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Appendix E: Relevant News Articles (cont.) Victory Sports Bar & Restaurant opens in Big Lake Marketplace By Jennifer Edwards, Staff Writer Article appeared in the April 22, 2006 issue of fhe West Sherburne Newspaper, Big Lake, MN VICTORY GRILL AND BAR is the first business to open its doors in the Big Lake Marketplace Victory Sports Grill and Bar opened their doors in the Big Lake Marketplace Monday after a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce. The first customers to come through the door were Tom Hauge, Mike Nyman and Kate Severson. "We helped to build it," Hauge said. "So of course, we had to come and try the food." The new smoke-free restaurant with a vintage sports theme is decorated in maroon and gold Gopher colors. One wall is covered with 1,640 baseballs and a bleachers area, complete with chain link fence, which separates the bar from the restaurant. Part of the dining room features a football floor covering and some of the door handles are made from baseball bats. "The architects were very creative and imaginative," said Ron Ulven, who owns the restaurant with his wife Deanna and son, Mark. "It has shaped up beautifully," says Dale Vogl of First Federal Savings Bank. "It has really come together very nicely." "This is a family-owned restaurant and we wanted the place to be appealing to families," said Ron. The Ulven's son Rob is also working at the restaurant as floor manager in charge of promotions. He designed their logo. "We are very pleased with our location," said Rob. "Being right on Hwy. 10, we may not have to do much promotion." Diners can choose to watch Kitchen Manager John Kunze and his staff prepare their food through a large glass window as they enjoy the family friendly ambience. "We created the menu to fit the area," Kunze said. "We have something to appeal to everybody, including a children's menu. All our steaks are hand-cut and fresh, never frozen." A Kirby cut, 10 ounce sirloin is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Other menu items include pasta, Mexican dishes, shrimp, fish and salads, the house special chicken wild rice soup and delicious desserts. All menu items are also available to take-out.You can call (763) 263-5555 to place an order. "We had a very positive response at our Saturday VIP night," sys General Manager Mark Christensen. "We want people to remember our food and our service." The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sundays. "We serve Sunday brunch from 9 a.m to 2 p.m." Christensen said. "We will be serving food until midnight, seven days per week." For more information visit the website, www.victorysportsgrillandbar.com