Menards store land transfer
Summary
The city is selling about 29.5 acres north of Target to make way for a 200,000-square-foot Menards home improvement store — a roughly $5.39 million land sale at appraised value. The city's sales-tax-dependent budget stands to benefit from a new national retailer, and residents will get chances to weigh in during 2027 rezone and possible TIF hearings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $5.39 million in land sale proceeds plus future sales tax revenue for a city budget that relies on sales tax for 46% of general fund revenue.
Shoppers, the city's sales tax base, and the east-side development corridor around Target.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Brookings City Council Paves Way for Menards to Build Home Improvement Store in Brookings
Brookings City Council Paves Way for Menards to Build Home Improvement Store in Brookings mykxlg.com
City Council — October 27, 2026
The city is selling about 29.5 acres north of Target to make way for a 200,000-square-foot Menards home improvement store — a roughly $5.39 million land sale at appraised value. The city's sales-tax-dependent budget stands to benefit from a new national retailer, and residents will get chances to weigh in during 2027 rezone and possible TIF hearings.
Menards headed to Brookings
Menards headed to Brookings KELOLAND.com
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