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Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 3:59PMTOP STORIES LAST WEEK
Sherman’s pitch for Minneapolis site includes a Bartmann restaurant
Called the Mill District All-Day Place, the restaurant would be a “true all-day neighborhood spot”.
Two proposals submitted for vacant Mill District property
Two developers submitted proposals for a city-owned parcel in the Mill District of downtown Minneapolis, with both pushing for mixed-use development complete with housing, restaurant space and a dog park.
Downtown Commons takes shape near stadium
The green space known as The Commons is taking shape in a two-block area of downtown Minneapolis near the US Bank stadium. Backers have high hopes for the hybrid park and outdoor event center, which is part of the sweeping makeover of the Downtown East area.
Minneapolis riverfront tower plans clear City Council hurdle
Council overturns heritage preservation panel's objection to the 40-story development.
Office tower latest plan for Downtown East site near U.S. Bank stadium
Ryan Cos. plans to build a 17-story office tower near U.S. Bank Stadium on a site that has been the subject of several redevelopment proposals.
Federal tax credits are misused on costly artist lofts in Twin Cities
The historic Pillsbury A-Mill, on the Mississippi River in the St. Anthony Falls Historic District of Minneapolis, was renovated into apartments for low-income artists, along with shared studio spaces, a gallery and music practice rooms.
Upper Harbor developer search coming soon
The city of Minneapolis is expected to begin seeking a developer next month for the Upper Harbor terminal area, a 48-acre swath of land previously used as a shipping terminal in the northern part of the city.
Minneapolis, Downtown Council launch development website
New website for downtown visitors aimed at easing confusion in construction-filled streets and potentially drawing even more investment.
A downtown full of construction is good problem to have, Minneapolis leaders insist while kicking off Nicollet Mall redo
A new website will offer updates on at least 12 major projects downtown, including Nicollet Mall. Its redo was launched by the officials.
Viking ship sail goes up on U.S. Bank Stadium plaza
The videoboard sail is part of what the Minnesota Vikings call the Legacy Ship. It will eventually have a 160-foot-long Viking ship replica where fans can hang our before games, but that's not up yet.
'Let's play football!' is the cry as Vikings get keys to new stadium
The Vikings and the state took control of the new U.S. Bank Stadium from Mortenson Construction Friday, receiving an oversized, commemorative black key with the city skyline carved out and the date engraved.
Small but mighty PinKU brings “fine casual” Japanese street food to Northeast
John Sugimura and Xiaoteng Huang are just a week away from the opening of PinKU, their new restaurant across the street from Surdyk’s in northeast Minneapolis, yet they exhibit no signs of stress as they show off their almost-finished space. Curious passersby stop and peer through the window.
