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Grocers find rural niche Small-town groceries adapt to remain successful in changing times By JILL SCHRAMM
VELVA – Velva Fresh Foods fills a niche with its fresh produce, store-cut and ground meats and store-baked Senior Staff Writer breads. The small-town, independent jschramm grocery continually looks for ways to @minot stay competitive so Velva-area residailynews.com dents have a nearby source for the food they put on their tables. “I think these stores can survive,” owner Shawn Vedaa said of the single-owner groceries that are estimated to number about 82 in the state. Finding a way to be successful has been a learning process, though. “We just had to look at things differently,” Vedaa said. Velva Fresh Foods recently added Hot Stuff Pizza to encourage traffic into the store. Vedaa is looking into the potential for other services, ranging from a UPS drop-off to greeting card sales. Already offering home delivery on Wednesdays, Vedaa said the store might want to expand the service. See VELVA — Page 2
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Shawn Vedaa looks over the produce section (MAIN) and next to the Hot Stuff Pizza counter, a recent addition, in his store, Velva Fresh Foods, Feb. 26. From the left, Senior Airman Brian Jonathan Loanzon, 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, along with Airman 1st Class Charles Pridgen, 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, perform a magnetic particle inspection at Minot Air Force Base, Dec. 13, 2017, shown in this photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon J. Audit. Submitted Photo
Local businesses and others annually benefit economically from Minot AFB
By ELOISE OGDEN
Regional Editor eogden @minot dailynews.com
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – About 9 percent of Verendrye Electric Cooperative’s revenue is from Minot Air Force Base, said Tom Rafferty, Member Services and Communication manager.
“We serve 44 of the 150 launch sites in the Minot missile field,” said Rafferty. He said the the remainder of the missiles are served by McLean Electric Cooperative, North Central Electric Cooperative, Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative and Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative. Verendrye Electric has offices in Velva and Minot. The cooperative covers several counties in north central North Dakota including Ward, Renville, McLean, McHenry, Pierce, Sheridan and Wells. Minot and Minot Air Force Base are in its coverage area. At Minot AFB, Verendrye Electric has a warehouse and three linemen are there full time. Verendrye Electric Cooperative is an example of the economic impact Minot Air Force Base has on Minot and surrounding areas in terms of payroll, purchases and jobs created. See MAFB — Page 4
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Saturday, April 14, 2018
Chamber’s Ambassadors celebrate new businesses & milestones
By ELOISE OGDEN
Ambassadors from the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce take part in a recent ground breaking for Vallely Sport & Marine at 2125 Elk Drive.
36th Avenue SW, Suite 215. When there’s a new busiEmployee owned. ness in town or one having a – The Pursuit, new locamilestone the Ambassadors Regional Editor tion, 515 20th Avenue SE, of the Minot Area Chamber eogden Suite 1. of Commerce are available to – Vallely Sport & Marine, honor them. @minot ground breaking, 2125 Elk The ambassadors, wearing dailynews.com Drive. Owners Tim Vallely and their recognizable “red coats� Josh Vallely. participate in other significant – Souris River Joint Board/Mouse events at businesses or organization River Enhanced Flood Protection Project along with events such as Business After Hours and the Showcase of Business. They also in Minot, ground breaking. – KW Inspire Realty, opening, 12 S. Main make routine visits to Chamber members. Limited to 70 members, the Ambassadors Street. Jeff Shipley, owner. Committee meets once a month. Carla Dolan, Chamber program director, said 2017 ribbon cuttings include: the 70 ambassadors are comprised of 14 teams – Village Inn, opening, 3816 S. Broadway, of five people. Each team does 40 visits a year. Operated by Hospitality Management & InteLowell Latimer of Minot is one of the longest gration. serving ambassadors, Dolan said. – Sport Clips, opening, 3112 16th Street SW. She said about 20 people are on a waiting Mitch Kost, owner. list to become ambassadors. – Artspace Suite 1 Gallery, opening, #3 S. Main, Suite 1. Ribbon cuttings and ground breakings the – Make a Scene Kids’ Theatre, new home, Ambassadors Committee teams have partici- 110-1st Street SE. pated in so far this year include: – Miranda Schuler Agency-Farmers Insur– Sone Spa, opening, 700 Western Avenue ance, change of ownership, 811 S. Broadway, S. Owner Danerys Sarinas. Suite B. – Broadway Liquor, opening, 1030 North – Sunrise City taxes of North Dakota, LLC, Broadway. opening, 1310 Burdick Expressway E., Suite 8, – Air Supported Dome, opening, Minot State Emmanual Many Ribs and Sheila Many Ribs, University. owners. – Artistic Ambiance, 10-year anniversary, – MBS Studio, renovation, 816 20th Avenue 417 Burdick Expressway E. Owner Tammy SW. Shannon Berens, owner. Holen. – Home & Garden Show, 2017 opening. – Moore Engineering, new location, 2080 Minot Association of Builders.
