ST. PAUL-Vacancy levels decline slightly to 24.4% as of the end of February. The most significant leasing activity is among the government sector.

MINNEAPOLIS-Carlson Hotels will get a 25% stake in Rezidor SAS Hospitality. Rezidor manages Carlson Hotel brands in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

MINNEAPOLIS-The 388,000-sf expansion project, built over 2.5 years, is opening over the next three months on Abbott Northwestern's hospital campus in the Phillips neighborhood.

SHAKOPEE, MN-The "Racino" at its 380-acre racetrack site would generate less money than a casino proposed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty and three Northern Minnesota Indian tribes.

ST. PAUL-The Minneapolis-based dairy products company known for its Kemps label is close to signing a 40,000-sf lease at Energy Park Corporate Center.

ST. PAUL-InnovaLight is leasing 5,000 sf at Menlo Park. Aveso is negotiating a lease in northern suburbs after checking out Raleigh, Austin and Madison. The University of Minnesota's Institute of Technology is a draw.

ST. PAUL-A $550-million Twin Cities casino could bring $200 million to the state upfront and $164 million per year once it is fully operational. No site has been selected, and only "willing communities" will be considered.

ST. PAUL-A $550-million Twin Cities casino could bring $200 million to the state upfront and $164 million per year once it is fully operational. No site has been selected, and only "willing communities" will be considered.