MINNEAPOLIS-Northwest Airlines creates 21,000 jobs, pays $1.2 billion in wages and spends $2 billion on flight-related goods and services, according to a study done by a joint task force of business and community leaders.

MINNEAPOLIS-United Properties' mid-year market report concludes that vacancy rates at regional malls are up to 3.9%. Despite the rising vacancy, rental rates have held steady, according to the report.

EDINA, MN-The 8,722-sf store at specialty center Galleria is one of 20 outlets San Francisco-based home furnishing and accessories retailer Pottery Barn Kids hopes to open this year.

BURNSVILLE, MN-The mall is sold by First American Asset Management and is leased up with such tenants as Linen 'n Things and Kinko's. New ownership is a partnership led by Peter Herfurth of Medina, MN.

MINNEAPOLIS-The Minneapolis Community Development Agency says it will lose about $27 million in revenue each year as tax increment financing revenues shrink. It warns it will likely have to cut back or eliminate projects.

BLOOMINGTON, MN-The 122,177-sf property was sold by the fast-growing, Los Angeles-based commercial real estate investment firm and leased back to GN ReSound, which makes hearing devices.

ST. PAUL, MN-The housing project, part of a $210-million mixed-use development that includes a proposed US Bank office building, would create up to 1,135 multifamily residential units over seven years.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN-Welsh Charitable Foundation is spearheaded by Jean Kane, who recently was promoted to president. Such local organizations as Parents in Community Action and Sharing and Caring Hands will get funds.