MINNEAPOLIS-The paint and coatings company is likely to sell off the plants, which have not been identified as yet but are all located out of state. The company has already closed seven plants.

BLOOMINGTON, MN-The commercial real estate firm signs a seven-year lease for about 42,000 sf. The deal involves subleasing the building from Computer Associates as well as a primary lease with Chicago-based RREEF Funds.

MINNEAPOLIS-Security is increased at other Twin Cities landmarks, such as the state Capitol in St. Paul, in the wake of the attack on the World Trade Center in New York and Pentagon in Washington, DC.

ST. PAUL, MN-The manual published by the Metropolitan Council addresses problems posed by a cold-weather environment. It can be used by developers, cities, public agencies and environmental engineers.

AURORA, MN-The 78-unit Section 8 project has an occupancy rate of just 76%, a key factor in the decision to downgrade the rating on $3.13 million of outstanding multifamily housing revenue bonds to Ba3 from Baa2.

ST. PAUL, MN-The city comes through with a $12-million-plus bridge loan after the Minnesota Legislature's property tax reform reduces the tax increment financing aid by nearly $3 million.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA- Amanda McKnight's duties include budgeting for properties, tenant relations, lease documentation. She is a volunteer on a group planning activities to draw people to Downtown Cedar Rapids.

WAYZATA, MN- Susan Kimbrel, who has 12 years experience in marketing, will handle new marketing, business development and communications plans for the firm specializing in healthcare, corporate, industrial education and financial facilities.