Cratter Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Being able to get Sonic delivered now via Uber Eats, I would think their sales have recently increased. And might have saved it if it was borderline. Quote
OgieOgilthorpe Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, UND1983 said: Clearly the article states the new owner is simply selling it and it will be open for a long time. Apparently, it happens alot. Okay, that's good to hear. I didn't see or read the article, just heard it was closing via coworker. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, UND1983 said: Clearly the article states the new owner is simply selling it and it will be open for a long time. Apparently, it happens alot. A lot of folks are really good at building and starting a place but terrible at long-term operations and management. A lot of other folks are really good at running an existing place but have no idea how to start something from a greenfield up. If this is a transition from the first type to the second type it's a good thing. Quote
northernraider Posted February 13, 2019 Posted February 13, 2019 Shoe Carnival closing at Columbia Mall. Seems it just opened a couple years ago. At what point is the mall no longer viable? Is Scheels that only store that is keeping it afloat? Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 That mall needs to be led back behind the ol' barn and put out of its misery. Quote
nodak651 Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 Say the mall did close, what do you guys think happens to the property and how does that change the shopping market in GF? Property gets re developed into apartments? Does downtown see more shops open as a result? More new strip malls? Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, nodak651 said: Say the mall did close, what do you guys think happens to the property and how does that change the shopping market in GF? Property gets re developed into apartments? Does downtown see more shops open as a result? More new strip malls? Topgolf and laser tag... Scheels could make it as standalone, tear down the rest and develop as mixed use condos shoppes ... Maybe an indoor outlet center? Quote
geaux_sioux Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 9 hours ago, Frozen4sioux said: Topgolf and laser tag... Scheels could make it as standalone, tear down the rest and develop as mixed use condos shoppes ... Maybe an indoor outlet center? Whirleyball 1 Quote
bang Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said: Whirleyball What the hell is that? Quote
Shawn-O Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, bang said: What the hell is that? It's a mash-up of bumper cars, lacrosse, and basketball and it's a blast. Quote
bang Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, Shawn-O said: It's a mash-up of bumper cars, lacrosse, and basketball and it's a blast. Looked it up looks pretty cool. 1 Quote
geaux_sioux Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, bang said: Looked it up looks pretty cool. Did it at a bachelor party and it was an absolute blast. We had a great group for it though because everyone was aggressive athletic and drunk. We looked over at a different group “playing” it and they made it look pretty lame. There’s one in Maple Grove, i think it’s the closest place. Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 58 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said: Whirleyball I'm in favor. Finally something we can agree on. Quote
northernraider Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 Not that bad of an idea. Grand Forks really needs a local attraction. When REA is the number attraction on TripAdvisor, not good for outside tourism. 1 Quote
northernraider Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Payless Shoes closing all stores. Another empty storefront at Columbia Mall. I would not want to be part of mall management at this moment. The owners are a real estate company out of Illinois. They have to be looking at unloading the property at this point. Quote
Fetch Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 We need a indoor Dog park - with a place for them to swim would be great too Quote
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 https://www.grandforksherald.com/business/workplace/4575302-united-way-donations-drop-grand-forks Quote Contributions to the Grand Forks United Way have fallen 22 percent since 2013, including a 23 percent decline from 2016 to 2017, the most recent year figures are readily available.... Anne Cohen, a senior lecturer at the University of Minnesota and head of the nonprofit management program in the Carlson School of Business, said donations can fluctuate year over year, but given there were not major issues with the economy in 2017, the significant drop in dollars in Grand Forks is puzzling. Ummm, not really. UND, the area's largest employer by far, has been hemorrhaging highly paid and senior employees...layoffs, eliminated positions, restructuring, buyouts, toxic environment. What's puzzling is that this is the first we're hearing about possible collateral damage, and nobody seems to want to address the green elephant in the room. Quote
gfhockey Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Worst kept secret in gf university store to be Casey’s just couksnt comptete against the locally owned stores Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Just filled up there 2 hours ago, it's where I go to get Premium. Been told University Station got what they wanted for the place. They close today, Friday it'll open as Casey's. Quote
Cratter Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 22 minutes ago, gfhockey said: Casey’s Some of the best gas station pizza around. 4 Quote
JohnboyND7 Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Casey's rules. I was mad when they took over Stop N Go but the are way better. Quote
Wildfan Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 2 hours ago, gfhockey said: Worst kept secret in gf university store to be Casey’s just couksnt comptete against the locally owned stores Wasn't this announced last year and then it was drawn back on? I know caseys website even had the address listed in locations in the week leading up to the change, U station had some teasing posts, and then nothing happened. Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Wildfan said: Wasn't this announced last year and then it was drawn back on? I know caseys website even had the address listed in locations in the week leading up to the change, U station had some teasing posts, and then nothing happened. If they are closed tomorrow morning, I'd say it's going to happen on Friday. Quote
OgieOgilthorpe Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Between the very tough times at UND, the downfall of Altru, the undeniable closure of the mall and other failed businesses in Grand Forks, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the Minot community might be looking stronger than GF for the first time in a LONG time. UND and Altru are pillars of that community, and when they're failing everything else in the community eventually feels the burn as well, and it's showing. The mess at the Herald and the closure of WDAZ are smaller issues but just add to the pile. Is it true the Alerus Center is also a large financial burden? I've heard it's constantly upside down financially. Quote
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