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– Starbucks Coffee, new location, 1340 S. SE. – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, concluBroadway. – Elite Real Estate, new location and addi- sion of two-year construction project, Minot tion of commercial division, 1829 S. Broadway, Water Treatment Plant. – Tires Only, Inc., new facility, 8201 4th AvSuite 1. Curt Guss, Cindy Harvey, Cheryl enue NE. Croonquist and Carl Lade, owners. – Norsk Hostfest 40th anniversary. – The Club Outlet, opening, 1901 S. Broad– New Nedrose High School, 5705 15th Avway. Owners Jacob Feil and Jay Lundeen. – The Spot, opening, 6 2nd Street NE. Sherry enue SE. – Law office of Diane Lautt, PLLC, McGlaughlin, owner. 111 11th Avenue SW, Suite 4. – Ryan Nissan, opening, 3915 – Accounting Solutions, S. Broadway, Kathy and Mike How expansion and exterior Gaddie, owners. to schedule a facelift, 1419 2nd Avenue – Northern Plains Hosribbon cutting SW. pitality Inn (formerly ComIf you have a business thatʟs – Dr. Jaime Haaland, fort Inn), 1515-22nd new to town or is having a Optician, new location, Avenue SW. Owners milestone, such as a renovation 932 37th Avenue SW. Northern Plains Hospitalor addition, contact Carla – Edward Jones Fiity. Dolan, Minot Area Chamber of nancial Advisor-Darin – Volz Vintage Garden, Commerce program direcScherr, new location, 920 new store, 1107 N. Broadtor, at 857-8205 to 37th Avenue SW. way. Owner Judy Volz. schedule a ribbon – Trinity Health First – Ward County Parks-No cutting. Care Walk-In Clinic, opening, Man’s Land Disc golf, opening, Medical Arts, 400 Burdick Ex8850 North Project Road, Burlingpressway E. ton. – Spectrum Fitness, opening, 1915 N. Broad– Adopt-a-Lot Program, opening. Sponsoring agencies: City of Minot, Minot Young Pro- way. Rachelle and Michael Sian, owners. – Arny’s 2.0 Lounge & Bottle Shop, new fessionals, Minot Park District, Resilience ownership, 12 3rd Street SE, Melissa Francisco. AmeriCorps VISTA. – Downtown Minot, completion of Down– Roosevelt Park Zoo, goat bridge exhibit town Minot infrastructure construction. opening, 1219 Burdick Expressway E. – Gymagic Gymnastics, new facility, 5645 – Marco’s Pizza, opening, 1250 4th Avenue NW. Chris Lindbo, Nathan Heinert, Dr. Darrell 18th Avenue SE. Talli Danielson, owner. – Burdick Expressway, opening, project Williams and Jeremy Feller, owners. – Capital Financial Services, Inc., new office from 9th-15th Street SE. – Caleb’s Clubhouse, opening, 1304 4th Avbuilding, 1821 Burdick Expressway W. – Graham Construction, new building and enue NW, Suite 105. – Putt District, opening, 17 Main Street S., 10th anniversary in Minot, 917 20th Avenue Suite A. Co-owners Eric Thoemke and Scott SE. Gordon. – North Dakota State Fair, opening. – Ward County Detention Center (jail), ad– NextHome Legendary Properties, reopening newly remodeled building, 400-4th Street. dition, 204 Front Street SE.
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“If people are getting used to getting things online, maybe we need to start delivering more,� he said. Like many store-front businesses, groceries are feeling the impact of online shopping. “It’s going to be a factor in the industry forever, I would think, or until people decide they don’t want to lose their small-town grocery store,� Vedaa said. “The new generation has to decide if they are going to be happy buying everything online or if they want to have a swinging door to go through. The online stuff – it really takes a lot away from the shopping experience and, of course, the jobs that are lost by it.� Vedaa also has been contemplating the advantages of building a larger store, with space to add new lines of business, such as picking up hardware now that the local hardware store has closed. The expense is a hurdle, though, and requires a promise that the business will continue well into the future. Vedaa, who grew up working in his father’s grocery in Stanley, purchased the Velva store in 2003. Vedaa has sought to regularly upgrade and keep his store modern, both for his customers and to ensure the business is in position to pass along someday to the next generation of ownership. “I think if the younger generation wants to do this, there’s opportunities for them,� he said. Lori Capouch, rural development director with North Dakota Rural Electric Cooperatives, said the REC development center wants to help rural communities keep their groceries thriving. The center conducted a survey about four years ago that identified 137 groceries in towns of 2,100 or smaller in the state. Since then, the number has dropped to an estimated 123 groceries. “The other trend that’s just fascinating is that 10 percent of our small town owners are some sort of nonprofit model. They are doing that because they can’t afford to pay employees. They might be able to afford the manager but beyond that, it would be volunteers,� Capouch said. The center reports about 14 groceries are community-run as nonprofits or cooperatives. Another 27 rural groceries are operating under multi-store ownership, including eight connected with Leevers. In some cases, there are local grocers who own multiple stores within a region. That leaves an estimated 82 stand-alone, independent groceries. The REC development center took an interest in rural groceries after it began getting calls from grocers looking for grant funds to replace failing coolers or simply for operations. There were enough calls that it became apparent rural grocers in the heartland were struggling, Capouch said. “Our ultimate goal is to change the way food is distributed in rural areas. It seems it may be a bit inefficient,� she said. Capouch said nontraditional stores that carry groceries, such as Menards, are taking 43 percent of the market share once dominated by traditional suppliers such as Super Valu or Spartan Nash. “As they do that, it’s affecting the efficiency of our traditional suppliers that care about delivering food to our own local areas,� Capouch
said. It’s also affecting the ability of rural grocers to get products. Some grocers report going to big box stores to purchase inventory because it is their least expensive source of providing food for their communities. “They are working really, really hard some of these grocers just to keep food available,� Capouch said. “We want to make that easier for them.� Solutions might include rural groceries banding together to purchase in bulk, she said. It might involve utilizing the post office as a grocery distribution arm. Finding ways to improve the sustainability of rural grocers and increase affordability to consumers is important to avoid the expansion of “food deserts,� in which people must drive more than 10 miles to obtain groceries, she said. John “Jiggs� Dyste, president of the North Dakota Grocers Association, said changes in small-town groceries were gradual until World War II. In the early years, small towns often had multiple groceries. Velva had three. Dyste said his hometown had 250 people and three grocery stores and a butcher shop at one time. That changed to one full-service grocery for 650 residents in the early 1970s. “Improved transportation was a main reason for the demise of towns and reduction of the number of stores,� Dyste said in an email. “Better cars and roads allowed customers to go farther in a shorter amount of time. Eventually consumers would bypass smaller towns and go to ‘regional shopping centers,’ which would be towns like Carrington, Velva, Lisbon and Langdon. In a few years those towns were replaced by the larger regional centers such as Fargo, Minot, Bismarck and Grand Forks.� The rise of retailers such as Walmart and Target, where consumers could buy groceries and other products in one stop, put even more stress on the small-town businesses. “Rural grocery stores are now under pressure from a new form of competition, which is the large out-of-state companies that are opening business in many of the rural towns of North Dakota – stores like Dollar General and Family Dollar and convenience stores like Casey’s. This dilutes the amount of spending in the trade area and will stress the local stores that do not have the resources to survive with less sales,� Dyste said. Vedaa said businesses in rural communities, including groceries, must support each other because there’s a ripple effect when any loss occurs. “Any business that exists here in Velva that keeps people here is a benefit to me,� he said. “It’s very important that we all work together to keep the dream alive.� Dyste said there is much small-town grocers don’t have control over, including population shifts, school consolidations and the regionalization of essential services such as medical care and everyday needs such as auto service and farm parts. However, they can know their customers wants and needs, provide quality products and embrace technology, he said. Successful grocers are those who have been progressive and have focused on supporting their communities, he added. “Rural grocers have faced many obstacles throughout the years,� Dyste said. “Those who figure out who their customers are and what they want will continue to be successful.�
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This photo was taken in 2017 when Minot Area Development Corporation accepted delivery of the first Robot Aviation FX20 Drone to be sold in the United States. From left to right are Matt Dunlevy, CEO and president, SkySkopes; and Stephanie Hoffart, CEO and president, MADC.
