EPIC Companies

North Dakota Securities Dept. now investigating Epic Companies, CEO and others tied to the development company

Former Epic Companies CEO and Founder Todd BerningBISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The former CEO and founder of Epic Companies and others associated with the company are under investigation by the North Dakota Securities Department. The agency, in response to an inquiry from KFGO News, confirmed there is an active investigation of Epic Companies, Berning and related parties. A spokesperson says…

Founder of Epic Companies, wife, file for divorce

Former Epic Companies CEO and Founder Todd BerningHILLSBORO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The former CEO and founder of Epic Companies and his wife of 15 years are getting divorced. A marital termination agreement in Traill County says Todd Berning will retain a condominium in Minot while Carolyn Berning will keep their marital home in West Fargo. The filing says irreconcilable differences…

Former EPIC CEO Todd Berning owes more than $3 million to Minot bank

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Todd Berning, the former CEO of EPIC Companies, owes a Minot bank over $3 million according to a foreclosure notice recently filed in Ward County District Court. The foreclosure notice says Henry Land Holding LLC took out a mortgage in August 2021, for two properties in Minot. Ward County tax records show that the Henry Land…

Former EPIC CEO sued for missing money, but has not been located

FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – The former CEO of EPIC Companies Todd Berning is being sued for money owed, but so far, he can’t be located to be served papers. A lawsuit was filed against Berning by 7Seven Property Partners, a Minot-based company, for money due on September 6th. Court records show multiple attempts to serve Berning have been unsuccessful. Servers tried…

Epic Companies declares bankruptcy

FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota-based Epic Companies has filed for bankruptcy. The Minot-based business filed for Chapter 11, which involves the reorganization of debts and assets.  The reorganization would allow Epic to continue operating under supervision of the court. In court documents, Epic is declaring assets and liabilities of between $10 million and $50 million. The company is listing between 50…

Wrigley: West Fargo-based Epic Companies being monitored, investigated

Drew WrigleyBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-Prairie Public) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says the situation with West Fargo-based Epic Companies is “concerning.” Epic owns and manages commercial and residential buildings across the region, notably The Lights and Sheyenne Plaza in West Fargo and developments in Fargo, Moorhead, Grand Forks, Perham, Jamestown, and Bismarck. The company recently laid off a number…

New manager takes over Epic Companies property in Moorhead

FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo property management company has taken over at least one property that was formerly managed by West Fargo-based Epic Companies. According to an email obtained by KVRR Local News, Personal Touch Property Management is now managing the Block E apartments in downtown Moorhead. The takeover is effective immediately. Tenants were instructed to submit rental payments to…

Massive Indoor Waterpark Coming to Fargo in 2024

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A massive indoor waterpark is slated to make a splash in Fargo in 2024. EPIC Companies has released its early plans for “The Wave by Epic”, a 40,000 square-foot family friendly facility. It will include a lazy river, thrilling slides, kids splash pad and an activity pool along with a seven-story, 125 room hotel and parking…

EPIC Companies Announce Plan for Mixed-Use Building in Fargo

The development is expected to cost between $70-120 million.

FARGO, N.D.–EPIC Companies announce a plan for a new mixed-use building on Main Avenue in downtown Fargo. EPIC recently acquired Gateway Center through a partnership with the previous owner, and plan to utilize the space while they finalize development plans for the new building. Construction for phase one of the development is scheduled for summer 2020 and phase two in…