Closing Announcement: Previous Lawn Builder Who Also Roller-skates to Shut Down Furniture Business in Moorhead
Rudy Sauer Bids Farewell to Sunnyside Furniture Mart After 26 Years
After 26 years in business, Rudy Sauer, a local legend in the Fargo-Moorhead area, has closed the doors of his iconic Sunnyside Furniture Mart. The store, located on U.S. Highway 75, has been a staple for antique furniture enthusiasts since 1957.
Sauer, who was raised on a farm near Glyndon, Minnesota, and has lived in the area all his life, began his career as a lawn builder. He was the first to operate the first sod-cutter, the first Payloader, the first roto-tiller, and the first tractor to level lawns in Fargo-Moorhead. However, it was his furniture store that truly left a lasting impression.
The store, housed in a three-sided corrugated steel warehouse, offered a wide variety of antique furniture, including pieces from England, France, and Germany. Sauer sold furniture to numerous states across the nation, and his store never made deliveries, allowing for cheaper prices.
The store contained a unique assortment of items, from bedroom sets and hutches to reed organs and a player piano. However, it also held numerous items that were too worn to sell, such as bedsprings, a wheelchair, sinks, bathtubs, gymnasium equipment, old hospital beds, an old tractor, and a roller coaster from an amusement park.
Sauer, who never married and took no vacations during his tenure, was known for his firm policy of bargaining with customers and getting paid immediately. Despite his hard work, he admits that he has worked hard to an old age, but still has plenty of energy. However, arthritis bothers him from time to time.
In his free time, Sauer enjoys going to Skateland on Monday nights, where he is an avid rollerskater.
Now, Sauer is conducting a going-out-of-business sale at 1805 2nd Ave. N. in Moorhead. The store's Sunnyside location could be a good opportunity for an enterprising individual. The store's remaining items, including the three-sided corrugated steel warehouse, could provide a solid foundation for a new business.
As Sauer closes this chapter of his life, he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and unique business ventures. His impact on the Fargo-Moorhead area will not be forgotten.
