Angie Wieck

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Business and Community Editor at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead

Business and community editor for @inforum. Lover of folk music, comedy and sarcasm.

Articles

Forbes publishes 2025's list of the richest person in each state

2 days ago | inforum.com | Angie Wieck

FARGO — With an estimated worth of $1.2 billion, Gary Tharaldson is considered the richest person in North Dakota, according to "Forbes Richest Person In Every State 2025" list published May 4.
Business Buzz: Starion Bank earns national recognition for collaboration with DoorDash

4 days ago | inforum.com | Angie Wieck

BISMARCK — Starion Bank has been named a 2025 Innovation of the Year honoree by American Banker. Each year, the national organization recognizes just 10 standout innovations across the financial services industry. The award highlights Starion’s role in delivering embedded financial services to DoorDash delivery drivers —known as Dashers—through a partnership with DoorDash.
Seniors share the perks of living in Fargo's first co-op community

5 days ago | inforum.com | Angie Wieck

FARGO — A popular housing option for seniors is gaining traction in North Dakota. Village Cooperative, a senior living cooperative, opened at 2501 55th St. S. in Fargo in January of 2024. The facility was fully occupied on day one and there are currently 17 seniors on its waiting list. Reed Development is now selling shares for a similar co-op planned in Bismarck. Interested seniors recently came to Fargo to take a tour and chat with residents there.
Popular variety store now open at West Acres

1 week ago | inforum.com | Angie Wieck

FARGO — MINISO, a retailer specializing in household goods, cosmetics, toys and kitchenware, has opened at the West acres Shopping Center in the space formerly home to Evsie . The Chinese retail chain is known for its collaboration with brands such as Coca Cola, Marvel, Hello Kitty, Sesame Street, Mickey and Minnie, Pink Panther, and more. "MINISO is based on three core principles. Affordable high quality: guides our decisions from design to materials.
Business Buzz: Parade of Homes Spring Edition planned May 3-5 and 10-12

1 week ago | inforum.com | Angie Wieck

FARGO — The Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley will host the 65th annual Parade of Homes Spring Edition May 3-5 and 10 - 12. The event will feature 53 homes by 29 BIA-RRV members in Fargo, West Fargo, Horace and Mapleton. Participants will get the opportunity to explore the hottest trends in new builds and view one full-home remodel. The homes will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and from 3 to 7 p.m. Mondays.
South Fargo neighborhood consignment and refinishing shop to close

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Angie Wieck

FARGO — Heather Aal is not afraid to tackle difficult projects. In 2021, in the midst of a global pandemic, Aal chose to follow her dream of opening her own business. She did her due diligence before opening Aal Yours Consignment and Refinishing in Fargo's historic Hawthorne neighborhood. She sought business advice from the Small Business Administration, SCORE mentors and others.
Business Buzz: FMWF Chamber announces members of its 2025-2026 leadership program

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Angie Wieck

FARGO — The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce has has selected 40 professionals from the business community for its 2025-2026 Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo program. The class represents a cross-section of industries, professions, experiences and perspectives, united by a shared commitment to progress, connection and personal growth.
Accomplished marathon runner with MS to deliver keynote speech at Moorhead fundraiser

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Angie Wieck

MOORHEAD โ When marathon runner Cheryl Hile was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006, her doctor recommended she refrain from hard exercise and "lower her expectations" for the future. "When I was diagnosed in 2006, I only really had Yahoo and message boards" to turn to for information and support, Hile said. "Everything was doom and gloom." She admits to falling into depression and being prescribed antidepressants, but says running did more for her mental health than the pills.
RE/MAX Now of Jamestown and Valley City earns awards

1 month ago | inforum.com | Angie Wieck

JAMESTOWN — RE/MAX Now of Jamestown and Valley City received honors for work in 2024 at the national RE/MAX R4 Convention in Las Vegas in February, said Beth Keller, broker/owner and James Jensen, associate broker/owner. “I’m so excited to share the progress of RE/MAX Now in 2024 and moving forward in 2025,” Keller said. Jensen was named No. 26 in the country for commercial real estate sales for RE/MAX in the United States. Keller received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from RE/MAX.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Sponsors Down Home Move-in

1 month ago | inforum.com | Angie Wieck

The incredible team from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) helped Down Home transform an empty space into a warm and dignified home for a grateful family who had been sleeping on the floor for over six months. "At BCBSND, our commitment to improving the well-being of our communities is at the heart of everything we do.