WOODBURY, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed a $42.3 million revitalization of Woodbury Central Park, which is located at 8595 Central Park Place in Woodbury. Designed by HGA Architects, the three-story, 62,708-square-foot project included enclosing the existing amphitheater, a new multipurpose space addition, expanded public gathering areas and an updated Lookout Ridge indoor playground. Improvements also increased parking and pedestrian access, added art installations and space for public art and enhanced accessibility with ADA updates. Sustainability was a core focus of the project, including the integration of a Darcy Geothermal Well system, solar energy and other energy-efficiency initiatives to reduce environmental impact and operating costs. Construction began in April 2024.
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EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $50 million refinancing for The Fox & The Grouse, a 237-unit multifamily property in the Golden Triangle neighborhood of Eden Prairie. The first units of The Fox & The Grouse Phase I delivered in December 2024, and construction was completed in April 2025. The development features 205,561 square feet of rentable space across alcove, one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 867 square feet. The project includes a 25 percent affordable housing component, with 49 units reserved for residents at 50 percent of the area median income (AMI) and 12 units at 80 percent AMI. Amenities include an outdoor pool, golf simulator, pickleball courts, a wellness center, work-from-home spaces, a theater room and underground parking. Scott Loving, Josh Talberg, Joe Peris, Will Hintz and Colin Ryan of JLL represented the borrower, a partnership of Greco and Eagle Ridge Partners, as well as joint venture equity partner Amstar Group. JLL arranged the five-year loan through PNC Bank.
ALBERTVILLE, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $6.1 million sale of a net-leased childcare facility occupied by Everbrook Academy in Albertville, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis. Everbrook Academy has a new 15-year triple-net lease guaranteed by Learning Care Group. The tenant operates more than 1,150 schools nationwide. Built in 2025, the property totals 11,758 square feet. Spencer Berkley, Mark Ruble, Chris Lind and Zack House of Marcus & Millichap, in association with the firm’s Minnesota broker of record Jon Ruzicka, represented the seller, a Minnesota-based limited liability company. Buyer information was not released.
WOODBURY, MINN. — Golf entertainment concept Topgolf will open its second venue in Minnesota on Thursday, Oct. 30. The three-level venue is located at 560 Bielenberg Drive in Woodbury and marks the brand’s 111th global outdoor venue. Topgolf Woodbury employs roughly 350 to 400 people and has 102 climate-controlled hitting bays. Each bay is equipped with lounge-type furniture or high-top tables. The venue is equipped with Toptracer technology, which traces each golf ball’s flight path, distance and other metrics. There are a full-service bar and restaurant, more than 140 HDTVs, fire pits, music and year-round programming. A private event space and rooftop terrace can host team outings, family gatherings, meetings or celebrations.
LAKE ELMO, MINN. AND LAKEWOOD, OHIO — New Perspective has acquired three senior living communities in metro Twin Cities and Cleveland areas. The properties include New Perspective Lake Elmo, The Fields by New Perspective — a neighboring independent living community — and Haven of Lakewood. New Perspective Lake Elmo offers assisted living and memory care. Haven of Lakewood, which offers assisted living, grows New Perspective’s portfolio to five locations in Ohio.
MINNEAPOLIS — Lupe Development and Wall Cos. have broken ground on a new affordable housing community in the Hiawatha neighborhood of Minneapolis. The four-story, 95-unit building will rise on the site of a former City of Minneapolis Public Works maintenance and storage facility. Named Snelling Yards, the development will feature generously sized units for families earning 30 to 80 percent of the area median income, with 13 units reserved for veterans experiencing homelessness. The building will share amenities with The Hillock, the neighboring, 100-unit active adult community managed by Ecumen. Completion of Snelling Yards is slated for fall 2026. The project received funding from the city, Hennepin County and Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. Allianz Investment Management provided tax-exempt bond financing and a construction bridge loan. R4 Capital is the low-income housing tax credit investor.
APPLE VALLEY, MINN. — Trident Development is scheduled to break ground on Orchard Place Apartments, a 135-unit development in the Twin Cities suburb of Apple Valley, on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The four-story building will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Preleasing is set to begin in fall 2026 with units ready for occupancy by late 2026. Amenities will include a 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio, sport court, business center, rooftop patio, sky lounge, central courtyard, dog park, children’s play area and walking paths. Project partners include Lyon Contracting Inc., Cole Group Architects, Village Green and Orchard Place Partners LLC.
REDWOOD FALLS, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed the new $46.6 million Redwood Valley Elementary School at 201 McPhail Drive in southern Minnesota’s Redwood Falls. Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers, the 85,639-square-foot, two-story project features classrooms, early childhood education, special education, a media center, flex spaces, a gym, cafeteria, storm shelter and secured entries. There are three outdoor play spaces as well as a bus loop, parent drop-off area, parking lots and sidewalks. Construction began in May 2024.
MINNETONKA, MINN. — Syndicated Equities has acquired the headquarters building of Legrand AV in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka. The property integrates all core functions for Legrand AV, including engineering, R&D, production, executive offices and national training facilities. Originally constructed in 1982, the property underwent a comprehensive renovation in 1997 and is currently undergoing a more than $4 million renovation for Legrand AV. Syndicated structured the acquisition as a Delaware Statutory Trust to accommodate both cash and 1031 exchange investors.
MINNEAPOLIS — SPS Commerce has renewed its 200,000-square-foot office lease for its corporate headquarters at SPS Tower in downtown Minneapolis. The namesake tenant has occupied space at the property, owned by Sumitomo Corp. of Americas, for 20 years. SPS Commerce’s project partners include Rokos Advisors, Greiner Construction and Gensler, which will shape the office design. Rokos represented the company in evaluating its office space. Transwestern handles management and leasing for SPS Tower, which totals 655,070 square feet. Occupancy exceeds 75 percent. Transwestern, in collaboration with Mission Construction and Studio BV, completed $8 million in updates in 2024 and 2025 that included creating two spec suite floors and an adjoining two-story tenant lounge, renovating the first-floor lobby and adding FRGMNT Coffee. The Turf Club, the largest lawn in downtown Minneapolis, includes a 6,000-square-foot, seven-hole putting green and bocce courts.