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Dwight Capital Provides $61.9M in HUD-Insured Loans for Two Multifamily Communities in Iowa, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

BETTENDORF, IOWA, AND ST. PAUL, MINN. — Dwight Capital has provided two HUD 223(f) loans totaling $61.9 million for Springs at Bettendorf in Bettendorf, Iowa, and The Grove in St. Paul. Menomonee Falls, Wis.-based Continental Properties was the borrower. Springs at Bettendorf is a townhome-style community with 15 two-story buildings totaling 316 units. There are studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, and 75 units feature attached garages. Residents have access to a fitness center, pool, dog park and car wash station.   The Grove is a six-story community with 118 units across studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a fitness center, rooftop sky lounge, community room and storage units. The property also features 4,300 square feet of ground-floor commercial space across two retail suites. The loan proceeds for both financings will be used to retire existing debt, cover closing costs, complete repairs and establish funds for future capital expenditures.

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Kraus-Anderson Breaks Ground on $20.4M Fire Station in Victoria, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

VICTORIA, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has begun construction of a new $20.4 million fire station for the City of Victoria at 8250 Kochia Lane. Designed by CNH Architects, the facility in metro Minneapolis will support staffing changes necessary to meet Victoria’s increased demand for service, according to a news release. The new station will enable firefighters to sleep inside the building and respond directly to calls for service versus responding from home or work, which will reduce overall response times across the community. The two-story, 40,230-square-foot building will feature six apparatus bays, a training tower, mezzanine, decontamination areas, living quarters, a lobby and offices. A large classroom will also function as the city’s emergency operation center. Completion is slated for June 2026.

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Newmark Arranges Sale of Two-Property Student Housing Portfolio in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow

MINNEAPOLIS — Newmark has arranged the sale of a two-property student housing portfolio serving the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The portfolio includes The Bridges Dinkytown, a 210-unit community at 930 University Ave. SE, and The Knoll Dinkytown, a 101-unit property at 1101 University Ave. SE. Ryan Lang, Jack Brett, Ben Harkrider and Jim Damiani of Newmark represented the undisclosed seller. Ben Roelke, Ian Walker and Trent Houchin of Newmark arranged $36 million in financing through Corebridge Financial on behalf of the buyer, WFI, which will implement a $1.6 million capital improvement program at the properties. Both assets feature fully furnished apartments, ranging from studios to four-bedroom layouts.

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EGA Spectro Alloys Begins Production at 90,000 SF Aluminum Recycling Facility in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

ROSEMOUNT, MINN. — EGA Spectro Alloys, a Midwest-based producer of recycled aluminum alloys, has begun production at its aluminum recycling expansion project in Rosemount. The 90,000-square-foot facility will produce up to 120 million pounds per year of recycled aluminum billets from scrap aluminum. The expansion will add up to 50 full-time jobs once the facility reaches full production capacity in the first quarter of 2026. Aluminum billet, logs of aluminum up to 25 feet long, is used as raw material for extruders, which turn it into products like railings, window and door trim, and structural components for cars, boats, airplanes, trailers and docks. Recycling aluminum requires 95 percent less electricity than producing new aluminum and generates a fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions. Metal from the facility will be sold under EGA’s recycled product brand RevivAL, a nod to the company’s 52-year history of giving used aluminum new life. The facility also features a new laboratory.

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Hempel, TPG Angelo Gordon Begin Development of Brockton Business Park in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

CORCORAN, MINN. — Hempel Real Estate and its institutional joint venture partner TPG Angelo Gordon have broken ground on Brockton Business Park in Corcoran, about 22 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The groundbreaking represents the first deployment of capital under a new $300 million programmatic joint venture between the two firms aimed at building and acquiring industrial assets across the Midwest over the next five years. The project’s first phase includes a 286,120-square-foot industrial facility on a 20-acre parcel. The site will feature ample trailer and auto parking, direct access to County Road 101 and convenient connections to I-94 via Dayton Parkway and the future Highway 610 extension. Plans for Phase II include an additional 252,120 square feet of industrial space. RJ Ryan Construction is the general contractor, with architecture and site design by Lampert Architects and Kimley-Horn. Shell completion is slated for the second quarter of 2026. Chris Garcia, Dan Larew and Eric Batiza of JLL will market the project for lease. Bridgewater Bank provided the construction mortgage.

