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West Acres Announces New Store to Fill Vacancy

"Dry Goods" will take over the spot formerly occupied by Aeropostale in West Acres

  FARGO, ND — “Dry Goods” is coming to West Acres Mall. The Iowa-based, women’s fashion retail chain, will open its first North Dakota location next spring. Dry Goods will take over the spot formerly occupied by Aeropostale in West Acres. It’ll be one of several new stores coming to the mall in the next few months after several stores…

Police Officer who Stopped St. Cloud Mall Attack Speaks Out

Falconer confronted 20-year-old Dahir Adan, who was holding two knives

  ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The off duty police officer who shot and killed a man at a St. Cloud mall in 2016 is speaking out. Avon Police Officer Jason Falconer says he was at the Crossroads Center Mall on September 17th when he saw people running. Falconer confronted 20-year-old Dahir Adan, who was holding two knives. Falconer says Adan…

New Restaurant Attractions Pop Up in the Metro

Tru Blu Social Club in West Fargo is one of the many restaurants that have opened with a unique atmosphere and menu

FARGO, ND — Throughout the cities of Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead, establishments have come and gone but there has been a recent boom of new restaurants. “We’ve only be open for two weeks,” said General Manager, Landa Heaton, of Tru Blue Social Club in West Fargo. “Our dinners are full every night. We’re building up that lunch crowd right now.”…

80’s Hitmaker, Tiffany, Coming LIVE to the Fargo Theatre

Tiffany is known for hits including "I Think We're Alone Now" and "Could've Been"

FARGO, ND — Get ready for “An Evening with Tiffany”. The 1980’s hitmaker and queen of the mall tour is coming to Fargo Theatre on Sunday, October 15. Tiffany is known for hits including “I Think We’re Alone Now” and “Could’ve Been”. Tickets range from $30 to $40 and go on sale Friday at jadepresents.com and at the Tickets300 Box…

West Acres Mall Announces One Store’s Expansion, Another on the Move

FARGO, ND — Two stores in the West Acres Mall are taking over some extra space and announce expansion plans. Men’s retailer Halberstadt’s is expanding into empty store space located next to its spot in the JC Penney wing of the mall. The store was previously the location for The Limited, which closed this year. Halberstadt’s officials say they are…

Kids and Adults Channel Their Inner Nerd

Nerd Nook held a one day pop up at West Acres Mall

FARGO, N.D. — Nerds are uniting for an Easter pop-up at the West Acres Mall. Nerd Nook is a gender-neutral educational toy shop which inspires innovation through play. The Easter pop-up was set up for one day at West Acres Mall for kids to get a hands-on experience of their games. The pop-up frequently stops downtown, and owners hope it…

Shoppers Are Saying Their Final Goodbyes To Sears

Today was the last day of business for Sears in the West Acres Mall

Today was the last day of business for Sears at West Acres Mall in Fargo. 2017 has already been a rough year for merchants and shoppers at West Acres Mall. First The Limited closed and then it was Wet Seal along with a long list of other stores that will close. Now we’re parting ways with our beloved Sears after…

Local Artists Turn their Hobby into a Business

The monthly event was held at the Moorhead Center Mall

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Locally-owned businesses came together at this month’s Craft and Vendor Fair to sell their wood carvings, paintings and sculptures. From home décor to food preparation and health products, the Moorhead Center Mall was filled with shoppers who came to stock their bags. “We have a great time. We’ve become a community. A lot of ours are repeat…

Fargo Based Vanity Shutting Down; West Acres Loses 12th Store

This brings another hit to West Acres, who will lose its 12th Store

FARGO, N.D. — After nearly 60 years, Fargo-based Vanity is closing its stores across the country. In an exclusive interview with KFGO News, Board Chairman Jim Bennett said the women’s fashion retailer has filed for bankruptcy and will close 140 stores in 27 states. Bennett says competition from internet retailers was a significant factor in the decision. “We take a…

University Square Mall Hit with Multiple Burglaries

Police are investigating a series of burglaries in south Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — As a business owner, this may be one of your biggest fears. “If someone wants to get in your business bad enough, they’re likely going to get in and there’s not a lot you can do,” said Deputy Chief Joe Anderson. Walls were torn apart, cash registers were emptied and plaster was thrown everywhere throughout multiple stores at…