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CONTENTS 34 Cross-Country Freight Former CEO and current board member talks truck tech strategies

28 Earthkind

Kari Block enters the partnership of a lifetime with a major international company

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Business

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GameChanger

Pulitzer Prize-winning ideas come to the prairie through speakers and idea incubators

Lifestyle

NDHC GameChanger

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Haunted Fort Fort Lincoln opens this fall for another scary season

48 Pumpkin Spice at Home Spice up your home-brewed coffee with Bismarck Magazine’s own Pumpkin Spice recipe

60 Drink Specials We’ve compiled all the best local drink deals to make your decision that much easier

CONTENTS

31 CoSchedule

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Workplace Wellness

Learn how better health can benefit businesses

A Batman-and-Robin-like partnership has created great success for Garrett and Justin in local and global markets

10 Local Entrepreneurship Thirteen local small businesses are making a big impact in the BismarckMandan area

42 5 South Update Check out the progress and newly added plans to the 5 South project

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September-October 2016

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LETTER

It’s bittersweet as summer comes to an end. The leaves start to change and a cool breeze takes over the humidity. Iced teas are replaced with pumpkin spiced lattes and days on the river are swapped for running the kids to school and watching football games. But the cool fall also brings out the vibrancy in the city.

People come back from the cabins. The downtown streets become busier and the hustle and bustle comes back to revitalize the town.

The community of Bismarck/Mandan/Lincoln never ceases to amaze us. It’s truly inspiring how much talent exists in a city of only 70,000 people. Over the past couple of weeks we have been able to meet with some of the most incredible business owners in our community. We are excited to highlight and praise sixteen various executives at all stages of their business timeline.

From startups to corporates let this be your inside look at the companies that have helped make our community what it is today.

In no way did we even scratch the surface of all the hidden gems in this city, but it is a start. This issue strives to shed a little light on the stories behind the household names or expose you to a business you may have not known existed. So embrace the changing season and read all about the brilliant men and women in your own backyard.

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GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS local company snapshots by: Local business owners, Hannah Haynes and Chris Jessop photos: Glasser Images

THREEFOLD

T

hreefold was founded by us, Keenan and Caleb Hauff in

Texas. Since we began, we have won nine Addy awards

2013. We had a vision to be a full-service commercial

including two Judges’ Choice awards, and eight Telly

video production company based out of Bismarck, North

Awards. In 2016, Threefold moved into a 2,000 square foot

Dakota. We are two brothers on a mission to help brands

studio in the heart of downtown Bismarck, with an area

create compelling, high-end video content that helps

dedicated to in-house productions. Find tour stories and

connect the client with their audience through captivating

behind the scenes pictures on Instagram @threefold or

imagery and storytelling. We pride ourselves on the ability

visit our website at http://www.threefold.tv

to capture authentic moments and to bring the heart of the story to life. Having a goal to work with companies throughout the midwest and nationally, the vision for Threefold did not just stop in Bismarck. Our company motto is “We move with hustle, build with creativity, execute with precision, and deliver with purpose.”

Founders, brothers and owners of Threefold, Keenan and Caleb Hauff

Since 2013, we have worked with clients in 16 different states, including North Dakota, Minnesota, California and

JUNIPER

I

’m an archaeologist entrepreneur. For 25 years I helped

remarried and had a much-desired child (who happens

other people launch their ventures, working in such

to have Down syndrome). Something like that realigns

places as Washington, DC, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and

your compass and resets your sense of purpose. I started

Bismarck. I served as Executive Director, COO, and CEO

my own firm, Juniper, LLC, to do small projects and

of other people’s firms. That changed at age 47, after I got

technical editing during those first years, as a stay-at-home “momtrepeneur.”

In 2009, seeing the impacts of the oil boom and infrastructure building on our state’s historic properties, I hired staff (including my husband, John G. Morrison,) and launched Juniper into the field to help keep developers in good standing throughout the regulatory process.

Seven years later, Juniper is building an awesome team of archaeologists, historians, architectural historians, biologists, botanists, paleontologists, and GIS specialists, to do right by the unique features that give North Dakota its sense of place.

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Recently we renovated an historic building in downtown

-- federal agencies that purchase the services that Juniper

Bismarck. With extra room, we opened a coworking

provides -- and to finish a book-in-progress about a long-

space, called Juniper Workantile, an incubator space for

forgotten, gunslinging frontier scout who once owned the

others. There are a few more ventures I’m hoping to start,

lot upon which our building sits.

but the next steps for Juniper are to go after a new market

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UP & RUNNING

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ike many businesses, Up & Running started as a supreme interest. We have always gravitated towards

visual art, photography, design and writing. Web development encompasses all of those things, so for me the business served as vehicle to pursue my hobbies and interests. There’s something exciting when a client comes

Ryan Duffey and Mike Renner, co-owners of Up & Running.

through the door with an amazing product or service and is seeking high-end marketing components to match. For us, that is a glorious blank canvas.

When Up & Running started we were your standard kitchen table operation doing a lot of projects with friends and family. Everyone we worked with was surprised to discover that achieving a web presence could be a straightforward process. We have let that idea of simplicity be our guiding light. We strive to demystify the process and treat everyone as friends. That is how Up & Running got to where it is now, and why we are surrounded with such excellent people, both staff and clients.

Entrepreneurship remains exciting, especially in a business like Up & Running whose sole function is to help other businesses achieve their marketing goals. That’s even more so in a place like North Dakota, where the air is crackling with new ideas. To provide the type of custom

creative services that we do, it’s essential we get to know our clients’ stories. That means learning about all kinds of businesses at all stages of growth. That is what really keeps the day-to-day interesting.

We are always looking forward. We know technology can be a fickle industry, so we strive to always be ahead of the curve. That said, service is at the core of what we do, regardless of the tech trends. We solve problems, save time, and create opportunity regardless of the medium or the tech of the day. Our broad goal is to be big enough to offer the full range of creative services but small enough to remain agile, responsive, and personable while doing so.

For more information visit upandrunningdesign.net.

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LULA B.

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y dream for owning a clothing store started when

to find a downtown location. That hope was fulfilled Feb 1,

I took my first sewing class in the 8th grade. As

2016, and I took over the lease at 301 E Broadway Ave.

the years went on, the vision for my store changed but the dream never did. I’ve known since I was fourteen that

Having Lula B. located downtown was the best decision

someday I would be a store owner and that someday is

I could have made! The Bismarck community and

now! Since then I received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in

downtown businesses greeted me with open arms and have

Retail Merchandising and Spanish at North Dakota State

been so supportive. I will forever be grateful!

University. While Studying at NDSU, I took a summer internship in NYC which taught me a lot about clothing

The next chapter for Lula B. is to be determined since we

and working with designers/buyers but more importantly

are in the process of writing the beginning chapter. We

finalized the vision I had for Lula B. That summer, I fell in

strive to continue to provide the city with fun fashion finds

love with the industrial/factory look and from then on, I

while becoming even more involved in the community.

knew my store design would consist of pipes, wood and

In years to come, we hope to create a bigger presence

grey tones.

within the community as well as online as we are currently building a website.

The whole process of getting started was a whirlwind. At the time we stumbled upon the location, I was managing a store that was moving to Williston, ND, and knew I would be out of a job the beginning of 2016. The week of Christmas, my parents were in the right place at the right

Owner of Lula B., Carly Lenihan.

time and were told of a business that wanted out of their lease. BEST PRESENT EVER! My hope for the store was

EKROTH MUSIC

I

t was June of 1972, when my mother and father, Mary

founded this company on and it was infectious.

Ann and Bill, opened the doors to Eckroth Music in

Mandan, ND. His passion for music education and his

I grew up in Mandan and at first, did not follow in my

belief that every child should experience music is what he

father’s footsteps; I attended the University of North Dakota and studied Chemical Engineering. After graduating from UND I ended up working in sales and marketing for the next eight years. I worked for several chemical companies in New Jersey, Cincinnati and Ohio, until Bismarck, ND called me home in 1994.

Jeff Ekroth, owner of Ekroth Music

It was my turn to enhance my entrepreneurial spirit and join the family business. In 2003 I was named President of Eckroth Music and started the expansion process of the company, turning our one location into six across the

upper Midwest- two in North Dakota, two in Minnesota

a business dedicated to service of the customer and all

and two in Montana.

musicians. We pride ourselves on integrity and teamwork

and commitment to the communities we are a part of.

Eckroth Music has grown exponentially since starting out in ’72, and next summer we are excited to celebrate

For more information visit ekroth.com.

45 years of business. It is truly incredible to be a part of

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NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR

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or me, it is about molding an idea into something tangible. That is my passion. Yes, it has been a struggle,

but life is a struggle. How you handle those struggles is

Marlo Anderson, founder and owner of National Day Calendar

what defines you and builds character. Love of technology drives all of what I do. Someone referred to me as the “Guru of Geek” in an article a few years back, and the

and have over a half a million people a day (and growing)

moniker has stuck.

on the website. Of course, each national day impacts tens to hundreds of millions of people each day.

As a very independent person, I have never fit into the mold of your typical 8-5 job. Also, I have never feared

We will use the National Day Calendar platform moving

taking an idea and working with it to make a company. So

forward to raise awareness as well as funds for some of the

that combination has lead me to where I am today.

big issues of the day. Our first such endeavor happens on October 6th as No Makeup Day USA. We will encourage

As CEO of Zoovio, Inc, I’m keeper ot a company

individuals to post photos on Social Media with no

redefining itself. We are still offering video conversion

makeup on. Friends and family can then donate to the

services, but are also working on a series of apps. Pakkage

fight against Human Trafficking.

will be the first and will emerge in the 3rd quarter of 2016.