Creating new opportunities for Minot; growing existing developments By STEPHANIE HOFFART, PRESIDENT
In addition to creating new opportunities for Minot, MADC also further developed the MAGIC Sky Initiative, an initiative dedicated to evolving the UAS industry in the Minot area. In The Minot Area Development Corporation (MADC) con- 2017, the MAGIC Sky Initiative added three new business parttinues to have a prominent role in the progression of Minot’s ners, each representing different fields within the UAS induseconomy. MADC achieved immense milestones within the last try. SkySkopes (the first business to join the MAGIC Sky year and is making history for the Magic City. With various Initiative) welcomed new partners: Ackerman-Estvold (headprojects underway in 2017, MADC focused in on creating new quartered in Minot), eSmart Systems (headquartered in Noropportunities for Minot as well as growing existing develop- way), and Robot Aviation (headquartered in Norway). With these four industry leaders working together, this new collabments, such as the MAGIC Sky Initiative. oration will provide One of the cost savings in the most monumenutility, infrastructal moments for ture, and oil and Minot and the gas industries of state of North Western North Dakota in 2017 Dakota. This past was securing the year MADC also BNSF Site Certifihelped secure five cation. The IndusUAS pilot projects trial Park of Minot under the MAGIC is one of 13 sites to Sky Initiative. Furbe awarded this thermore in 2017, recognition across through MAGIC the country and is Fund dollars the first site in MADC received North Dakota to the FX20, a worldbecome BNSF class drone. The Site Certified. Submitted Photo FX20 offers the MADC diligently advanced pursued this na- This photo was taken at the Industrial Park of Minot on Nov. 17, most sensors and camac- 2017, and shows track progress to date. tionwide eras for utility and knowledgment and couldn’t be more proud to bring such excitement and po- infrastructure inspections Being Robot Aviation’s first FX20 to tential to the Magic City. BNSF certification ensures a site is be sold in the U.S., later this year Robot Aviation will return to ready for rapid development with an extensive analysis of ex- Minot to assist SkySkopes flight training and demonstrations. isting and projected infrastructure, environmental and geot- With adding new business partners, securing five new pilot echnical standards, utility evaluation and site availability. By projects, and having the first FX20 drone in the U.S.; MADC selecting a BNSF certified property, businesses greatly reduce greatly progressed the MAGIC Sky Initiative in 2017. The exciting milestones achieved in 2017 has built a strong development time, increase speed to market, and reduce upfront development risk of rail-served industrial sites. With a foundation for continued developments to come in 2018. As BNSF Site Certification, Minot has become a frontrunner for each development is a stepping stone to another opportunity, new business expansion by saving businesses six to nine MADC looks forward to seeing 2017’s accomplishments be put months of construction time, lowering their overall costs. Be- into action in 2018. MADC is dedicated to growing and develcoming BNSF Site Certified is in direct alignment with MADC’s oping Minot’s economy, over the past year MADC couldn’t be mission – to facilitate business attraction, expansion, retention, more proud to have delivered such national recognition and international opportunities to the Magic City. and advocacy to diversify and strengthen the Minot area. Minot Area Development Corp.
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For several years the base’s economic impact has remained at more than half a billion dollars. In fiscal year 2017, the most recent report, the base added more than $550.4 million to the local area. Maj. Douglas Bauer, commander of the base’s 5th Comptroller Squadron, said some of the key factors for the slightly lower economic impact this past fiscal year was a decrease in Minot AFB construction projects but there was an increase in procurements such as healthcare services and educational services. The report also shows the level of investment the Air Force is making in sustaining operations at Minot AFB. Bauer presented the Comptroller Squadron’s prepared annual economic analysis report to the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee.
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A 54th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Iroquois hovers over the Turtle Mountain State Forest on Feb. 14 during a 91st Security Forces Group field training exercise, shown in this photo by Senior Airman J.T. Armstrong. The annual payroll of Minot Air Force Baseʼs military members and civilian employees is one of the key parts of the baseʼs annual economic impact on the local area. Minot AFB consists of over 5,300 acres of land. There are also right of way easements for over 19,000 acres that make up the missile site complexes around the region, Bauer said.
He said the base has over 474 industrial buildings, 954 military housing units, 14 dormitory and visiting quarters and 14 temporary lodging facilities.
In addition, he said there are miles of utility distribution lines, the roads, the flightline with its runways and taxiways, over 1,100 vehicles and many more items such as communications and electronic systems that need to be maintained. “Obviously, it takes a great deal of manpower and resources to maintain and operate all the assets associated with the base,” Bauer said. As of Sept. 30, 2017, Bauer said 5,551 active duty and Air Force Reserve personnel were assigned to Minot AFB. In addition, there were 5,584 accompanying family members. “Civilian employees also make up a significant portion of the workforce at Minot Air Force Base,” Bauer said. He said a total of 1,060 civilians work at the base. He said this brings the base population to around 12,000 people – military members, family members and civilian employees. Bauer said the base had a 1 percent increase in population from fiscal year 2016 to fiscal year 2017. The 5,551 active-duty personnel received a total of over $321 million while payroll for the Air Force Reserve forces assigned to the base was $229,000 for a total military payroll of more than $322 million. “Sixty percent of the base’s airmen and their families live off base in Minot or surrounding communities,” Bauer added. He said the total payroll for civilians exceeded $59 million. “If you combine the annual payrolls for all the personnel at Minot Air Force Base – the military and civilian – you get a figure of over $381 million. This equates to payroll earnings of over $1.4 million each day or an average pay distribution of $14.6 million. Much of that is spent here in the local commu-
Tracey Mays, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and management, center, with MSU students Garrett Weishaar, right, and Casara Tessendorf, left. The university will hopefully soon offer a major and a minor in entrepreneurship.
