Mother’s closing after 55 years in business

MOORHEAD, Minn. (Valley News Live) – A long-time record and gift store in Moorhead announced they’ll be closing after more than five decades in business.

“It’s with great sadness that I’m announcing that Mother’s will be closing on March 1st after 55 years in business. As one of the oldest record stores in the 8 state region, this was an incredibly difficult decision,” owner Brady Bredell announced on social media.

Bredell reached out to the community in May 2024 saying the store was struggling to make ends meet.

“Since COVID, this store has never fully recovered. 2024 was a lot better than 2023, but it’s simply too much work with too little return for all my efforts.”

Bredell goes on to explain that he has seen shopping habits change since the pandemic, the price of vinyl has increased, and profit margins have decreased. He has also experienced increased competition in both the record and smoke shop markets.

The store is up for sale and Bredell says they’ll begin liquidating everything soon. Leftover merchandise will be donated to charities or thrift stores.

He thanked the generations of customers who have provided support over the last 55 years.

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