Posted On Monday, February 02, 2026 by Vince Antoine

Minnesota

Industrial SalesLeads announced today the CY2025 results for the new planned industrial capital project spending report for the state of MINNESOTA. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 124 new projects identified in MINNESOTA during 2025.

The following are selected highlights on recent MINNESOTA industrial construction news and manufacturing capital projects.

Planned Industrial Construction in MINNESOTA by Project Type:

            Manufacturing Facilities - 31 New Projects

            Processing Facilities - 36 New Projects

            Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 48 New Projects

            Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 1 New Project

            Laboratory Facilities - 6 New Projects

            Mine - 1 New Project

            Data Center - 5 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction in MINNESOTA by Scope/Activity

            New Construction - 53 New Projects

            Expansion - 23 New Projects

            Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 39 New Projects

            Relocations - 28 New Projects

            Plant Closing - 10 New Projects

Opportunities - By Equipment Need

            Air Emissions Control Equipment - 55

            Compressed Air Systems - 102

            Control Systems and Instrumentation - 55

            Conveyors - 59

            Floor Coatings - 66

            Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 80

            Mechanical Construction - 97

            Packaging Equipment - 43

            Process Equipment - 31

            Tanks/Vessels - 18

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in MINNESOTA

During the year 2025, our research team identified 12 industrial construction projects in MINNESOTA with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Frattalone Companies, who is planning to invest $5 billion for the construction of a 3 million sf data center campus in MONTICELLO, MN. 

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in MINNESOTA

Nashwauk, MN

Mining company is investing $2.2 billion for the construction of a mine, processing, and manufacturing complex in NASHWAUK, MN. Completion is slated for early 2026.

Minneapolis, MN

Real estate service provider is planning to invest $400 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 549,500 sf data center at 255 Second Ave. S. in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.

Rosemount, MN

Aerospace company is planning to invest $192 million for the construction of a manufacturing, office, research, and testing complex in ROSEMOUNT, MN.

North Branch, MN

Building materials mfr. is planning to invest $157 million for the construction of a 250,000 sf manufacturing facility in NORTH BRANCH, MN.

Maple Grove, MN

Biotechnology company is planning to invest $132 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 122,000 sf processing facility at 7500 Meridian Circle N. in MAPLE GROVE, MN. Completion is slated for 2027.

Rosemount, MN

Social media company is planning for the construction of a 4 million sf data center in ROSEMOUNT, MN.

Burnsville, MN

Municipality is planning to invest $81 million for a 110,000 sf expansion and renovations of their office and storage facility in BURNSVILLE, MN.

Golden Valley, MN

Food product mfr. is planning to invest $54 million for a 35,000 sf expansion of their processing and research facility at 9000 Plymouth Ave N in GOLDEN VALLEY, MN. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2027.

Chaska, MN

Biomedical testing equipment mfr. is planning to invest $50 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in CHASKA, MN by 148,000 sf.

Eagan, MN

Frozen food mfr. is planning for the construction of a 282,000 sf processing and office facility at 3535 Blue Cross Rd. in EAGAN, MN. They will relocate their operations upon completion in 2027.

 

 

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and Outsourced Lead Generation services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Lead Generation Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com. 

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