Minot State grows entrepreneurs Minot State University own business website, a has been training entrepre- plan for their business and a neurs in its College of Busi- portfolio as well as pitch for the business. Stuness and, if dents also do coneverything goes By sulting for local to plan, the businesses. university ANDREA Students will soon JOHNSON will be faoffer a Staff Writer miliar with major and different a minor in ajohnson types of enentrepre@minot trepreneurneurship as dailynews.com ship, such as well as a cersmall business, tificate. corporate entrepreTracey Mays, neurship and small assistant professor of entrepreneurship and man- venture entrepreneurship. agement, has developed the They will study creativity program. She said the Higher and how to manage innovaLearning Commission must tions in both the public and still approve the major and private sectors, according to Minot State. minor. They will complete the Students in the entrepreneurship certificate program program with the entreprelearn how to get a business neurial mindset and a started and how to manage it knowledge of what it takes to once it is running and to launch a successful business. Mays said it is open to reap its benefits. The certificate offered by the university anyone from the community. MSU seniors Garrett is not just for full-time stuand Casara dents, but for people who are Weishaar exploring the idea of starting Tessendorf both have found courses valuable. a business and hoping to the gain more skills. Eighteen Tessendorf is working on a credits are required for the business selling and marketcertificate, including intro- ing plus size women’s linduction to entrepreneurship, gerie in the region. Weishaar introduction to web site de- is involved in a marketing insign, fundamentals of man- ternship program. The Severson Entrepreagement, entrepreneurship and small business manage- neurship Program will also ment, marketing and proj- partner with the new entreects in entrepreneurship. preneurship degree and offer Graduates of the program opportunities for students in will have produced their the program. nity,” Bauer said. He said the multiyear comparison of payroll shows an increase from fiscal year 2016 to fiscal year 2017. Many dollars are spent each year to maintain buildings, roads and other infrastructure at Minot Air Force Base, Bauer said. He said there are also construction projects that upgrade or projects for constructing buildings. “These construction projects and refurbishments enhance employment opportunities for area residents,” Bauer said. During fiscal year 2017 over $46 million was spent for construction, the Minot missile field, and operations and maintenance. He said service contracts with local contractors was over $15 million. These include only contracts in the local economic area or contracts requiring the use of locally supplied goods or services such as school bus service and grounds maintenance. “Many dollars are spent in the community to keep Minot Air Force Base running. The commissary and the (Base) Exchange spent over $1.9 million in the local area. He said medical claims paid to local medical facilities through the Tricare system slightly more than $11.8 million. “Education impact aid to local school districts and tuition assistance to military members to advance off-duty education goals exceeded $9.2 million,” Bauer said. He said expenditures for downtown lodging by personnel assigned temporary duty at Minot AFB was around $595,000. Other materials, equipment and supplies procurements totaled more than $11 million. “Altogether, money spent for construction, services and other procurement totaled over
$96 million,” Bauer said. He said the multi-year chart for construction, services and other expenditures shows a decrease in expenditures from fiscal year 2016 to fiscal year 2017. “This was driven by a 13 percent decrease in construction projects,” Bauer said. Indirect jobs show how the base money ripples through the local economy. Bauer said an estimated 2,063 indirect jobs were sustained in the Minot area in fiscal year 2017. The number of indirect jobs is determined based on an average annual pay of $49,348, resulting in an estimated annual dollar value of jobs created at $101.8 million. “To determine the total base economic impact on the Minot community, we add the annual payroll of the base, $381.7 million, the base’s annual expenditure for construction, services, materials and equipment, $96.9 million, and the value of indirect jobs created, $101.8 million. This produces a grand total of over half a billion dollars. This figure represents the economic contributions Minot Air Force Base makes to the local community,” Bauer said. In addition to the total economic impact figure but not part of the economic model, Bauer said military retirees make up 3 percent of the permanent Minot population and receive a combined income of $32.4 million. “These dollars also contribute to the economic well being of the community. The multi-year comparison of retired pay shows an overall increase of 11 percent for the period of 2013 through 2017,” Bauer said. “The bottom line – Minot Air Force Base will have a positive economic impact on the city of Minot and surrounding communities in FY18 and beyond,” Bauer said.
