New 70-Acre Destination just steps away from the National Sports Center, Will Feature a Baseball and Event Stadium, Retail, Dining, Hospitality, and Year-Round Entertainment Experiences
BLAINE, MN. — August 12, 2026 — Bader Companies, Elevage and the City of Blaine today announced The Farm as the official name of the new sports and entertainment district now under construction in Blaine. The Farm will bring together a new era of sports, entertainment, dining, shopping, hospitality, residential living, medical services, and community gathering spaces into a premier, world-class destination in the heart of Blaine. It is anticipated to open in early 2028.
The Farm will transform 70 acres of undeveloped land into a marquee destination designed to bring athletes, fans, families, residents, and visitors together. Inspired by the site's agricultural roots, the name reflects both the history of the land and the development's vision to grow the area into a place where community, entertainment, and athletics come together. The Farm was created to be a place where community and athletes can grow, inspired by its location alongside the National Sports Center, where young talent is cultivated and competitors from across the country come to train and compete.
This district is designed as a live, work, play development to create an immersive experience that extends beyond game day. From shopping and dining to community events, live concerts, and baseball games, every aspect of the development has been thoughtfully planned to create a destination that remains vibrant throughout the year.
"The Farm was inspired by a vision to build on Blaine's strong sports legacy and create a destination that delivers lasting value for the community," said Co-Developers Bader Companies and Elevage. "We see The Farm as more than a development, it's an opportunity to create a landmark destination that attracts visitors, drives investment, supports local businesses, and contributes to Blaine's continued growth and vitality for years to come."
“The Farm represents one of the most significant private investments in Blaine's history and reflects the confidence developers have in our community's future,” said Mayor Tim Sanders. “This transformative project will create jobs, attract new businesses and visitors, expand entertainment and dining options, and build on Blaine's reputation as a premier destination for sports and recreation. We are excited to see this vision take shape and the lasting impact it will have on our community for generations to come.”
Anchoring the development will be SCHEELS, the company's second location in the Twin Cities metro, joining Eden Prairie, and sixth in the state. The 250,000-square-foot, one-of-a-kind experiential retail destination will feature an indoor Ferris wheel, a 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium with over 600 fish, specialty shops, and unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages.
Complementing these attractions will be upscale restaurants, retail offerings, a hotel, residential housing, a medical office, public gathering spaces, and a state-of-the-art baseball and event stadium that will welcome the return of American Association Professional Baseball to Minnesota as the home of the state's newest professional team. Together, these experiences will create a premier destination that delivers a pro-caliber fan experience and a hub of activity for the community unlike anything else in Minnesota.
“The addition of Blaine, Minnesota, is the latest step in our strategic growth as a league,” said Josh Schaub, Commissioner of the American Association of Professional Baseball. “We welcome Robb Bader, TWAN, Corey Burstad and their team, and most importantly, the fans of Minnesota, to the American Association in a community and business partnership that, like many of our other franchises, goes well beyond the baseball diamond.”
For project updates and announcements, visit TheFarmNSC.com
ABOUT BADER COMPANIES
Bader, a multi-generational, family company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, takes residential concepts from idea to reality. Founded in 1968, Bader has been setting the standard in multi-family housing for nearly sixty years. Through creativity and innovation, Bader consistently provides exceptional value to all its shareholders. Discover more at www.badercompanies.com
ABOUT ELEVAGE
Elevage is a real estate development and hospitality company dedicated to creating thoughtfully designed destinations that enrich the communities they serve. Through its development and hospitality expertise, Elevage creates and manages distinctive hotels, restaurants, residential communities, and mixed-use projects that reflect the character of their neighborhoods while delivering exceptional guest and resident experiences. www.elevagehospitality.com
ABOUT THE CITY OF BLAINE
Home to more than 77,000 residents, Blaine is the ninth-largest city in Minnesota and welcomes more than 7 million visitors each year. Known as a premier destination for sports, recreation, and business, Blaine is home to the National Sports Center, the world’s largest amateur sports facility, and hosts the PGA TOUR’s 3M Open, one of Minnesota’s premier sporting events. With a focus on creating opportunities to live, work, and grow, Blaine continues to attract new investment through thoughtful planning, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to a high quality of life for residents and businesses. Learn more at BlaineMN.gov.