Re-post of story by: Dan Feldner – Staff Writer, Minot Daily News
Minot took a big step forward in its recovery from the devastating Souris River flood last June as MarketPlace Foods at Arrowhead Shopping Center reopened Wednesday morning to a throng of excited shoppers.
While the grocery store opened bright and early at 8 a.m., a press conference was held at 11 a.m. with local and state dignitaries on hand to share some remarks. After the press conference a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Arrowhead Shopping Center, then another one took place immediately afterward in MarketPlace Foods.
Along with a drawing for shoppers to sign up for, a light lunch, including an elaborately-decorated cake in the shape of the Arrowhead MarketPlace Foods grocery store, was spread out for everyone to enjoy.
The press conference took place in Arrowhead Shopping Center just outside the entryway to MarketPlace Foods, and was jam packed with people from wall to wall who were on hand to celebrate a large milestone in the city’s recovery efforts.
Tim Mihalick, president and CEO of Investors Real Estate Trust, which owns and operates Arrowhead, said the reopening of MarketPlace has been a long time coming.
“I know I speak for many, not only within Arrowhead but throughout the city of Minot, when I say it’s been a long road to get to the state of recovery where we are at today,” Mihalick said. “Though we have a long way to go in our efforts (to recover) from last summer’s Souris River flood, I am happy to be here among so many distinguished guests to celebrate the post-flood grand opening of Arrowhead Shopping Center as one sign that we are all moving in the right direction.” Continue reading
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