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Why Invest in Midwest Multifamily in 2025?

by Kristin Harlow

By Lee Kiser, Kiser Group Multifamily real estate investment in the Midwest in 2025 presents a compelling opportunity, driven by strong fundamentals, favorable market dynamics and emerging trends. Here’s an overview of the key trends and outlook. Strong rent growth Midwestern cities are experiencing some of the fastest rent increases in the nation. Cleveland leads with a 5.1 percent year-over-year rent growth, while other metros like Chicago, Kansas City and Detroit rank among the top 10 for rent gains, outperforming the national average. This surge is attributed to steady demand and limited new supply, allowing landlords to continue raising rents.  Much of the rent growth is due to declining construction activity. Nationally, multifamily construction is expected to decline by 11 percent in 2025, with completions projected to fall to 317,000 units. The Midwest has a significantly smaller pipeline than the national statistics, with only 3.4 percent of inventory currently under construction versus 6 percent nationally. Workforce housing stock The Midwest is recognized for its affordability, with monthly multifamily rents averaging $1,405, which is lower than the national average of $1,823 and more than 10 percent less than the Sun Belt average. Midwest transaction velocity is shifting toward Class B and …

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Kraus-Anderson Completes $3.3M Physical Therapy Clinic for Sanford Health in Bemidji, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

BEMIDJI, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed a $3.3 million physical therapy clinic for Sanford Health in Bemidji, a city in northern Minnesota. The 23,000-square-foot project involved the conversion of an existing call center into a fully equipped clinic with dedicated areas for rehabilitation and wellness. Designed by EAPC Architects Engineers, the facility features semi-private treatment rooms for individualized patient care; sensory and pediatric gyms designed for child-focused therapy and rehabilitation; an adult fitness area equipped for strength-building and mobility improvement; and a specialized cardio gym to enhance patient care and recovery. The project also includes physical therapy treatment and neuro therapy spaces, office workspaces and support staff areas. Exterior improvements will include a new playground and redesigned employee entrance.

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New Perspective Acquires Five Senior Living Communities in Metro Twin Cities

by Kristin Harlow

MINNESOTA — New Perspective, a Minnetonka, Minn.-based senior living company, has acquired five properties in the Twin Cities metro area. The communities are located in White Bear Lake, Oakdale, Golden Valley, Rosedale and Minnetonka. Each of the properties offers assisted living and memory care services. Amenities include communal spaces, wellness and recreational programs and chef-prepared meals.  

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Kraus-Anderson Completes $24M Medical Office Building in Windom, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

WINDOM, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed a $24 million medical office building for Windom Area Health (WAH) in Windom within southern Minnesota. WAH partnered with Sanford Health to develop a 52,000-square-foot clinic expansion owned by the City of Windom and funded by WAH. Sanford occupies the first floor, leasing the space from WAH. Designed by Pope Architects, the building at 2150 Hospital Drive houses Sanford Health Clinic, Windom Specialty Clinics and a third-floor shell space to accommodate future growth. Specialty clinics include OB/GYN, orthopedics, general surgery, pain management, mental health, integrative health and foot care. The building also includes a wellness center, gym and kitchenette that is available to the community. Construction began in October 2023.

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Kraus-Anderson Breaks Ground on $18.4M Fire Station in Otsego, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

OTSEGO, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has broken ground on a new $18.4 million fire and emergency service station for the City of Otsego, a northeast suburb of the Twin Cities. Operations at the two-story, 35,000-square-foot facility are set to begin on Jan. 1, 2027. Wold Architects and Engineers designed the project. The south side of the facility is designed for emergency response operations and will house six large apparatus bays for fire engines, a dedicated gear contamination area, storm shelter, hose/training tower and training mezzanine to support ongoing firefighter development. The north side of the building is dedicated to firefighter and staff well-being with bunk rooms, quiet rooms, laundry and gear storage, a full kitchen and dayroom, separate kitchenette, fitness center, conference rooms, offices and remote workspaces. Site development will include new utility infrastructure, drive lanes, public and staff parking areas, snow melt aprons, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, a screened trash enclosure and landscaping.

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