Today in History revisits the Saturday, Nov. 4, 1978, edition of the Grand Forks Herald and highlights a story of plans being announced for a new and modern 100,000-bushel elevator to be built in Manvel, North Dakota.
Manvel to get elevator
By Darrel Koehler
Herald Staff Writer
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MANVEL, N.D. — Plans have been announced for construction of a modern, 100,000-bushel elevator complex here, costing an estimated $700,000.
According to Robert Busch, manager of the Manvel Farmers Union Elevator Co., construction will begin this fall with the new complex ready for business in September 1979.
The elevator will be built next to the old elevator complex, adjacent to the Burlington Northern tracks.
Busch said the addition will be used for the more modern and efficient handling of sunflowers and other commodities, in addition to small grain. The new complex will also improve loading facilities, meaning fewer tie-ups.
The elevator will also lease additional grain cars, bringing its total up to nine.
At the 44th annual meeting of the farmer-owned cooperative, it was announced the elevator had savings of $254,907 the past year, including dividends from regional cooperatives.
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