BLAINE, MN-The two sides hope to reach a deal and convince the Minnesota Legislature to help them fill a financing gap that could be up to $200 million.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN-The 70,000-sf retail center was repositioned by M&J Wilkow, which owns and manages Crossroads of Roseville Shopping Center in Roseville and is looking for other buys in the Twin Cities.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN-The 70,000-sf retail center was repositioned by M&J Wilkow, which owns and manages Crossroads of Roseville Shopping Center in Roseville and is looking for other buys in the Twin Cities.

MOORHEAD, MN-The mixed-use projects all combine retail and housing and range from up to $18 million for the three-acre Downtown redevelopment site on Main and Fourth.

HASTINGS, MN-The convenience store chain recently had as many as 164 stores, but its business was hurt by the sluggish economy, increased competition and inability to sell gasoline.

ST. PAUL-Developer Rich Pakonen will spend $34 million to renovate the former officers into 130 modern style condominium units. The project will get $3 million in public money.

MINNEAPOLIS-The sale-leaseback deals include Minnesota stores in Burnsville, Mankato and Maple Grove for a combined $7 million. Griffin Cos. handles the transaction.

ST. PAUL-The sporting goods retailer has agreed to lease 80,000 sf at the old Burlington Northern Building, with the help of the city. The move is a bright spot for the office market which has seen record-high vacancy rates.