Costco Wholesale Corporation received zoning and subdivision approvals in 2024 for development of a 163,474 square foot Costco retail store and motor fuel facility. There are two other lots as part of the development that may be sold in the future for additional commercial uses. Costco intends to begin construction of the store and motor fuel facilities in early Summer 2025 with a store opening planned for Fall 2026. Construction of the Costco development will occur simultaneously with Wright County’s previously planned improvements for CR 137 and the I-94/CSAH 37 interchange. The roadway improvements adjacent to the Costco development will be completed to accommodate traffic once the store opens.

Location: In Otsego at the northwest corner of 60th Street and MacIver Avenue, near Interstate 94 and the City of Albertville.

Xcel Energy's proposed substation is in the works, and here are the details:

• Location: The proposed substation will be situated at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of 65th Street (CSAH 37) and Jansen Avenue in Otsego. So, if you happen to be in that area, keep an eye out for it! 

• Purpose: This substation aims to serve both existing and future electric service needs in Otsego. It’s like the behind-the-scenes wizardry that keeps the lights on and gadgets humming. 

• Electric Transmission Line: There’s an existing Xcel Energy electric transmission line that runs parallel to 65th Street (CSAH 37) and crosses the southern portion of the subject property. The substation will connect to this line. Think of it as the substation’s hotline to power! 

Otsego’s getting a shiny new addition to its electric infrastructure! 

The Condo Suites Otsego, when fully developed will consist of 14 commercial buildings (120 units) with 3 unit styles: Trades, Classic and Luxury. Trades Suites are geared toward contractors and other trades businesses. Classic Suites are super spaces for non-retail and small businesses needing additional room. Luxury Suites will provide more square footage, amenities and selection options. All suites are personally owned and fully customizable spaces, for your business, storage or hobby.

INCLUDED IN ALL SUITES

• Maintenance free exterior
• Steel lined and insulated interior walls & ceilings
• 5" concrete floors with drains
• Interior water spigot with utility sink & bib
• LED lighting
• City sewer and water
• 100 Amp electrical service, 3-phase available
• Natural gas
• Blacktop lot with ample turn-around space
• Hi-speed internet available
• Exterior lighting and landscaping
• Mail box
• Association: includes, trash removal, lawn maintenance and snow removal

Les Schwab intends to construct a 10,745-square-foot building at the southwest corner of Parrish Avenue and 87th Street. The vacant site is located just south of Aldi.

Les Schwab Tire Centers is a tire retail chain. It offers a variety of products and services including tires, brakes, wheels, alignment, batteries, and shocks and struts, according to the company website.

The company was founded by the late Les Schwab, who was born in 1917 in Bend, Oregon. He built his business from one store in 1952 to hundreds of locations across the western states, making Les Schwab one of the largest independent tire businesses in the United States, according to the company’s website.

There currently is one Les Schwab Tire Center in Minnesota, in Moorhead. The goal is to open seven in Minnesota in 2025 ... and this (Otsego store) is one of them.

Store hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. It will be closed on Sunday.

All new and used tires will be stored inside and all repair activities must be conducted within the building, with overhead doors to the service bays closed at all times except when moving vehicles in and out. There also will be landscaping installed as a buffer to residential areas.

Particle Control, Inc. has submitted an application to develop a 38,400 square foot food

processing building with future 87,500 square foot warehouse expansion upon Lots 3 and 4,

Block 2 Otsego I-94 West Industrial Park 4th Addition. The proposed 14.08 acre development is

subject to site and building plan review in accordance with Section 11-9-3 of the Zoning

Ordinance. The developer is also requesting approval of a preliminary plat, final plat, and

vacation of existing drainage and utility easements combing the two existing lots as provided

for by the Subdivision Ordinance.