Mortenson, which built Grand Casino Arena, will join with Greiner Construction to build the Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame (HOF) in Inver Grove Heights.

The planned complex has a $70 million price tag, will be more than 120,000 square feet, and will serve as a multi-purpose facility.

“The Greiner + Mortenson partnership brings together more than a century of combined experience as Minnesota-based builders with a shared commitment to creating meaningful community spaces and honoring local legacy,” the Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame said in a Thursday news release.

The two Twin Cities-based construction companies have entered a multi-year sponsor partnership with the HOF. “As the banquet level partner, the combined Greiner + Mortenson logo will be featured on the facility’s second level, with added visibility from the ice rink—reinforcing their long-term connection to the Hall and its mission,” the HOF said in its release. Financial terms of the 10-year sponsorship weren’t disclosed.

The Hall of Fame project is a partnership between Consumer Science North, a private Bloomington-based development company, and the Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization.

Natalie Darwitz, a University of Minnesota hockey star who captained the 2010 U.S. women’s Olympic hockey team, is CEO of the HOF that’s in a developmental and fundraising phase.

On its website, the Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame emphasizes that the facility will contain much more than a museum. “Plans include a 30,000-square foot museum with a Great Hall and five exhibit wings, a state-of-the art sunken ice rink, a 20,000-square-foot performance hall for concerts and induction ceremonies, a hockey-themed restaurant and bar, a signature event space, and more,” the organization said. “Cutting-edge technology will immerse fans in the game through 360-degree digital experiences and hands-on exhibits where visitors can skate, shoot, and relive historic moments.”

The HOF leaders want the facility to have statewide impact, which will occur through grassroots initiatives, educational programs, and community engagement.

Greiner + Mortenson will be working on the project with ESG Architecture & Design, which is located in the North Loop in Minneapolis.

The hockey complex will be built on a site that’s about 40 acres, which is adjacent to I-494 and east of Viking Lakes and the Minnesota Vikings training complex.

In December 2025, the Inver Grove Heights City Council approved a purchase agreement with a private landowner for the property. “The purchase agreement locks in the price [of $8,725,200] and gives the city until October 2026 to complete the purchase,” according to the city’s website.

“The Hall of Fame team is responsible for assembling the full funding package for the $70 million facility,” the city said on its website. “Most project funding is expected to come from private fundraising, grants, and possible state funding. The city’s role is limited to land acquisition and certain site and public improvements related to preparing the area for development.”

Early estimates for those costs are $10 million to $12 million, which the city said include construction site preparations, building roads, and installing public utilities such as water, sewer, and stormwater.

The Minnesota Legislature convenes in mid-February and is expected to consider a major bonding bill. Information wasn’t available on Thursday as to whether the Inver Grove Heights project will seek state bonding funds.

“The Greiner + Mortenson partnership was formed for their complementary expertise and shared sense of purpose—believing great projects start with great people,” Josh Helgesen, Greiner Construction principal and CEO, said in a prepared statement.

“We’re honored to help create a space where families, fans, and future generations can gather and share in the legacy of Minnesota hockey,” Troy Blizzard, vice president and general manager of Mortenson’s Minneapolis office, said in a written statement.