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Rugby adds new businesses RUGBY – Entrepreneurs are seeing potential in Rugby. The community has added at least 19 businesses, mostly in the past year, according to the Chamber of Commerce. The additions expand both the community’s retail and service sectors. The economic growth comes from three new downtown businesses, new trade businesses and home-based companies expanding to a storefront. “I think it’s really great for us,” said Ashley Berg, who opened Main Street Boutique in November in a remodeled, former fitness center downtown. Berg is a Rugby native who, upon coming back after having been away, saw that the community could use another outlet for women’s clothing. “I also saw that need to keep downtown awesome and make it thrive,” Berg said. Unable to persuade anyone to open a store, she finally realized, “I can do it. I am that person.” Main Street Boutique is unique as both a clothing and accessories store and a higher-end wine By store. JILL Berg said she SCHRAMM went into the Senior Staff Writer business with a defined target jschramm market that she @minot had to broaden dailynews.com upon discovering that fashion is not about your age but how you like to dress and feel. “To me, everything in here can be dressed up or dressed down,” she said of her store. “The niche is making everyone feel amazing.” She also works hard at customer service, remembering what her customers last purchased so she can help Submitted Photo them add something complementary. ABOVE: The high-end wine collection is often a pleasant surprise for customers who The store has been a draw for resicome to Main Street Boutique for the clothing collection. dents from area communities. Photo by Jill Schramm/MDN Small-town business districts can BELOW: Himalayan salt lines the walls of a salt room at Magnolia Wellness & Detox Spa, create a special kind of experience in customers can gain the benefits of salt and light therapy. where which shopping becomes an event, Berg said. In that respect, the off-sale wine side is both a pleasant surprise for customers who don’t expect it in Rugby and one of the most fun parts of the business for her, she said. The store is open from Wednesday through Saturday, with Thursday evening hours. Another new business, Magnolia Wellness & Detox Spa, opened last November to provide a variety of holistic therapies that aren’t found in many places in the state. Teresa Block, an advanced practice nurse, said the business grew out of her personal interest in different forms of healing. “I had a lot of health issues myself that, over the years, I have found things that have worked for me,” she The ionic foot detoxification uses settings for different conditions. Some said. For instance, she found salts to reliever, Block said. Guests also can do foot detoxifica- a foot bath and electrical pulse. Block of the people who can benefit are be miraculous in treating skin and sinus problems, but rather than just tion separately or while in the salt explained foot detoxification is used those with diabetes, glaucoma, arthrito kill bacteria and viruses, improve tis, back pain, tendinitis, high blood set up a salt room in her home, she de- room. Ionic foot detoxification is benefi- circulation, balance the immune sys- pressure and surgical or other wounds cided to create a spa that would benecial to anyone, Block said. The only tem, decrease inflammation, clear or fractures. fit others as well. The spa also offers two types of The spa offers a therapeutic Hi- contradictions are for those with elec- skin, help with weight loss, speed remalayan salt room with light therapy tronic impact devices, insulin pumps, covery time from illnesses, increase saunas. The three-zone sauna blanket and halotherapy (salt vapor). Block on blood thinners or who are preg- oxygenation, improve sleep, among with infrared heat is a favorite of customers with fibromyalgia or arthritis said the protocol is for anyone with nant. There are certain other therapies other benefits. Open Monday through Saturday, but it’s also used to improve sleep, respiratory conditions such as asthma, not recommended during pregnancy, bronchitis, COPD and cystic fibrosis. but Block said pregnancy doesn’t have Magnolia Wellness & Detox Spa offers memory, weight loss, the immune It’s also helpful for allergies, ear infec- to deter women from checking out the a pulsing, electrical magnetic field bed system and hormone balance. “Infrared heat is a very healing tions, skim problems such as acne or spa because there still are options using technology from NASA. The PEMF bed has 60 different program heat. It’s deep penetrating,” Block said. eczema. Additionally, it’s a nice stress available to them.
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The salt cave sauna is lined with Himalayan salt that adds negative ions and includes light therapy. Also using infrared technology, the sauna is deeply relaxing. The spa recently added a lymphathic massage machine and Access the Bars. The Bars are 32 points on the head where thoughts, beliefs, emotions and attitudes are stored. During a session, a practitioner lightly holds specific points on the head to dissipate the electromagnetic component of thoughts feelings and emotions. The spa offers magnetic therapy, primarily used for pain relief. It sells salt lamps, edible Himalayan salt, bath salts and essential oils. Block said she plans to add digital thermography in August. Thermography is a diagnostic tool that uses a heat signature to detect inflammation. Block said it can pick up fractures that might not show on an X-ray and can be an alternative for those unable to undergo a mammogram. People can take their results to their physicians for use in their treatment. Magnolia Wellness & Detox Spa and Main Street Boutique join North Side Lounge, Geo Nutrition, Rising Lotus Massage, Carissa Hoveland Photography, 106B Images, Jay’s Automotive, Auto Detailing, Marie’s Quilting Lodge, First Light Homecare of ND, Nuline Insurance, Rugby Broadcasters (KKWZ), Rugby Electric, Primetime Electric, Vintage Knots and Derreck Welk Construction on the list of new businesses. The closure of Borth’s Clothing led to the opening of Fashion and Flair Outlet this month. First International Bank and Trust moved into a new building after establishing in a temporary location in 2015 while construction occurred. A five-year-old Rugby business, Vintage Knots is another existing business in a new location. It moved out of the home of its owner, Carrie Schieve, into a store setting several months ago. The consignment business features Dakota-made items, providing a retail outlet for crafty moms like Schieve. “It gives them exposure,” Schieve said. “A lot of them get custom orders from people seeing things. It gives them a chance to grow their businesses.” The store includes home decor items, children’s items, clothing, jewelry, candles and more. It’s the unique, handmade, local flavor that attracts customers. “I would say at least half of my business is from out of town,” Schieve said. Schieve opened the store with wholesale items in the mix until building up her Dakota-made inventory. Last Christmas she had three women helping supply inventory, and they were overwhelmed. “By the time Christmas hit, the store was empty and we couldn’t keep up. So I took a few weeks off in January to restock my items and went searching for more people,” Schieve said. She now has 10 North and South Dakota consignors assisting her. She continues to grow those numbers and expand the variety of merchandise, recently adding homemade cooking extracts. The store is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and every other Saturday.
