MINNEAPOLIS-The London-based luxury hotel chain plans to spend $1.2 billion to renovate most of its existing hotels along the new 'Art + Tech' approach. A 255-room version of that concept will make its US debut in the $135-million mixed-used Block E development.

SLAYTON, MN-The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has foreclosed on the two-story building, which has net rentable area of 15,500 sf. Bids are due March 29.

CLARINDA, IA-Sealed bids are due March 27 on the three-building, 48-unit complex on

MINNEAPOLIS-The decision adds fuel to a preservationist movement that might affect plans for a $93-million expansion at the Walker Art Center. Designation will not necessarily save the 29-year-old building.

MINNEAPOLIS-Community leaders and former employees allege discrimination at Burns/Securitas, which provides security for three-quarters of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's 40 multifamily rental complexes.

MINNEAPOLIS-The 284 under-performing stores being closed by the bankrupt retailer include six in Minnesota, three in Iowa and two in Kansas.

MINNEAPOLIS-Rottlund stock is de-listed from the American Exchange and will go private as the Rotter family now owns 90% of the outstanding common shares. The process still has several months to go.

ST. PAUL, MN-The 300,000-sf center is being designed by Wold Architects and built by McGough Construction. The location of the jail, courtrooms and sheriff's office is in an industrial area northeast of Downtown.