Fargo Ramada Hotel Sells for $4.1 Million
The 13th Avenue South property changes ownership while Bismarck's Ramada prepares to close and be demolished.
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Fargo Openings and Closings News
In Fargo, openings and closings news means new retail launches, restaurant arrivals, business closures and service exits. Coverage tracks the changing landscape of local commerce.
Recent news
November 6, 2026
Kwik Star Plans Uptown Way Store, Car WashKwik Star has requested a building permit for a convenience store and car wash at 2970 Uptown Way in south Fargo.
November 2, 2026
Teen Launches Twistology Pretzels in FargoThirteen-year-old Connor Arbach sells homemade seasoned pretzels under the Twistology Pretzels brand in Fargo, North Dakota.
October 30, 2026
Fargo Reopens North 10th Street Recycling SiteThe recycling drop-off facility resumed normal operations following a brief closure for driveway maintenance.
October 28, 2026
Icelandic Cafe Solo's Skyr Opens in Downtown FargoOwners Chris and Jen Nelson debut a new cafe featuring traditional Icelandic dairy products.
October 28, 2026
Spaghetti Western Moves to New Downtown Fargo LocationThe Northern Italian restaurant has relocated to 402 Broadway to expand its seating capacity and kitchen production.
October 24, 2026
Fargo Shop to Move to New Broadway LocationStabo Scandinavian Imports will relocate to the newly purchased Hancock Building by January 2027.
October 15, 2026
Fargo Chuck E. Cheese Honors Loyal CustomerA frequent visitor was chosen to cut the ribbon at the brand's new Fargo location on 13th Avenue South.
October 15, 2026
West Acres Adds LEGO Store and Hammer MadeThe Fargo shopping center is expanding its retail lineup with two new stores arriving between late 2026 and 2027.
October 14, 2026
Bar 209 Opened New Location in South FargoThe restaurant has launched in the Shops at Tillstone with 168 indoor seats.
October 12, 2026
Edgewood Tavern Will Close in Fargo This MonthThe restaurant located at the Edgewood Golf Course is set to cease operations permanently by October 31, 2026.
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Reporting here centers on new retail and service launches, the closure of established storefronts, shifting commercial corridors and the expansion of local chains. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Property turnover often dictates where new storefronts appear, as retail space availability remains the primary factor for new arrivals. Seasonal patterns in the hospitality industry often cause a concentration of activity during specific times of the year.