Finance and Commerce

Dan Peterson, the director of Kraus-Anderson’s Advisory Services-Mission Critical, talks about the Advisory Services – Missional Critical platform, the future of data center development, and other topics. A video of the interview is available inside. finance-commerce.com/2026/03/beyond…

Joseph Peris of JLL discusses how light rail shaped his career and shares insights on housing, development and Twin Cities market trends. bit.ly/4rWHNDG

Finance & Commerce announces its 2026 leadership and C-Level awards honoring Minnesota business leaders driving growth and community impact. bit.ly/3NTjgRI

Grimmway buys Morris carrot plant and land for $5.95M, while BIP Management acquires Coon Rapids truck terminal for $5.25M in recent deals. bit.ly/4cZGlwr

Rondo Community Land Trust buys former Sears site near Minnesota State Capitol for $10.8M, planning mixed-use housing, commercial and cultural redevelopment. bit.ly/3Pq3yhq

Rising oil prices from the Iran conflict boost profits for U.S. energy firms but raise fears of recession, weaker demand and potential regulation. bit.ly/4byDJTF

U.S. new home sales fell 17.6% in January to the lowest level since 2022 as harsh winter weather and rising mortgage rates weighed on demand. bit.ly/4s3zHJv

Wisconsin Senate passes bill allowing DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses, addressing workforce shortages in nursing, trades, and education. bit.ly/4uM5OzW

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Wisconsin Senate fails to vote on data center regulation bills as public opposition grows over costs, water use, and energy impacts statewide. bit.ly/41nmdwV

Burnsville retail center, Chaska flex industrial space and Forest Lake mixed-use land highlight new Twin Cities suburban real estate opportunities. bit.ly/4uAoLVX

Minnesota Truth-in-Taxation forms help property owners estimate taxes, review valuations and appeal assessments before final property tax bills are set. bit.ly/4sXrcjY

North Dakota-based Great States Development buys The Copham, a 120-unit North Loop apartment building in Minneapolis, for $37 million. bit.ly/4sUtX5p

Edina approves a $4M purchase agreement to redevelop a former public works site into townhomes, condos, retail space and green space. bit.ly/4rGJnZW

With a federal ban looming in November, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced that, starting April 1, the office would take applications for three lower-potency hemp edible licenses types. finance-commerce.com/2026/03/minnes…

American Family Field will add a 20,000-square-foot hospitality space by 2027 as part of MLB’s trend toward fan-focused group event areas. bit.ly/477ARMq

Federal government allocates $1.05B to replace the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior, Wisconsin, with construction set for 2026. bit.ly/4rIXMVF

Kraus-Anderson has completed a $49.67 million addition and renovation at Hidden River Middle School and Wilson School in St. Paul. bit.ly/4t0IexH

CoNorth, a St. Paul-based nonprofit specializing in cooperative housing development across Minnesota and Wisconsin, has received a $3.4 million award from the Bush Foundation to develop entry-level homes. bit.ly/4sLSiu0

Savage approves Meadows Senior Living Phase 2, adding 72 independent units and expanding senior housing options with a connected campus design. bit.ly/4rBY9kD