Look for Bookvio in quarter 4 of 2016.

As host of the tech talk show, The Tech Ranch, I will continue to interview those individuals bringing us unique

Of course, the big gorilla in the room is National Day

and emerging technologies from around the globe. You

Calendar (www.NationalDayCalendar.com). What was

can catch the show locally every Monday from 11 a.m. to

once just a hobby of mine has turned into a Social Media

noon on Supertalk 1270 and online at www.thetechranch.

institution. We trend over 300 times a year on twitter

com.

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PULSE FITNESS

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y love for exercise started as a kid working out to

Lisa Menge, owner of Pulse Fitness

my mom’s “sweat’n to the oldies” videos just for fun.

My group fitness instructor career began at age 19, when a fitness instructor mentor of mine threw me into teaching.

I am so thankful that Diane saw something in me I didn’t see in myself.

The desire I have to help improve lives stems from the loss of my dad to heart disease at the early age of 52. As a teen my eyes were opened to why a healthy life style is so important. For the last 18 years instructing and personal training has been my hobby along with raising my 4 children. Through my years of schooling at UND in pre-physical therapy, volunteering and eventually

and pain to enjoy the things they never thought they could.

working alongside therapists in the nursing home and

Realizing what your body is truly capable of doing can

hospital settings, my desire to have my own fitness studio

bring you to a whole new level of living.

grew. After years of fitness workshops/certifications, and experience as a group fitness coordinator in which I had

The possiblities and opportunities are endless. For now

the oportunity to train new instructors, I eventually took

I plan to expand my mission of educating others on the

the leap into a career as a fitness professional/business

importance of natural health and fitness to schools and

owner and opened PULSE FITNESS of Mandan.

businesses. From there, I am open to whatever God has planned.

As an entrepreneur I believe you need to find your true passion and go with it. For me there is no greater reward than seeing someone’s quality of life change allowing them more freedom from illness

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NORTH RIVER IT

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orth River IT started as a hobby and a passion for the

What You Have, Where You Are.”

PC. Starting as a one-man shop I always had great

ambitions, but added the first staff member prematurely

North River IT has been working the Pacific Northwest

and this became the first of many speedbumps. I had an

since 2010 and recently had an opportunity to plant our

express pass to managing staff, payroll, customers and

flag on the West coast. The next step is the most exciting

cash flow. My personality challenged the conventions

and the most nerve-wracking. The company has filled a

of a typical workplace and made it difficult for me to be

position in Los Angeles, California for a salesperson for

successful in a traditional setting. I live by the inspiration

our three focus areas:

of Theodore Roosevelt as taught through the Harold Schafer Leadership Academy: “Do What You Can, With

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Hosted and traditional phone systems (voice over IP)

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IT Security (Internet firewall, network and endpoint)

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Wired/wireless networking solutions (one of our vendors is the official WiFi partner of the NFL!)

This opportunity is a direct outcome of the support and success we experience in the Bismarck community. Our customers and vendors that we partner with recognize and appreciate that in addition to our expertise we have the desire to listen and understand.

For more information visit northriverit.com.

BONA FIDE

W

ith an interesting past that includes home

Simply put, the services Bona Fide Finance provides

construction, philosophy and over-the-road truck

assist clients in making well-formed financial decisions.

driving, I am no stranger to unconventional career choices.

I create the most reasonable, feasible plan to handle life’s

Finding my niche in financial planning is the fruit of years

uncertainty—taking into account the money clients have

of hard work, study, and diligence.

now and how to best manage that into the future.

I, Ben Martinek, launched Bona Fide Finance—Latin

Check out Bona Fide Finance’s service offerings at

for finance in good faith—in August 2015 after having

bonafidefinance.com/services/.

spent time selling insurance and investment products; I realized early on that I did not like the commissionbased approach and therefore went about studying for the Certified Financial Planner ® designation so that I could provide unbiased, fee-only advice. In this model, I am compensated for the advice and guidance given to clients, rather than for a product.

In addition to the Certified Financial Planner ® affiliation, I have also become an Enrolled Agent through the IRS so that in being able to complete and file taxes on behalf of my clients, Bona Fide Finance can serve as a “one-stopshop” for all needs financial. I cater to do-it-yourselfers, young professionals and growing families between the ages of 25 and 45.

One of the greatest benefits of working with me is that my business is designed to be done completely online. Using web-based meeting software and utilizing the security of various financial applications, clients can take advantage of the services both within Bismarck and out of state. Of course, if a client would like to meet in person to review their financial needs, I am a fan of frequenting local coffee shops for this purpose.

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Owner of Bona Fide, Ben Martinek

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STARION FINANCIAL BM: Starion has a pretty interesting history, can you talk a little bit about how it all began and then grew into what the bank is today?

Larson: My father, Frank Larson, was a young lawyer from Valley City. He was introduced to banking by helping with a bank sale in the late 1960s. A friend suggested he look at the bank in Oakes, a thriving town in southeast North Dakota with eager business owners but conservative bankers that were holding the reins on progress. My father, along with my mother JoAndrea, purchased the Oakes bank in 1969 and the local bank in nearby Ellendale the next year. In 1989, we purchased First Southwest Bank in Mandan and entered Bismarck in 1993. Since then, we’ve grown to five locations strategically placed throughout Bismarck-Mandan as well as offices in Bottineau, Dunseith, Fargo and Rolla, N.D., and three locations in Madison, Wis. In 2003, we brought everyone under the name Starion Financial, which has a sense of energy and progressiveness, and symbolizes how we take our customers farther.

When Frank began his banking career, the bank had $5 million in assets; today Starion has grown to more than $1.2 billion in assets – a 2,400% increase! I firmly believe there are two key factors in our success: our dedicated employees and an unwavering commitment to the community.

Our employees strive to live out our values every day, in every interaction. Those values include practicing honest, ethical and moral behavior; partnering with customers to match products and services with financial needs; and constantly seeking to exceed expectations.

First and foremost, Starion is a community bank. From our small town roots we’ve always believed that we are 20

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in business to help people and if we can help people be successful, then we will be successful. Because of that, Starion has always been generous in its support of local organizations and encouraged our employees to be actively involved in the community. We’re fortunate to have helped thousands of friends, neighbors and businesses succeed, and donated millions of dollars to local charities. It’s truly an honor to serve the Bismarck-Mandan community and help people and businesses reach financial goals.

BM: How did you get into the banking world? What sparked your interest?

Larson: I was practically born into banking. I was just six years old when we purchased the Oakes bank and it was always part of my world. I’m a numbers guy by nature, so in college I earned a degree in finance. After graduating, I joined the bank as comptroller. After a dozen years working in various positions, I was named president and CEO in 1997 and in 2015, Chairman of the Board.

BM: The banking world is pretty competitive, especially in Bismarck, how does Starion stay ahead of the competition and differ from other local banks?

Larson: You’re right: The banking world is very competitive. Our story is one of changing with the times while holding true to who we are: a community bank.

When we opened the doors to Starion in BismarckMandan we had one location with about $30 million in assets; today our five Bismarck-Mandan locations serve more than 17,300 customers and hold $677 million of the bank’s $1.2 billion in assets. We like to say that we are not too big to be small and not too small to be big.

We offer personalized service, make decisions locally and

empower our employees to act on behalf of customers.

We also contribute great time and effort to the wellbeing of the community. At the same time, we offer a broad product line and current technologies to meet our customers’ needs. The community sees that commitment and responds with appreciation, wanting to do business with us.

BM: How far has Starion expanded? Do you have plans for further expansion?

Craig: As we have expanded to five branches in Bismarck and Mandan, we have been very strategic about having convenient locations. While many people utilize online and mobile banking, it is still important to have branches that are conveniently located with drive-through and lobby hours that are customer-friendly.

Naturally, we are always looking for new customers to serve. Our community is growing and with that comes opportunity to serve new business and individual customers.

As a community bank, we are constantly listening to our customers about how we can better serve them through new or improved services and products. Our mobile app for business is a good example: developing an app for business customers was on the to-do list, but based on feedback from customers, it was developed earlier than planned because customers identified it as a priority.

BM: What is your biggest struggle, running a bank? What is the greatest lesson you have learned throughout the years?

Craig: The greatest challenge is keeping up with technology. At Starion, we are constantly working to make sure our technology meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations. This is a significant investment of resources and training time, but it is imperative.

Our customers have come to expect superior customer

service and expert advice about their financial needs, which leads to the significance of employee training.

Because our employees at all levels need be good advisors to our customers, we provide excellent training and tools that make our employees feel confident and empowered to deliver great customer experiences.

At Starion, we learned early on that our employees are our greatest asset and if we were going to hire and keep top-notch employees, we needed to make this a place people want to work. To do this, employees at every level work with a manager to identify career goals and lay out the steps to achieve their professional goals. Our training department identifies online and hands-on training opportunities that are tailored to each employee’s current job functions as well as career goals.

While our employee development is intensive, it is vital to happy employees who provide a great experience to each and every customer. In fact, for the past two years, Starion has received recognition from the Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network as a Top 10 Workplace.

For this award, nominations are made by employees, so I believe that speaks strongly to the value and effectiveness of our training efforts.

