CDE: Midwest Minnesota CDC

To all NMTC Coalition Members: If you would like to add projects, a description of your CDE, or anything else to this page, contact Paul Anderson.

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Project Profiles and Stories

Boys & Girls Club and Head Start Program

Rochester,
MN
(2012)

Boys and Girls Clubs, Community, Recreation, Youth and Families

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC, USBCDE

Financing for the Child Youth Services Center with boys and girls club and headstart

Essentia Health Duluth Heritage Center

Duluth,
MN
(2008)

Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, Recreation, Youth and Families

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

Financing supported a wellness and fitness center with a mission to provide an environment that inspires and promotes a healthy lifestyle through diverse, quality opportunities, with special emphasis on youth

The Historic Coliseum Building

Minneapolis,
MN
(2024)

Business Development, Historic Rehabilitation, Mixed-use and Commercial

CDE(s): Mid-City Community CDE, Midwest Minnesota CDC, University Financial Corp.

NMTC financing from MMCDC will help build a more equitable economic future for Minneapolis

Minneapolis American Indian Center

Minneapolis,
MN
(2022)

Community, Healthcare

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC, Old National CDE Corporation, University Financial Corp.

NMTC financing for the renovation and expansion of the Minneapolis American Indian Center (MAIC), a nonprofit community center in the heart of the American Indian community of Minneapolis providing comprehensive

Missouri Slope Areawide United Way and Community Works of North Dakota

Bismarck,
ND
(2020)

Adult Education, College or Vocational Training, Community, Healthcare, Mixed-use, Nonprofit Hub, Rural, Shelters and Community Food

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

Rehabilitation, renovation, construction, and other project costs related to the expansion of an existing 3,200 SF building to be transformed into the "Center for Opportunity", consisting of a homeless shelter,

Vomela Specialty Company

Saint Paul,
MN
(2020)

Energy, Manufacturing, Solar

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

Financing for the installation of 1 megawatt of solar panels and purchasing various furniture, fixtures and equipment at Vomela's new 300,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Saint Paul, MN.

New Spirit

Mahnomen,
MN
(2023)

FQHCs

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

Midwest Minnesota CDC allocated $10M to assist with a portion of the $17.9M development, construction, equipment, and other project costs for a new health center in Naytahwaush on the White

Historic Coliseum Building reopens after four-year restoration

Business Development, Incubator, Targeted Populations

CDE(s): Mid-City Community CDE, Midwest Minnesota CDC

The NMTC financed facility aims to help community members realize their dreams by lifting up local BIPOC artists, while offering some permanent offices and several co-working spaces.

Climate by Design International, Inc.

Owatonna,
MN
(2022)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): Mascoma Community Development, Midwest Minnesota CDC, University Financial Corp.

The acquisition of land and new construction of a 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and warehouse facility

How the Red Lake Nation has used the New Markets Tax Credit

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

Project partners overcame program complexity and other challenges to expand an essential retail and food center in Indian Country

Birds Eye Peas

Waseca,
MN
(2021)

Food Manufacturing

CDE(s): CRFUSA, Midwest Minnesota CDC, Waveland Community Development

Financing for a rural manufacturing/production facility that processes and packages pea for national distribution.

Turtle Mountain Recovery Center

Belcourt,
ND
(2022)

Addiction Treatment, Behavioral Health, Community

CDE(s): Bremer CDE, Midwest Minnesota CDC

NMTC financing totaling $10 million supported The Turtle Mountain Recovery Center.

North Dakota State University Technology Buildings

Fargo,
ND
(2014)

Incubator, Manufacturing, Tech Manufacturing

CDE(s): Chase, Midwest Minnesota CDC

NMTC financing supported a tech innovation center.

Jack Links Beef Jerky Manufacturing and Water Treatment Facility

Alpena,
SD
(2012)

Food Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Waste Management, Water Management

CDE(s): Chase, Dakotas America, Midwest Minnesota CDC

Demand for beef jerky was rising, and the Jack Link’s upgraded plant in Alpena answered the call. Link Snacks Inc., or LSI, which produces Jack Link’s products, completed a 26,000

WyoTech

Laramie,
WY
(2021)

Adult Education, College or Vocational Training, Community, Vocational Training

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC, Mofi

The $33 million expansion of WyoTech, a technical college in Laramie, Wyoming.

WNC Provides $8.3 Million in Tax Credit Financing for Acquisition, Renovation of Minneapolis’ Historic Ford Center

Community, Historic Rehabilitation, Mixed-use, Mixed-use and Commercial

CDE(s): CCG Community Partners, Midwest Minnesota CDC, WNC National Community Development Advisors

Vortex Cold Storage Opens for First Truckload

Business Development, Manufacturing, Rural, Warehouse and Wholesale

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

Julia Nelmark

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

Julia Nelmark leads Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation (MMCDC), a mission-based lender and developer headquartered in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, as well as the White Earth Investment Initiative (WEII), a Native

Ford Center

Minneapolis,
MN
(2011)

Community, Historic Rehabilitation, Mixed-use, Mixed-use and Commercial

CDE(s): CCG Community Partners, Midwest Minnesota CDC, WNC National Community Development Advisors

Renovation of historic office building with community facilities.

