MINNEAPOLIS-Dick's Sporting Goods and Steve & Barry's will fill the vacant two-story, 125,000-sf space this fall. According to Burnsville Center owner Tennessee-based CBL & Associates, which bought the space in November, each store will utilize a floor.

ST. PAUL-The 71-store auto parts chain sells for $61 million in cash to O'Reilly Automotive. The two companies are a good fit due to their compatible dual market strategy, selling to both the retail trade and professional service providers.

ST. PAUL-The 71-store auto parts chain sells for $61 million in cash to O'Reilly Automotive. The two companies are a good fit due to their compatible dual market strategy, selling to both the retail trade and professional service providers.

ROCHESTER, MN-The demand for skilled labor from this city's two largest employers, the Mayo Clinic and IBM, may drive the need for a new four-year university in the state. Helping to spur development, Gov. Tim Pawlenty approves $3.2 million in planning money for the new campus as part of the $2.8 billion higher education bill.

MOUNDS VIEW, MN-After winning state approval, city officials must now decide whether to go ahead with a massive Medtronic expansion at this golf course located at US Highway 10 and Interstate 35W. However, the city and its residents are split over plans.

MOUNDS VIEW, MN-After winning state approval, city officials must now decide whether to go ahead with a massive Medtronic expansion at this golf course located at US Highway 10 and Interstate 35W. However, the city and its residents are split over plans.

EAGAN, MN-In response to District Judge Patrice Sutherland's support of a golf course owners' attempt to develop a 480-unit housing project, the Eagan City Council lashes back saying the ruling usurps its planning authority.

OAKDALE, MN-The Robert Muir & Co. executive who developed Tamarack Village and several other shopping centers will announce his candidacy Sunday. According to Doran's advisor, the announcement will be made at the construction site of Oakdale Village Shopping Center, a retail project Doran's firm is developing up on the northwest corner of Interstate 94 and Inwood Avenue.