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Minnesota DNR Signs 124,520 SF Headquarters Lease at River Park Plaza in St. Paul

by Kristin Harlow

ST. PAUL, MINN. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has selected River Park Plaza in St. Paul for its new headquarters. The organization has signed a lease for 109,228 square feet across three floors plus space in the basement for a total of 124,520 rentable square feet. DNR will be relocating its headquarters from 500 Lafayette Road in St. Paul, where it has been based since 1985. The transaction represents one of the largest office leases completed in the Twin Cities in recent years. SARA Investment Real Estate owns River Park Plaza, which totals 330,000 square feet. Suntide Commercial Realty handles management and leasing for the property. Jeff Hart, Kevin Peck and Jim Kenney of Suntide represented the landlord in the lease with DNR, which expects to take occupancy in June 2027. At that point, the building will be 94 percent occupied.

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Gantry Arranges $48.3M in Financing for Multifamily Property in Maple Grove, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

MAPLE GROVE, MINN. — Gantry has arranged a $48.3 million permanent Freddie Mac loan to retire construction financing for The Edison at Maple Grove, a multifamily property in Maple Grove, about 20 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The two-building, five-story asset features 248 units along with two stories of heated underground parking and an additional 149 surface parking spaces. Floor plans include one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a pool, rooftop clubhouse, business center, fitness center, dog park and playground. Joe Monteleone and Bonnie Monteleone of Gantry represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. The 10-year, fixed-rate loan features interest-only payments for the full term.

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Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $7.3M Sale of Cascade Apartments in Rochester, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

ROCHESTER, MINN. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $7.3 million sale of Cascade Apartments, a 44-unit property in Rochester. Chris Collins, Lance Steiger, Evan Miller and Erin Salway of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Patina Management. The buyer was Black Swan Living. Completed in 2016, the property features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 839 square feet. At the time of sale, the asset was fully leased. The property recently underwent capital improvements, including a new roof in 2023.

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JLL Secures $76.3M in Financing for Luxury Apartment Development in West St. Paul

by Kristin Harlow

WEST ST. PAUL, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $76.3 million in financing for Thompson Oaks, a 291-unit luxury apartment community to be built in West St. Paul. Josh Talberg, Scott Loving, Will Hintz and Jack Graveline of JLL represented the borrower, Greco and Swervo Management. First International Bank & Trust provided a $63 million loan, which features a four-year term and a floating interest rate. JLL also sourced $13.3 million from WhiteStar Advisors. Construction will begin immediately following closing. The five-story development will offer a mix of alcoves, one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as 19 townhome-style units. The development team will also lead a renovation of a former auto parts shop, creating an additional 7,100 square feet of commercial retail space. Amenities will include an outdoor pool, golf simulator, wellness center, work-from-home spaces, a theater room, clubroom, private dining area and underground parking. The project is a public-private partnership with the City of West St. Paul. Upon completion, the public components will include significant park improvements with connections to the regional trail system. The project, which will be built by Frana Cos. and designed by BKV Group, represents the initial phase of a master redevelopment of …

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IRG Acquires 422,727 SF Distribution Facility in St. Paul, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

ST. PAUL, MINN. — Industrial Realty Group LLC (IRG) has acquired a 422,727-square-foot industrial facility located at 411 Farwell Ave. in South St. Paul. The property formerly served as the headquarters of The Sportsman’s Guide, an online and catalog retailer. Situated on 19 acres, the asset features 392,727 square feet of warehouse space and 30,000 square feet of office space. The facility is fully available for occupancy, creating an opportunity for IRG to reposition and market the property to industrial users. The development features cross-dock loading on three sides, 36 dock-high doors, two drive-in doors, a 110-foot truck court, a clear height of 22 feet and substantial employee parking. The site also includes an existing Union Pacific rail spur and rail doors, with activation required for future rail service.

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Davis Acquires Minnesota Outpatient Medical Portfolio for $31.3M

by Kristin Harlow

MINNESOTA — Davis, a national healthcare real estate investment, development and management firm based in Minneapolis, has acquired a four-building outpatient medical portfolio from Lakeview Clinic for $31.3 million. The 114,346-square-foot portfolio includes properties in Waconia, Norwood, Chaska and Watertown. As part of the transaction, Lakeview extended its leases at each property. Founded in Waconia in 1957, Lakeview has grown to 62 providers across four locations offering a range of primary and specialty care services.

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CBRE Arranges $11M Refinancing for Grandview Square Office Building in Edina, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

EDINA, MINN. — CBRE has arranged $11 million in refinancing for Grandview Square, a 98,561-square-foot office building in Edina. Billy Mork, Joel Torborg and Mike Vannelli of CBRE secured a five-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of Capital Partners, a Minnesota-based commercial real estate investment and management firm. A life insurance company provided the loan, which features interest-only payments for the full term and a 5.89 percent interest rate. Built in 2001 and renovated in 2025, the property offers surface and underground heated parking, a fitness center, golf simulator, shared conference rooms, a tenant lounge and outdoor patio. The three-story building is fully leased to 16 tenants.

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JLL Arranges Sale of Two Seniors Housing Communities Totaling 216 Units in Metro Twin Cities

by Kristin Harlow

LAKE ELMO AND ARDEN HILLS, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Boulder Ponds Senior Living and Round Lake Senior Living, two Class A communities totaling 216 units in the Twin Cities market. JLL represented the seller and developer, Trident Development, and procured the buyer, LTC Properties Inc. Lifespark will remain the operator of both properties, which feature independent living, assisted living and memory care services. Boulder Ponds Senior Living, completed in 2020, is a 95-unit community in Lake Elmo. Round Lake Senior Living, which opened in 2023, is a 121-unit community in Arden Hills.

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HGA, Mortenson Complete 620,000 SF Surgical Center Addition for Allina Health in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow

MINNEAPOLIS — Design firm HGA and general contractor Mortenson have completed the Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center, a 10-story, 620,000-square-foot addition to Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. The largest construction project in Allina Health’s history includes 190 private inpatient rooms. The project team worked with Allina Health to integrate new critical care spaces, including 30 advanced operating rooms purpose-built for complex procedures, into the campus’s existing facilities. HGA implemented several infrastructure and planning improvements, including a new consolidated front entrance; the renovation of 200,000 square feet within the existing hospital to integrate new and existing spaces while modernizing critical areas such as operating rooms; and new roadways to improve circulation for the hospital’s emergency department. The hospital remained fully operational throughout the construction project. The project team included multidisciplinary engineering and specialty consultants, including Jacobs. The Schulze Building will welcome its first patients on Saturday, Aug. 29.

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JLL Arranges Sale of 336-Unit Multifamily Community in Burnsville, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

BURNSVILLE, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Twelve 501 Apartments, a 336-unit multifamily community in the Twin Cities suburb of Burnsville. Built in 1986 and extensively renovated beginning in 2017, the property features large layouts and a variety of amenities. The four-story asset is situated on 14.6 acres overlooking Birnamwood Golf Course. Josh Talberg, Joseph Peris and Eli Smith of JLL represented the seller, FPA Multifamily, and procured the buyer, Osso Capital. The deal marks Osso’s first investment in Minnesota.

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