'-0"

Transom Above

46 1/2" Wide Stairway

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Entry

4'-10"

2868

2'-1"

Brooms 1'-11"

4068

6'-11" x 13'-6"

9'-1"

14'-4 1/2"

16'-0"

8'-0"

Cooktop

Pot Filler 12'-11"

7'-0"

Kitchen

11'-3" x 18'-4"

Drop Ceiling Over Island

3'-9 1/2"

5'-1"

120" To Top of These Windows

you everything

Bench

10'-0"

of all of the builders involved. Due

2868

3'-8 1/2"

6015

Addition will give

(Dropped Tray)

6'-0"

product that meets the standards

13'-0" x 15'-4"

3068

Parkview

Master Bedroom

1668

2'-0"

that will, in-turn, result in a

Walk-in

9'-2" x 9'-0"

6'-0"

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2'-9"

2868

46 1/2" Wide Stairway

2868

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10'-0" x 9'-6"

5'-8"

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5'-7"

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5'-0" x 5'-6"

5'-1"

2020

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2x4 Bearing Wall 2x6 Framed Wall

2868

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11'-6"

diversely designed neighborhood

2'-6"

13'-1"

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Fridge/Freezer

2'-0"

23'-0"

of Mary,

6'-6"

11'-6"

development. This will ensure a

4'-5" x 5'-1"

3'-6"

Gas Fireplace & Entertainment Center Exact Size & Layout To Be Determined

7'-2"

2x4 Bearing Wall

36" Door w/(2) 14" SL

the University

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(Tray Ceiling)

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the airport, and

of some builders involved in the

2'-8"

Pocket Door Wall Framing: Double 2x4 Framed Wall (Studs Turned Flat) w/2" Space For Door - 5" Total Wall Thickness

4'-5 1/2"

4'-0"

Great Room

17'-11" x 18'-4"

9'-6 1/2"

committee that will be comprised

excellent schools,

4'-0"

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will have an architectural review

2'-5 1/2"

of location near

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14'-4"

the convenience

13'-11" x 11'-11"

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are expected to be top of the line.

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2020

outdoor spaces, 35'-0"

the quality and potential offered

4'-3"

11'-0" x 11'-2"

3'-0 1/2"

of amenities and

9'-9" 14'-6"

Dining Room

12'-1"

area excite Big River Builders, but

18'-0"

4'-3"

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67'-0"

an abundance

6'-0" 6056

location. With Not only do the amenities of the

14'-0"

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February 14, 2019

by Hannah Haynes photos by Glasser Images

A Day of Giving

More than 450 charities across

Meet Three Local Charities

North Dakota and northwest Every year for the past 11 years

Minnesota participate, more

MSA United Way first

Dakota Medical Foundation,

than 40 of which are right

participated in Giving Hearts

Impact Foundation and the

here in our own community

Day last year and is excited to be

Alex Stern Family Foundation

of Bismarck/Mandan. Giving

a part of it again. “United Way

have hosted Giving Hearts

Hearts Day is a time to come

is a problem-solver. We identify

Day. “All year long, charities

together as a community and

local needs and fill gaps in our

work tirelessly to bring hope,

make an impact and to give

community. One example of this

health, and happiness to our

back to those organizations who

was when we found out that kids

communities. Giving Hearts Day

give so selflessly 365 days a year.

were coming to school hungry on

provides a platform for charities

“Our ultimate goal is to create

Monday mornings, we started the

to “friendraise” through an ever-

meaningful, lifelong connections

United Way Backpack Program.

increasing community of givers,”

between donors and charities.

Our volunteers now fill and

explains Pat Traynor, executive

We do this by helping them

deliver over 1,200 bags of food for

director of DMF and Impact

become the best “friendraisers”

local kids. With a very small staff

Foundation.

possible. That means our goal

but a large corps of volunteers,

is really to build awareness and

we do a lot with the generous

What began as a small event

inspire them to connect their

money raised for our community

on Valentine’s Day 2008, has

giving heart with one of these

– 99% of every gift stays in our

become a day communities and

wonderful community causes,”

local community,” explains Jena

charities across North Dakota and

says Pat Traynor.

