Plaza News

Can you believe it?.. we're halfway through 2008. And as far as business news, a lot has happened in the past six months.

A Minot Attorney Robert Thomas has plans to restore the former Walters Building at 114 South Main Street.

A native of Palmero who helped revolutionize gold-deposit exploration will be inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame in Leadville, Colo.

The members of the Mid-Dakota Education Cooperative are in full support of the Minot Area Community Bowl effort and clearly see the benefit of the Community Bowl for their communities and students.

“This Summit is an opportunity to provide the women in our state with the most current information regarding women's health issues”

First Lady Mikey L. Hoeven and North Dakotans Partnering for Women's Health are hosting the fourth annual First Lady's Women's Health Summit on May 5 at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo. via KX News

Minots Thai restaurant will be opening soon. Baan Rao located near Walmart in the Joshua Plaza will feature Asian spicy foods and owners say the target date for their opening is Wednesday April 30th.. There's ... via KXMA-TV Dickinson

“It's like Kirstie Alley skinny, not Heidi Klum skinny.”

All this talk about metal plates has gotten the Department of Burnt Ends riled up about another street-related pet peeve: narrow traffic lanes. via The Pitch

With oil exploration on the increase across western North Dakota, new money is flowing into the economy of local and state governments. via KXMD-TV Williston

NDWeather ,0201 Arctic blast sweeps across North Dakota UNDATED No travel is advised in parts of eastern North Dakota today because of reduced or zero visibility. via KXMD-TV Williston

“But now we need to get into the area... we need to look at how we can serve kids better.”

If there's anything you can always count on in today's world it's change. It looks like students in the Lewis and Clark School District can gear up for some more possible changes. via KXMD-TV Williston

The 50th Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo is officially kicking off in Rapid City. via KXMB News

For both Democrats and Republicans, North Dakota's presidential preference caucuses will resemble a primary election, with one key difference. via Minot Daily News

“Does anyone know whats going on on the SE corner of 23rd street & 2nd Ave? The synagogue and neighboring buildings are wrapped in scaffolding and there is an active construction gate with some demolition, but no sign as to what the future holds.”

If it's Tuesday, it's Rumblings & Bumblings time. If you've got an answer to one of the reader queries below, leave a note in the comments. via Curbed

The middle of 2007 was dominated by headlines of some serious crimes in the region. via KXMC-TV Minot

Museum Hopping From Friday to Sunday Afternoons By Beth Gersh-Nesic You have been planning your holiday vacation in New York for weeks: shop 'til you drop, museum 'til you moan and eat 'til your pants' button ... via About.com

Jeff Hinz, owner of Kirkwood Ace, has been waiting since March to find someone to take 14,000 square feet or retail space in his new building on South 7th Street. via KXMA-TV Dickinson

Nashville Business Journal - by Jim Stinson Nashville Business Journal Metro Transit Authority buses line Deaderick Street View Larger A change is coming for the Deaderick Street corridor between City Hall and ... via Nashville Business Journal

For the right price, you could be in a movie. A California man who grew up in Plaza, North Dakota wants North Dakotans to help fund his dream. via KMOT-TV Minot

The attorney for the man accused of murdering a Plaza woman in northwest Minot is challenging the admissibility of some evidence in the case. via KXMA-TV Dickinson