TOPEKA, KS-The retired air force base, formerly called Forbes Field, is being converted into an industrial park.

ROCHESTER, MN-Mayo Clinic is nearing completion on a $441-million addition to its clinic here that will add more than 1.5 sf feet to the downtown campus. Nearly half the funding has been given or pledged by Mayo Clinic benefactors.

MINNEAPOLIS-Menke was key executive on several major Opus projects in downtown Minneapolis.

WINONA, MN-The maker of bolts and fasteners, which has opened up 155 stores over the last year, plans more ribbon-cuttings. The retailer is hoping for major sales once the econcomy recovers.

MINNEAPOLIS-Retail experts say vacancy rates

DULUTH, MN-Minnesota Power may develop land near Giant's Ridge, a resort, and will turn over some property in Hoyt Lakes to the public.

MINNEAPOLIS-Retail experts say vacancy rates

ARDEN HILLS, MN-The $2.7-million building has been beset by delays; it is the first of a number of new developments on the city's old federal arsenal site.