DUEMELANDS BM: many people know the Duemeland name from the

and discussed during my childhood as I was growing up.

signs around town, but many are not aware of all the

It became second nature. Entering college I stood my

services your company provides. Can you explain a little

ground and always said, “I am not going into real estate!”

bit about what Duemelands does?

and started college in the social work program. ...Until, the university I was attending, University of St. Thomas,

Duemeland: Duemelands provides three facets of services:

started a real estate studies program. I graduated with a

Brokerage, Development and Property Management. Our

Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate.

Brokerage service is third party work where we help clients find real estate or find tenants for their properties. For

BM: What do you look for in a listing? Do you have

example, our office represented Caribou Coffee in securing

listings all across the state or just in Bismarck/Mandan?

their locations in Bismarck and we continue to represent them throughout the state in negotiating and securing

Duemeland: First and foremost, when taking on new

additional stores. We also represent landlords to find

clients or a new listing we want to make sure we can do a

tenants to fill their vacancies in buildings they own. We

really good job for the client. Our mission statement is to

represent the Landlord of Pinehurst Shopping Center and

“Wow! The client.” Our work is client driven and we work

work to find tenants to fill any vacancies that may arise.

in markets where they need us so we are licensed in North

One of the things I enjoy the most is being able to play a

Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.

role in shaping the landscape of our community through development. One of my favorite projects was acquiring

BM: How do you generate new ideas and new ways

the former KFC on South third Street and being able to

to improve your business and stay ahead of the

bring HuHot Mongolian Grill to Bismarck. The last piece

competition?

is after we assist our clients in acquiring real estate, we help them take care of it through property management.

Duemeland: By being forever a student. We have the

The management piece consists consists of maintaining,

privilege of working with many Fortune 500 companies

protecting and improving their investment once acquired.

and strong national brands. In working with them we get the opportunity to observe their culture, technology and

BM: Duemeland is obviously in your blood, but how did

negotiating strategies. For each deal we close, we record

you join the company? Did you always plan on running

“lessons learned” because you learn something new on

the company or did you want to go into something other

every deal and want to be able to pass those lessons onto

than commercial real estate?

the next generation.

Duemeland: Like most family businesses, I was exposed

I also lean on Vistage International and my local Vistage

to real estate and business at a young age. I have vivid

members to give me a pulse on the state’s economic

memories as early as the age of nine having a friend

activity. Real Estate is cyclical and we try to adapt to the

over and my dad teaching us real estate lessons. For me,

needs of our clients based on the economic cycle of not just

learning real estate was like learning multiplication tables

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when I was with my kids. It wasn’t good for anyone and I would feel like I didn’t accomplish anything! I felt like I didn’t spend any time with my kids and didn’t really accomplish anything at work or it took me way longer than if I would have just allocated appropriate time to just work.

When I am at work, I need to make every minute count. A daily discipline I practice at work is acting like like every day I am leaving for vacation the next day. It’s amazing what we all get done that day before you go on vacation. I ask myself, “What is the most important thing I need to accomplish today? What is going to have office, industrial and multi-family.

the greatest big picture impact?”

BM: Being a very successful business woman, what

Lastly, I surround myself with like-minded people. Identify

advice would you give other women who want to start

your core values for you personally and then surround

something or expand their business?

yourself with those who have those same values. One of

Duemeland: Ask yourself, “What do I do best and what is

ourselves with individuals and companies that value that

my passion? People can sense and feel when you are doing something you enjoy. There is synergy that grows from that passion. It’s contagious. I have also learned you can’t do it all. There is always someone smarter than you – hire them and let them do what they do best.

BM: Being a mom and a business woman, how do you manage both work and family life?

Three things: Be present for whatever you are doing. Early in my mommy years, I would try to do work

Duemelands Commercial’s core values is family. We align as well.

SILICON PLAINS BM: How did Silicon Plains get started and how does it

and wasted time. We know what tech works for

differ from other IT companies in the area?

businesses, what saves money and what doesn’t. We know business owners and we know how they think. All other

Polk: I worked as an IT guy for a long time and I was tired

IT companies are here to fix your computer. They don’t get

of not having the resources I wanted in a tech company.

what we do, or how we do it.

I had worked my way up to C-level management and didn’t like it. I’m not a suit and tie kind of guy. I knew

BM: With your headquarters in Bismarck how do you

Bismarck/Mandan was underserved and my wife’s timing

plan to expand your business to other regions? What is

was excellent: She went back to work after our last kid was

your farthest reach?

born and got a job with great health benefits. I had saved up some money, put together a business plan and quit my

Polk: We are actively seeking and have selected two cities

job.

where we will be providing services, and they’re going to be so thrilled when we move in! We plan to open in the

Silicon Plains is the only company on the cutting edge

first one within a year. We provide the best IT service you

of business tech. Business owners want to make money.

can get within a 175 mile radius of any city where we have

They hate unpredictable technology, bad software vendors

an office.

BM: What are the benefits for hiring Silicon Plains to manage other companies’ networks and IT needs?

Polk: We focus on our customer’s business, not just the technology.

Our goal is to help companies make money through IT. Plenty of IT companies pretend they do this. We actually deliver. When was the last time you thought of an IT company and thought about how they’d help you with business strategy? We’re breaking that mold. We come to your board room.

We can prove our value. We’re the big thinkers.

BM: What is your competition like in Bismarck and then across the whole state?

Polk: Being an actual Managed Services Provider is hard

BM: What are your plans for the future with Silicon

work. We have to prove our worth by showing it on the

Plains?

Profit and Loss statement. We see plenty of IT companies using the right words but they do nothing of the sort.

Polk: Nobody’s growing faster than we are, and we’re going

They’re just there to fix your broken tech, and there’s no

to continue to grow. Our customers love what we do and

value in that. We are the regional leader and our national

we’ll continue to be on the cutting edge of the IT industry.

awards show it.

AGENCY MABU BM: Tell us a little bit about MABU and how you chose the name?

Mabin: MABU was a nickname of mine. I liked it so much, I even suggested to my wife, Nancy, that we name our first child MABU. That idea didn’t go over very well; but, many years later, she suggested we name our business MABU. She said, “We’re planning to open a marketing & advertising business, so we’ve already got 3 of the 4 letters covered.” We added the word ‘Unlimited,’ and that’s how Marketing & Advertising Business Unlimited (MABU) was born.

Just like the name implies, we’re a full-service marketing and advertising agency. This year, we’re celebrating our 15th Anniversary.

We’ve been very blessed to grow from one employee serving the Bismarck/Mandan business community to over 20 employees serving clients all across the nation.

BM: Being such a creative company, what does your workplace look like and what is the atmosphere of MABU?

Picasso, Kandinsky, Escher and other prominent artists. Having attended the Minneapolis College of Art & Design, I learned to appreciate the power

Mabin: Our office walls are adorned with artwork by

of great art, and I find it to be very inspiring and uplifting.

As for the atmosphere at MABU, I’d describe it as down-

Washington, D.C., area, as well as Native American entities

to-earth and authentic. No one needs to put on airs at

throughout the nation. To better serve these clients, we set

MABU. Everyone is encouraged to be their true selves. By

up satellite offices in both Virginia and Maryland nearly 10

tapping into the unique interests, ideas and talents of our

years ago. Modern technology enables us to link with our

team members, we’re able to create some mighty amazing

D.C. area employees as if they’re across the hall instead of

work and results for our clients. Creativity, innovation and

across the country. We use many internet-based software

collaboration describe our mindset and our work style.

services to manage our projects, track our time, share our work files and communicate by voice, e-mail and real-time

BM: What does a typical client look like for MABU and

video. This allows us to establish and maintain consistency

why should they choose you as an agency?

and communication between our headquarters and DC area offices.

Mabin: I often say that MABU is best defined by the clients we serve. A typical client falls into one of three

BM: What is your favorite part of running MABU and

categories: a government agency, a health & human service

what have you learned throughout the years?

organization or a Native American group. Notable and long-standing clients include the U.S. Army Medical

Mabin: I look forward to working every day with such

Command, the North Dakota Department of Commerce,

a talented team of creative people. But, my favorite

CHI St. Alexius Health, and the National Congress of

part about running MABU is what I call “the next big

American Indians.

adventure.” I’m an entrepreneur at heart, so I love exploring and tackling new challenges. For example, in

Our clients choose us for two main reasons. First, we

the past year, I’ve worked on acquiring a web development

understand them – we speak their language; we know

firm, starting an aerial imaging company, and setting up

what makes them tick, and we know how to help them

a new office in the Baltimore area. My next quest will

reach their target audiences and stakeholders. Second, our

involve growing Native American tourism opportunities

clients rely on us to produce state-of-the-art marketing

and offerings in North Dakota. I can’t wait to get started.

materials. I’m not known for being boastful, but I can honestly say we produce great websites, mobile apps,

Throughout the years, I’ve learned that running a

videos, animations and motion graphics.

successful business is full of ups and downs. Although it’s rewarding to focus on the triumphs, I’ve found that

BM: With offices across the country, how do you keep the

the strongest lessons often come from the failures. Being

consistency and communication between all locations?

able to find peace and joy in the journey, as well as shining a spotlight on our clients’ “good works” is what really

Mabin: Although most of our clients are located in North Dakota, we also serve several federal agencies in the

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matters for me.

NATIONAL EXPANSION Bismarck-Mandan grown.

Nationally recognized.

