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Parts Of North Dakota Could See Wicked T-Storms Sunday
The National Weather's Storm Prediction Center has North Dakota in the bullseye for severe weather on Sunday, June 2nd (tomorrow). As you can see by this map, a good chunk of North Dakota is in a Level 2 threat for severe weather. The favored area is parts of south-central North Dakota and southeast North Dakota.
Revealed: North Dakotans Are Most Obsessed With THIS Restaurant
We all have our favorite restaurants and our comfort foods, but have you ever wondered which restaurant North Dakotans are most obsessed with?. If so, you're in luck. Cheapism put together a list of which restaurant each state is most obsessed with. They looked at things like customer reviews, popularity, and critic reviews. They specifically only looked at chain restaurants for this study.
How McDonald’s Once Opened a Confusing Restaurant-Themed Hotel
McDonald's attempt to enter the hotel industry wasn't exactly super-sized. The fast food juggernaut was looking to expand its offerings by opening a pair of themed hotels in 2001. They would close less than two years later. Inside The McDonald's Golden Arch Hotel. The Golden Arch Hotel concept launched with...
Bismarck’s Crossroads Tavern’s Fate May Have Been Determined
Crossroads Tavern, located at 1205 Northstar Drive in north Bismarck might be at a crossroads as a business. A special meeting was held this morning (Friday, May 31st) with the Burleigh County Commission. This meeting was to determine if Crossroads Tavern would be allowed to continue with its liquor license, which is set to expire on June 30th, 2024.
Walmart Accused of Overcharging Self-Checkout Customers in New Report
Walmart allegedly overcharged customers who used the self-checkout lanes at more than 1,600 stores according to a recent report. Sometime in mid-March, Walmart customers using self-checkout lanes were allegedly both under- and over-charged according to a report from Bloomberg News. The outlet is basing the article on documents pertaining to the alleged incident.
Runnings To Purchase A Major North Dakota Retailer
Runnings, a Minnesota-based retailer, has just announced an agreement to purchase another longtime North Dakota retail store. We have two Runnings stores in the Capital Region. One in south Bismarck and another on Main Street in Mandan. Runnings is well-known across America with stores in 12 states from New York to Montana.
Donald Trump Found Guilty On All Felony Counts in Hush Money Trial
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts of falsifying business records by a jury Thursday at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. In all, Trump was charged with 34 state felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. The charges were connected to alleged money paid to Trump attorney Michael Cohen to be used as hush money payments to two different women.
Is This North Dakota’s Signature Dish?
There are tons of delicious foods in North Dakota for you to try. Have you ever wondered what is considered North Dakota's signature food?. A Facebook page called Midwest vs Everybody put together a map, showing "Weird Signature Foods from Each Midwest State." Minnesota. For example, Minnesota’s is the "pickle...
2024 Bike Night Opener – A Superstar Rides Off Into The Sunset
We were all ready for opening night - 2024 Bike Night at Sickies Garage. The great tradition of a 4-day week...right? I mean it's perfect when you think about it. You work hard on Monday, Tuesday, AND Wednesday...time for a quick break at night. Take the whole family out to Sickies Garage Burgers and Brew - get there early and have dinner, then mingle outside among friends, motorcycles, prizes to win, and warm weather. Then it's all downhill to the weekend. Last night Mother Nature brought us some wind for most of our stay there, but NOTHING keeps the Freedom Riders away from their amazing tradition - once again donating a bicycle to a young boy or girl.
In Mandan Heroes STILL Exist…And YES Cats Do Have Nine Lives
It is no secret that cats ( kittens ) are a curious bunch, and it's also well known that... ..."Cats have nine lives". Just a couple of days this tiny kitten fell into a drain pipe and spent half a day trapped, with no way out. Last Tuesday was when people here in town STOPPED what they were doing, and they all had one goal - to save a frightened young kitten. The looks on faces surrounding the area were filled with concern and motivation. This is what heroes are all about.
20 Jarring Photos Showing Massive Cicada Pile in Residential Neighborhood
The cicada invasion of 2024 was predicted to be bad, but did you expect piles of the insects in your neighborhood?. A photographer has captured images of cicadas taking over a neighborhood in Park Ridge, Illinois. The suburb is approximately 20 miles outside of downtown Chicago. For those that have...
WARNING: Purple Flowers In North Dakota Are Not What You Think
I have several wildflowers that grow inside my lawn where I live south of Lincoln, North Dakota. I use the term "lawn" loosely as it's very difficult to grow grass in the sandy soil I call home. We have more bare spots than grass to be honest. That means that weeds and wildflowers have ample room to take up residence inside of my lawn.
Do Chipotle Workers Give Larger Portions When Being Recorded? The Restaurant Chain Responds
What started as a "hack" to get more food at Chipotle has turned into an online battle between the burrito joint, its employees and customers. This all started when chatter on TikTok and other social media platforms started to focus on Chipotle's portion sizes. Posts using #chipotlewalkout alleged the restaurant had been cutting back on portion sizes in recent months and encouraged customers to leave if they felt they were being underserved.
Footloose: Is It Legal To Drive Barefoot In North Dakota?
A lot of people do. Not me, to be honest feet absolutely disgust me. Most people have plenty of fungi associated with their feet and walking around barefoot certainly doesn't help that. Let's be honest, most people don't vacuum and clean their vehicles as often as they should. My hand...
This Genius Airport Hack Just Made Us Feel All Kinds of Silly
Seriously, why have you all been holding out on telling the rest of us this info?. An airline industry employee recently took to TikTok to reveal how not to be one of those people staring at the screen with all of the flights and gate numbers. How The Airline Hack...
Bismarck’s 11th Annual Bike Night Comes Roaring At You
Time has proven to move much faster than all the bikes we see at Bike Night. Sure seems like the last beer was consumed just hours ago at our 10th Annual Bike Night - on August 30th! We all said our "Goodbyes", blinked a couple of times, and here we are - May 29th - Opening Night of our 11th Annual Bike Night - Sickies Garage Burgers and Brew.
Experience The 2 Closest Drive-In Movie Theaters To Bismarck
Drive-in movie theaters are about as rare as landlines these days. It's as rare as a payphone (I can't remember the last time I've seen one). Rare as a telephone answering machine (remember those?). Surprisingly you can still buy a telephone answering machine. See here. I have fond memories of...
North Dakota: Colors To Avoid Wearing To Keep Mosquitoes Away
Most of us plan to spend quite a bit of time outside this summer. We love the warm weather, we love being on the river, and love doing all the things North Dakota has to offer during the warm weather months. Unfortunately, there’s something that comes along with these warm-weather...
Enhanced Risk For Powerful Thunderstorms In North Dakota Today
Things could get a little bumpy for western North Dakota beginning late this afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center from the National Weather Service is calling for thunderstorms to develop in western North Dakota late this afternoon and will move to the east into the overnight hours. Here's the latest map...
Crafty Dad Makes Spot-On Replica Gun Safe For Kids’ Nerf Weapons
A dad is being celebrated on social media for his crafty attempt to keep his kids organized and safe. A gun safe can not only keep your firearms safe, but also your family and others safe from your firearms. Gun safes are heavy-duty storage options for firearms. In order for...
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