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By use, re-purpose, reclaim and “reSince 2012, the Granville JunkAANDREA sell.” The fall sale, called Junkin’ in holics have been giving junk the Dirt, is held in October. lovers from all over the area the JOHNSON Bachmeier and Kramer said opportunity to find that one speStaff Writer they started out six years ago as a cial item or to unload the junk ajohnson group of gals who wanted to get they no longer want. rid of some of the junk in their Organizers Wanda Bachmeier @minot own houses. They held a commuand Kolette Kramer said the group dailynews.com nity tag sale that eventually grew holds two sales a year at the State large enough to be moved to the State Fair Center in Minot. Fair Center. The next show is the Granville JunkAThe sales have the atmosphere of an outdoor holics JunkLover Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on street fair, though indoors, they said. Saturday, May 5. New to the event is the Vendor Market, which This is the place to be for people who love “shopping, reminiscing, and hunting for that perfect highlights pop-up sales. The Junk Market has all sorts of items, ranging junk find,” according to their promotional material. People can find material to “restore, refurbish, re- from old clothes to books to old furniture to knick-
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GAIA passionate about Garrison and its residents By LINDSAY BOFENKAMP Garrison Area Improvement Association Coordinator
The Garrison Area Improvement Association is fervently passionate about the city of Garrison and its residents. We realize that small business is the heart of a healthy small town, and wish to see our residents succeed in their local business ventures as it only strengthens the community. We are striving to keep Garrison as the thriving, bustling, wonderful small town that it is, and to only further its growth with our business start-up and expansion assistance services. The GAIA holds Garrison dear, and we want to keep it as a jewel of the prairie! We’re hooked on Garrison! The Garrison Area Improvement Association was created by the forprofit corporation known as the Garrison Industrial Development Corporation in January of 1992. The Garrison Industrial Development Corporation saw the potential value of Garrison creating a non-profit organization to focus on economic & community development, and thus the GAIA was formed. As our mission states: “The mission of the Garrison Area Improvement Association is to create an environment that will aid the retention and expansion of existing businesses within the community and encourage the development and success of all area business. GAIA is a non-profit economic development corporation dedicated to the progressive growth of Garrison and the surrounding area while maintaining an excellent quality of life.” In summary, one of our primary functions is to provide business assistance to startups, expansions, and relocations to the Garrison Area. GAIA directly provides: – Low Interest Loans – Marketing Grants – Business Improvement Grants – Community Betterment Grants – Student Loan Repayment Grants
– Employee Recruitment and Retention Assistance Currently the GAIA continues to maintain the business revolving loan fund with a total of five loans. Additionally, GAIA, along with Sales & Use funding, continues to support seven projects under the Flex PACE loan program. This year is the second year that GAIA is offering two competitive grant programs for the purpose of providing incentive and cost assistance for local businesses improvement and expansion, as well as for community group or non-profit construction or improvement to facilities that will improve the quality of services, recreation facilities, or other public use facilities in the Garrison area. In addition to these two programs, we also continue to offer assistance with tuition, housing, and student loans for essential service workers in the Garrison area. In 2018 alone GAIA has provided in excess of $40,000 in grant funding for business and community improvement in Garrison and the surrounding area. Recently, GAIA has aided with the improvement of Wilderness Park in the City of Garrison, created a small business incubator location in town, and provided funding for Fort Stevenson State Park to add winter recreation equipment. Additionally GAIA has facilitated the startup of many businesses in town which recently includes a shop that specializes in locally made goods, and a dog grooming business. GAIA functions for the benefit of our community. Community is the heart of Garrison and the heart of the GAIA. The GAIA would not exist if our Board of Directors didn’t care deeply for the people of Garrison, and the people are what make up this amazing community. And by encouraging a progressive business-supporting environment, we only benefit the people of the community of Garrison. Healthy local business equates to a healthy community.
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Garrison Area Improvement Association has facilitated the startup of many businesses in town, which recently includes a shop that specializes in locally made goods and a dog grooming business.
Leaning toward the future Marketing campaign to draw workers, new residents to Washburn Submitted Photo
By WASHBURN AREA pand onto employee recruit- graduates of Washburn, and set of people and learn from History was Made and Your Washburn,” Larsen exanyone else who wants to each other,” Larsen explained. Future Begins,’ ” Larsen ex- plained. ECONOMIC DEVELOP- ment and development. Feedback ranged from plains. “Lewis and Clark Her own story highlights “We are really focusing on live in a rural community MENT ASSOCIATION
COMMUNITY IS WHERE WASHBURN BEGINS
what Washburn has to offer for tourism and why Washburn overall is a great community to call ‘home,’ ” she explained. “Many residents helped us figure out what our strengths are, and now we are ready to start capitalizing on them and showing people why our new slogan is so fitting for the community.
with so much to offer. “It’s just exciting to see these ideas materialize into action,” she said.
MARKETING
When preparing to create HOMETOWN a marketing campaign to AMERICA draw workers and new resiThe effort started by partdents to Washburn, Econering with Jodi Bruns, Area nomic Development & Extension Specialist, NDSU Marketing Director of the Extension Service- Center for Washburn Area Economic Community Vitality and Development Association, using their program, MarketTana Larsen knew one ing Hometown America. thing for certain. The program organized “We had to study circles in start with who hopes of asking reswe are today idents to provide as a commuinput on focused – Washburn is the oldest city in McLean nity. Then, questions. County. Itʼs the county seat. we needed Last April – The Coal Creek Station, North Dakotaʼs to ask our residents relargest coal-fired generating power plant is near current ceived letters Washburn. The Falkirk Mining Company also operresidents asking for their ates nearby providing lignite coal to the nearby what their participation in power plant. vision for four two-hour – Washburn has an estimated 1,400 residents. the future sessions. Each – Median household income is $76,217. l o o k e d session focused – The Washburn Area Economic Devellike,” she exon a different asopment Association supports businessesʼ plained. pect of the commudevelopment and expansion through Now, almost nity. a variety of incentives and pro12 months after “We asked people gramming. starting the effort, why they choose to live in Larsen is preparing to Washburn, what they like launch a workforce develabout the town, and what the opment campaign focusing town needs to do to imon the strengths of the WashLarsen went on to explain burn community. The cam- that the expanding efforts prove,” Larsen explained. paign will build on the will focus on attracting peo- The sessions had between 20 momentum started with the ple who are just starting their and 30 people in attendance. “It was a great opportucommunity promotion and careers, as well as families, nity to bring together a diverse tourism materials and ex-
WASHBURN AT A GLANCE
small issues, like making sure new residents feel welcome to larger issues like infrastructure and the dream of having an indoor swimming pool.
WHERE IT BEGINS
After months of reviewing the data and sifting through answers, the Washburn Area Economic Development Association settled on a solid campaign theme. “We are a place ‘Where
made history here, and now we need to lean toward the future.” That vision of the future has continued to evolve and expand in the past few months as the campaign materials have hit the streets. “We have materials promoting the community itself, and we are working on workforce development and social media engagement to encourage workers to come live in
why she thinks the city has a good chance to retain its residents and attract new blood. “I moved back home with my family because we wanted a small, friendly, safe community to call home,” Larsen explained. “My children are receiving a quality education, participating in activities and we are enjoying success at our careers. I am happy to call Washburn home.”