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EARTH KIND

Kari Block, owner of Earth Kind in Bismarck, ND

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BUILDING A BETTER MOUSETRAP by Chris Jessop Kari Block of Bismarck, owner, founder, and CEO of

of Block and her kids working at the kitchen table

Earthkind, wanted things to be different. She knew, like

provided the consumer-based and product-driven

us all that our fascination with “new and improved” has

business model for Earthkind. Now the business

sometimes been for the worse. Preservatives, additives,

functions well with 25 employees (a continuously

and artificial coloring are on nearly every package

growing number) and roughly 75 other outsourced

we get our hands on. Most products are produced by

jobs like sales representatives and temporary workers

companies owned by larger companies, that are owned

in the plant. Earthkind is still 100% owned by Block,

by even larger companies. Fresh Cab became the

negating any sort of outside influence on the business

‘different’ Block sought, the product that put Earthkind

she lives and breathes. Earthkind, and its products,

on the map.

are so revolutionary and new, that it has become its own category. All of the manufacturing as well as the

Earthkind was incorporated in 2000 as the result of a

ingredients comes from the United States, and Block

hellacious rodent problem on the Block family farm.

would like to keep it that way.

The Blocks needed something that would keep the mice out of the combines, trucks, tractors, and cars. The

Outside influence and advice don’t really fit Block’s

majority of available options involved traps and poisons,

management style, and it has worked to the company’s

which by nature are more dangerous and risky than…

advantage. Earthkind was voted the People’s Choice

than what? The market for pesticides didn’t really offer

Award for Best New Product of the Year at the 2015

much of an alternative.

Nexty Awards.

Fresh Cab was the answer. Made with all-natural materials, it’s 98% biodegradable and is a humane alternative to traps and poisons. It took a 7-year struggle with the EPA to get the product officially sellable. Up until then, nobody had ever made a reliable pest repellent out of natural botanicals.

Since her revolutionary product hit the shelves in 2007, Earthkind has seen a 45% growth annually. The rapid growth of business, along with the demand for a safer, natural, more efficient alternative was the biggest part of the answer Block needed, but is just one chunk of the cheese.

Like many success stories, Earthkind started with humble beginnings. Block began selling 99-cent packages of garden seeds and organic produce. After Fresh Cab’s breakthrough and awards of a few local and state grants, Earthkind grew into a trend-setting leader in the world of pest control. The original team

The Nextys is an awards exposition that evaluates and

get offers from bigger companies to buy her out, she

showcases the nation’s cutting edge natural products.

remains resolute in her belief that nobody can run

The awards focus on three core values: innovation,

Earthkind better than she can. With all this being said,

inspiration, and integrity. All three adjectives describe

We are excited to announce that Earthkind will be

Earthkind and Kari Block.

strategically partnering with the none other Burt’s Bees.

The mantra and motivation that keep Earthkind

Like most business ventures, Block knows it helps to get

pumping are “Lean, Mean, and Green.” Block describes

advice on how to run things. For instance, Burt’s Bees

the approach as “stripping away the unnecessary,

advised Block on research and development. On site

streamlining everything from concept to consumption.”

at Burt’s Bees she saw first-hand what it is like to run a

The ‘mean’ highlights Block’s work ethic. Discipline and

multi-million dollar business, while keeping true to core

focus are the hallmark characteristics of her business,

values and beliefs. Building labs and employing the right

and while it may mean working a few weekends, she

types of folks in those labs. This can be expensive; it is

believes in keep her drive as fresh as the ingredients.

the most common point at which companies sell out.

‘Green’ suggests a focus on making earth-friendly

With a potent tenacity so common to North Dakotans,

ingredients to foster health and harmony, as well as

Block was eager to listen to and apply what they had to

movement away from harsh chemical products.

say. This partnership will be huge for both Burt’s Bees and Earthkind, building off and learning from each

Earthkind’s products are in nearly every major

other and how the other does business staying true to its

retailer, such as Lowe’s, Runnings, Tractor Supply, Ace

“green” nature.

Hardware, Whole Foods and Target. Having gained serious traction, the business no longer depends solely

A woman in the pest repellent industry is a rarity, but a

on word-of-mouth as it did in its genesis. Expos also

female CEO of a trend-setting company is outstanding.

provide Block with numerous opportunities, networking

Block’s voracious work ethic, drive to serve, and

and showcasing in particular, to push her ideas into the

business-savvy provide inspiration. Earthkind was a

limelight and grab the attention of potential customers.

brainchild; now it is a trend-setter. Block believes that if you can believe it, you can achieve it. Pushing beyond

Block has avoided investors stick their fingers in the

the old adage, she’s obliterated common belief and built

all-natural, pest-repelling pie, and while she might

a better mousetrap.

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Justin Walsh and Garrett Moon, co-owners of CoSchedule in Bismarck, ND

CoSCHEDULE Glasser Images

RIGHT ON SCHEDULE

by Hannah Haynes Ever walked down Broadway, crossed over Fourth Street and looked into the windows? What looks like a combination of a small Google and a modern coffee shop is, in fact neither. That modern, unique space is actually the office and home of CoSchedule, the product management tool for professional marketing teams and individuals.

CoSchedule helps manage anything from blog-posts and social media to e-books and articles. One difference that separates Co-Schedule from other similar products is that they actually connect to the services the marketers are creating content for. Once it goes on the CoSchedule

were trying to create a more efficient way to market and manage their posts and content…when the light bulb went on and CoSchedule was born. Obviously, it took a lot of trial and error before launching, but a simple idea to make their lives more efficient helped spark

calendar, it goes live on the chosen platforms.

CoSchedule.

Used in over 90 countries and by more than 7,000 teams

Though the idea for CoSchedule may have come easy,

in the world, this application was created right here in Bismarck, North Dakota. It’s safe to say this start-up is

starting a whole new business did not. In the first couple months they had over 100 customers, but did not have

quickly on its way to not being so ‘start-up’ any more.

the resources to meet the standard of service they’d

Justin Walsh and Garrett Moon, no strangers to hard

on investors, Walsh and Moon committed to ensuring

work or out-of-the-box thinking, are the owners and co-founders of the tech-based company. The idea for CoSchedule came while they were working and growing their first company, Today Made, which used blogs and social media as their primary form of marketing. They

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set for the company. By making the decision to take CoSchedule would be funded completely by North Dakota investors. They discovered that, although North Dakota was booming, it was no easy task.

“This was during the time of the oil boom, in 2013,

where everyone was investing in oil wells and real-estate.

tech market, Walsh and Moon are dedicated to growing

A marketing calendar was not on the top of anyone’s

it. As one of the fastest developing tech companies in this

list,” Moon says with a smirk. “It was hard. We talked

state, CoSchedule is making history and revolutionizing

to anyone and everyone that would take our meeting. It

the way we market. Transforming not only Bismarck

took months, but we did it.”

business windows, this dynamic duo is dressing up the tech community as a whole.

The tech community of North Dakota has come a long way, and CoSchedule is leading the charge. Still a small

CROSS COUNTRY FREIGHT

Janeanne Bischke, former CEO and board member of Cross Country Freight in Bismarck, ND

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RIDING THE ENTREPRENEUR/ INTREPRENEUR HIGHWAY

by Hannah Haynes

There are entrepreneurs, and then there are intrapreneurs. The Cross Country Freight business engines in Bismarck, remarkably, have been fueled and re-fueled by both in the last three decades.

Duane Tietz turned the ignition on Cross Country Courier in 1980, beginning the high-octane journey of a courier service built on trust and outstanding customer service. In the first two decades, Tietz went from pounding the pavement with a few employees and a single pick-up to a major regional courier with a fleet of trucks and staff 355 strong. Along the route that included four building expansions, Janeanne Bischke

stereotypes. Although the company’s story began in 1980,

became the company’s Chief Managing Officer in 2004.

Bischke’s began in 2003 when she joined Cross Country Courier.

When the company was at risk of stalling, Bischke offered the jumpstart they needed, especially by introducing

At that time, Cross Country had outgrown its

state of the art technology. Eventually as owner (2010)

infrastructure. Outdated technology and practices

and most recently as Chairman of the Board, she and

could not keep up. In response, Bischke functioned as a

newly-named Cross Country Freight have been speeding

graceful, efficient intrapreneur.

down the corporate highway ever since.

“It was rough the first couple years… I feel like in the ten Cross Country Freight Solutions is a “Less Than

years I was running the business, I lived twenty-five,” says

Truckload” (LTL) company with the motto “service

Bischke. “My husband thought I was crazy, but I felt a

beyond your highest expectations.” This type of mantra

duty to Duwey. I wanted to help change and rebuild this

has been with the company since it began and is part

company.”

of the reason it has been so successful. Cross Country Freight Solutions provides business-focused overnight

Bischke had hit the ground running. She began by

delivery service to cities all across the upper mid-west,

updating and creating new systems that better tracked

including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota,

and managed the shipped products and trucks. Through

Montana, Wisconsin, and more recently Iowa and

the use of technology, she wanted to be as efficient as

Nebraska. Their newest partnership with a Canadian

possible.

company has ramped them up to an international business.

“I am really good at seeing the big picture and then breaking it down into manageable components, and

A female trucking executive who became CEO and then

that’s what I did,” says former CEO Bischke.

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(middle image) Eric Bischke, VP and GM, Jay Dillman, VP of Technology, Janeanne Bischke, Ken Becker, VP of Operations, Eric Beeman, VP of Administration

technology and lack of efficiency, and created a strategic

operates on a much larger scale than Cross Country

plan with teams to solve those problems.

Freight, they build off of each other. To Bischke’s pleased surprise, Gold Coast implemented much of Cross

Bischke recalled the threat of employee and profit

Country’s technology.

numbers dropping and forged ahead to make the transition from employee to owner a smooth one. She

“It’s the exact partnership we were hoping for. They help

had built solid relationships with other employees

us where they can, but we run the business,” says Bischke.

and management teams for half a decade. They all understood her new vision for growing the company.

