Big construction projects fuel Winona's growth
(4/13/2021)
It’s a hot time in town tonight: Construction values for property in Winona nearly doubled over last year, reaching $34.6 million.
Winona County Assessor Steve Hacken presented the news to the City Council on April 5. Hacken also announced he is retiring as of April 30 after 23 years as assessor in Winona County.
Total new construction value accounted for an 176-percent increase over last year, more than $22 million over last year, which Hacken said was due mostly to a handful of properties: the Kmart being converted to Gundersen Health System Winona Campus, the first phase of Main Square, and Bluff View Estates on Mankato Avenue. However, subsequent phases of Main Square, as well as the new Fastenal office building will not hit the tax rolls until later, Hacken said.