Shopko Optical Completes Acquisition of Fergus Falls Optometric Center

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Shopko Optical, a leader in providing trusted eye care to communities for over 40 years, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fergus Falls Optometric Center in Fergus Falls, 117 E Lincoln Ave.

Dr. Mark Olmsted and Dr. Christine Olmsted will continue optometric care for patients at Shopko Optical Fergus Falls along with Dr. Jay Kisch, located at 3306 State Hwy 210 W, beginning March 17.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to welcome Dr. Mark Olmsted and Dr. Christine Olmsted and their patients to Shopko Optical in Fergus Falls,” said Russ Steinhorst, Shopko Optical CEO. “Our new patients will be pleased to receive the same thorough and trusted eye care they have come to rely on, with an enhanced eyewear offering and convenient hours.”

“We’ve been proudly serving the Fergus Falls community for over 35 years, and we’re thankful for the relationships we’ve made with our patients,” said Dr. Mark Olmsted. “Our mission is to provide personalized and comprehensive care, and we’ll continue to do that at Shopko Optical Fergus Falls,” added Dr. Christine Olmsted.

To certify insurance coverage, book an appointment with an optometrist, or find a Shopko Optical center, visit Shopko.com.

About Shopko Optical
Shopko Optical, the trade name of Shoptikal LLC, is part of Fielmann USA, Inc. For more than 40 years, Shopko Optical has provided excellent patient-centric care and high-quality eyewear through its dedicated team of nearly 900 optometrists and opticians (independent doctors of optometry in IA, ID, MT, ND, SD and WA). Shopko Optical expects further growth in 2025 and beyond. For more information, visit Shopko.com.