Finance & Commerce

Listen to this article The Blueprint Mankato is seeing more than $500 million in planned downtown investment through the Hotel Mankato and Front Street Place developments. Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Future State project is expected to boost tourism, economic activity and regional tax revenue. Walmart, Mayo Clinic and other private employers continue investing in industrial, healthcare and commercial development across the region.

Listen to this article The Blueprint Matt Anfang announced he will retire as MnCAR executive director in June 2027 During his tenure, MnCAR modernized its commercial real estate data platform, improving accessibility, accuracy and long-term growth. Anfang said AI and emerging technology make this an ideal time for new leadership to guide the organization’s future.

Listen to this article The Blueprint Construction industry performance has exceeded expectations in 2026. Construction employment increased 8.8% year over year, with nonresidential jobs leading the gains. Higher fuel costs, tariffs and rising material prices continue to pressure contractors, while some communities push back on data center developments.

Kaas Wilson Architects designed Preserve of Roseville at 2600 Dale St. N. in Roseville. The four-story building has 102 apartments, including 32 offering memory care. (Submitted photo: Kory Kevin Studio) Listen to this article The Blueprint Great Lakes Management purchased the 102-unit Preserve of Roseville senior living community for $32.5 million. The property entered receivership in January 2024 after struggling following its March 2020 opening during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Listen to this article The Blueprint WASHINGTON — U.S. single-family homebuilding fell for a third straight month in June while permits for future construction dropped to the lowest level in 10 months, weighed down by higher mortgage rates and a glut of unsold new homes on the market. Homebuilding is also being constrained by rising costs for land and materials.

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U.S. Bank logo appears in this illustration taken Dec. 1, 2025. Regional banks reported strong second-quarter earnings as loan growth, fee income and capital markets activity offset economic uncertainty. (Photo: Dado Ruvic/Reuters) By Pritam Biswas and Arasu Kannagi Basil, Reuters//July 17, 2026// Listen to this article The Blueprint Regional banks posted solid second-quarter results driven by loan growth and fee income.

Listen to this article The Blueprint AECOM is providing students with hands-on experience tied to the courthouse redevelopment. The project includes replacing the aging Public Safety Building and renovating the courthouse. Apprentices are partaking in design meetings, site tours, technical training and project planning. County leaders say the redevelopment will modernize criminal court facilities.

Preliminary plans show between 1,458 and 1,800-plus housing units along with commercial, office, retail, and open spaces, and infrastructure improvements at the Les Bolstad Golf Course site in Falcon Heights. (Image: Rachel Development) Listen to this article The Blueprint Rachel Development unveiled plans to redevelop the 140-acre Les Bolstad Golf Course site in Falcon Heights.

Trinity Property Consultants paid $3.3 million for the building at 1710 W. Lake St., which is home to six apartments and Ironmark Building Co.’s offices. (Photo: Catylist) Listen to this article The Blueprint Two properties sell for $19.1 million. Bde Maka Ska location boosts appeal. Assumable HUD loan aids transaction. Investor confidence grows in Uptown.