Property taxes, sales taxes, water rates, homeless funding, school district finances, public health funding and Bismarck Event Center operations were some of the myriad financial issues that marked 2023 in
Big Stick Cigars in Mandan will apply to add a cigar lounge at its business following a change in city regulations despite opposition from several health advocacy organizations.
Mandan residents will get a chance to comment this week on a proposed cigar lounge ordinance, which faces opposition from a coalition of health advocacy groups.
The Mandan City Commission has unanimously approved the first consideration of an ordinance to allow cigar lounges in the city, but not everyone is happy about the prospect.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - With college in session or just about to be, it can be a mad rush of students getting furniture, food, and basic supplies. For international students, there can be a learning curve about American culture. Maleeha Latif is the Director of International Programs at Minot State University. She visits with Ashley Thornberg about how students adapt. ~~~ Guns, cigars, and firearms. You might think of these as manly pursuits. Not so for Mandan's Josette Dupree, owner of Big Stick Cigars. She gave Ashley Thornberg a tour. ~~~ Today’s Dakota Datebook recalls the advent of hot lunch in schools. With that inspiration, listeners share some of their recollections as we chat with Bill Thomas, our director of radio.