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Building repairs pose difficulties for neighboring Broadway businesses in downtown Fargo
FARGO — For the second time in about as many years, a pair of neighboring businesses located at 300 Broadway in Fargo are experiencing difficulties arising from repairs being done to the building they rent space in.
The issues include a decrease in the already limited number of parking places available to the businesses, as well as extensive scaffolding and tarp-like protective coverings that drape the storefronts that are home to Sandy’s Donuts and the Erbert & Gerbert’s sandwich shop.
That’s according to Ann Marie Olson, manager of the downtown Sandy’s Donuts, and Todd Beeby, owner of Erbert & Gerbert’s, who stressed that they remain happy to be a part of Fargo’s downtown and in many ways they are satisfied with how the building’s owner, Kilbourne Group, handles the property.
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“We love it down here and we’re grateful for everything. It’s just tough, year after year, ” Olson said, referring to repair work at 300 Broadway that she and Beedy say has been ongoing, to one degree or another, for about the past seven years.
Asked for comment, Kilbourne Group referred questions to the 300 Broadway Condo Association.
Matthew Johnson, condominium association manager, said there is a leak on the balcony at 300 Broadway and repairs are in progress.
Johnson said the first step of the repair was to remove concrete and he said the contractor handling the project will soon water test and determine the waterproofing product to be used and install it as soon as possible.
“The 300 Broadway Association knows this negatively impacts the businesses and the contractor is doing their best to minimize impact by keeping the sidewalk open during this repair,” Johnson added.
Olson and Beedy said water finding its way to places it shouldn’t be has been a recurring issue, with balconies of private condominiums above the commercial spaces being part of the puzzle.
Beedy said he worries the ceiling of his sandwich shop will collapse again as it did a number of years ago prior to subsequent repair work that failed to put water problems to rest.
He said after the collapse the sandwich shop was without a ceiling for about a year and a half.
According to Beedy, the space above the shop’s ceiling still has a maze of duct work that repair workers installed to guide excess water away.
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As they chatted in the large open concourse that separates the two businesses, Beedy and Olson pointed to areas high on the walls above that showed signs of repairs having been done, or in need of being done.
They said the bottom-line issue for the businesses is the impact repair projects have on customers and employees who must compete with construction workers for parking spaces.
Olson said there have been times when seniors and sometimes mothers with children have called the doughnut shop to say they couldn’t find a parking spot near the store and could someone please deliver their order to them a block or two away.
Beedy and Olson said it is also frustrating to have projects last longer than what they were told to expect, which they said was the case with work that happened about two years ago.
They said what was described to them as a six-week project ended up lasting nine months.
In regards to the current work, Olson and Beedy said it would have been less disrupting if it had started earlier in the summer, when business is typically slower.
“This is our busiest month,” Olson said, referring to October.
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – A new streaming series about the late John F. Kennedy Junior, along with a congressional campaign by John F. Kennedy’s grandson, has once again put the Kennedy family back in the headlines. This summer, a former bodyguard of Jackie Kennedy will be in the spotlight. He’s originally from North Dakota and recently passed away.
Clint Hill came from a small town in North Dakota but landed on the world’s stage after he protected First Lady Jackie Kennedy after her husband, the President of the United States, was assassinated.
And now, decades later, members of the Washburn American Legion revere Clint Hill for his heroic service to five Presidents.
“He was involved in that infamous assassination in Dallas, which certainly affected his life, but he came out of it. And his support of God and country never wavered through all of this,” said John Schulz, monument organizer and member of Washburn American Legion Victor B Wallin Post #12.
To honor this North Dakota son, Schulz and others have spent the past year organizing a grand dedication and monument for Hill.
“We’ll have a nice carved-in flag on the left side of the monument,” said Shulz.
The monument will be made of polished granite and weigh 12,000 pounds.
It will be six feet tall and five feet wide, and will include a bronze plaque of the Zapruder photo of Hill covering Jackie Kennedy during the JFK assassination.
Shulz worked alongside Hill’s widow, Lisa McCubbin Hill, to design sections of the monument.
Shulz believes this dedication is long overdue.
“I think it’s important to honor someone who served his country well. He served under five Presidents and did a wonderful job taking care of them,” said Shulz.
There will also be multiple plaques summarizing important points of Hill’s life on the back side of the monument.
The dedication will happen on Aug. 1 at Washburn’s Veterans Memorial Park.
Three to four hundred people will be in attendance, including Hill’s widow, past and present state governors and various Hill relatives.
So far, the legion post has raised $60,000 of its $100,000 goal, but feels it will have no problem reaching that fundraising number.
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The Denver Broncos made their big splash this offseason trading for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to bolster their offense. The position is now five deep at the position with Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant.
