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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.
St. Paul Port Authority unveils 'net zero' warehouse prototype
As the world deals with the effects of air pollution and climate change, many would be surprised to discover that more carbon dioxide emissions in…
Craft brewers expand their selections by dialing back alcohol, heavy ingredients
Session beers, which generally have less alcohol and lighter flavor, are gaining popularity.
New designs revealed for Minneapolis consolidated office building
Architects say the openness is the defining feature of the proposed city office building.
Creative studio and gallery space to open in St. Paul's Lowertown
Creators Space is designed to become a collective gathering, teaching and creating space for artists.
United Properties revamps design of 33-story tower for downtown Minneapolis
United Properties lands RBC Wealth Management as the main tenant for a proposed 33-story tower.
Rapidly rising East Town still seeks heart in downtown Mpls.
In less than five years, developers have spent more than $1 billion to construct offices, apartments, condos, hotels and other commercial projects around U.S. Bank Stadium. But the area still requires some heavy lifting — not involving cranes or concrete — to become the vibrant, cohesive place people envisioned.
More Radisson hotels to open in NYC and Los Angeles
The hotel company is adding locations in New York City and Anaheim, Calif.
Jack Link's sends a marketing message with new 'North Woods' office
The new space reflects the fun North Woods theme of its ads, open for passersby to see
Skyscraper a step closer to rising on Nicollet Mall
RBC entered a lease deal for United Properties' tower, which should pave the way for final city approval of the 33-story office tower, hotel and condo project.
Minneapolis Downtown Council explores pop-ups pilot for vacant retail space
Group explores short-term retail shops in downtown vacant spots.
Wells Fargo wants to make room for 1,250 more workers at its south Mpls. campus
The company already has a sizable ramp at the site near I-35W and E. 28th Street.
Storyteller Pollen launches Pollen Studio to help other nonprofits and firms
Minneapolis nonprofit's website is known for creative storytelling.
Brass Foundry Brewing shifts from downtown Mpls. to Minnetonka business park
It had plans to open in the only single-family house in downtown Minneapolis near U.S. Bank Stadium, but now is going in near I-494 and Hwy. 62.
Northstar Center and part of Gaviidae sell in downtown Minneapolis
They are the latest in a slew of Minneapolis properties sold.
State's biggest property makeover: Arden Hills ammo site to be redeveloped
If plans are approved, construction of Rice Creek Commons will start in 2020
Radisson is investing nearly $200 million in brand
The former Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group wants to become one of the world's top hospitality companies
Plans for Nicollet Hotel Block call for RBC Wealth Management to anchor office space
United Properties also plans a Four Seasons Hotel.
Thrivent reveals new HQ, other development on downtown Mpls. block
Besides a new Thrivent building in downtown Minneapolis, the plans call for a hotel and apartment building and day care and fitness centers.
Co-working provider Level Office purchases downtown Minneapolis building
For a co-working space firm, the move is atypical.
Affordable apartments proposed for Lyn-Lake area of Minneapolis
A proposed high-density project would include 222 units in the heart of the bustling neighborhood.
Marquette Plaza in downtown Minneapolis sells for $88.4 million
Building formerly was used as headquarters of Mpls. Federal Reserve.
Developer plans pair of hotels near theaters and Target Center in downtown Minneapolis
Plan would add 215 rooms on a vacant block near the Target Center.
Minneapolis-area building group hands out awards for managing, renovating
The best of Twin Cities commercial real estate was recognized last week at the fifth-annual Best of BOMA Awards.
Rehabber of old industrial sites buys giant IBM complex in Rochester
New owner plans a mix of office, industrial and other businesses.
Former Dayton's store design takes shape in downtown Minneapolis
Deconstruction work has sparked tweaks to initial plans for historic building.
Capella Tower in Minneapolis sold for $255 million
The price is one of the highest paid for a Twin Cities office building.
Owner of Rand Tower in Minneapolis wants to convert it into a hotel
Plans to create short-term offices fizzled and the hotel idea rose.
St. Paul's Church on the Hill sold to developer who plans performing arts center
St. Paul Conservatory of Music plans to rent space in the building from new owner John Rupp.
American Public Media to open shared workspace, startup incubator in St. Paul
The 10,000-square-foot shared workspace in downtown St. Paul will be called the Glen Nelson Center.
How CoStar sees the Twin Cities commercial market
An assessment of the Twin Cities office scene reflects the flat outlook predicted in other recent local analyses.
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