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VIBRANT ECONOMY By WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
elements of his Main Street Initiative. The first phase of the project is expected to include a convention center, affordThe city of Williston’s economy is not booming or bust- able housing and much more. These strategies hope to minimize the impacts of Willising; it is somewhere in between, and that is a good place to be. While commodity-based economies are often on the ton’s commodity-based economy and provide solutions to edge of one extreme or the other, the current situation is other challenges such as high enrollment in the schools, a shortage of skilled workers and preferred. continued negative public per“We are entering into a period ception. of extended ‘manage“Today, Williston’s economy able’growth,” said Shawn is vibrant with higher than averWenko, Williston Economic Deage wages, increased school envelopment executive director. rollment, quality housing, “Significant investment in infraenhanced quality of life amenistructure over the past several ties, and a significant decrease in years will aid in the continued the average age of new resigrowth opportunities of the comdents,” said Wenko. munity.” WED utilizes GIS Planning Some of the infrastructure http://sites.willistondevelopmilestones in 2017 included the ment.com/ to track population, completion of the Water Rework force and income trends. source Recovery Facility, The latest data reports Williston’s progress on the new Williston Basin International Airport and plans for the Sloulin Field population at 31,848; the average age is 30 years old; 54 perRedevelopment project. The three endeavors will play large cent of the population is male compared to 46 percent female and the median household income is $103,601. roles in Williston’s future. The Williston STAR Fund continues to play an impor“XWA presents us with an opportunity to really advance our economic position in western North Dakota,” said tant role in attracting business and quality of life developWenko. “Transportation is a key component of healthy ment. In March (2018), the city commission allocated growth and development. Additionally, the redevelopment $118,500 to seven projects totaling nearly $2 million in private inof Sloulin vestment. Field (once it The STAR is decomFund is fimissioned) nanced will aid in through diversificathe 1-cent tion.” city sales Prelimitax. It is nary plans adminisfor the redetered by a velopment s e v e n will be unmember veiled at a board. community “At the meeting on end of the Tuesday, day the May 8, in goal is to Williston. m a k e Gov. Doug Williston Burgum will Submitted Photos a great keynote the event as he Williston implements new infrastructure and strategies to stabilize its com- place to has helped modity-based economy. The Farmers Market is a popular attraction in live,” said Wenko. incorporate Downtown Williston.
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Kenmare Community Development Corporation may build to suit your business By TERRY FROSETH The Kenmare News
Work on a new strip mall development is now well underway at the location of the former Super Valu grocery store of downtown Kenmare. Anyone already in business in Kenmare, or anyone who has ever considered starting a new business, may want to look at moving into the new development. It will also be a great opportunity for any business that wants to relocate to Kenmare. Jamie Livingston and Larry Melgaard, both officers of the State Bank & Trust of Kenmare, as well as both being board members of the Kenmare Community Development Corporation, would love to talk to anyone interested in occupying the space. Livingston said, “We’re looking for new or existing businesses. Or those that want to expand or just move.” According to Melgaard, there have been some inquiries about the new store fronts, but nothing is spoken for. At this point of the construction phase, a new business could have their space somewhat tailored to their specific needs. Livingston said, “We can still build to suit.” Informally known as the East Mall, as it is located east of the downtown business square, the development will be similar in nature to the new west side downtown business development. As with the West Side Development, the East Mall Development was envisioned as a gift for the betterment of the community by State Bank & Trust president Jim Jorgenson, and his wife Cyndy. The East Mall project has an initial budget of $593,000. When construction is complete and the store fronts are ready to be occupied, the Jorgensons plan to gift the entire property to the Kenmare Community Development Corporation. The Development Corporation, as the owners of the property, would charge a relatively cheap rent, based on the prorated share of the building’s property tax and insurance costs. Livingston said he believes the Jorgensons have the desire to help Kenmare’s downtown flourish, as it is so unique. He added, “I think Jim wants spaces where businesses can operate as cheaply as possible, and give it a go.” Melgaard said, “How many other places could you get into a business this inexpensively, and have everything brand new?” Melgaard stated, “You have to wonder what the business square would look like today, without the new west side development.” Several years ago, only one business, Kenmare Drug, remained in operation on Kenmare’s west side of the business square. All of the dilapidated buildings were demolished and the new strip mall style building was constructed at a price tag around $3 million. At the completion of construction, Jim and Cyndy Jor-
genson donated the strip mall to the Development Corporation. Today, those west side storefronts are fully occupied by eight individually owned businesses. The East Mall will have a similar look, but not identical, to the downtown West Side strip mall, with stucco and stone exterior. A distinct feature of its look will be the awnings above the doors and windows. The building’s design allows for five entrances and numerous windows. At present, the floor plan calls for three suites, the largest about 2,400 square feet in size, occupying the north half of the building. The other two suites would measure approximately 782 square feet (suite 2), and 1,300 square feet (suite 3). A small area at the back end of the building, about 400 square feet, could also be used as part of suite 3, or as a separate fourth suite, suitable for a single office, perhaps. Each unit will have separate mechanicals, such as plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling. The building will be very well insulated, along with new roofing. Much of the new exterior wall insulation, inside and out, is already in place. The building’s full basement, about 6,000 square feet will continue to be rented out to multiple parties as storage space for boats and vehicles, and such. However, it could be converted to use for one renter, for any other purpose, if needed. Construction of the East Mall is expected to be completed by late summer. There again, arrangements could be made for first-come, firstserved. If a business were to commit early, they could have their space built out and ready to move in much sooner. Scott Reishus of Mohall is the general contractor of the project. His crew began work at the location this past November. In addition to the East Mall and the West Side, the Kenmare Community Development Corporation has business space available for lease on the south side of the business square. A large office space is now available with Burke-Divide Electric Co-op recently moving out to their new facility just north of town. The available space has its access and parking at the back alley. A very nice second floor office space at the same location may also be available soon. Anyone interested in the new East Mall, or interested in locating to the south side office spaces, should contact Jamie Livingston or Larry Melgaard at the State Bank & Trust of Kenmare, phone 385-4287. Any of the other members of the Kenmare Community Development Corporation may also be contacted. They include: Melissa Sagness, Kirk Harris, Terry Froseth, Heidi Robbins, Shane Heidel, Scot Ness, Joddy Meidinger, Marki Ellis, and Troy Hedberg. Kristy Borud serves as the group’s executive director.
