Sioux_FF Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I heard this from a friend who works for one of the local utilities. He says they are doing design work for providing service to a new Fleet Farm store to be built near the new WalMart on Hwy 2 West. He said it's also 90% certain a Home Depot is going in across Hwy 2 to the north from those 2 stores. Going to be nice additions to the north side of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 If you are talking about mills That's odd. The family that runs fleet farm I thought had an agreement with hoe that they would never come into gf and compete with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Agree with rednek Sioux my good ole boy network said HOE and Fleet farm have a handshake agrrement about not to go on to each others turf... heard rumors about home depot for a while... thy were negotiation on some land by furniture row but it fell through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 The mills had a strong appreciation for the gal that started hoe. They believe where they are with their business today is in a large part because of her. I think the mills brothers may be und alums as well so there is ties to grand forks there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux_FF Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 If you are talking about mills That's odd. The family that runs fleet farm I thought had an agreement with hoe that they would never come into gf and compete with them. I heard it from a couple of sources that insist preparations are in the works, because they are involved with them..... Jean K. was 93 yrs old when she passed away almost 6 years ago..............The Mills family is on at least the 3rd generation of management. I don't know how much an urban legend handshake agreement from decades ago matters in 2014. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I heard it from a couple of sources that insist preparations are in the works, because they are involved with them..... Jean K. was 93 yrs old when she passed away almost 6 years ago..............The Mills family is on at least the 3rd generation of management. I don't know how much an urban legend handshake agreement from decades ago matters in 2014. I heard rumors of FF and Home depot back in August... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I heard it from a couple of sources that insist preparations are in the works, because they are involved with them..... Jean K. was 93 yrs old when she passed away almost 6 years ago..............The Mills family is on at least the 3rd generation of management. I don't know how much an urban legend handshake agreement from decades ago matters in 2014. I didn't believe it was such an urban legend handshake...maybe a handshake but far from an urban legend. Too bad if it's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I heard this from a friend who works for one of the local utilities. He says they are doing design work for providing service to a new Fleet Farm store to be built near the new WalMart on Hwy 2 West. He said it's also 90% certain a Home Depot is going in across Hwy 2 to the north from those 2 stores. Going to be nice additions to the north side of town. Awesome, the price of gas will go down quite a bit in this town. With Walmart and Fleet Farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Awesome, the price of gas will go down quite a bit in this town. With Walmart and Fleet Farm. Yes but all they sell is the ethanol blends:/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Awesome, the price of gas will go down quite a bit in this town. With Walmart and Fleet Farm. walmart has done nothing for the price of gas in this town, they have been selling gas for years here and don't have much of an impact. if flying j and fleet farm got together, then maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm surprised at the development of the US 2 corridor between I-29 and GFK. That must be a by-product of the Bakken (folks that used to go to Minot and are tired of that mess may be coming east now to shop). The fact that that area is now flood protected also can't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobIwabuchiFan Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Gotta get the Man's Mall!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm surprised at the development of the US 2 corridor between I-29 and GFK. That must be a by-product of the Bakken (folks that used to go to Minot and are tired of that mess may be coming east now to shop). The fact that that area is now flood protected also can't hurt. Canadians too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokey the cat Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Awesome, the price of gas will go down quite a bit in this town. With Walmart and Fleet Farm. Then everyone can make nothing selling gas just like Fargo. Notice though FlyingJ aka Pilot "the thieves" and Sam's never lowered the price here. Fleet does not do it anywhere else but Fargo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Then everyone can make nothing selling gas just like Fargo. Notice though FlyingJ aka Pilot "the thieves" and Sam's never lowered the price here. Fleet does not do it anywhere else but Fargo. Sams isn't a leader when it comes to lowering gas prices. All they do is follow the other in town prices and try to stay a little below them. I stopped filling there when they stopped selling gas with no ethanol. Totally different subject but for now with ethanol free gas you can boost mpgs by almost 10% for only 3% higher of a cost. These days will soon be gone though with the government mandating ethanol use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigskyvikes Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Sams isn't a leader when it comes to lowering gas prices. All they do is follow the other in town prices and try to stay a little below them. I stopped filling there when they stopped selling gas with no ethanol. Totally different subject but for now with ethanol free gas you can boost mpgs by almost 10% for only 3% higher of a cost. These days will soon be gone though with the government mandating ethanol use. Ethanol is on its way out. Make way for butanol. Which has the same horsepower produced as gas. As an avid snowmobiler I am excited about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokey the cat Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Sams isn't a leader when it comes to lowering gas prices. All they do is follow the other in town prices and try to stay a little below them. I stopped filling there when they stopped selling gas with no ethanol. Totally different subject but for now with ethanol free gas you can boost mpgs by almost 10% for only 3% higher of a cost. These days will soon be gone though with the government mandating ethanol use. This is so true. I prefer regular unleaded because I will get an extra 30 miles out of a tank for an extra $1.50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokey the cat Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Sams isn't a leader when it comes to lowering gas prices. All they do is follow the other in town prices and try to stay a little below them. I stopped filling there when they stopped selling gas with no ethanol. Totally different subject but for now with ethanol free gas you can boost mpgs by almost 10% for only 3% higher of a cost. These days will soon be gone though with the government mandating ethanol use. Depending on the location. Sam's does no run the stations. Murphy Oil does. Detroit Lakes has had problems for years because of Murphy Oil selling to cheap. But then Murphy Oil has been fined in Minnesota for selling gas to cheaply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Depending on the location. Sam's does no run the stations. Murphy Oil does. Detroit Lakes has had problems for years because of Murphy Oil selling to cheap. But then Murphy Oil has been fined in Minnesota for selling gas to cheaply. Odd. I know in grand forks when sams stopped selling ethanol free I complained and was directed to bentonville regarding the gas they sell. And that's ridiculous that a station can be fined for selling gas too cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokey the cat Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Odd. I know in grand forks when sams stopped selling ethanol free I complained and was directed to bentonville regarding the gas they sell. And that's ridiculous that a station can be fined for selling gas too cheap! It is operated in Minnesota like milk prices are controlled in North Dakota. The reasoning that is used is that the big guys can not undercut the little guys forcing them out of business. Redkneck just google Sam's Club gas and Murphy Oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I've long wondered why MFF just didn't buy out HOE, re-dress the facilities, and go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 walmart has done nothing for the price of gas in this town, they have been selling gas for years here and don't have much of an impact. if flying j and fleet farm got together, then maybe... Right now, Sam's Club Gas is $3.00 and the rest of the gas stations are at $3.05... I haven't been to the Flying J lately to see what they have gas at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvHockey Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Sam's and Costco at $2.78 in Fargo (but with ethanol). I actually use ethanol type when it gets -15F or so. Less freeze-up risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokey the cat Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Right now, Sam's Club Gas is $3.00 and the rest of the gas stations are at $3.05... I haven't been to the Flying J lately to see what they have gas at. Are they giving a 5 cent discount for cash though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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