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Minnesota Braces for Winter Storms While Advancing Major Infrastructure and Development Projects

Minnesota Braces for Winter Storms While Advancing Major Infrastructure and Development Projects

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Minnesota continues to navigate significant winter weather challenges while pushing forward with major development and infrastructure initiatives across the state.

The first major winter storm of the season wreaked havoc on Minnesota roadroads this week. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to 280 crashes and 333 vehicles off the road between Tuesday noon and Wednesday morning, with 30 jackknifed semis and injuries reported in 30 of those crashes. Multiple semis piled up on Interstate 94 in western Minnesota, and strong winds continued blowing snow around the region, creating treacherous travel conditions through Wednesday.

On the development front, Minnesota is experiencing transformative growth. A power developer called Geronimo Power is planning a 4 billion dollar data center in rural southwestern Minnesota near Brewster and Reading, bundled with massive wind, solar, and battery projects. The facility could eventually consume as much electricity as roughly one million homes, representing a potential game-changer for the region's struggling rural communities. However, the project still needs to secure a major tech buyer like Google, Amazon, or Apple before moving forward.

In Duluth, the Chester Bowl recreation area is undergoing major renovation. The Thom Storm Chalet will be torn down and rebuilt starting in mid-March, with construction creating a new facility offering over 5,200 square feet of interior space, up from the current 3,300 square feet. The project carries a price tag exceeding three million dollars.

St. Cloud's School District 742 approved construction projects that begin in 2026. The Apollo campus will see a storm shelter and secure entrance constructed throughout the 2026-2027 school year in seven phases. A new multi-purpose athletic facility on the south side of campus should be operational by spring 2027.

Minneapolis continues its redevelopment efforts at the former Kmart site on Nicollet Avenue and Lake Street. The city released a request for proposals for Phase One development, focusing on affordable housing, ground floor commercial space, nonprofit services space, and parks and recreation programs.

Construction costs in the Minneapolis region showed modest growth, with the Mortenson Construction Cost Index rising 1.4 percent in the third quarter. However, national architecture firms report soft business conditions heading into the fourth quarter.

Looking ahead, Minnesota's legislature returns to active sessions in December with various committees and working groups resuming meetings. The ongoing winter weather pattern will likely continue affecting travel through the season as the state monitors road conditions and safety.

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