Business owners make many difficult decisions including

Bischke’s passionate stories of hard times and good

enough self-recognition to understand the company can

demonstrate the same entrepreneurial fire that Tietz had

thrive on its own. Bischke recently wrestled the executive

sparked during Cross Country’s inception and his tenure.

decision of a lifetime.

After struggles and sleepless nights, Bischke had

“I woke up one day, after we signed the papers with

reinvigorated the company. Next, she set her sights on

our new partner, and knew the management team was

expansion. She sought a strategic partner that could

running the business. They were doing a great job. All I

also plug in their new technology. The opportunity

needed to do was watch from the board level.”

would allow her to gauge how effectively Cross Country Freight’s system could operate in a new environment.

With a tears in her eyes, Bischke concluded, “I don’t miss worrying about the day to day challenges. I miss

That perfect partner happened to come rolling down

the people. I miss celebrating their life events and

from the Trans-Canada Highway. Gold Coast-Canadian

encouraging them and being a part of their lives …But

Company owns Manitoulin Transport, the largest

part of being a leader is knowing when to get out of the

privately held carrier in Canada. They are a hands off

way…and let others lead.”

partner and silent investor. Even though Gold Coast

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Changing the Community

one cup at a time

story: Karel Sovak

H

ow can we change our community over a million cups of coffee?

That is all the Kauffman Foundation asks as a commitment from communities in order to create more vibrant places for entrepreneurs to thrive. 1 Millions Cups (1MC) is a free program held every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. (CST) across the United States. From the humble beginnings of the first 1MC in Kansas City (home of the Kauffman Foundation), 1MC has grown to more than 90 locations, including Bismarck. The Bismarck meetings use Dakota Stage on Main Street as their venue and connect entrepreneurs and audience members in an engaging and educational forum.

One other perk, there is coffee.

Entrepreneurs take the stage to present for seven to ten minutes and then the floor is open to the audience to ask challenging questions, provide advice or simply comment on the concept that has been placed before them in the presentation. The audience includes other entrepreneurs, as well as bankers, insurance agents and other business leaders, including Mayor Mike Seminary and Brian Ritter, president of the Bismarck-Mandan Development Association. This supportive network helps the entrepreneurs discover solutions that they may not have found on their own.

It’s a learning opportunity for all involved.

1MC Bismarck-Mandan is made possible by organizers of Start Bismarck, a grass-roots organization with designs on promoting startup activities and key events, such as TEDx, StartUp Weekend and StartUp Drinks. One of the Start Bismarck core beliefs is to create a “community that supports new ideas.”

That happens one cup at a time.

To learn more about 1MC or Start Bismarck, go to startbismarck.com

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story: Hannah Haynes photos: Glasser Images

Changing

the Game. the World.

Becoming an informed community through Pulitzer Prize-winning ideas. story: Kayla Schmidt | photos: ND Humanities Council

D

o you remember the last time you were running

Nazario and four other Pulitzer Prize recipients will be

errands, or were on your commute to work and you

this year’s guest speakers at the annual GameChanger

happened to get stuck at a railroad crossing while a freight

ideas festival, sponsored by the North Dakota Humanities

train thundered by? As the massive wheels screeched past,

Council (NDHC). The Pulitzer Prize foundation is

you probably felt inconvenienced even as the thick steel

celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016, an honor

containers towering above your car slipped away towards

bestowed on literary and artistic works ranging in

the horizon. Have you ever imagined how desperate

categories from Fiction to Editorial Cartooning to Music.

you would have to be to ride on top of that speeding,

The NDHC’s GameChanger: Pulitzer Prize Edition will

lumbering machine? Pulitzer Prize winner, Sonia Nazario,

focus on winners and finalists in Journalism and History.

took this risk as a journalist, following a young Honduran boy as he crossed Central America and Mexico to re-unite

North Dakota is no stranger to the Pulitzer Prize. Three

with his mother who had taken work in America, hoping

of our newspapers have earned the medal, on which Ben

to create a better life for their family. Enrique’s Journey

Franklin, the ultimate American icon of “freedom of the

tracks the odyssey of thousands of these children and

press,” has his face engraved. Ben Franklin himself will also

tackles the issues of immigration.

make an appearance mid-day of the festival.

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In addition to Nazario and Mr. Franklin (Chautauqua

will feature an interactive display on North Dakotan

scholar GregRobin Smith), each nationally-renowned

Pulitzer Prize winners, a scholar-led conversation group,

writer will be interviewed by a North Dakotan journalist.

book signings, local food trucks, and other activities

Jacqueline Jones’ book A Dreadful Deceit is especially

dedicated to encouraging life-long learning. Teachers who

topical for a political year that has directed much focus on

attend are offered an education credit and there’s even

racial inequality. Her work delves into the theory that race

an option to donate a scholarship so a local student may

is a social construct used as a means of control. Military

benefit from seeing these speakers.

buffs will be curious to hear Eric Schlosser discuss his research on the political and social impacts of our aging

For those unable to make it to Bismarck on the event-day,

nuclear arms stockpile as recorded in Command and

libraries across the state will offer a free livestream option.

Control. In her North Dakotan, and more specifically,

The goal of the day is for individuals to come together as

Bismarck-Mandan-centric history, Encounters at the Heart

an audience to discuss the themes presented in our highly-

of the World, Elizabeth Fenn introduces us to a thorough

acclaimed speaker’s books.

account of the Mandan people and their historical impact as traders. Modern audiences will be astounded at the level

While the GameChanger culminates in this lively event,

of detail contained in her exploration of our area’s past—

the NDHC supports the theme all year long. Grants are

and marvel at the important role the Mandans played in the trade routes of the Americas, long before Lewis and Clark. Finally, key-note speaker Seymour Hersh provides a critical look at the state of news literacy today. Hersh is one of our nation’s most relentless investigative journalists, and one whose legacy has left no major political leader’s actions un-scrutinized.

This is the third year the ideas festival has taken place, each having focused on different themes such as issues in the Middle East and the way technology is changing our daily lives. While a beer festival exposes enthusiasts to new brews, and a film festival encourages viewers to watch unknown cinematic works, an “ideas” festival is much the same. The NDHC believes that in our changing social climate, it is necessary for communities to engage with thinkers of various backgrounds and to challenge the public to hold the difficult discussions so vital in helping our state better itself. Exposing our audience to concepts they may have never encountered before helps to bring about a more understanding society.

The ideas festival is open to the public, with tickets being sold online and at the NDHC office downtown. The event

Elizabeth Fenn, this year’s guest speaker at the NDHC’s GameChanger: Pulitzer Prize Edition Event.

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available to any nonprofit organization in North Dakota.

This includes schools, churches, community service

GAMECHANGER: PULITZER PRIZE EDITION TICKET INFORMATION

groups, museums, historical societies, libraries, colleges, governmental or tribal entities, and ad hoc groups formed for the purpose of a specific project. These grants support the program costs of discussing Pulitzer-Prize-winning books, journalistic pieces, films, or promote the education of news literacy.

The NDHC wishes to make the humanities accessible to as many North Dakotans as possible. In working with

Where: Legacy High School; 3400 East Calgary Ave, Bismarck, ND ​​ When: September 24, 2016; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (see schedule online for details) Tickets: Advanced Registration: $60; Students: $30

Bismarck Public Schools, younger students will have the opportunity to hear from Ben Franklin and his take on how modern news differs from that of colonial America.

Older students in journalism classes will showcase their burgeoning skills by having some one-on-one interview time with the Pulitzer speakers.

Also in Bismarck, the NDHC has teamed up with the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library to offer free adult “communiversity” classes known as

You can purchase tickets online at www.gamechangernd.com, or call (701)255-3360, or visit the NDHC office downtown at 418 E. Broadway Ave, Suite 8 Questions: Please call us at the above number or e-mail programs@ ndhumanities.org

“GameChanger101”. These once-monthly community discussions are led by a university professor and highlight one of the five chosen Pulitzer-texts in-depth.

Especially exciting (and refreshing) this year is the partnership between GameChanger and Laughing Sun Brewery. A unique beer is on its way to inspire humanitiesfueled conversation. That’s the kind of think and drink Ben Franklin would have loved.

Ultimately, the GameChanger concept hopes to provide North Dakotans with the means to get informed, be engaged and change the world.

You needn’t hop on a train or investigate a nuclear storage silo. Even Elizabeth Fenn found her Pulitzer-winning narrative right here in Bismarck-Mandan. Take part in the story this year: be a GameChanger.

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5 South Plans 2

There has been much anticipation and excitement over

With a major hotel must come a five star restaurant.

this new development in Bismarck, called Five South [the

Award-winning Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar will

mixed-use project that will be located between Sweet and

be located in the Sheraton and help bring a whole new

Ingals Avenue, along Fifth Street, near the Bismarck Event

type of cuisine to downtown.

Center and Kirkwood Mall].

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But downtown will not be only for those who visit, you This past June, the development group [Bismarck

will be able to live downtown, too. A 250-unit, multi-

Industries and Cardon Development Group] made some

family complex will be built on the corner of Fifth Street

exciting announcements:

and Bowen, perfect for the young professional or the

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active, modern family.

The International Hotel Chain will be a full-service Sheraton Hotel, and unlike any other in this community.

This is an exciting time for our community and Five South

It holds 140 rooms with a “lifestyle� feel and will be

will change the face of downtown Bismarck. Ground

connected to the Bismarck Event Center by a skywalk.

breaking is scheduled to start Spring 2017. Be sure to check out fivesouthbismarck.com and their Facebook page for new updates.

