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Thrivent lot in downtown Mpls. might be redone as ramp and apartments
The plan is the likely first step in redeveloping three surface parking areas.
Frauenshuh acquires Minnetonka-based BTO Development
Frauenshuh Commercial Real Estate Group has acquired Minnetonka-based BTO Development LLC to expand its property management and development capabilities. As part of the development, BTO…
Dinkytown's landmark Varsity Theater is sold; music shows will return
The Varsity Theater in Minneapolis may soon rock again after a new owner says it plans to return music shows to the Dinkytown landmark.
International Market Square in Minneapolis sold for nearly $29M
Buyers plan an upgrade to the historic complex.
Wells Fargo sells Mendota Heights-based shareowner services business
Services unit is expected to stay in Mendota Heights.
$100M plan calls for towers, bike bridge over France Av. in Edina
The bridge is part of a plan to remake a busy Edina intersection and provide a missing link of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail.
Centennial Lakes wins TOBY Award
The Centennial Lakes Office Park in Edina has been awarded the International TOBY Award for outstanding building of the year in its category.
Shortage of skilled workers squeezing Twin Cities builders
Twin Cities builders and contractors are in the midst of one of their busiest years. But a shortage of skilled workers means that new projects are costing more and taking longer to complete.
Edina's Pentagon Park adding housing in revamp of $500M project
The $500 million makeover of Edina's Pentagon Park is getting a makeover. CBRE recently announced that it is marketing 28 acres of the 42-acre site, which is being renamed The Link, for sale as housing.
Vikings begin to market 200-acre development around new Eagan HQ
The Vikings on Thursday officially announced their marketing launch for Viking Lakes, a 200-acre project.
General Mills taps Pollard, ad industry veteran, as new top marketer
Pollard used data to help Coca-Cola more effectively spend $2 billion a year in advertising.
Small companies grant perks and flexibility to attract and retain talent
Several companies at the top of the small business list know how to let their workers have a little fun.
Fired exec from South St. Paul firm may be linked to dozens of condo fraud cases
Property management company fired employee, and he briefly went missing.
WeWork co-working office to open in Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis
A new co-working space will open soon in Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis. WeWork will open its first Twin Cities location in the office building…
Entertainment complex near Target Field would include Fillmore music theater
The North Loop complex would be named for the famed rock venue in San Francisco.
Office renovations pick up in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul
Several Twin Cities projects are underway, seeking to adapt to the industry's latest trends.
Cray moves in as first tenant of 10-story Mall of America office building
Cray is the first tenant to occupy the Offices at MOA, a 10-story office building next to the JW Marriott hotel at the mall.
Redesigned Marquette Hotel in Mpls. is now part of Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton puts $25 million into upgrades, including restaurant called Jacques.
Consulting firm finds niche helping web developers overcome obstacles for physically disabled
A new Minneapolis consulting group is helping clients make their websites accessible to those with disabilities
Ex-Macy's in Mpls. might get food hall, retailers new to Twin Cities
The former Macy's store in downtown Minneapolis could possibly get a food hall and new-to-market retailers as more details and another partner — Mid-America Real Estate Minnesota — emerged Wednesday in the makeover.
South Dakota construction company accused of relying on foreign workers over locals at Minnesota project
State union said the company has a record of exploiting a federal visa program for temporary foreign employees.
Two condo towers could rise across from Southdale, Galleria in Edina
The 20- and 24-story towers will transform the look of France Avenue near Southdale.
Plan for video bank teller bumps into Mpls. ATM laws
Bank of America wants to open an unstaffed branch, but Minneapolis argues it would violate ATM ordinances.
Business travel company Carlson Wagonlit Travel focuses on digital
It is using digital channels to improve the experience for business-trip clients.
New owner of Arctic Cat to shutter North Loop headquarters
The move to the hip downtown Minneapolis neighborhood was meant to increase the firm's visibility.
Canadian firm buys majority stake in Peanuts in $345M deal
The Peanuts brand, which includes the animated Charlie Brown and Snoopy characters who came to life in Minnesota, will soon be under a different corporate umbrella.
8-story MoZaic East offices to move ahead in Uptown without tenant locked down
It has a possible tenant with "significant interest."
Former U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger to join Minneapolis office of Jones Day
The former U.S. attorney will lead white-collar defense practice for Jones Day in the Twin Cities
Carlson Hotels and Rezidor Hotel Group make leadership changes
The new CEO of Carlson Hotels is heading to Rezidor, while another HNA exec steps in.
Uponor plans $17 million Apple Valley expansion
The new annex is in addition to the large addition that the plumbing pipe maker completed last year.
United Properties gets another extension for $350M tower on Nicollet Mall
United Properties has paid Minneapolis $100K to hold the deal as it seeks funding.
Thor Cos. moves beyond general contracting into full-service provider
The state's largest minority-owned business is turning itself into a one-stop shop
Mortenson announces first building in makeover of downtown Rochester
The building will be used for life science research.
Lander Group wants to remake area around 38th Street light-rail station in south Minneapolis
According to documents filed with city planners, it is planning a three-building, mixed-use project.
Minneapolis advertising agency Space150 promotes new president
Dutch Thalhuber, the firm's chief operating officer, steps into a bigger role.
Radio adapts to changing times, even in the digital age
A Minneapolis marketing agency is using innovative digital tools to better place and analyze performance of radio spots.
New law firm formed — Parker Daniels Kibort
Andrew Parker launches his third firm in the Twin Cities.
Minnesota added 5,300 jobs in March; jobless rate dips to 3.8 percent
Minnesota's annual job growth rate inched ahead of nation's for first time since July 2014.
