Building Permits Setting Records In Minot: Will Surpass $300 Million For 2012

Link here to Minot Daily News:

According to the City of Minot Inspection Division, building permit activity in 2012 has totaled $291,737,436 as of Nov. 30. With one month left to go, it seems certain that Minot will pass the $300 million mark.

If so, this might require a re-look at an earlier Bismarck Tribune story regarding building permits in Williston, Fargo, and Minot.

Whatever.

From the Minot Daily News story:

Dee Falkinburg, a clerk in the city inspection office, stated the reason why quite succinctly.

"A whole lot of building going on," Falkinburg said.

More succinctly: "The Bakken."