Wellness in the

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daily teamwork and communication among departments.

morning to the employee who works directly with

Exercise improves productivity - Through years of

customers, everyone plays a part in our success.

research, John Ratey, M.D., has proved that exercise

s employers, we aren’t much without our employees.

From the person who unlocks the doors in the

#2

improves brain function on three levels. This includes Implementing a workplace wellness program has dual

positively affecting mood, alertness and focus to actually

benefit - improving health and lowering the risks

increase the brain’s capacity to remember new information.

of chronic disease for employees while combating

(Looking for a good motivator to get you and your family

skyrocketing healthcare costs for the employer. But it is

up and moving? Check out www.sparkinglife.org!)

also so much more. Here are just five reasons to consider

#3

an inclusive workplace wellness program at your business:

Reduced health care expenses - For many companies,

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employee health care costs can take up nearly 50% of a

Cultivating a culture of value and appreciation -

company’s yearly profit. Investing money in a wellness

Investing in your employee’s health and wellness lets your

program may feel like a gamble without evidence of a

employees know you care about them and appreciate the

Return on Investment. A recent analysis of 42 studies

work they do for you. Studies show that employees who are

regarding employee wellness showed an average of $5.93 to

offered wellness programs are more likely to have a higher

$1 savings-to-cost ratio.

level of job satisfaction, feel happier with their employer

#4

and be more satisfied with their overall benefits.Wellness programs can also join employees together to increase

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Less absenteeism - Happy, healthy employees use an average of 3 less sick days per year. Even more, employees

Workplace

Five reasons to make health a priority at your company

by: Tana Trotter Photos: Glasser Images

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with back pain miss 4 more days of work a year than those

company the opportunity to grow.

who do not. Back pain is greatly prevented and treated through weight loss, exercise and proper ergonomic

Tana Trotter, PT, DPT is the owner and CEO of

layouts.

Proximal50 Life Center. As an employer, she knows

#5

the importance of creating a culture of health while

Preventing the preventable - As a country, the current

balancing expenses and rising healthcare costs. As a

trend is to be reactive by putting a large portion of health

Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer, she also sees

care expenses towards treating existing illnesses that could

the consequences of poor health and chronic disease,

have been prevented through exercise, diet and decreased

motivating her to change the mindset of Bismarck/Mandan

tobacco use. Instead, we need to be proactive by putting

through prevention education and services to promote

our health care dollars towards wellness programing to

independence in personal health.

prevent illnesses and chronic disease.

So what’s the next step? The key to successful wellness programming is to find a combination of services your employees will actually use. It is not as simple as buying a gym membership for your employees; it’s about addressing all aspects of health including exercise, healthy eating, stress management and wellness education. Giving your staff the opportunity to be healthier is giving your

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The History of

Homecoming

by Karel Sovak

W

hile there may be a disagreement over how or where

For many schools, homecoming follows the return of the

it may have started, there is no dispute in the results.

football team from an away game or two on their annual schedule. Many of the teams schedule their rivals for

Fall is all about football. Friday night’s for high school,

homecoming games to provide more of an incentive for

Saturday for college and Sunday for the pros. For one

alumni to show up. Some schools even engage in intramural

weekend on high school and college campuses across the

competition throughout the week or place residence halls

United States, however, Homecoming takes center stage.

against residence halls as ways to involve more participation.

What once started as a simple way to bring alumni back

Schools with Greek fraternities or sororities have been

to watch games, Homecoming has become a weeklong

highlighted in a number of movies with their unique style of

compilation of parades, dances, bonfires, tailgating and

celebrating Homecoming (The Ohio State University actually

myriad other activities, including the crowning of a king and

voted a cow as Homecoming Queen in 1926). In more recent

queen.

times, Homecoming has evolved into schools taking on social causes and service projects, such as blood drives or food

Traditions of Homecoming vary from state to state and even

collections for their communities.

school to school.

Some colleges use the week to recognize alumni and induct

Homecoming

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student-athletes into their hall of fame; others seek to simply honor and recognize their senior players. No matter what the events of the week entail or the themes a school may take on, the culmination is the game on the field. Homecoming games generally host the largest and loudest crowds of the season, outside of playoff games.

The results?

People coming home with an outpouring of support for their team. It’s that time of year.

Join in.

Images are courtesy of the Bismarck High School 1972 yearbook. The theme was a western “Victory Roundup” and Karen Leet (above) was crowned Homecoming Queen. (far left) The Bismarck ‘Demons’ faceoff against the St. Mary’s ‘Saints’

U Mary September 24th. Football game at 1pm vs. Winona State University at MDU Resources Community Bowl.

Legacy High School September 9th. Football game at 6:30pm vs. Williston at MDU Resources Community Bowl.

Bismarck High School September 30th. Football game at 7pm vs. Jamestown at MDU Resources Community Bowl.

St Marys High School September 24th. Football game at 6:30pm vs. Trinity at MDU Resources Community Bowl.

Century High School September 16th. Football game at 6:30pm vs. Minot Magicians at MDU Resources Community Bowl.

Shilo High School September 16th. Football game at 7:00pm vs. Linton at Miller Field.

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n a warm spring day in the middle of May 1876,

O

there- the ever-growing sub-culture of paranormal

General George Custer and his 7th Cavalry rode

enthusiasts to emphatically declare the place is a

out of Fort Abraham Lincoln to the site that history

haven for phantoms, ghouls, spirits lingering on. Yep.

would label Battle of the Little Bighorn. The events that

Ghosts are roaming. Even the skeptics, presented with

unfolded in late June would shock the world, the news

stranger circumstances that they can logically dismiss,

of the fateful day sent out via telegram on July 6, 1876

are sometimes forced to use the I-don’t-knowhow-to-

from the territorial offices of the Bismarck Tribune.

explain-it shoulder shrug.

At Fort Abraham Lincoln, life of those left behind would continue. As time passed they told stories about those

Since the turn of the century Haunted Fort had

lost souls who had ridden off into the sunset in May. The

delighted thousands of visitors. The event lets them

stories morphed into tall tales, then into myths, and now

embrace their fears and get in the Halloween spirit. Fort

exist as urban legends.

Abraham Lincoln ranks among the top haunted places in the grater Bismarck-Mandan area. Haunted Fort opens

Did those spirits return to Fort Abraham Lincoln? Are the

for its fifteenth season this year. The terror is real…real

souls of the men that march the parade grounds of Fort

scary that is.

Lincoln destine to spend eternity haunting this frontier military post? Walking the halls of the Custer House late

Is Fort Abraham Lincoln really haunted? Maybe it is,

into the night or standing on the old parade grounds

maybe it isn’t. The opportunity to decide beckons over

to catch ghostly whispers of destitute souls masked by

four weekends this October. All alone among the dark

wind are haunting invitations to speculate about true

halls and rooms of General George Custer’s last home,

paranormal activities. Welcome to the Haunted Fort.

senses become heightened ready to pick out a quiet dark whisper, a ghostly groan, or the slight shuffle of

Fort Abraham Lincoln provides just enough

footsteps on the ceiling above.

atmosphere-a retreating footstep here, a fading whisper

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Calendar 1 Million Cups Every Wednesday 9am-10am Join the local entrepreneurs of the Bismarck-Mandan community at 1 Million cups while they present their ideas and drink coffee.

1millioncups.com/Bismarck Dakota Stage, 412 E Main Bismarck German Night Every Wednesday 5pm-7pm White House Cafeteria in Bismarck. Dinner is served from 5 to 7 and is all home cooked.

117 N 5th St, Bismarck 701-255-3272 2016 Season at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch Sept. 11-Oct. 22. Open 12-7 pm daily.

Pumpkins and all of our other produce like squash, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks and decorative corn into the yards each week in September so you always see a fresh supply of fall color. $4/person.

Infants and toddlers age two or younger are free. For more info visit papaspumpkinpatch.com.

SEPTEMBER 1

Mandan Farmers Market 4pm Support local farmers in Mandan ND! Fresh product and canned goods. 401 W Main St, Mandan. For more info visit mandanfarmersmarket.com.

SEPTEMBER 2

Magic Men Live 9pm Belle Mehus Auditorium Introducing MAGIC MEN LIVE! Experience the ladies night you’ve been waiting for like never before with a brand new, high energy, crowd interactive show that has captivated women of all ages. For more info visit etix.com.

SEPTEMBER 3

Live Music at Rock Point 9pm Smile Empty Soul, Romantic Rebel and The Everyday Losers For more info visit bandsintown.com

SEPTEMBER 8

2nd Annual Meet the Bobcats Golf Shootout for Youth 1pm at Tom O’Leary Golf Course This is your chance to golf with the 2016-17 Bismarck Bobcats players and have a great day of golfing and fun at the Tom O’Leary Golf Course! For more info visit bismarckbobcats.golfreg.com.

Mandan Farmers Market 4pm Support local farmers in Mandan ND! Fresh product and canned goods. 401 W Main St, Mandan. For more info visit mandanfarmersmarket.com.

SEPTEMBER 11

Bis-Man Food Co-op Grand Opening 711 E Sweet Ave. Bismarck M-F 7am-8pm and Sa-Su 9am-6pm The Bis-Man Food Co-op will celebrates its official grand opening at the store September 11-17.

Bismarck Flyin Pancake Breakfast The event is free to attend and all donations go to the Scottish Rite Speech Therapy Center for Children. 2301 University Dr, Bismarck, For more info call 701-223-4754.

