Ming Sun Cheung

Owner of Giant Panda sentenced for harboring illegal aliens

September 15, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The owner of Giant Panda has pleaded guilty to harboring illegal aliens. 66-year-old Ming Sun Cheung of West Fargo was sentenced in federal court to two years’ probation as part of her plea agreement. Judge Daniel L. Hovland reduced the agreed upon fine of $15,000 down to $5,000. She had faced up to 10 years in…

Giant Panda owner charged with harboring illegal aliens

June 25, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Sign in the window of Giant Panda at 1331 Gateway Drive South in FargoFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The owner of Giant Panda Chinese Restaurant in Fargo is charged in federal court with harboring illegal aliens. A sign in the restaurant’s window says it is closed due to a staff shortage. Court documents show 65-year-old Ming Sun Cheung of West Fargo…