DNR moving 650 workers to revamped St. Paul tower
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has leased about 125,000 rentable square feet at 10 River Park Plaza in downtown St. Paul for a new headquarters, with a move targeted for June 2027.[1]
The 10-year lease will bring the building's occupancy to roughly 94% and will relocate roughly 650 DNR employees from 500 Lafayette Road, the department's home since 1985.[1] Officials called the deal one of the Twin Cities' largest office leases in recent years and said it boosts downtown demand amid high vacancy.[1]
Suntide's 2024 renovation of 10 River Park Plaza added a 4,500-square-foot sky lounge, a rooftop deck and an upgraded lobby to help the property compete in a high-vacancy downtown market.[1]
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- Minnesota DNR leased about 125,000 rentable square feet at 10 River Park Plaza in St. Paul for a new headquarters.
- The 10-year lease begins with a move targeted for June 2027 and will bring the building’s occupancy to roughly 94%.
- Roughly 650 DNR employees will relocate from 500 Lafayette Road, where the department has been headquartered since 1985.
- Suntide’s 2024 renovation added a 4,500-square-foot sky lounge, rooftop deck, and an upgraded lobby to help compete in a high-vacancy downtown market.
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