FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The rooftop at the Hotel Donaldson is opening for the first time in years. Which means people can once again overlook the downtown area from a historical site. “Very glad to be here, part of the iconic Hotel Donaldson,” said Mikael Engebretson, general manager. “Very happy to see all this hard work come to fruition here…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After nine months of renovations, Blarney Stone officially opens at the Hotel Donaldson with new ownership. The historic hotel is now adding Irish flavors. Blarney Stone’s fourth location opens on the corner of 1st Avenue North and Broadway featuring your favorite pub amenities and live music. “Food is smelling great in the back. The staff is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The restaurant at the Hotel Donaldson is back open today after more than two years. The owner of The Blarney Stone bought the iconic Downtown Fargo hotel and restaurant last year. They spent nine months renovating it, combining Irish food and drink with well-known touches from the original HoDo restaurant. Check out some of the…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – The establishment that was one of the most critical to downtown Fargo’s renaissance has been sold. The Hotel Donaldson was purchased by former North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman and his investment partners. While the selling price has not been disclosed, The HoDo was listed on the market for $3.9 million earlier this year. Poolman said…
FARGO (KVRR) – How would you like to own a luxury hotel, two restaurants, rooftop bar and lounge and wine cellar in the heart of downtown Fargo? For nearly $4 million, the Hotel Donaldson could be yours. The iconic spot which was voted the Top Attraction in Fargo by CNN Travel in 2018 is up for sale. The restaurant and lounge have…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Cass County jury ruled that the Hotel Donaldson in downtown Fargo is not liable for a confrontation that resulted in the death of a man in 2017. The victim’s wife, Jenny Grant, and Chris Sang filed a civil lawsuit against the HoDo and Darren Patterson. A punch from Patterson led to the death of James…
FARGO, N.D. — A civil trial in Fargo in the case of a man who threw a fatal punch outside of the Hotel Donaldson in 2017 is now in the hands of the jury. The victim’s wife, Jenny Grant, and Chris Sang are suing the HoDo and Darren Patterson for damages. A punch from Patterson fatally wounded James Grant on…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A civil trial is underway in Fargo in the case of a man who threw a fatal punch outside of the Hotel Donaldson in 2017. The victim’s wife, Jenny Grant, and Chris Sang are suing the HoDo and Darren Patterson for damages. A punch from Patterson fatally wounded James Grant on the sidewalk outside the bar….
FARGO, ND — Fargo’s Hotel Donaldson has closed temporarily because an employee tested positive for COVID-19. According to their Facebook page, the hotel, lounge and hodo to go are allow temporarily closed. Their post continues to report: Unfortunately, after exceeding required COVID-19 safety practices, someone on our team tested positive. The teammate was not at work when they began feeling…
FARGO, N.D. — In May of 2017, the Grant family lost a husband and father. The family watched as the judge handed Darren Patterson, the man who fatally assaulted Jamie Grant in a fight outside the Hotel Donaldson, an 18–month sentence for negligent homicide and aggravated assault. “Knowing a plea bargain was made for this crime exacerbates the nightmare. 18…
