Upon opening, the mall featured Dayton's, Sears, and Fargo-based DeLendrecie's — relocating from its earlier downtown location.

[8] To fill the unused remaining space in the former Sears, the mall announced plans for The District, a multimillion-dollar development featuring numerous restaurants with indoor and outdoor seating.

[10] In January 2022, it was announced that the West Acres mall owners purchased the vacant Herberger's building that was once owned by Bon-Ton at an auction.

[11] An original centerpiece within the mall is the Fountain of Abundance, created and refurbished by Minnesota State University Moorhead art professor, P. Richard Szeitz.

Other featured artists whose work can be found in the mall include Marjorie Schlossman, Black Pinto Horse (Monte Yellow Bird), Walter Piehl, Star Wallowing Bull, Dan Jones, Robert Crowe, Carl Oltvelt, Ellen Deidrich, Brad Bachmeier, and Alfred Dacoteau.