Edina approves major 50th & France retail, housing, parking additions
Plans for more housing, retail and parking were approved by the City Council on Tuesday night.
Toro's new lawn mower makes switching directions easier
After spending hours observing Twin Citians trim their grass, Toro's leaders came to realize a little-discussed landscaping fact: People actually spend a lot of time mowing their grass backward.
Florida law firm Kluger Kaplan opens Minneapolis office
Kluger Kaplan said it views the Twin Cities as an "underserved market." Daniel Rosen, Minneapolis attorney known for eminent domain work, will lead office.
Ryan Cos. opens in new Millwright office building in downtown Minneapolis
The Millwright office building is Ryan Cos.' latest addition to Downtown East.
Ecolab selling downtown St. Paul tower that once housed its HQ
PAK Properties plans to renovate the downtown St. Paul tower into "modern office space."
Minneapolis ad agency Carmichael Lynch names Julie Batliner its new president
The firm promoted its head of public relations to the post.
Developers buy site near downtown Mpls. for $15.8M, plan apt. tower
The developers will build an apartment tower on what is now a surface parking lot.
Robotic software sweeping large accounting firms and clients
Robotic software can be a faster, cheaper and often more accurate option.
Plan for Rainbow site includes charter school
Drop-offs could soon be very different at the former Rainbow Foods store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis sells for $98 million
Mayo Clinic Square, once known as Block E, snatched up for $98M.
Obituary: PR man Bob Goff, promoter of Minnesotans and DFL politics, dies at 80
Bob Goff partnered with Nick Coleman to build one of Minnesota's first PR firms.
Black Retail, a Minneapolis marketing consulting firm, opens office in London
The Minneapolis marketing agency goes to London to study international retail trends.
Coffee bars in the office, after-work beer not just for tech firms anymore
More and more industrial firms in the Twin Cities are providing the new perks as they build or remodel production facilities and warehouses.
Twin Cities law firms embrace ideas from factories to lower costs, improve efficiency
There's a local and national shift to apply business management principles traditionally used in manufacturing to law firms as clients push for more efficient legal services.
Carlson Rezidor Group reports more hotel openings but flat revenue
The impact of the flurry of openings in North America was offset by operations in Europe.
At new Bell Museum, designers turn to a new process to make building look natural
The new $79 million Bell Museum + Planetarium has siding of local white pine that has been installed to last
Restoration Hardware unveils plans for new four-story showroom, cafe in Edina
The store will be built in the southwest corner of Southdale Center.
Minneapolis advertising agency Carmichael Lynch names new CEO
Marcus Fischer, its president since 2013, will lead firm as it continues to expand.
Twin Cities office leasing market appears healthy despite numbers
Habits of Twin Cities tenants are evolving, forcing the industry to adapt to new landscape
Progressive view on brewing, liquor taking hold in Minnesota, biz expert says
Beer is Scott Ebert’s business. As the head of the “beverages practice” at accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly, Ebert has developed a knack for…
Just listed: Ironclad hotel, apartment project approved by city of Minneapolis
The Ironclad mixed-use project, which includes a Marriott Moxy hotel on Washington Avenue near U.S. Bank Stadium, was given the green light by the city…
New Minneapolis Macy's property owner selects United Properties, other local partners
United Properties will lead the work and become a part-owner of the complex.
Downtown Minneapolis Macy's store sells for $59 million
The selling price on the Macy’s store in downtown Minneapolis was $59 million in cash. Macy’s Inc. said Wednesday it completed the sale to 601W…
Macy's in downtown St. Paul to be renamed Treasure Island Center
Treasure Island Resort and Casino has entered an agreement for naming rights for the redeveloped building
Tria will sponsor Wild practice rink in downtown St. Paul
Orthopedic group will open clinic in old Macy's building in St. Paul.
Jack Link's looks to broaden appeal of jerky with new products, marketing, space
To broaden its image and attract new customers, Jack Link's has begun to expand product lines, shift marketing and open a new showroom and office in downtown Minneapolis near Target Center.
North Loop's Hillman building, built in 1884, to be renovated
More retail and creative office space is planned for the North Loop in Minneapolis. St. Louis Park-based developer Paster Properties, along with the Urban Anthology…
St. Paul railroad building to be converted into event center
Chimneys at Energy Park will become event center.
With Nicollet Mall in limbo, downtown rallies to save retail
Amid high rents and big departures, some hope to save downtown Minneapolis shopping.
Buffalo Wild Wings takes 'blame' for Super Bowl surprises
Super Bowl drama a perfect fit for Buffalo Wild Wings' TV ads about influencing live sporting events.
Minneapolis marketers already preparing for next Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest marketing events anywhere, but it's a challenging one.
In Super Bowl ad, Buffalo Wild Wings claims it was behind Favre's interceptions
Two Men-In-Black type characters show Brett Favre video evidence of a force taking control of his passes in midair.
Minneapolis' Depot Ice Rink to close in March for renovation into event space
As a tribute to its nearly 20-year history, the rink will have expanded hours and offer free coffee and hot chocolate on weekdays before it closes on March 11.
Macy's sued by jilted buyer of downtown Minneapolis property
City Center Realty alleges that it was strung along before Macy's sold its downtown Minneapolis store to someone else.
Old jail site in St. Paul being eyed for 5-star hotel after $17M teardown
The site where inmates used to be jailed along the riverfront in downtown St. Paul may be transformed into a five-star hotel, according to recently…
New owner of Carlson Hotels appoints new CEO, board member
HNA makes its first moves to reshape the Minnesota-based owner of Radisson hotels.
In heart of North Loop, a new office building becomes architectural attraction
The North Loop’s makeover in the past 20 years has given new life to brick-and-timber warehouses that once housed factories, car and implement dealers and…
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