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“BLAEDC was critical in assisting with our site section. They are the reason Lexington Manufacturing is in Brainerd.”

— Bob Dimke, President/CEO, Lexington Manufacturing
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Unique properties for unique needs

The Brainerd Lakes Area has a number of unique properties and locations with characteristics that could make them suitable for businesses with unique needs, business models or recruitment challenges. Some of the properties are listed below, but we encourage you to contact BLAEDC with questions about other available properties or options. 
 

Tech Services

 
 

 
Property Name: Johnson Office Building (#1)
Location: 14221 Golf Course Drive, Baxter
Facility Type: Office Space, Tech Center
Total Sq. Ft.: 4,000 to 8,000 
Lot Size: 50+ parking
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Property Name: Johnson Office Building (#2)
Location: 7651 Universal Road, Baxter
Facility Type: Office Space, Tech Center
Total Sq. Ft.: 13,500
Lot Size: 60+ parking
Unique Features: 1,500-square-foot server room with raised floor, AC/humidity control and 25,000KW generator
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Manufacturing

 

 
Property Name: Potlatch Warehouse/Showroom
Location: 3855 Independence Road, Brainerd
Facility Type: Warehouse/Showroom
Total Sq. Ft: 34,800 
Lot Size: 348,480 (8 acres)
Unique Features: Rail spur access; additional covered storage (in addition to the main building); 29-ft warehouse ceiling height; Highway 210 access

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Property Name: Northern Pacific Center
Location: 1511 Northern Pacific Road, Brainerd
Facility Type: Office/Retail/Industrial/Warehouse
Total Sq. Ft: 200,000+ square feet
Lot Size: 47+ acres including rail access
Unique Features: Restored buildings from the late 1800s — originally served as the Northern Pacific, and later, the Burlington Northern car shops. Location is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Buildings offer hand-hewn beams, natural brick and inherent character.
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Energy

 
   

Property Name: Crow Wing County/Crow Wing County Landfill Gas Recovery Project
Location: Oak Lawn Township
Facility Type: Potential Energy/Industrial Park
Lot Size: Up to 30 acres

Unique Features: Landfill gas collection system. Potential to provide landfill gas for energy/industrial activities. County would consider a nominal fee for the lease (e.g., $1) as long as the developer was responsible for any structures or utilities they require.

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 Healthcare

 
 
 

Property Name: Brainerd Regional Human Services Center
Location: intersection of State Hwy 25 and State Hwy 18, east edge of Brainerd
Facility Type: health services
Total Sq. Ft.: 700,000 sq. ft. (14 buildings)
Lot Size: 130 acres
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