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FARGO — The Bowler, a long-time fixture of fun and recreation on Fargo’s South University Drive, is celebrating 65 years in business.One way it is doing that is by offering a special bowling package.
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For $65, a bowling lane can be reserved for two hours during Rock-n-Bowl Friday or Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.The offer is good for up to six bowlers per lane and includes free use of shoes, according to James Tandeski, who has been associated with The Bowler since his grandfather purchased the bowling alley in the early 1990s.Tandeski said his parents, Rob and Jolene Tandeski, took over the business when his grandfather, James, died in 2021.Some of the people who bowl at The Bowler have been doing so for 30 or 40 years, according to Tandeski, who said he appreciates the many friendships he has formed while working at the bowling alley over the years.Up until 1970s and 1980s, The Bowler was renowned for its smorgasbord and Tandeski said every now and then someone will ask about it.”They haven’t been here for 20 or 30 years and they’ll come in still looking for the buffet, but it’s been long gone for some time,” Tandeski said.
TribalEcon Summit planned Jan. 22-24 in Bismarck
BISMARCK – The Native American Development Center will host the 2025 TribalEcon Summit Jan. 22-24 at the Bismarck Event Center. The summit will bring together leaders, professionals, and community members from across the Northern Plains to share in an exchange of ideas focused on sustainable tribal economic development.
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Participants will look beyond the “why” and focus on the “how.”• How to capitalize on funding and resources.• How to grow and diversify Indigenous-owned enterprises.• How to pull traditional knowledge into modern economic practices.• How to join forces with neighboring Tribes to support a common goal.• How to take action and achieve your vision.The program will feature thought-provoking keynotes and breakout sessions from renowned Indigenous entrepreneurs and visionaries. A tradeshow, matchmaking session, and evening socials will offer further networking opportunity to foster connections among industry leaders and innovators.Early bird registration is now open through Dec. 27, with discounted rates available. Learn more and register today at
https://www.ndnativecenter.org/tribal-econ
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Prairie Business seeks nominations for 2025’s Top 25 Women in Business contest
GRAND FORKS — The nomination period is now open for the Prairie Business 2025 Top 25 Women in Business contest.The nomination process emphasizes professional achievement, community contributions and volunteerism.
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The deadline to submit a nomination is Jan. 13, 2025. The form can be found on the
Prairie Business website
. Previous winners of this contest are not eligible to win again.Profiles of each recipient will be included in the March issue of Prairie Business, including the digital edition. The annual contest was created to draw attention to the many creative and successful businesswomen in North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota, and their impact on the industry and economy in the region.
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Dave Olson is a reporter, photographer and occasional videographer. He graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a degree in mass communications, and during his time at The Forum he has covered many beats, from cops and courts to business and education. Currently is writing business stories, but jumps on daily news as needed. He’s also written about UFOs, ghosts, dinosaur bones and the dwarf planet Pluto. You may reach Dave at 701-241-5555, or by email at [email protected].
LALBC NEWS RELEASEThe Los Alamos Local Business Coalition (LALBC) is inviting all Los Alamos business owners, residents, and stakeholders to participate in a survey regarding the East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) and County priorities. This survey aims to gather a broader perspective to inform LALBC input to the County. Results will be put to use and reported promptly.
This survey seeks to understand:
Perspectives on the East Downtown MRA Plan and Process.
Community priorities for future development and investment in commercial areas, including the MRA.
Priorities for using incentives
The alignment of the MRA with broader county priorities.
How to Participate:The survey is available online at at https://bit.ly/MRA-Priorities.
iorities. Testers indicate that the survey takes 4-6 minutes to complete. The survey will be open until January 5th. However, to consider your input in the LALBC preliminary input to the County, please complete the survey by Friday, December 27th. The County published a December 31st deadline this week, so rapid action over the holiday is necessary to provide preliminary input by the deadline. The full results will be published after the survey closes, provided to the County, and sent to the LALBC email list.
The LALBC encourages everyone to participate and share their valuable perspectives.
About the Los Alamos Local Business Coalition:The Los Alamos Local Business Coalition is a collaborative group of local business owners and stakeholders dedicated to fostering a thriving business environment in Los Alamos and White Rock. We advocate for solution-focused policies, structures, and accountability that support local businesses.
Our membership criteria are a shared interest in our purpose and a willingness to receive communications and respond to surveys when asked. All local businesses and individual citizens interested in improving the local business environment in Los Alamos and White Rock are invited to join the mailing list by completing the form at https://bit.ly/LALBC-sign-up – You can opt out at any time. You will receive occasional email communication from the Coalition to keep you in the loop and will be invited to express your opinions on future issues affecting the local business environment. There are no costs or fees associated with joining the group.
LALBC is a small, grassroots group that began meeting in November 2024 to discuss how we could improve the local business environment. Members of the initial small group agreed to become part of a steering team that has met several times and is working on how to make a difference. The Steering Team includes Leslie Linke, Kevin Holsapple, Karen Wray, Carolyn Cowan, Allan Saenz, John Courtright, Shannon CdeBaca, and Anna Dillane. There is no head person. We’re a group of people who care about Los Alamos & White Rock and want to work toward a positive future for our community.
Browsing the shelves of an antique store can bring exciting treasures. One shopper found a book that was published over 100 years ago with some bonus artifacts between the pages.
Fans of vintage and used items share their best finds with the community on r/ThriftStoreHauls. In one post, a Redditor shared several photos of a book and the bonus antique items found within. “I’m a big fan of old books of all topics, and love when they come with extra surprises,” they wrote.
