Dan’s Supermarket is the region’s dominate grocer, with 4 total locations in Bismarck-Mandan. Founded when Roy Rockstad and Eugene Leary purchased the local Piggly Wiggly in 1949 and converted it to Bismarck Supervalu. The first “Dan’s” store (pictured above) opened at Arrowhead Plaza in November 1953.
Developed by local resident T. Clem Casey, Arrowhead Plaza was Bismarck’s first shopping center.
Read more about Arrowhead Plaza here:
http://www.bismarckcafe.com/blogs/?page_id=50
Read more about Dan’s Supermarket here:
http://www.bismarckcafe.com/blogs/?page_id=131
Main Post: Dan’s Supermarket in 2009: Arrowhead Shopping Plaza