Saint Paul City School, Charter School No. 4029

Saint Paul,
MN
(2021)

Community, Schools, Youth and Families

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC, University Financial Corp.

A new 65,900 sq. ft. facility will be constructed at the 1.79 acre site, featuring 28 classrooms, 3 flex rooms, 13 pullout spaces for small group learning, music, art, media

Northwest Family Service Center

Minneapolis,
MN
(2011)

Community, Youth and Families, Youth Program

CDE(s): Great Neighborhoods! Development Corp., Midwest Minnesota CDC

A family service center for Hennepin County residents, offering youth programs and individual support.

The Family Partnership

Minneapolis,
MN
(2020)

Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, FQHCs, Healthcare, Youth and Families

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC, University Financial Corp.

Partial demolition, renovation, and a two-story addition to an existing commercial building.

Neighborhood Development Center

Saint Paul,
MN
(2020)

Business Development, Community, Incubator, Manufacturing

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC, University Financial Corp.

The construction of an appoximately 19,820 sq. ft. building for use serving low-income entrepreneurs as a small business incubator and entrepreneur training center in Saint Paul, MN.

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Wadena,
MN
(2020)

Business Development, Manufacturing, Rural

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

The NMTC loan proceeds will be utilized to complete tenant improvements at an existing 19,200 sq. ft. warehouse building in Wadena, MN, purchase equipment, and provide working capital.

Voyager Industries

Pine River,
MN
(2020)

Business Development, Manufacturing, Rural

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

The NMTC financing for construction and other project costs associated with a 23,040 SF manufacturing facility, 7,800 SF warehouse and improvements/upgrades to an existing 4,000 SF building located in Pine

Capital One 360 Café

St. Cloud,
MN
(2008)

Mixed-use

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

A new 75,000 sq. ft. four-story office space in downtown St. Cloud.

Community Health Center of the Black Hills

Rapid City,
SD
(2015)

Behavioral Health, Community, Dental Services, FQHCs, Healthcare

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

Financing for an expanded clinic, now able to see an additional 3,200 patients annually who would have otherwise been turned away for service.

Tuffy’s Pet Foods

Perham,
MN
(2008)

Business Development, Food Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Rural

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

A new facility for Tuffy's Pet Foods.

The Blaisdell YMCA

Minneapolis,
MN
(2008)

Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, Recreation, YMCAs and YWCAs, Youth and Families

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

The Blaisdell YMCA in South Minneapolis, MN offers personal training, group exercise classes, swim lessons, child care and other great fitness and community building programs.

AGCO

Jackson,
MN
(2011)

Business Development, Manufacturing, Rural

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

AGCO is a leading global manufacturer of agricultural equipment, offering a full line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, and forage and tillage equipment, which are distributed in more than

Otter Tail Ag Enterprises

Fergus Falls,
MN
(2007)

Community, Energy, Manufacturing, Rural, Timber and Agriculture

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

A group of farmers, ag-related professionals and investors have developed a $127 million ethanol plant near Fergus Falls.

Aura Fabricators

Fergus Falls,
MN
(2018)

Business Development, Machine Shops and Metal Fabrication, Manufacturing, Rural

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

Provision of a $1,865,000 loan for a metal fabrication company in Fergus Falls, MN.

Wind River Cares and Red Wolf Child Care Center

Ethete,
WY
(2017)

Addiction Treatment, Behavioral Health, Community, FQHCs, Healthcare, Rural, Targeted Populations

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

New healthcare and childcare facilities expand access to care on underserved Wyoming reservation.

TLC Companies

Detroit Lakes,
MN
(2007)

Business Development, Manufacturing, Rural

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

NMTC financing supported TLC Companies the nation's largest transportation-specific Professional Employer Organization.

Amino Plus Production

Dawson,
MN
(2013)

Business Development, Manufacturing, Rural

CDE(s): Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Midwest Minnesota CDC, USBCDE

Extensive upgrades and improvements to AGP's existing soy processing plant in Dawson, MN, a 1,500-person community in southwest Minnesota

Vortex Cold Storage

Albert Lea,
MN
(2021)

Business Development, Food Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Rural, Warehouse and Wholesale

CDE(s): Midwest Minnesota CDC

Development of a state-of-the-art temperature-controlled warehousing to support Agribusiness and Food Distribution business supply chains in the Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa regions.