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New year reflections: two decades of Shelter
Two decades of Shelter shaped by sustainability, team-based culture, and designing in different arenas In the fall of 2004, Shelter…
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Cannabis retail building typologies
Layout & design of retail cannabis spaces critical to customer experience The recent legalization of cannabis consumption and sales in…
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Cannabis businesses will benefit from design expertise
Designers will be critical in helping cannabis retailers execute their vision Today, Minnesota joins 22 other states — plus the…
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During June, show extra love for Twin Cities LGTBQ+ businesses
Where to shop small in the Twin Cities during Pride month As a small business, we try to direct our…
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Fresh, thoughtful design on display at River Prairie open house
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, River Prairie Wealth Partners (RPWP) cut the ribbon and welcomed the community to an open…
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Make the most of the time you spend outside
The outdoors have never been greater. Here in the Upper Midwest, where tolerable temperatures only last so long, we’ve always…
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Need a bigger business space? Consider these 10 questions.
Thinking about expanding your business facility? Ready to explore financing options? Lenders want to work with you — but they…
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Growing financial firm partners with Shelter for their new HQ
One team member was working out of the office kitchen. Two others occupied a retrofitted furnace room. “We were bursting…
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Explore The Hangar — from a distance
If you're like us, the arrival of August automatically stirs cravings for fried and grilled food, cold beverages, and the…
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