Scheels originally expanded it's operations to Minot, ND in 1974. It was not until 1980 that Scheels moved to the Dakota Square Mall, where it is still located today. In April 2008, the Minot Scheels completed its latest expansion of the mall space. This location in Scheels' 23-store organization boasts 60,000 square feet of retail shopping experience and showcases a large selection of sports, sportswear, and footwear under one roof.

Unlike a typical sporting goods store or department store, the newly expanded Dakota Square Mall Scheels is a collection of entertainment venues, as well as women's, men's, youth, specialty, and sport and game shops. Brand-name concept shops by Nike, adidas, Columbia, Under Armour and The North Face feature the best sport apparel products. Each shop is staffed with experts who are focused on their passions.

The Scheels in Minot features boutiques ranging from technical running gear and the latest fashion sportswear to spectacular hunting and fishing shops. The sport shoe, hiking boot, and casual footwear selection is largest in the region with everything for toddlers to serious climbers, and selections ranging from beach sandals to fashion boots for women. Outdoor enthusiasts can experience world-class shops including golf, bike, ski, paddle, and sport and game shops. The gun and hunting shops have the largest retail selection of guns in the region, ranging from everyday shooters, to collectible guns valued at $10,000.

Special attractions include a Laser Shot hunting simulator, and a 5 sport simulator with sports including basketball, soccer, hockey, baseball and football, where customers can test their skills. Starbucks® coffee is served fresh at the Scheels Coffee Bar, a "try before you buy" archery range is located right in the archery shop. You will also find our expert bow technicians at the range and they will take care of your bow tuning needs. Many more amenities make this shopping adventure unlike anything the retail customer has ever experienced.

For passionate local sports fans, the Minot store has the largest selection of clothing, cups, flags, and hats to cheer on your favorite local college, high school and professional teams.

Scheels offers a complete Service Shop. From bike repairs and skate sharpening to ski/board waxing and racquet stringing, each Scheels store has an in-house service technician team to get your gear ready for the season. Our Barnett-certified technicians have received the best bike mechanic training in the industry, and are ready to use their skills to keep your wheels on the road.

Several shops feature Scheels Outfitters products. Since its conception in 1902, Scheels Outfitters, a premium brand of Scheels, has outfitted the outdoors enthusiast with everything from camping equipment to hunting clothing. Designed for field experts, by Scheels Experts, Scheels Outfitters is a premium brand that is exclusive to Scheels.

Scheels is an employee-owned company and provides the best training in retail for its career associates. Our people make us special and Scheels associates are among the highest paid in retail, with outstanding benefits. Scheels also gives back to the local communities. In 2008, Scheels gave back more than 10% of its profits to local charities and local non-profit organizations.

Scheels is presently a 23-store operation located in eight states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Montana, Nebraska and Nevada. Frederick A. Scheel founded Scheels as a general merchandise and hardware store. Steve D. Scheel, the great grandson of Scheels' founder, is Scheels' CEO, and Steve M. Scheel, the great-great grandson of Scheels' founder, is the president and oversees the daily operations of over 4,000 associates.