Ackerberg likely to develop St. Paul police training facility

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Downtown St. Paul's former police training facility, also known as the Public Safety Annex, will likely be redeveloped by Minneapolis-based Ackerberg Group.

In a statement, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman said a staff recommendation will soon be sent to the city's Housing and Redevelopment Authority to award tentative developer status to Ackerberg. The company submitted a proposal to turn the building into office space with retail on the first floor. It will also make a capital investment in the adjacent Pedro Park.

"This is an incredible opportunity to preserve a building with a rich history and build out vibrant green space, while also attracting hundreds of new jobs," Coleman said.