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SAINT PAUL MARKETPLAC NEWS RELEASE

SAINT PAUL MARKETPLAC NEWS RELEASE

Saint Paul, Minnesota- Located in the heart of Saint Paul, the Historical Sears parking lot will become an outdoor marketplace for local artisans, makers, food trucks and small businesses this weekend. The first annual Saint Paul Marketplace, will take place on Saturday & Sunday, September 16th & 17th from 11am-6pm at 425 Rice Street, St. Paul,…

New owner of Sears building envisions many uses for the former St. Paul retail center

New owner of Sears building envisions many uses for the former St. Paul retail center

The large property near the State Capitol could be reused for multiple purposes, according to owner Asian Media Access. A plan to renovate St. Paul’s 60-year-old former Sears building for several different purposes — including an event center, sports complex and virtual theme park — is the latest development in a flurry of transactions involving…

Former Sears building’s new owner breaks silence on its potential future

Former Sears building’s new owner breaks silence on its potential future

The old Sears property near the Minnesota State Capitol could house an events center, charter school, and food court, among other ideas, according to its new owner, Asian Media Access. The old Sears property near the Minnesota State Capitol could house an events center, charter school, and food court, among other ideas, according to its…

New St. Paul Sears site owner envisions community hub, market

New St. Paul Sears site owner envisions community hub, market

About a dozen vendors lined the parking lot of the former Sears department store near the Minnesota State Capitol for a market event Sunday, selling everything from mochi doughnuts to apparel, gifts, lunch items and smoothies. The pop-up St. Paul Marketplace, the second weekend market event and the last for the fall, is an effort to…

New Upcoming Sears Redevelopment Plans for Community Hub Space

New Upcoming Sears Redevelopment Plans for Community Hub Space

AABRN’s current plans include: Led by Asian Media Access, collaborating with Asian American Business Resilience Network (AABRN); we are honored to announce the ownership, and leading the repurposing and redevelopment of the former Sears site in St. Paul. Working with the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB) and the City of St. Paul, we…