The receiving corps has a lot of talent, but also a lot of questions. Sutton isn’t getting any younger and has a significant cap hit in 2027. Additionally, it’s the last year of Mims’ rookie contract. In my opinion, the Broncos don’t have a long-term replacement in the mix for Sutton at the X position, which could be an area they seek to address in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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The Broncos utilizing their second-round selection on a wide receiver is very unlikely. However, a player I believe they will carry a relatively high grade on his North Dakota State standout Bryce Lance. Lance broke out in 2024 during the Bison’s last FCS title with 75 receptions for 1,053 yards and 17 touchdowns catching passes from Cam Miller. This past year, he had 51 receptions, 1,070 receiving yards, and 8 touchdowns with projected Day 2 pick Cole Payton throwing him the ball.
He checks a lot of the boxes Head Coach Sean Payton covets at the position. Not only that, but I also believe he has the ability to be an explosive X receiver at the next level. Let’s do a deep dive regarding his strengths and weaknesses, and why and when the Broncos should consider selection him in this year’s draft.
Player Profile: Bryce Lance — Wide Receiver — North Dakota State
Height: 6’3” | Weight: 204 pounds | Arm Length: 32-1/8” | Hand Size: 9-1/4” | Age: 23 Years Old
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40-Yard Dash: 4.34 seconds | 10-Yard Split: 1.49 seconds | 3-Cone Drill: 7 seconds
Vertical: 41.5” | Broad Jump: 11’1” | 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.15 seconds
Statistics: 57 games played, 26 starts, 127 receptions with 2,157 receiving yards. 25 receiving touchdowns, as well as 121 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
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Hart’s Scouting Report
Positives:
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Good size and frame to handle being an X receiver on the outside in the NFL
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Elite athlete who has top-tier speed and vertical playmaking ability
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One of the most productive wide receivers in college football the past two seasons with a penchant for touchdowns and big-time plays that move the chains
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Incredible ball tracker down the field with a knack for coming down with highlight reel catches in the endzone, much like Sutton
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Amongst the best in this class most with respect to efficiency on outs, posts, corners, screens, and nine routes
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Top-notch hops and strong hands who routinely comes down with contested catches
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Ample special teams experience serving primarily in that fashion for the Bison in 2022 and 2023 after his redshirt season
Negatives:
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Despite tremendous downfield speed, he doesn’t sport much short area quickness
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Will likely need to add some strength and weight to handle the rigors of the next level
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Route refining and release at the line of scrimmage will need some work to take on NFL caliber talent
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Doesn’t have a lot of drops, but would like to see better catching technique, too often body catching instead of extending out and plucking from the air
Hart’s Projection: Top 75 Selection — Late Second Round, Early Third Round Value
Why the Denver Broncos should consider drafting Lance
After a quiet start to their free agency period, the Broncos took the NFL and media waves by storm acquiring Waddle for their first and third round picks in this year’s draft. It’s safe to say it is no longer a primary need for the team. However, it’s certainly a position where a long-term vision may come into focus during this year’s draft endeavors.
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Do I think the Broncos will use their top selection in this year’s draft on another wide receiver? No. Do I believe they should be interest in a player with Lance’s skillset, upside and ability? Absolutely. Sutton has been a good wide receiver for the franchise for years. In fact, I think he is a player underappreciated by most of the fan base. Nevertheless, it’s a possibility, especially if he has a drop in production this season, that Denver could move on from him at the end of this season. His 2027 cap hit is just over $28 million dollars.
Lance has some work to do transitioning from the FCS to NFL, but his elite athleticism and playmaking ability are enticing. He is arguably this draft’s best deep ball receiver and sported over 20 yards per reception this past season. That’s an area where Denver struggled with during their ‘25, especially Troy Franklin, whose deep ball tracking and contested catch ability are subpar.
He checks a lot of boxes, and I believe is a player the Broncos’ brass will think highly of. Whether or not that results in them drafting him is an entirely different matter. They certainly have bigger needs, though I think the Bison standout is a great fit for Denver’s offense and boasts the potential to be Sutton’s heir at the X position.
I have Lance ranked as a Top 75 player with a late-second round, early third-round grade. The Broncos are scheduled to pick at 62 overall, which may be a bit too early for him. Perhaps in a trade down scenario, the odds could pick up a bit. Overall, I love the fit, but it seems unlikely the FCS superstar ends up sporting a Broncos’ cap on draft day.
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Did you know that North Dakota has 63 wildlife refuges? That is more than any other state! These refuges are places where the land and water are protected to preserve the homes of animals dependent on the land.
North Dakota’s refuges are home to many animals, including moose, badgers, coyotes and more than 250 kinds of birds.
You can visit many of North Dakota’s wildlife refuges, including Audubon National Wildlife Refuge in McLean County, Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge in Williams County and Slade National Wildlife Refuge in Burleigh County.
Activities can range from fishing and hunting to enjoying hiking trails and photography.
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