The Brief
- City officials in Roseville say there have only been early talks about the future of HarMar Mall, with no formal redevelopment plans submitted.
- Many storefronts at HarMar Mall are now vacant, raising questions about what comes next for the longtime shopping center.
- Fidelis Realty Partners, the mall’s owner, says they are considering all options and expect any revitalization to be a long-term process.
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) – The future of HarMar Mall in Roseville is up in the air as city officials and the property owner discuss what could be next for the once-bustling shopping center.
Community memories and changing times
What we know:
City officials told FOX 9 there have been only “conceptual” discussions about HarMar Mall’s future, and no formal plans have been brought forward. The mall, which opened in 1963, was once a major shopping destination for the north metro but now has many vacant storefronts.
Jacob Baker, who grew up in Roseville, shared his memories of the mall. “I would like to see HarMar rebuilt. This is a huge part of my childhood,” said Baker. He recalled, “I saw Pokémon in 2000 here, right? The first movie,” and added, “It was popping, I mean, there was little tiny, like vendors all around the inside, right? I used to get little collector coins from my uncle all the time.”…