SAINT PAUL, Minn. (June 2, 2026) — The Grand Victoria, a 90-unit mixed-used apartment community featuring more than 13,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space along Saint Paul’s Grand Avenue, has a new investor — the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). Expected to open in early 2028, The Grand Victoria (857-841 Grand Avenue) aims to revitalize a prominent neighborhood site currently occupied by the Victoria Crossing East Mall and what was once home to Billy’s on Grand. The SMSC is a lead investor in the project.

“We prioritize investments that align with our Dakota values of planning for the next seven generations,” said SMSC Chairman Cole W. Miller. “The Grand Victoria will help revitalize communities, attract new businesses, support local jobs and contribute to the long-term economic strength of our region.”

Residential offerings will feature boutique rentals designed for modern living, complemented by private balconies and terraces and abundant indoor and outdoor spaces, including a grand residential lobby, an indoor/outdoor great room, and wellness studio with fitness and sauna. Longtime Grand Avenue staple, Juut Salon, will return to the retail space and be joined by additional retailers. The site will provide a total of 121 underground parking stalls, including 99 dedicated resident spaces and 22 serving retail customers.

“We are thrilled to have the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a strategic partner,” said Ari Parritz, founder and president of Afton Park Development, which is overseeing the development. “The SMSC is a leader in economic development in Minnesota and Indian Country, and we welcome this expertise as we reenergize the heart of Grand Avenue.”

“The Grand Victoria project brings more good news to the historic Grand Avenue corridor, a crown jewel for Saint Paul residents and visitors alike,” said Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. “We are thrilled to add the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as an economic development partner here in Saint Paul.”

Construction will begin this summer, with the building expected to open in early 2028.

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About the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized, sovereign Dakota tribal government located southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Following a Dakota tradition of generosity, the SMSC is one of the top philanthropists in Minnesota and is dedicated to helping build strong, healthy communities. The tribe is a committed community partner and a leader in protecting and restoring natural resources. The SMSC’s government, Gaming Enterprise and various other enterprises are collectively the largest employer in Scott County and attract millions of visitors to the region. For more information, visit shakopeedakota.org.

About Afton Park Development
Founded in 2020, Afton Park Development is a Twin Cities-based boutique real estate developer specializing in new construction and adaptive reuse housing developments. Its portfolio includes current construction projects in Edina and Saint Paul as well as completed projects in Chicago. For more information, visit aftonpark.com.

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