Bi-Mart grand opening a big draw in Havre

Close to 200 people lined up in chilly, breezy weather this morning to see what Havre's newest retail store has to offer.

The crowd stretched from the doors of Bi-Mart at the Holiday Village Shopping Center for more than 100 feet, spilling onto the store's northeast parking lot, waiting for the ribbon cutting and grand opening at 9 a.m.

People continued to arrive as the line moved into the store, which has waived its $5 lifetime family membership requirement through Oct. 29 during the grand opening.

Ron Beatty of Havre said he's already bought his membership. He was loading his purchases into...