Apple Dash Obstacle 1pm-4pm at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch Course on the opening day of Papa’s Pumpkin Patch! Put your skills to the test in the Apple Dash Obstacle course in three categories of: family challenge, kids challenge and/or adults challenge. For more info visit eventbrite.com

SEPTEMBER 15

11th Annual Gary H. Dietrich Golf Tournament 10:30am-6:45pm at Hawktree Golf Club Tournament benefiting North Dakota Adult & Teen Challenge in Mandan ND. For more info visit tc4hope.org.

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Mandan Farmers Market 4pm Support local farmers in Mandan ND! Fresh product and canned goods. 401 W Main St, Mandan. For more info visit mandanfarmersmarket.com.

SEPTEMBER 16

Kroll’s Diner Bismarck Marathon Capitol Grounds at 5:00pm The Kroll’s Diner Bismarck Marathon is excited to invite you to participate in its third annual Kids’ Mini-Marathon. Leave your wallet at home because this race is free of charge. For more info visit thebismarckmarathon.com.

Downtowner’s Street Fair 10am-8pm Over 180 food, arts & craft vendors spread over 7 downtown city blocks. Admission free. For more info visit downtownbismarck.com/ street-fair.

Beerfest 5pm at Bismarck Event Center Guests will be able to sample up to 30 of the finest brews around and taste the treats of Cloverdale Foods. The charity receiving the funds this year is The Arthritis Foundation. For more info visit ticketmaster.com.

SEPTEMBER 17

Krolls Diner Bismarck Marathon 7:30 a.m. Marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 7:40 a.m. 5K walk/run, and 7:50 a.m. for the 10K run.

For more info visit thebismarckmarathon.com Downtowner’s Street Fair 9am-6pm.

Over 180 food, arts & craft vendors spread over 7 downtown city blocks. Admission free. For more info visit downtownbismarck.com/ street-fair.

SEPTEMBER 19

Women’s Health Conference Bismarck Event Center at 7:30am The Women’s Health Conference delivers tools and truths to advance your well-being and provides opportunities to uncover your healthiest attitude. Health and nutrition experts provide sciencebased discussions of the role of nutrition and physical activity in improving your health.

For more info visit womens-health-conference.com

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SEPTEMBER 23

Mandan Farmers Market 4pm Support local farmers in Mandan ND! Fresh product and canned goods. 401 W Main St, Mandan. For more info visit mandanfarmersmarket.com.

SEPTEMBER 24

The Buddy Walk The Capitol at 11:00am The walk promotes Down syndrome awareness and is supported by well-appreciated community sponsors. Walkers who wish to donate $20 or more will receive a walk t-shirt.

Registration and entertainment begins at 10:00 am. For more info visit designergenesnd.com/2015-buddy-walk 23rd Annual Fishing Derby 7:00am-3:pm 60 2-3 person teams compete. Sportsman Hog Roast, check in and rules at the Tumbleweed Bar and Grill.

62 Santee Rd, Lincoln. Call 223-9271 for more info.

Applefest at Buckstop Junction Enjoy bushels of fun at the ninth annual Applefest at Buckstop Junction, supporting the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation. 3805 E. Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck. For more info call 701-2226119.

Oktoberfest Mandan Dykshoorn Park, 11am-10pm. $5.00 (12 & under free). German food vendors, polka bands, beer gardens, craft vendors, farmers market, haymaze, kids activities, craft beer tasting and adult games. For more info visit mandanprogress.org.

Gamechanger: Pulitzer Prize Edition Legacy High School 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

You can purchase tickets online at www.gamechangernd.com, or call (701)255-3360, or visit the NDHC office downtown at 418 E. Broadway Ave, Suite 8

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Applefest at Buckstop Junction Enjoy bushels of fun at the ninth annual Applefest at Buckstop Junction, supporting the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation. 3805 E. Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck. For more info call 701-2226119.

SEPTEMBER 29

Mandan Farmers Market 4pm Support local farmers in Mandan ND! Fresh product and canned goods. 401 W Main St, Mandan. For more info visit mandanfarmersmarket.com.

OCTOBER 6

Haunted Fort 7:30pm-11pm at Fort Lincoln in Mandan For more information visit facebook.com/HauntedFort or call 701-667-6340

OCTOBER 15

Keith Urban with Brett Eldedge and Maren Morris 7:30 at Bismarck Event Center Four-time Grammy Award winner and American Idol judge Keith Urban will bring his ripCORD World Tour. For more infor visit ticketmaster.com.

Haunted Fort 7:30pm-11pm at Fort Lincoln in Mandan For more information visit facebook.com/HauntedFort or call 701-667-6340

Mandan Farmers Market 4pm Support local farmers in Mandan ND! Fresh product and canned goods. 401 W Main St, Mandan. For more info visit mandanfarmersmarket.com.

8th Annual Bisman Bridal Show Featuring around 80 vendors. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Toys for Tots. For more info visit bismanbridalshow.com

OCTOBER 8

Haunted Fort 7:30pm-11pm at Fort Lincoln in Mandan For more information visit facebook.com/HauntedFort or call 701-667-6340

OCTOBER 9

Bismarck-Mandan Scholarship Pageant The event will feature Miss and Teen divisions competing for a chance to participate in the Miss North Dakota state pageant in June 2017.

4 p.m. at Simle Middle School, 1215 N. 19th St, Bismarck. For more info visit bismanscholarship.org.

OCTOBER 13

Mandan Farmers Market 4pm Support local farmers in Mandan ND! Fresh product and canned goods. 401 W Main St, Mandan. For more info visit mandanfarmersmarket.com.

OCTOBER 14

Edith Sanford Run/Walk for Breast Cancer The event includes a 8K competitive run and walk, a 4K noncompetitive walk and an education forum featuring wellness screenings and information about breast cancer prevention and treatment. For more info visit sanfordhealth.org.

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Haunted Fort 7:30pm-11pm at Fort Lincoln in Mandan For more information visit facebook.com/HauntedFort or call 701-667-6340

OCTOBER 22

Haunted Fort 7:30pm-11pm at Fort Lincoln in Mandan For more information visit facebook.com/HauntedFort or call 701-667-6340

OCTOBER 23

Live Music at Rock Point 9pm Mushroomhead, Sunflower Dead and more. For more info visit tickets.national-acts.com/event/mushroomhead-bismarck/pre-sale

OCTOBER 28

Haunted Fort 7:30pm-11pm at Fort Lincoln in Mandan For more information visit facebook.com/HauntedFort or call 701-667-6340

OCTOBER 29

Haunted Fort 7:30pm-11pm at Fort Lincoln in Mandan For more information visit facebook.com/HauntedFort or call 701-667-6340

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Bismarck Blarney Stone Pub 408 E. Main

Broadway Grill and Tavern Broadway Centre at 100 W Broadway

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3pm - 6pm 9pm till close $1 off pints $2.25 bar pours $1 off house wine

3pm - 6pm 9pm till close $1 off pints $2.25 bar pours $1 off house wine

3pm - 6pm 9pm till close $1 off pints $2.25 bar pours $1 off house wine

3pm - 6pm 9pm till close $1 off pints $2.25 bar pours $1 off house wine

3pm - 6pm 9pm till close $1 off pints $2.25 bar pours $1 off house wine

9pm till close $1 off pints $2.25 bar pours $1 off house wine

All Day $1 off pints $2.25 bar pours $1 off house wine

3-6pm Happy 3-6pm Happy 3-6pm Happy 3-6pm Happy 3-6pm Happy 3-6pm Happy Hour from $4.50 Hour from $4.50 Hour from $4.50 Hour from $4.50 Hour from $4.50 Hour from $4.50 tall premium tall premium tall premium tall premium tall premium tall premium beers, $4 tall beers, $4 tall beers, $4 tall beers, $4 tall beers, $4 tall beers, $4 tall domestic, $6 domestic, $6 domestic, $6 domestic, $6 domestic, $6 domestic, $6 wine by the glass wine by the glass wine by the glass wine by the glass wine by the glass wine by the glass

5-6pm 5-6pm 5-6pm 5-6pm 5-6pm 1.50 off all tall 1.50 off all tall 1.50 off all tall 1.50 off all tall 1.50 off all tall The Bistro drafts drafts drafts drafts drafts 1103 E Front Ave $3.75 well mixed $3.75 well mixed $3.75 well mixed $3.75 well mixed $3.75 well mixed drinks drinks drinks drinks drinks

8-12pm 241’s

4-10pm 241 Bomb Shots, Captain Morgan drinks, taps, Long Islands and well drinks

Borrowed Buck’s Roadhouse 118 S 3rd St

Birthday Mugs $2 and $4 shooter shots all night

8-11pm 241’s

4-11pm $1 drinks for ladies

4-8pm Happy Hour $2.00 taps, domestic bottles and well

Corral Bar 2111 E Main

11am-6pm $2 domestics & wells .50 cents off everything else

11am-6pm $2 domestics & wells .50 cents off everything else

11am-6pm $2 domestics & wells .50 cents off everything else

11am-6pm $2 domestics & wells .50 cents off everything else

11am-6pm $2 domestics & wells .50 cents off everything else

Elbow Room 115 S 5th St

4:30-6pm .75 cents off everything

4:30-6pm .75 cents off everything

4:30-6pm .75 cents off everything

4:30-6pm .75 cents off everything

4:30-6pm .75 cents off everything

7-9pm .75 cents off everything

Fireflour 111 N 5th St

$9 bottomless wine

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$9 bottomless wine

$9 bottomless wine

$9 bottomless wine

$9 bottomless wine

4-10pm Free house margarita with any fajita purchase

Special prices on doubleheader beer

Special prices on Long Island Teas All Day ($1.99 from 8:30-10pm)

Special prices on doubleheader beer

Trivia!

