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Three developers vie for role in transforming part of St. Paul riverfront
Ramsey County staffers are in talks with several developers on how to transform the former West Publishing Co. site.
First National Bank in St. Paul to soon be converted into apartments
Renovation of the iconic St. Paul building is to include 170 apartments.
Ackerberg to renovate Williams Pub building in Uptown
The building is near the firm's MoZaic offices.
Another North Loop building changes hands
St. Louis Park-based Paster Properties has purchased another retail and office building in the North Loop. Paster Properties has bought the Jacobson building at 606…
Remake of Washington Avenue in Minneapolis enters final phase
Millions of dollars are being poured into the redevelopment of the last surface parking lots on the east end of downtown Minneapolis.
New Washington Av. projects: More condos, apartments, office space
Parking lots and vacant lots in Minneapolis are targeted for redevelopment along Washington Avenue.
Seestedt Carpet building to be converted into apartments in St. Paul
The Lowertown building has been sold to a group of developers, and the business plans to move.
Carlson HQ in Minnetonka to be renovated and open to other tenants
The Minnetonka office tower will get a modern update.
Kraus-Anderson proposes apartments on Wells Fargo site in Minneapolis
Kraus-Anderson proposes plan for downtown Mpls. site; the bank would stay.
Doug Hoskin discusses downtown parking, development and baking
Hoskin has a lot of shovels in the ground.
Jack Link's new theater lounge opening just in time for 'Hamilton'
An unusual partnership between the Hennepin Theatre Trust and the jerky maker has led to a new theater lounge.
Plans for new Uptown Planned Parenthood revealed
Planned Parenthood has provided more details on the Uptown clinic that it plans to build financed by donations, including a $6.5 million gift. The nonprofit…
Elliot Park Hotel is last piece to multi-use downtown Mpls. project
The 168-unit luxury hotel at 9th Street and 5th Avenue will open next month.
Doran executives form new development company
Doran RE Partners will have similar focus of Doran but with separate capital.
Stinson Leonard Street combines with St. Louis intellectual property firm
The merger will take effect in October.
Vikings transition to all-digital tickets without a glitch Saturday
The team is one of a handful of football teams moving this year away from print tickets.
Women are changing the game at Twin Cities ad agencies
As more female creatives step into the C-suite, they are shifting the way agencies do business.
Much-loved St. Paul Woolworth's reopens as eco-forward office space
Former St. Paul landmark now includes co-working space called Wellworth.
Rolland Anderson, longtime advertising executive and mentor, dies at 82
Revered for his artistic eye for ads and clever headlines, Anderson built a lasting legacy in his ability to mentor and elevate others.
New hotel to be built in downtown St. Paul
The Raymond Group paid nearly $2.6 million for a surface parking lot on the corner of Jackson Street and E. 9th Street, a couple blocks from Mears Park.
Hungry for more: Project near Surly Brewing adding to its initial plans
Apartments and grocery store could be added to food-hall development near Surly Brewing.
East Town area of Minneapolis is growing up fast
That's the verdict of one of downtown's busiest and most engaged observers, who shares his views.
Contractors see tariff-fueled steel prices rise but aren't panicking
But the recently imposed tariffs on critical components of most office and industrial buildings have left construction companies guessing.
Two years after sale to HNA, Radisson changing hands again
Little immediate impact is expected from the sale of the hotel company to Shanghai-based Jin Jiang.
Ryan Cos. changes plans for driveway for Mpls. condo tower
Ryan Cos. has tentatively prepared to change its site plan so residents would get to the 101-unit condo building and parking ramp from 11th Avenue via a private road.
Proposed France Avenue project in Edina has another new look
After pushback, architects' latest plan for the Edina project includes a pedestrian-friendly promenade.
Minneapolis PR firm Padilla becomes latest local agency to sell to larger rival
Sale continues PR industry consolidation trend.
Radisson shows off new look in model room at its Red hotel in Minneapolis
Hospitality company is rolling out a major redesign of its Radisson hotel rooms.
Report says Twin Cities commercial real estate outpaced expectations in first half
Office, industrial and retail space continues to be filled even as companies consolidate their space and some retailers close stores.
Lunar Startups announces first cohort in St. Paul
Lunar's six companies will share a workspace in downtown St. Paul.
A year after Sunday sales, jury still out on benefits for Minn. liquor store owners
A year after Minnesota allowed retail sale of alcohol on the seventh day, independent shops have not been won over.
DealBoard website looks to become the Uber of real estate
Minneapolis commercial real estate software company relaunches to help brokers find a property for tenants.
Developers propose hundreds of apartment units in Minneapolis
Future plans could include a pair of high-rises up to 30 stories each
Austin beat out Twin Cities, others for Army Futures Command due to STEM 'ecosystem'
Army says it looked for a mix of quality of life and private-sector innovation in choice for new Army Futures Command.
Developers submit proposals for city-owned site near Guthrie in Minneapolis
Four developers have different possible plans for the vacant land.
Twin Cities loses out as Austin, Texas, gets Army R&D facility
Local officials were informed late Thursday, and an announcement about Army Futures Command was scheduled for Friday.
Thrivent plans to sell its last lot for development in downtown Minneapolis
Micro-unit apartment building in East Town is planned by developer.
An industry transitions: Twin Cities ad scene blossoms with small, independent agencies
Digital marketing's growth reshaped balance between advertising giants, smaller shops.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport's first connected hotel opens this month
The InterContinental hotel, with rooms available in August, boasts luxury amenities and unique views.
