As reported in the Southeast Missourian, Menards is the third largest home improvement store in the country. Â The company has purchased the site, site work has begun, and building plans for the 162,340 square foot store have been submitted to the township. Â The company has approximately 250 stores in the country and will soon have 10 stores under construction slated to open in 2012. Â The store will employ 160 people. Â Southeast Missourian Article