4-6pm (lounge only) 1/2 price apps

Special prices on Bloody Mary’s, Caesar’s and Clam Diggers

Ground Round 526 S 3rd St

4-10pm 241’s

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Laughing Sun Brewing Co. 107 N 5th St

4-7pm $1 off pints

4-7pm $1 off pints

4-7pm $1 off pints

4-7pm $1 off pints

4-7pm $1 off pints

MacKenzie River 4510 Skyline Crossings

4-6pm and 9-close tall beer for short price $1 off specialty drink

4-6pm and 9-close tall beer for short price $1 off specialty drink

4-6pm and 9-close tall beer for short price $1 off specialty drink

4-6pm and 9-close tall beer for short price $1 off specialty drink

4-6pm and 9-close tall beer for short price $1 off specialty drink

4-6pm and 9-close tall beer for short price $1 off specialty drink

Main Bar 804 E Main

5-6:30pm $1 off beer and assorted liquor

5-6:30 pm $1 off beer and assorted liquor

5-6:30pm $1 off beer and assorted liquor

5-6:30pm $1 off beer and assorted liquor

5-6:30pm $1 off beer and assorted liquor

5-6:30pm $1 off beer and assorted liquor

O’Brian’s 1059 E Interstate Ave

All Day $3 Crown, $2.50 black velvet and $1.00 off pitchers

All Day $2.50 UV $3 Cuervo Tequila and $3.25 Long Island Teas

All Day $3 Titos $2.50 Bacardi and Windsor

All Day $3 Captian Morgan and Jack Daniels, $3.50 Colorado Bulldogs

Oahu 2626 State St

3-6pm & 8:30pm-close $5 Moscow Mules

3-6pm & 8:30pm-close $3 Smirnoff flavored cocktails

3-6pm & 8:30pm-close $3 Deep Eddy vodka cocktails

3-6pm & 8:30pm-close $3.50 Cabo wabo tequila, shots or margaritas

Peacock Alley 422 East Main

3-6pm & 9-close $3 wine $4 wells $6 pints

3-6pm & 9-close 3-6pm & 9-close $3 wine $4 3-6pm & 9-close 3-6pm & 9-close 3-6pm & 9-close $3 wine $4 wells $6 pints, $3 wine $4 $3 wine $4 $3 wine $4 wells $6 pints buy one get one wells $6 pints wells $6 pints wells $6 pints Free bloody w/ martinis breakfast

The Pond 307 N 3rd St

3pm-6pm 9pm-12pm $2 wells $3 domestics $4 micros $5 Henwiches

3pm-6pm 9pm-12pm $2 wells $3 domestics $4 micros $5 Henwiches

3pm-6pm 9pm-12pm $2 wells $3 domestics $4 micros $5 Henwiches

3pm-6pm 9pm-12pm $2 wells $3 domestics $4 micros $5 Henwiches 5pm-close 1/2 price bottles of wine

Shogun #H1, 2700 State St

3-5pm $4 wine by the glass $6 lg $4 sm hot sake $4 20oz beer $5 select cocktails

3-5pm $4 wine by the glass $6 lg $4 sm hot sake $4 20oz beer $5 select cocktails

3-5pm $4 wine by the glass $6 lg $4 sm hot sake $4 20oz beer $5 select cocktails

3-5pm $4 wine by the glass $6 lg $4 sm hot sake $4 20oz beer $5 select cocktails

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241’s 4-6pm

3pm-6pm $2 wells $3 domestics $4 micros $5 Henwiches

Saturday

Sunday 4-7pm $1 off pints

All Day Tap beer specials

Open-2pm Endless mimosas

4-6pm and 9-close tall beer for short price $1 off specialty drink

5- close $3 Bloody Marys $2.50 well drinks and all day $1.00 of pitchers

Open-4pm Endless mimosas

Bismarck

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Sidelines 300 S 5th St

4-6pm .50 off all drinks

4-6pm .50 off all drinks

4-6pm .50 off all drinks

4-6pm .50 off all drinks

4-6pm .50 off all drinks

Sports Page 1120 Tacoma Ave

8-11pm 241’s

6-close $2.50 Morgan $3.50 Jager Bombs

6-close $3 Grey Goose $3.50 tall Busch Light

8-11pm 241’s

6- close $3.50 Jack Daniels $3 Chuck Norris

Stadium Sports Bar 1247 W Divide Ave

4-Midnight $1 off everything

4-6pm $1 off everything

4-6pm $1 off everything

4-6pm $1 off everything

4-7pm $1 off everything

Toasted Frog 124 N 4th St

Mandan Mandan Broken Oar 4724 Pintail Loop SE

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8-10pm $2 & $3 drinks 10-close $3.50 Stoli and liquid plumbers

4-5:30pm all tap 4-5:30pm all tap 4-5:30pm all tap 4-5:30pm all tap beer 1/2 price, beer 1/2 price, beer 1/2 price, beer 1/2 price, $5 martinis, $5 martinis, $5 martinis, $5 martinis, $3 wine $2.50 $3 wine $2.50 $3 wine $2.50 $3 wine $2.50 rail drinks rail drinks rail drinks rail drinks

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Tuesday 4-6pm .50 off all drinks

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4-6pm .50 off all drinks 12-6pm Mens day $2 domestics and wells

The Drink 4007 South Bay Dr SE

3-8pm 3-8pm 3-8pm 3-8pm 3-8pm $4 tall domestic $4 tall domestic $4 tall domestic $4 tall domestic $4 tall domestic $3 short $3 short $3 short $3 short $3 short domestic, domestic, domestic, domestic, domestic, bottles & wells bottles & wells bottles & wells bottles & wells bottles & wells

Lonesome Dove 3929 Memorial Hwy

12-5pm $2.50 regular drink and beer 5-7pm $2.75 regular drinks and beer

12-5pm $2.50 regular drink and beer 5-7pm $2.75 regular drinks and beer

12-5pm $2.50 regular drink and beer 5-7pm $2.75 regular drinks and beer

12-5pm $2.50 regular drink and beer 5-7pm $2.75 regular drinks and beer

12-5pm $2.50 regular drink and beer 5-7pm $2.75 regular drinks and beer

Last Call 118 W Main St

All Day Happy hour

$1 off all tall tap beers

7-11pm 241’s

all day $4 long island teas

all day $3 fireball shots

Saturday

Sunday

12-5pm $2.50 regular drink and beer 5-7pm $2.75 regular drinks and beer

12-5pm $2.50 regular drink and beer 5-7pm $2.75 regular drinks and beer

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701.221.2222

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The Moscow 202 E Main

241 well drinks

241 well drinks

241 well drinks

241 well drinks

8-10pm 1/2 off everything

8-10pm 1/2 off everything

$2 domestics $1 vodka shots

4-6pm $2.50 4-6pm $2.50 4-6pm $2.50 4-6pm $2.50 4-6pm $2.50 domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic bottles & bottles & bottles & bottles & bottles & Powerhouse wells wells wells wells wells Bar & Grill $3.25 tall $3.25 tall $3.25 tall $3.25 tall $3.25 tall 501 Burlington domestic tap domestic tap domestic tap domestic tap domestic tap St SE $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 domestic pints domestic pints domestic pints domestic pints domestic pints $1 off import $1 off import $1 off import $1 off import $1 off import bottles & tap bottles & tap bottles & tap bottles & tap bottles & tap Rock Point 2500 Pirates Loop SE

2pm-8pm 2pm-8pm 2pm-8pm 2pm-8pm 2pm-8pm 2pm-8pm 2pm-8pm $2.00 tap beer $2.00 tap beer $2.00 tap beer $2.00 tap beer $2.00 tap beer $2.00 tap beer $2.00 tap beer and well drinks and well drinks and well drinks and well drinks and well drinks and well drinks and well drinks

Silver Dollar 200 E Main

11-1pm & 4-7pm beer and bar pours $2.75

11-1pm & 4-7pm beer and bar pours $2.75

11-1pm & 4-7pm beer and bar pours $2.75

11-1pm & 4-7pm beer and bar pours $2.75

11-1pm & 4-7pm beer and bar pours $2.75

11-1pm & 4-7pm beer and bar pours $2.75

11-1pm & 4-7pm beer and bar pours $2.75

tap beer $1.50 tap beer $1.50 tap beer $1.50 tap beer $1.50 tap beer $1.50 tap beer $1.50 tap beer Strawberry Bar $1.50 $4 pitcher $4 pitcher $4 pitcher $4 pitcher $4 pitcher $4 pitcher $4 pitcher 210 W Main 241 wells 241 wells 241 wells 241 wells 241 wells 241 wells 241 wells

Vicky’s 106 2nd Ave NW

Lincoln DJ’s Tavern 70 Santee Rd

11-1pm & 4-7pm $2.75 beer and bar pours

11-1pm & 4-7pm $2.75 beer and bar pours

11-1pm & 4-7pm $2.75 beer and bar pours

11-1pm & 4-7pm $2.75 beer and bar pours

11-1pm & 4-7pm $2.75 beer and bar pours

11-1pm & 4-7pm $2.75 beer and bar pours

11-1pm & 4-7pm $2.75 beer and bar pours

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Sunday

5-7 pm various daily special

5-7 pm various daily special

5-7 pm various daily special

5-7 pm various daily special

5-7 pm various daily special

1-4 pm various daily special

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