Minneapolis Properties News

Twin Cities’ Best Places to Work
The Minneapolis-St.. Paul Business Journal's list of Best Places to Work in the Twin cities is out. See the list and read about the companies.

Passel of KleinBank properties on the block
A local bank hopes a mass online auction of repo'd commercial real estate will get the deadwood off its books.

UPDATE: St. Charles County GOP leader focused on November election
Cynthia Davis is the new chairwoman of St. Charles County’s Republican Central Committee.

Business and professional news
Beverly Jacobsen has accepted the position of director with the Y Resource Center, which works with at–risk teens.

Franchise retail company wants to place new resale stores in Southwest Michigan markets
Winmark Corp. -- the company behind Plato's Closet, Play It Again Sports and two other retail stores -- is looking for franchise operators in Southwest Michigan.

Abilene Adventures finding a niche in rural setting
A secluded, rural setting with all the comforts of home, a “hidden jewel,” and the perfect retreat. This describes the Abilene Outdoor Adventure lodge, located at 3158 Epic Lane north of Talmage, which offers lodging and hunting trips.

Block E Hooters: Delightfully tacky, yet closed
The struggling downtown Minneapolis restaurant has gone dark, creating another challenge for its former landlord.

Ex-Disney chief Michael Eisner reportedly in talks with Tribune Co.
Tribune creditors are considering Eisner as a possible candidate to replace Chairman Sam Zell at the media conglomerate after it emerges from bankruptcy, sources say. Former Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Michael D. Eisner is in discussions that could lead to his return to the media spotlight — as chairman of troubled Tribune Co.

Blue Ash to get newest Target
Target Corp. is tearing down homes and an obsolete old office complex on Plainfield Road this month to make room for its 14th local department store.

Eight Takeaways on the Current State of Distress Opportunities
Since the start of 2009, buyers and sellers have transacted about $16.5 billion in distressed commercial real estate sales. Certainly more are expected to follow. Banks and CMBS special servicers are currently dealing with nearly $290 billion in distressed...