Walaker: Liquor Dealers Kept Costco Out Of Fargo

Mayor Dennis Walaker says Costco approached Fargo first, but the company built in West Fargo because Fargo's off-sale ordinance is more restrictive.

 

 

 

 

Mayor Dennis Walaker says Fargo lost the Costco store to West Fargo because local liquor dealers opposed it over concerns about competition.

Walaker, a member of the city liquor control committee, told members Costco approached Fargo first, but the company built in West Fargo because Fargo's off-sale ordinance is more restrictive and puts Fargo at a disadvantage.

Fargo prohibits liquor sales in the same location as grocery stores. Costco, a wholesale warehouse which sells liquor, opens in West Fargo in less than two weeks.

photo: courtesy, Costco

 

Don Haney

   

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