Real Estate

Mortenson Among 3 Cos. Vying for Vikings Stadium Contract

M.A. Mortenson Company, Hunt Construction Group, and Skanska AB have submitted bids to oversee construction of the stadium.

Lawson Software Parent Considers Moving From St. Paul

Infor’s current lease at Lawson Commons is set to expire in mid-2015, and a spokesman said the company always explores its options when a lease is up for renewal but added that Infor’s need for physical space in St. Paul has diminished.

Former Twin Cities Leader Aims to Revitalize Detroit

The Kresge Foundation, led by former McKnight Foundation President Rip Rapson, unveiled a 50-year blueprint for Detroit and pledged $150 million to help revitalize the ailing city.

Ryan Cos. Awarded Saints Stadium Contract After All

The City of St. Paul previously selected the company to design and build the new Saints stadium, but public opposition to the contract award prompted the city to seek competitive bids.

Edina Realty Parent Buys CA Firm, On Acquisition Spree

Minneapolis-based real estate brokerage firm HomeServices of America, which made a series of acquisitions last year, has continued the trend into the new year with its purchase of California-based Guarantee Real Estate, one of central California’s largest brokerage firms.