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Minnesota Real Estate Journal | Affordable Housing – Suburban: Wangstad Commons

BLOOMINGTON (May 1, 2025) —

Doran Companies is proud to share that the Minnesota Real Estate Journal has recognized Wangstad Commons in Brooklyn Center as the 2025 Award Winner in the Affordable Housing, Suburban category.

Developed by JO Companies and built by Doran Companies, Wangstad Commons represents a major step forward in expanding access to high-quality, sustainable, and affordable housing in the Twin Cities metro. The development was honored alongside other distinguished projects for its exceptional design, community impact, and commitment to long-term affordability.

The annual MREJ Real Estate Awards program showcases the top real estate achievements and developments in Minnesota over the past year. The 2025 celebration was held on May 1, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington, bringing together professionals from across the industry to recognize innovation and excellence in development, design, and construction.

Doran Companies is honored to have served as general contractor on this meaningful project and congratulates JO Companies and all project partners on this well-deserved recognition.

About Doran Companies:

Doran Companies is a fully integrated, premier commercial and residential real estate enterprise headquartered in Bloomington, MN. We’re one of the largest woman-owned businesses in Minnesota and among the largest woman-owned general contractors in the country. With a proven reputation built on transparency, dedication, and curiosity, we are committed to delivering impactful projects with expert development, design, construction, and property management teams. Together, we build pride and value in real estate. You can learn more at dorancompanies.com.