Photo Credit: Reddit
Photo Credit: Reddit
The original poster included four photos. One showed the book title, “Missionary Milestones.” In the other photos, viewers can see interesting items from the early 1900s. There is a railroad bank note, a clipping from an article about politics, and a business card for a shoe repair shop. Each item provides an intriguing view into the past.
You can learn a lot of history by checking the shelves of vintage stores or browsing local estate sales. Shoppers have found old cameras and even historic letters from Winston Churchill.
Shopping secondhand gives you opportunities to uncover hidden gems. In addition to the history lessons, thrifters can save money on everyday items. Casual shoppers can save around $100 a year. According to CouponFollow, some people can save nearly $1,800 annually by choosing preloved items.
Redditors were excited by these rare finds and interested in their history.
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One commenter was shocked to see such a short phone number on the business card. “That is such an interesting piece of history: a 3-digit phone number!”
“I hope you frame that railroad bank note,” suggested another person.
Someone else reminded the OP of the depth of knowledge on Reddit, saying: “So cool! You should show the railroad note to the papercurrency subreddit-they might be able to tell you how much it’s worth!”
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police in Lower Allen Township are looking for a man who they say stole thousands of dollars in water heaters and parts.The assistant manager of R.F. Fager, Inc. in Camp Hill reported on November 19 that a man had placed an order for pickup around 9am, and left with nearly $7,000 in water heaters and parts.Further investigation revealed that the man used a fraudulent purchase order to obtain the parts under an account of another company, who did not authorize the purchase, according to police.The man left the business in a GMC pickup truck.Anyone with information should contact police.
New Delhi: Bihar government in a statement Saturday said it signed 423 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth an estimated Rs 1.8 lakh crore during the Bihar Business Connect 2024. Total value of MoUs signed was three times that of last year, it said.
The government also revealed that about 50 percent of the commitments came from the renewable sector, followed by general manufacturing, food processing, urban infrastructure and the health sector.
The one-day event included a CEO roundtable aimed at encouraging dialogue between policymakers and industry leaders, the government said. It added that a coffee table book titled Bihar: A Journey of Industrial Transformation was also unveiled during the event.
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The event was attended by Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha, industries and tourism minister Nitish Mishra, energy minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav and chief secretary Amrit Lal Meena, among othersDuring the event, Yadav read out a letter from CM Nitish Kumar who could not attend the event like last year.Deputy CM Sinha said, “With new industries emerging in Bihar and Jharkhand, a business-friendly legacy, and abundant natural resources like nickel and platinum near Jehanabad, the region is unlocking its true potential. From thriving food processing to the development of a Film City, Bihar is creating unparalleled opportunities for growth and employment.”
Chief secretary Amrit Lal Meena, meanwhile, assured CEOs that the “Bihar government is fully committed to providing every possible support to facilitate their ventures”. “We are ready to address specific demands to ensure a smooth and productive investment experience. Additionally, we have introduced provisions for double shifts for women to promote greater participation in the workforce and foster an inclusive economic environment. We are also working to create a grievance redressal mechanism to quickly address the issues of investors,” he said, according to the government.
Generative artificial intelligence companies are racing to build on the popularity of programs like ChatGPT, but AI regulation has not kept pace with the technology. Now, an incoming administration could favor U.S. domination over risk mitigation. Tina Trinh reports.This post was originally published on here
Kunchacko Boban has an exciting line-up of projects in his kitty, for 2025. The versatile actor is set to reunite with Nayattu director Martin Prakkat for an upcoming cop drama film, which has been titled Officer On Duty. The movie, directed by Jithu Ashraf, is produced by the photographer-turned-filmmaker. Kunchacko Boban plays the titular character, a police officer in Officer On Duty, which is now gearing up for a February 2025 release.Officer On Duty release update outRecently, leading man Kunchacko Boban took to his official social media handles and dropped a new poster of Officer On Duty, featuring himself. “Truth can never be buried. OFFICER… On Duty!! Coming to the big screens on February 2025,” reads the popular actor’s social media post. “Get set to dig up the truth on the big screen, in February 2025,” wrote popular actress Priya Mani, who plays the female lead in the Jithu Ashraf directorial, as she shared the new poster on her social media handles.Officer On Duty: Here’s what we knowOfficer On Duty first look posters.For the uninitiated, the upcoming cop drama film produced by filmmaker Martin Prakkat marks the first onscreen collaboration of Kunchacko Boban and Priya Mani. The Jithu Ashraf directorial also features senior actor Jagadish and Visak Nair, in the key roles. Ramzan Muhammed, Anunaya Anoop, Amit Eappen, Leya Mammen, Vishnu G Varrier, Henna Bella, Eithal Evana Sherin, and others are set to play the supporting roles in Officer On Duty.The Kunchacko Boban starrer is scripted by Shahi Kabir. Roby Varghese Raj is the director of photography. Jakes Bejoy composes the songs and the original score. Chaman Chakko handles the editing. The much-awaited project is jointly produced by filmmaker Martin Prakkat, Siby Chavara, and Renjith Nair, under the banners Martin Prakkat Films and Green Room. The much-awaited Officer On Duty official teaser is expected to get its release by the last week of December 2024, or the first week of January 2025.
On Nov. 5, millions of Americans gathered at polling stations to vote for the next president of the United States. While this should have been a straightforward electoral process, what transpired led to numerous problems and concerns. During 2024’s US presidential election, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that several bomb threats had been…