Sherman Associates wants to build large residential, small-retail project near Crooked Pint Ale House
Sherman wants to build an apartment tower at the edge of downtown.
Eva Stevens, chief operating officer at United Properties, to retire
She spent 17 years at one of the region's leading commercial real estate companies.
Catching a ride with CoStar as it surveys the Twin Cities
Imagine Big Brother but just for buildings. Amber Surrency, a former intelligence analyst in the Marines who is now an aerial research photographer for CoStar,…
Ryan Cos. to develop massive former Ford site in St. Paul
The Minneapolis-based company announced Monday that it will work with the city of St Paul on a development plan. It's the latest step toward transforming the 122-acre parcel in the Highland Park neighborhood into a high-density urban village.
Thor Cos. close to opening new headquarters in north Minneapolis
$36 million center draws investment to neglected site in north Minneapolis.
Empowerment, flexibility key selling points for small businesses
Perks are nice, but small businesses say key selling points are empowerment, flexibility for workers.
Twin Cities businesses pull out all the stops for 'massive opportunity' with interns
Twin Cities firms rolled out the welcome mat to encourage young prospects to live here.
Radisson Blu in downtown Minneapolis is sold
The 360-room luxury hotel and meeting center was renovated in 2014.
Minneapolis government parking garage comes down next week to make way for municipal building
The ramp was used for the last time on Friday, as wrecking crews take it over on Monday.
Apartment complex proposed near new St. Paul soccer stadium
The complex would also include retail space and underground parking.
Suburban World theater in Uptown could become new event and concert venue
A potential new buyer wants to rehab the historic vacant theater.
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St. Paul architecture firm brings cultural relevance and art to projects
A focus on culturally relevant architecture helps St. Paul-based 4RM+ULA draw high-profile projects.
New downtown Mpls. tower may get more floors, but no hotel or condos
The uses envisioned for the Gateway may change, developer United Properties told city planners.
United Properties renovates Kickernick Building in Minneapolis
United Properties is in the middle of the renovation of yet another brick-and-timber building just steps away from Target Field in downtown Minneapolis. The 150,000-square-foot…
City Center tower, mall in Minneapolis sell for $320 million
The buyer has plans to renovate the building.
Former Uptown Arby's could be site of luxury apartments
Reuter Walton is planning a mixed-use building with 170 apartments on compact site where Lake meets Lagoon.
David Khabie, tailor who brought a knack for style to businessmen in the Twin Cities, dies at 81
David Khabie was good with cloth and even better with people.Khabie, who immigrated to the U.S. from the Middle East and raised his family in…
Former ad exec Mike Lescarbeau talks about his new HR consulting firm
After 40 years in the ad industry, he started an employee-engagement firm called Person that provides consulting on retention and inclusion.
Mortenson to lead mixed-use development near St. Paul soccer stadium
Developer says the new Allianz Stadium could be transformational for the Midway neighborhood.
Just Listed: Capitol Region Watershed District to get renovated headquarters
The Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) broke ground on its new multimillion headquarters in the Midway area of St. Paul last week. The CRWD, which…
North Loop's Edwards Dessert Kitchen is a foodie destination with a secret
Customer interaction could inspire new food products for Schwan's Co.
Twin Cities industrial real estate sector is on the rise
Growth of e-commerce, manufacturing is turning the ugly duckling of commercial real estate into its strongest, most profitable sector.
Just Listed: President named for St. Paul Downtown Alliance
Joe Spencer, the former director of arts and culture for the city of St. Paul, has been named the president of the newly formed St.…
Securian becomes Securian Financial, launches new advertising push
St. Paul company wants to build awareness with consumers with ad campaign about life's special moments
More marketing dollars and scrutiny focused on social influencers
Social influencers who post online are signing more formal contracts and being regulated more closely.
New Minneapolis city planner David Frank says priorities include affordable housing
The director of Minneapolis' Department of Community Planning and Economic Development looks back and ahead.
Life Time expanding into co-working spaces, three metro locations planned
After debuting elsewhere, the athletic club is bringing Life Time Work to Minn.
As technology made it simpler to buy ads, the prospect of controversy forces advertisers to be cautious
Companies roll out "brand safety" strategies to keep their ads from landing next to controversial content.
AT&T Tower in Minneapolis dials up a new lobby, other renovations
The downtown skyscraper is opening up its first floor and adding co-working space.
Edina high-rise receives preliminary approval
A luxury apartment tower to be built at the site of the Guitar Center store in Edina has received preliminary approval from the city. The…
Carlson family starts investment firm, with an eye on family-owned and midsized firms
The new firm, to be known as CPC Partners, will focus on opportunities in the Upper Midwest.
Ryan Cos. will no longer be led by a Ryan family member
In carefully orchestrated succession plan, Pat Ryan will hand off top job to current COO Brian Murphy.
Obituary: Minneapolis' 1st black female cop endured indignities from others on force
Dee Dunn, who died at age 74, was honored by her family and the law enforcement community during a service Saturday in St. Paul.
Several fall through Lake Superior ice off Duluth's Park Point
No one was seriously hurt, but the rescue operations were difficult and intense.
Rock slide shuts down part of Wabasha Street in St. Paul for the weekend
No injuries were reported after several rocks tumbled from the cliff on Saturday afternoon.
Plymouth startup creates One Spot app to streamline work of property managers
The One Spot software was developed to help commercial property managers more efficiently oversee work at sites.
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