Oppidan to break ground on Workforce Housing in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Minn. – (August 14, 2025) – Oppidan Investment Company, a national property development firm headquartered in Excelsior, Minn., will break ground on Mill + Miss, a new workforce housing project in Grand Rapids, Minn. The 121,000 square feet, 132-unit market-rate rental development is the result of a unique public-private partnership designed to meet the area’s critical housing needs amid recent economic and job growth. Mill + Miss is designed to meet the needs of today’s workforce while also enhancing the broader community with high-quality housing options.

A groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 2199 SW 8th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.

Located near the Mississippi River and inspired by the region’s rich paper mill history, Mill + Miss will offer modern, amenitized apartment living for singles and families. The project includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with modern finishes, heated and detached garage parking, a fitness center, game room, coffee bar, outdoor patio and grill area, and walking paths. Residents will also benefit from private balconies, a package room, and two elevators—all designed to support an active and comfortable lifestyle.

“This project is a testament to how strong partnerships between the private and public sector can deliver tangible solutions for growing communities,” said said Dave Scott, Oppidan President. “We’re proud to bring thoughtfully designed, high-quality rental housing to Grand Rapids and contribute to the area’s long-term vitality.”

Mill + Miss was made possible through the support of the City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA), Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB), and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) through the State’s Workforce Development Program. These collaborative efforts allowed the project to move forward in a fully stabilized rental market, helping to alleviate a critical shortage of housing for the region’s expanding employment base, which includes major employers like Amazon, Yanmar Compact Equipment, L&M Fleet Supply, and Besa Hospitality Group. 

The project is expected to be completed in March 2027.