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Olde Town Tattoo Closed After Two Decades

The longstanding St. Cloud tattoo shop permanently shuttered its doors following a property sale.

Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Olde Town Tattoo has permanently closed its St. Cloud storefront after two decades of business, following a decision by the landlord to sell the property. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Olde Town Tattoo has officially closed its location at 16 21st Ave SE in St. Cloud. The business, which operated for nearly two decades, announced its closure through a social media post on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Why it matters

The closure follows the landlord’s decision to put the commercial building up for sale. This development marks the end of a long-standing local business that had become a staple of the St. Cloud community.

The shop maintained a presence in St. Cloud for nearly 20 years. In 2014, the studio achieved statewide recognition when it was named Minnesota's best tattoo shop.

The players

Olde Town Tattoo

A long-standing tattoo studio that served the St. Cloud community for nearly two decades before its closure.

The details

The owners shared the news of the permanent closure on social media, citing the building landlord's intent to sell the property. Following the shutdown, staff members have transitioned to other local tattoo parlors in the area.

Timeline

  1. Olde Town Tattoo was named Minnesota's best tattoo shop in 2014.

  2. The shop officially announced its permanent closure on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Market Landscape

The closure of Olde Town Tattoo highlights the persistent trend of small retailers being displaced by commercial property redevelopment. This shift mirrors broader local market dynamics where independent businesses are increasingly susceptible to changes in real estate ownership.

Former customers of the shop will need to seek out alternative tattoo services at other local parlors where the staff has relocated. The closure reduces the number of established retail options at the 21st Ave SE location.

The takeaway

Small business owners often face uncertainty when lease agreements are tied to the broader real estate market. Residents should monitor local business listings for future activity at the 16 21st Ave SE location as the property changes hands.

Further reading

Find more local business updates on the Saint Cloud Openings & Closings page.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KDHL AM 920.

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