Subsidy for Amazon faces scrutiny in Shakopee
Some city council members are balking at the $5 million public subsidy proposed to support Amazon building a new $55 million facility in Shakopee.
View ArticleAmazon plan gains traction in Shakopee
The city planning commission's go-ahead this week would mark the next step in a fast-moving process for Amazon since its plans to expand in Shakopee surfaced two weeks ago.
View ArticleTIF slice may shrink for Amazon, Shakopee
Shakopee officials say the amount available to Amazon and the city over the TIF’s nine-year life could fall closer to $2 million after Scott County claims its share.
View ArticleCity backs Arctic Cat’s $26M Thief River Falls growth spurt
Thief River Falls kicks in $2.2 million for the project that promises almost 50 new jobs.
View ArticleShakopee redirects TIF; talks transit near Amazon site
The Amazon development, and the 1,000 jobs it’s expected to bring, could stoke transit expansion in the area.
View ArticleRochester keeps workers in town with Pepsi plant subsidy
The company threatened to set up shop elsewhere – and take jobs with it – if the city didn’t back its push for a new warehouse.
View ArticleLocal governments spent $8.3 million lobbying in ‘14
The biggest single players in the local-to-state relationship are the various coalitions and interest groups that pool resources from dues-paying members.
View ArticleShakopee OKs smaller Amazon subsidy
The city council agreed to dole out $183,520 in credits to cover one-time fees imposed by the city and Metropolitan Council for new sewer connections and increased wastewater capacity at the site.
View ArticleBrownfield sites get $3.5M for cleanup from Met Council
Altogether, the funding will clean 22 acres and support a $2.8 million annual increase in net tax capacity.
View ArticleDeveloper decision imminent for St. Paul Macy’s project
The St. Paul Port Authority confirms that it expects to unveil its choice by early next week.
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