The former Minneapolis fire station directly across from Huntington Bank Stadium has sold to the University of Minnesota for $8 million.
The building, built in 1893, has housed Buffalo Wild Wings on the lower level since 2010. The restaurant’s current lease expires at the end of 2030.
Marketed as a redevelopment opportunity, the property is just under a half-acre and the former fire station, known as Station 19, spans about 15,570-square-feet.
“This isn’t just a site; it’s a chance to create something iconic, a property that will be seen by tens of thousands of fans, students, alumni, and visitors every single week,” the listing states. “We’re talking about a high-octane, never-to-be-repeated location — a site that’s wrapped in the energy of Golden Gopher athletics.”…