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Plymouth OKs TIF for project at Prudential campus

The Plymouth City Council signed off on a tax increment financing package Tuesday for The Boulevard, an ambitious $300M-plus redevelopment that will bring hundreds of new homes and other fresh uses to...

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Homebuilding permits down in February

Twin Cities housing starts plummeted across the board in February as permits for single-family homes took a step back and multifamily activity was almost nonexistent during the month.

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Q&A: Jonathan Curry of ACEC/MN on bringing new talent to the industry

For 75 years, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota has been going to bat for consulting engineering firms across the state. Today, the association represents more than 125 member...

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‘Passive House’ rentals pitched for downtown Hopkins

Targeting residents who desire a “car-light lifestyle,” Footprint Development wants to bring dozens of new sustainably designed housing units to three city-owned sites in downtown Hopkins.

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Report shows economic distress puts affordable homes at risk

Like other local affordable housing providers, Minneapolis-based Project for Pride in Living has been stung by spiking insurance costs and other headwinds in recent years.

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Highway 61 meeting set for March 18

A future Highway 61 improvement project in St. Paul is the subject of an upcoming public meeting.

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Ex-employee sues drywall company, alleging rape

A former employee is suing a Minnesota drywall company, alleging that the company fired her after she reported being sexual harassed and raped on the job.

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Wilf family entity proposes 119 townhomes in Inver Grove Heights

Inver Grove Heights may soon grow its housing stock with help from a familiar name in Minnesota sports as Ace Land Holdings, an entity related to Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, wants to bring 119...

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United Properties, Stantec clear hurdle for Carver development

After another positive review from the Carver City Council, United Properties and Stantec hope to begin construction this year on a project that would bring nearly 380,000 square feet of new industrial...

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Saint Paul College seeks construction manager for $44.5M renovation

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is laying the groundwork for a planned $44.5 million renovation of Saint Paul College, but university officials still need the legislature to sign...

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Former college volleyball star leads JE Dunn’s DEI program

During her days as a star collegiate volleyball player, Kori Shingles showed plenty of grit and determination on the court, and she took her communication and teamwork skills to a new level.

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Wedum Foundation plans senior-living project in Andover

A local development team may be close to breaking ground on a project that would create 177 senior housing units in Andover.

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Magellan sold Eden Prairie rentals for $42M

A 204-unit apartment building in Eden Prairie fetched more than $42 million in a recent sale, according to a certificate of real estate value made public Monday.

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Planning commission OKs Hennepin Healthcare parking ramp

After a positive review from the Minneapolis Planning Commission, Hennepin Healthcare has cleared another hurdle for its long-planned parking ramp replacement in downtown

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Lennar again tops building rankings

Based on gross revenue, Lennar was the Twin Cities’ top-ranked homebuilder again in 2024, according to Housing First Minnesota.

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Mortenson tapped to build $900M Oklahoma arena

Golden Valley-based Mortenson and Flintco, a Tulsa-based builder, have been hired to build a $900 million arena for the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Light industrial development proposed in Lakeville

A proposed development could bring more than a million square feet of new industrial uses to Lakeville, a hot submarket for that type of product.

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Edina Planning Commission likes what it sees in $106.8M county library plan

After 10 years of planning, Hennepin County is moving closer to realizing a vision of ditching its aging Southdale Library in Edina in favor of a modern new building.

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Q&A: What DEI, DBE changes mean for Minnesota contractors

Colette Holt, a lawyer with decades of experience in government contracting, DBE and other affirmative-action programs, talks about the future of DBE programs in Minnesota and beyond.

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Building materials provider plans expansion in Chaska

Exterior building materials provider EDCO Products Inc. wants to construct a new office-warehouse building in Chaska, a project that would create a “signature manufacturing facility” for the company in...

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