Gullo, executive director.

northern Minnesota look forward to. Giving Hearts Day is a 24hour giving event that provides a chance for communities to come together and help their local charities in a big way, even if the donation is small. It has raised nearly $55 million for various charities and is the longest running giving day in the United States. 50

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“My favorite part about Giving Hearts Day is that it increases awareness of so many of the needs throughout our community and inspires people to give.” Jenna Gullo MSA United Way

MSA United Way is involved

again,” stresses Jena Gullo.

in many different projects

they need each other the most,” says Executive Director Kathy

throughout the community and

Giving Hearts Day isn’t the

has truly impacted thousands of

only way you can help, though.

lives locally. One of their larger

Donations of breakfast bars,

Not only does the Ronald

projects is the Bismarck-Mandan

personal hygiene products,

McDonald House provide a safe

Homeless Shelter. Last year the

cleaning products, and warm

place for families to stay, but it

Bismarck-Madan Homeless

winter gear are accepted at

also has a state-of-the-art mobile

Shelter closed and created a

the United Way office located

dental clinic called the Ronald

huge risk in our community.

at 515 N. 4th Street, Bismarck.

McDonald Care Mobile. This

People were barely surviving day-

Volunteers are needed to prepare

mobile dental clinic provides

to-day and the United Way was

and serve meals at the shelter.

underprivileged children with

able to step in and help.

Call 701-255-3601 for scheduling.

oral health care across western

Keiser.

North Dakota. So far, they have Opening an emergency shelter

The Bismarck Ronald McDonald

treated more than 1,000 children

for men, women, and children,

House has been a part of Giving

each year and a total of 8,000

the United Way was able to

Hearts Day from the beginning

since it started in 2012.

provide food and shelter and save

when they expanded to Bismarck

lives. MSA United Way is using

in 2012. The Ronald McDonald

The Ronald McDonald House

Giving Hearts Day specifically to

House of Charities’ mission is to

enjoys participating in Giving

raise money for the United Way

“improve the lives of children

Hearts Day each year. This year

Emergency Homeless Shelter.

and their families.” The Ronald

they hope to reach new donors

“Funds are needed to support our

McDonald House is a temporary

and exceed their 2018 goal of

United Way Homeless Shelter to

home for families of seriously

$22,000 in order to continue

make sure that our community

ill children receiving treatment

helping children and their

does not experience a crisis like

in local hospitals. Over the past

families. Their goal is to continue

this again. We are providing a

26 years, the Ronald McDonald

“working with the other local

safe and supportive environment,

House has provided care for more

charities and sharing with new

helping our most vulnerable

than 4,800 families. “It’s our way

donors the wonderful story

population get back on their feet

of keeping families close when

of Ronald McDonald House

“We are proud to be part of the Giving Hearts Day Community and are so grateful to the Impact Foundation and the other major sponsors for this incredible opportunity.“ Kathy Keiser Ronald McDonald House Charities

“Our main goal with Giving Hearts Day has always been to get the public to see us as a nonprofit who needs donations. This year, we are asking the BismarckMandan community to stand with us on our mission by donating to the NDSC on Giving Hearts Day because no family should have to suffer through the death of a family member caused by a preventable incident.” Lynae Hanson North Dakota Safety Council

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Charities of Bismarck and our

1,000-member companies, and

new campaign, “Safety Is About

Ronald McDonald House and

we’re a chapter of the National

People.” This campaign focuses

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Safety Council,” explains assistant

on telling the story of safety

programs,” says Kathy Keiser.

executive director Lynae Hanson.

through community members affected by life-altering injuries.

The North Dakota Safety Council

The NDSC is not a state-funded

(NDSC) has been participating

entity or agency and has

“We love the sense of community

in Giving Hearts Day for more

struggled with relating to the

Giving Hearts Day has brought

than five years. The NDSC is

community as a nonprofit. Just

to Bismarck and to our

a statewide nonprofit with a

like other nonprofits, the NDSC

nonprofit. We’ve met a lot of

mission to prevent injuries and

applies for grants and relies on

people, learned more about

save lives through impactful

memberships and donations for

other charities, and we’ve had

safety training. “We reach

funding. The NDSC is working to

fun working with the Impact

approximately 50,000 people per

help the community understand

Foundation to improve our brand

year with trainings in the areas

their overall mission. They work to

and our messaging,” says Lynae

of workplace safety, traffic safety,

prevent injuries and keep families

Hanson.

community protection, and first

safe and alive through education.

aid. We’re supported by nearly

This past year they launched a

“Charities do so much for our communities. Directly or indirectly, the work they do impacts us all. Giving Hearts Day is a wonderful opportunity for individuals to rally together [behind these charities].” Pat Traynor, executive director of

Dakota Medical Foundation and Impact Foundation

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