Every development in the South Metro, in one monthly briefing.
Every sizable project that comes before a South Metro planning commission or city council — commercial, residential, and industrial — tracked from first proposal to opening day. We watch the agendas so you don't have to, and hand you the whole picture on the first of the month.
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What's in every issue
Not a headline roundup — a working reference you can act on.
Every sizable project
Commercial, residential, and industrial developments moving through South Metro planning commissions and city councils — the ones that actually reshape the area.
Status changes that matter
What moved from proposed to approved, what just broke ground, and what quietly opened — so you know the moment a deal becomes real.
The details you actually need
Developer, square footage or unit count, exact location, timeline, and the vote — not just a headline.
Links to the source
Straight to the agendas, staff reports, and our live interactive map so you can dig in yourself.
Who it's for
Builders & real estate
Developers, brokers, contractors, and lenders who need to see what land is moving and who is behind it — before it hits the news.
Business owners & investors
Site selectors, franchisees, and local investors watching where rooftops, jobs, and traffic are headed next.
Civic enthusiasts
Residents, council-watchers, and neighborhood leaders who want the full picture of what is being built around them.
Pick your plan
Same briefing either way — pay for 12 months and two are free.
Every subscription includes
- ✓A new briefing the first of every month
- ✓All South Metro cities in one place
- ✓Every sizable commercial, residential & industrial project
- ✓Developer, size, location, timeline & status on each
- ✓Cancel anytime
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Questions
How often does it come out?+
Once a month, delivered by email on the first of the month. Each issue covers everything that moved through South Metro city halls the prior month.
I subscribed mid-month — when do I get my first issue?+
Right away. New subscribers receive the current issue as soon as they join, then the next issue on the first of every month. You never have to wait for coverage you just paid for.
Which cities does it cover?+
The Dakota and Scott county South Metro — Lakeville, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Burnsville, Farmington, Eagan, Shakopee, Prior Lake, Hastings, and Savage.
Do you offer refunds?+
All subscriptions are final and non-refundable. You can cancel anytime to stop future billing, and you will keep access through the end of the period you have already paid for.
What counts as a “sizable” project?+
Anything that meaningfully changes the area: new commercial buildings, apartment and housing developments, industrial and data-center projects, and major public projects. Many are included as early as when they first appear before a local planning commission — before they’re approved or built — so you see what’s coming as early as possible.
How is this different from your free newsletter?+
The free Scoop covers local news broadly. The Development Report is a focused, comprehensive tracker built for people who need every project in one place — the kind of coverage that is worth paying for.
Can I expense it?+
Yes. At $200 for 12 months it is an easy business expense for anyone in real estate, construction, or economic development. A receipt is emailed automatically at checkout.
Know what's coming before it's built.
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