Burger King closing some restaurants in Minnesota, North Dakota, and upper midwest

MOORHEAD (KFGO) – The company that owns a number of Burger King restaurants in Minnesota and North Dakota has gone bankrupt, leading to 27 closures across the region.

Meridian Restaurants Unlimited is closing locations in North Moorhead, Willmar, Montevideo, Redwood Falls, Alexandria, Long Prairie, Fergus Falls, East Grand Forks, Litchfield, and one in Grand Forks.

The company says there may be more closures coming. The franchise has 116 restaurants.