Brian Johnson

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Staff writer for Finance & Commerce. Father of four. Author of “Murder in Chisago County: The Unsolved Johnson Family Mystery.” Occasional #boxing publicist.

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Articles

Q&A: Architect Mohammed Lawal builds legacy in Minneapolis

1 week ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Listen to this article Growing up in north Minneapolis, Mohammed Lawal didn’t exactly dream of working in the design profession. He didn’t know any architects. However, he had a knack for drawing, and that led to a long and successful career as a licensed architect. “We moved to Nigeria in 1976, and my father thought I should choose a vocation that supports my art,” Lawal said. “So I thought architecture sounded pretty good.
Harassment still plagues women in Minnesota construction

1 week ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Listen to this article When Laura Larson began working in Minnesota’s construction industry about six years ago, she embraced it as an opportunity to significantly increase her income and provide a better life for her five kids. Her previous job demanded long hours with relatively little pay. Her husband at the time worked in construction. “I was making $24 an hour, working 12-hour days, busting my butt and never saw my kids. I’d be gone from seven in the morning until eight, nine o’clock at night.
Otsego waterfront development moves forward after delay

1 week ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Listen to this article Otsego City Council approves 135-unit riverfront project after 2024 denial. Project revised with more parking and high-quality building materials. Amenities include a rooftop garden and shared-use vehicle fleet for tenants. An ambitious mixed-use development on a riverfront site in Otsego is moving forward after a big setback last summer.
Kraus-Anderson begins new fire station in Otsego

1 week ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Skip to content Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Kraus-Anderson’s headquarters at 501 S. Eighth St. in downtown...
Orchard Path adding 75 senior apartments in Apple Valley

1 week ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Skip to content Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Listen to this article Presbyterian Homes & Services and its...
Endeavor to build industrial site in Mendota Heights

1 week ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Listen to this article Endeavor plans 175,000-square-foot industrial facility in Mendota Heights. Project redevelops former Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School site. Site is 4.3 miles from MSP airport with easy interstate access. Building to open in early 2026 with truck court, 32-foot clear height.
Enclave Helmo Station to start work soon on 370 homes

1 week ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Skip to content Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: The Oakdale City Council has approved a development agreement for...
Maplewood approves scaled-down assisted living project

1 week ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

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Minnesota approves $700M for zoo, roads, colleges & BCA

2 weeks ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Listen to this article Minnesota Zoo secures $11M in state funds for new animal hospital. BCA gets $67M for a southern Minnesota regional office. Higher education gets $60M for building upkeep projects. The Minnesota Zoo hopes to begin construction as soon as next summer on a new $23 million to $25 million animal hospital, a project that’s moving forward with help from the state legislature.
Champlin warehouse sold for $29M

2 weeks ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Skip to content Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Artemis Real Estate Partners paid $29 million for this warehouse...