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Changes are in the works at the Mall of America, which marked its 20th birthday over the weekend. Nearly $500 million worth of projects are underway or on the drawing board. Many - including a new Radisson hotel - will cater to high end customers.
The Pioneer Press reports the plans include three levels of additional retail space, a medical office tower and a second hotel. A Radisson Blu hotel is already under construction. A mall executive anticipates breaking ground next spring.
The proposed 58-room Excelsior Hotel would be the only hotel on the lake and would include retail space and a restaurant. Excelsior's planning commission has approved the deal; the city council takes it up next week.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission issued a query in June to any developers who might be interested in constructing a small hotel – perhaps 70 or 80 rooms – in an existing parking lot across from the entry to the airport’s main Lindbergh Terminal, Finance and Commerce reports. Three responded, although the small size and sound-proofing issues would make the project difficult, developers say.
Next time you take a trip to Mall of America, you might as well stay for the night.
Locally based Ryan Cos. has reached an agreement with the Bloomington mall to help develop and build an addition on the north side. The $200 to $250 million project on the includes new retail space, a luxury hotel and a medical office building. Work is set to begin next spring.
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