Grand Forks Economy

[northernraider]

3 hours ago, Goon said:

I just noticed that the other day when I was driving on South Washington. Leaves a big hole on South Wash. 

Certainly a great opportunity for re-development, especially if they ever get around to finally fixing that intersection

[forksandspoons]

Grand Sky plans new multi-tenant building after signing tenants to the first one

https://www.grandforksherald.com/business/6903110-Grand-Sky-plans-new-multi-tenant-building-after-signing-tenants-to-the-first-one

Pretty good news here for Grand Forks and the UAS industry

[Cratter]

One in four malls in the U.S. are expected to close within the next five years.

[SIOUXFAN97]

the three story brick building on the corner of 3rd and university is going to be the new home for kittsona...they have moved so many times im not even where they are right now but the buidling is been renovated top to bottom by the looks of it....i saw the sign in the window...was thinking that buidling/spot would be nice place for a restaurant or bar but having a tenant back in there will be a nice add for downtown.

[nodak651]

https://www.twincities.com/2021/03/06/bye-bismarck-144-cities-could-lose-status-as-metro-areas/

[FSSD]

1 hour ago, nodak651 said:

https://www.twincities.com/2021/03/06/bye-bismarck-144-cities-could-lose-status-as-metro-areas/

This could impact both Bismarck and Grand Forks.  It is interesting that it is the Office of Budget and Management is driving this change without a director.  Could the Biden administration be sending a message about Neera Tanden not being approved. 

[Frozen4sioux]

28 minutes ago, FSSD said:

This could impact both Bismarck and Grand Forks.  It is interesting that it is the Office of Budget and Management is driving this change without a director.  Could the Biden administration be sending a message about Neera Tanden not being approved. 

Quite frankly this is a direct targeting of more midwestern conservative metro areas to divert funds to larger metro read (urban) read ("diverse") areas.

I dont want to discuss politics on here but....

This is the reality of the winds of change in political and soscio-economic diversity agendas 

[JohnboyND7]

40 minutes ago, FSSD said:

This could impact both Bismarck and Grand Forks.  It is interesting that it is the Office of Budget and Management is driving this change without a director.  Could the Biden administration be sending a message about Neera Tanden not being approved. 

This ain't about Neera.

5 minutes ago, Frozen4sioux said:

Quite frankly this is a direct targeting of more midwestern conservative metro areas to divert funds to larger metro read (urban) read ("diverse") areas.

I dont want to discuss politics on here but....

This is the reality of the winds of change in political and soscio-economic diversity agendas 

If they use it to harm these people, there could be something to be said there.

It says 86% of people fall under MSA designations. Honestly might be good to differentiate the areas better. Anytime Bismarck/New York City share a designation other than "a place in the United States where a number of people live", it probably could be better designated. 

But if they use it to hurt these communities, you can bet that they'll face a lot of backlash even from many liberal state politicians. Half the game is getting money for your state, and if the perception is Democrat politicians in DC are screwing smaller cities, they'll call up their folks in Washington and remind them that the National party fails if state parties fail.

[Frozen4sioux]

On 3/4/2021 at 9:54 PM, Cratter said:

One in four malls in the U.S. are expected to close within the next five years.

The sooner the better in order to move on to more modern redevelopments that can be viable moving forward.

[Kab]

Devils lakes old Walmart looks like a nice way to go 

[BarnWinterSportsEngelstad]

48 minutes ago, Kab said:

Devils lakes old Walmart looks like a nice way to go 

I've been in there a few times, great job of remodeling and getting businesses in there.

[nodakvindy]

12 hours ago, Frozen4sioux said:

Quite frankly this is a direct targeting of more midwestern conservative metro areas to divert funds to larger metro read (urban) read ("diverse") areas.

I dont want to discuss politics on here but....

This is the reality of the winds of change in political and soscio-economic diversity agendas 

This was posted in the federal register on Jan. 18.  It's not a Biden initiative. 

https://www.regulations.gov/document/OMB-2021-0001-0001/comment

Comment period is still open for another 10 days. 

[NewUndFan]

Looks like Aldi Grocery store is coming to Grand Forks in the old Hornbackers building.  Some good news on a new business coming to town.  I will welcome the competition and low prices.  I have shopped several times at the one in Fargo and really liked it.  

[FlinFlan80]

12 minutes ago, NewUndFan said:

Looks like Aldi Grocery store is coming to Grand Forks in the old Hornbackers building.  Some good news on a new business coming to town.  I will welcome the competition and low prices.  I have shopped several times at the one in Fargo and really liked it.  

I always wonder how the heck Hornbacher's didn't make it. Was always plenty busy when I shopped there. Nice location. Fair prices.

[geaux_sioux]

2 minutes ago, FlinFlan80 said:

I always wonder how the heck Hornbacher's didn't make it. Was always plenty busy when I shopped there. Nice location. Fair prices.

I believe they sold to a company who then closed that location. 

[crb1]

34 minutes ago, NewUndFan said:

Looks like Aldi Grocery store is coming to Grand Forks in the old Hornbackers building.  Some good news on a new business coming to town.  I will welcome the competition and low prices.  I have shopped several times at the one in Fargo and really liked it.  

I have heard good things about Aldi. Always good for the consumer to have competition in the market place.

[The Sicatoka]

19 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

I believe they sold to a company who then closed that location. 

SuperValu (who owned Hornbacher's) got out of the retail grocery business. 

Coborn's (CashWise) bought Hornbacher's from SuperValu. 

https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/coborn-s-acquire-hornbacher-s 

 

And how did I learn this? Long ago, buried in a post by ... SiouxVolley, RIP. 

[The Sicatoka]

3 minutes ago, crb1 said:

I have heard good things about Aldi. Always good for the consumer to have competition in the market place.

Advice: If you see it at Aldi and think you'll like it, buy it. It might not be there next trip. 

[gfhockey]

Aldi is very cheap in bemidji

[tnt]

1 hour ago, NewUndFan said:

Looks like Aldi Grocery store is coming to Grand Forks in the old Hornbackers building.  Some good news on a new business coming to town.  I will welcome the competition and low prices.  I have shopped several times at the one in Fargo and really liked it.  

I think the pressing question—are face masks required?

[Vegas_Sioux]

Will be a learning curve to start for people. 
 

https://www.aisleofshame.com/aldi-shopping-cart/

[SIOUXFAN97]

13 minutes ago, Vegas_Sioux said:

Will be a learning curve to start for people. 
 

https://www.aisleofshame.com/aldi-shopping-cart/

they have no shot in grand forks if this is required to shop....

[geaux_sioux]

14 minutes ago, Vegas_Sioux said:

Will be a learning curve to start for people. 
 

https://www.aisleofshame.com/aldi-shopping-cart/

That is so German

[NewUndFan]

22 minutes ago, Vegas_Sioux said:

Will be a learning curve to start for people. 
 

https://www.aisleofshame.com/aldi-shopping-cart/

It's not that big of deal . Been to fargo several times. If they can figure it out there I think we will be fine here. 

[NewUndFan]

My question is the hornbackers store is way bigger then a regular Aldi store.  I wonder if they'll use the whole store ?