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Von Maur Celebrates Grand Opening at West Acres

Crowds turned out in force to see the transformation of the space that had sat vacant since Herberger's went out of business mid-2018.

April 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Heirs to the von Maur lineage work together to cut the ribbon unveiling the Fargo store to the public.FARGO, N.D. – “Honestly, it’s the best turnout I’ve seen in maybe my whole career,” said the CEO of Von Maur, Jim von Maur. That’s saying a lot for a department store chain that was founded in 1872 and boasted 38 locations…

15th Annual Unglued Craft Festival Comes to West Acres

Around 80 separate vendors set up shop, showing off their crafty talents.

March 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It was time to get crafty this weekend at West Acres Mall. The 15th annual Unglued craft festival set up shop all through the main concourse. More than 80 artisans and vendors plied their wares, selling everything from organic candles to handmade cutting boards. Event organizers say they’re always pleasantly surprised by the turnout and feel…

West Acres Hosts Winter Farmers Market

The event also featured a Senior Day coffee social to kick things off.

March 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While temperatures are warming up, it’s still not quite yet warm enough to move the farmers’ market outdoors. That’s why West Acres Mall hosted it indoors this Saturday, with more than 35 local vendors offering hot food, original artwork, and homemade crafts, among other things. The Winter Farmers Market also doubled as a Senior Day, with…

Von Maur At West Acres Mall Grand Opening Planned For April 5

February 17, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new era in retail is about to begin in Fargo with the opening of Von Maur. The grand opening of the chains West Acres Mall location is set for Saturday, April 5 starting at 9:45 a.m. with a ribbon cutting. The first customers will be treated to roses and chocolates. As you shop, a live…

MATBUS Driver Saves Unresponsive Passenger With Narcan Kit

January 9, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A MATBUS Driver is being recognized for his heroic effort to provide Narcan to an unresponsive passenger. Zachary Armstrong was driving Route 15, a bus that travels from Downtown Fargo to West Acres Mall. He was alerted of a woman who was unresponsive and he immediately pulled over to contact dispatchers and administered Narcan spray, which…

Great Straw Maze Returns at West Acres Mall

September 2, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Great Straw Maze is back again for their 2nd Annual maze at the West Acres Parking Lot. The family run maze opened today for visitors to come take a chance at going through the 8-foot tall maze that has its twists and turns of paths. It is open to anyone and easily wheelchair and stroller…

West Acres attending Las Vegas Convention in search of new retailers

May 15, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The West Acres Mall leadership team will be heading to Las Vegas to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers Convention over the weekend to look for new stores. West Acres posted on Facebook looking for suggestions of what people would like to see. The most popular suggestions were for H&M, Trader Joe’s and an IKEA….

UPDATE: Pedestrian injured after being struck by vehicle on 13th Avenue South in Fargo

A woman has life-threatening injuries after a vehicle hit her on 13th Ave. S. under the I-29 overpass in Fargo

May 12, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

UPDATE: Names released: Pedestrian: Samantha R. Leaf, 41, Fargo was injured. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A woman has life-threatening injuries after a vehicle hit her on 13th Ave. S. under the I-29 overpass in Fargo. Fargo Fire Department, Fargo Police, and North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to the incident just before 6 P.M. Sunday near West Acres Mall. North Dakota…

Work Begins To Transform Former Herberger’s at West Acres Into Von Maur

March 5, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’ve been to West Acres Mall lately you might have noticed fencing up all around the former Herberger’s location on the west end. C-O-O Alissa Adams tells us crews are officially beginning the renovation of the space into Von Maur. They will fully transform the inside and outside of the section of the mall that…

West Acres Mall Macy’s Location To Remain Open

March 3, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Macy’s plan to close 150 unproductive stores does not include the West Acres Mall location. West Acres COO Alissa Adams said Friday that Macy’s West Acres is part of the brand’s long-term strategy and will remain open. Macy’s made the announcement earlier this week to close dozens of locations across the country, but they did not…