Deal signals vote of confidence in downtown Minneapolis. fredlaw.com
Despite fears about public safety over this summer, there’s not much strong evidence yet that big companies are fleeing downtown Minneapolis en masse.
On Wednesday, Minneapolis-based law firm Fredrikson & Byron announced that it had inked a multiyear lease for 178,000 square feet of space at the 60 South Sixth tower in downtown Minneapolis.
The law firm did not hightail it to the suburbs. Fredrikson & Byron has been based in U.S. Bank Plaza, less than two blocks to the east of 60 South Sixth. Its Minneapolis office houses more than 500 employees.
“Fredrikson has deep roots in the city of Minneapolis. We remain committed to the future of a vibrant downtown as we help to lead through today’s challenges,” said John Koneck, president of Fredrikson & Byron, in a statement. “The new space at 60 South Sixth provides an opportunity for us to reimagine how to use our space to best