BLOOMINGTON, MN- Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America's 240,000-sf building, one of the larger suburban office developments in the market, has such tenants as Shandwick International, Towers Perrin and Nortel.

MINNEAPOLIS-Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, Inc. along with BancBoston Capital plan to grow Bakers Square and Village Inn family style restaurants in the Rocky Mountain region, upper Midwest, California, Arizona and Florida.

HUDSON, WI-Three tribes have challenged the governor's veto authority, stalling a casino 30 miles east of the Twin Cities in Federal court. Gov. Scott McCallum is skeptical of gambling's role in "meaningful economic development.

ROSEVILLE, MN-The residential development firm says its backlog and new orders are down slightly during the quarter ending March 31. Company officials are nonetheless pleased. For the year, Rottlund's net income was up 44%.

MINNEAPOLIS-Tom Hartwell, previously vice president of business development for Weis Builders, will be responsible for working with corporate clients who must provide uninterrupted service.

BLAINE, MN-Anchors of The Village of Blaine include Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Cub Foods and Michaels, but will also include restaurants and class A office space. Bloomington, MN-based United Properties is marketing the project.

PLYMOUTH, MN-Retailer Christopher & Banks pays $8.8 million to Prudential Insurance Co. of America for its headquarters building but will continue leasing space into 2005 because of an advantageous sublease deal.

BLOOMINGTON, MN-The first store opens next week in McLean, VA but a second is on its way to the world's largest shopping center. Apple reportedly plans stores in Palo Alto, CA; Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Dallas and Miami.