25 Years Ago â 1996
The former MDU building, on Main and First Avenue Northwest, came down this week to make way for a new parking lot the city will be providing while Main Street is closed for renovation. Work has already begun in moving traffic control signals away from the Main Street to allow the removal of pavement and subsequent sewer and water work. Beginning Monday, May 1, two streets will be converted to one-way streets with First Street being dedicated only for eastbound traffic, while Second Street will be westbound travel only.
The Mandan Rotary Club, with a membership of 44, recently celebrated its 75th year of existence in the community with a dinner and program held at the Seven Seas Inn. Musical entertainment was provided by the âRoto-Roters,â with Chub Ulmer as master of ceremonies. The current president is Mary Stewart who was the third woman to join the Mandan club in 1988. Mandanâs first woman president was Ollie Arenz.