Brown County commissioners in New Ulm, Minnesota unanimously approved forgiveness of up to $500,000 in loan funds tied to demolition of the former George's Ballroom, with $405,228.74 forgiven after the project met its two-year condition. Landwehr Construction of St. Cloud completed the demolition in February 2025 under an agreement with Fisher Development Company of Mankato, approved by commissioners in July 2024. Future construction financing will require a separate TIF loan request setting a building timeline; the planned redevelopment includes apartments, underground parking and commercial space, with construction expected to take 18 months once underway.
Aug 19, 2026
St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota is holding off on tearing down four aging buildings, including the Performing Arts Center, as it aligns timing with the city's $6.8 million Downtown Connection Project set to begin construction in fall 2027. The Minnesota Legislature approved $3 million for demolition, enough for one smaller building, though the university estimates it needs $12-15 million total; some structures contain asbestos and water damage. Additional funding requests are expected this fall and next legislative session.
Jul 15, 2026
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority will rebuild nearly a quarter mile of dock wall and demolish an old grain elevator at 602 Helberg Dr. on Rice's Point, funded by a $27 million federal Port Infrastructure Development Program grant matched with $8.4 million in state and local funds for a $38 million project. Work will also add new dock utilities. Finalizing the grant agreement and starting construction could take 12 to 18 months.
Apr 25, 2026