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Renville County Job Development Authority helps local area businesses By KRISTY TITUS
Community Development Coordinator Renville County Job Development Authority
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The Renville County Job Development Authority has supported the Prairie Bistro through JDAʼs loan program. Prairie Bistro is located west of Mohall.
The Renville County Job Development Authority was created to address the critical issues of economic development and diversification within Renville County. The primary purpose of the RCJDA is to create new jobs, save existing jobs, expand the local tax base, increase capital investment, and expand the primary sector and financial base of the area. They provide financial incentives through interest-free loans and grants, to businesses that desire to begin, expand, or locate to Renville County. The RCJDA has assisted with many business startups and expansions through the years. The county has generated growth from the participation and dedication of local residents who choose to reinvest and volunteer their skills and talents. By encouraging a business-supporting environment, this, in turn, not only strengthens the entire community but the entire county. Since the year 2000, the RCJDA has provided $300,301.15 in interest-free loans to businesses within Renville County. $120,469.65 has also been awarded in grants to various businesses and projects such as the Renville County Concessions Trailer, Mohall Public Library, Sherwood Homes, Renville County Gun Club, RBM Hospital Educational Fund, Bike The Border, and the Mohall Park Board. The RCJDA realizes that community development is not just growth and that our current small businesses are the heart of a healthy town. The RCJDA will strive to continue to see local businesses succeed, prosper, and thrive.
A busy year for Watford City By DANIEL STENBERG McKenzie County Economic Development Coordinator
The pace continues to quicken around Watford City and McKenzie County, and 2018 looks to be a busy year. A slew of natural gas processing plants have recently been announced or begun construction—projects that cumulatively total well over $500 million dollars. McKenzie County Public School District #1 will be transitioning to Class A this fall, and if recent projections hold true they will continue to experience 6-8 percent growth each year and double enrollment to 3,000 students within the decade. Some of the recently completed construction projects include the Watford City Post Office, Cornerstone Bank, James L Taylor airport terminal; the $80M Lewis and Clark Bridge that connects us to Williams County on Highway 85, and the Doc Nelson Dog Park. We’ve seen many retailers added in the past year such as: Miss Willows Nest Boutique, Family Dollar (two locations), Mabe’s Flower Market, Giotto’s Neighborhood Pizzeria, Empire Nutrition, Ryan Auto, Hometown Homemade Bakery, TyDak Motorsports, Soup City, Everything Under the Sun, Southern Roots, Hardee’s, J Sports Sporting Goods, Gallery on the Go and more. Through the McKenzie County Skills Initiative, University of Mary, Williston State College and TrainND are collaborating to help offer more continuing education opportunities in Watford City including GED and English Language Learner courses this fall. The McKenzie County Job Development Authority also sponsored two leadership seminars through NDSU Extension and both had over twenty participants. Fox Hills Golf Course is continuing to
work on their expansion to 18 holes. The McKenzie County Healthcare Systems is seeking to finish construction of their new facility this summer (the nursing home side moved in late fall 2017) which will put our hospital, clinic, assisted living, and nursing home all under the same roof. Our Rough Rider Center continues to host many different sports, entertainment and business groups including a Job Service job fair there April 26 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and The Bakken Oil Conference & Expo on July 16-18. Our Long X Arts Foundation recently initiated a concert association that will host three concerts next fall/winter in Watford City, and association members will also be able to attend similar concert association concerts in Williston, Dickinson, Hazen, and Crosby for no additional charge. The McKenzie County Community Foundation provided grants this year to local nonprofits out of its endowment fund and will continue to do so annually. Local graduates are taking advantage of the full tuition scholarships to Williston State College. The Best of the West Ribfest brought 6,000 folks to Watford City’s Main Street last year and looks to do the same again this August. Mountain bikers and runners from throughout the nation get a unique experience of our Badlands with the Maah Daah Hey race series every year, and we are excited to host the NDRA State Finals Rodeo again in the early fall. The Watford City Economic Development Corporation, the McKenzie County Job Development Authority (both established in 1988), and the ND Small Business Development Center are the primary economic development organizations for the county. For more information call 444-7419, or visit econdev.mckenziecounty.net.
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A Job Service multi-industry job fair draws job seekers to the Rough Rider Center in Watford City in 2017. Another job fair will be held April 26.
Border Winds wind farm operates near Rolla
By GEORGE YOUNGERMAN
Rolla Job Development Authority Director
The Border Winds wind farm north of Rolla was dedicated in July 2017, hosted by Xcel Energy. Xcel Energy acquired the 75-turbine farm spanning over 19,000 acres. Submitted Photo
2017 was a banner year for Rolette County and the Rolla Job Development Authority. Xcel Energy hosted the dedication of the Border Winds wind farm north of Rolla in Rolette County. Xcel acquired this 75-turbine farm that generates 150 megawatts of electricity, which is enough power for about 78,750 homes. The farm spans over 19,000 acres and had a total investment of $260 million. Xcel Energy’s Principal Manager Mark Nisbet hosted the dedication and welcomed guests and participants from around North Dakota. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp was the keynote presenter with other presentations from Xcel Energy, Rolette County Commission and George Youngerman, director of the Rolla Job Development Authority, who was the primary developer over the last 13 years. Youngerman stated that this whole project started as an intriguing thought in the spring of 2003 and has had an interesting history of development up to this dedication. The North Dakota Department of Commerce, University of North Dakota’s EERC and a host of others provided extensive assistance. Xcel Energy is the Number 1 utility wind energy provider in the nation for the 12th consecutive year. The dedication was held in July 2017.
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