MINNEAPOLIS-Hoping to fill a void left by its namesake tenant, Hines is renaming U.S. Bank Place as "225 South Sixth." More than a third of the space in the 1.4-million-sf building is available for lease.

BAYPORT, MN-The deal expands Andersen's reach in the specialty windows and doors business geared to light commercial and residential customers. London, ON-based KML Windows targets builders and architects.

MINNEAPOLIS-The Walker Art Center wants to clear the way for a $90-million expansion once the Guthrie Theater moves into new theater complex. The city council's zoning committee approves a request for a permit to tear it down.

MINNETONKA, MN-Jeff Steinke, who was instrumental in the mixed-use Arbor Lakes development as senior property manager, will monitor financial performance of the company's commercial real estate portfolios.

GOLDEN VALLEY, MN-The mortgage company will add 20,000 sf to its lease at 8441 Wayzata Blvd. American Summit moved into the entire second floor in July and will take over the third floor in March.

ST. PAUL, MN-The costly move will preserve a historic house and add a half-dozen condominium units to nearby Irvine Park. The entire project, including moving the structure and renovation, is expected to cost $3.4 million.

MINNEAPOLIS-Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton's challenger says she has spent too much on Downtown development and has not created enough new affordable housing. She claims 1,350 units have been built in the last two years.

ST. PAUL, MN-Robert Lamendola, now executive vice president, retains the presidency of the global surety and construction group, which accounts for 15% of the insurance company's premiums.