September 16, 2025
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Urban farm group misses Roof Depot deadline

Urban farm activists seeking to buy Minneapolis’ Roof Depot industrial site in the East Phillips neighborhood missed a city-imposed deadline to complete the purchase. The lapse puts the future of the long-disputed site back in the City of Minneapolis’ hands as officials determine next steps for the property.

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Key Facts

  • The site is the Roof Depot industrial property in East Phillips, Minneapolis.
  • Activists aiming to build an urban farm failed to meet the city’s purchase deadline.
  • Missing the deadline triggers city control over next steps for the site.

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Minneapolis urban farm activists miss purchase deadline for Roof Depot industrial site
Startribune September 16, 2025
  • The site is the Roof Depot industrial property in East Phillips, Minneapolis.
  • Activists aiming to build an urban farm failed to meet the city’s purchase deadline.
  • Missing the deadline triggers city control over next steps for the site.