Kraus-Anderson begins Graham Park Exhibition Center in Rochester, Minn.
September 5, 2025
The Rochester office of Kraus-Anderson (KA) has begun construction on the $39 million Graham Park Exhibition Center located at 1407 3rd Ave. SE in Rochester, Minn.
The multi-purpose facility will meet Olmsted County’s diverse community needs by becoming a year-round hub for sports events, concerts, livestock and horse shows, trade shows and cultural celebrations in southeast Minnesota.
Designed by LHB Architecture and CRW Architecture + Design Group, the 80,000-square-foot facility will feature a 49,000-square-foot main arena with retractable seating for up to 1,500 people, a 16,500-square-foot warm-up arena for pre-event activities and an outdoor activity pad for flexible outdoor events. The project will also include space for 250 portable stalls and modern accommodations for visitors, exhibitors and animals.
“This project will expand economic activity, create more inclusive community spaces and honor Graham Park’s century-long legacy,” said Mark Thein, Olmsted County board chair.
The facility will be open for operations in early 2027.
About Kraus-Anderson Companies
Established in 1897, Kraus-Anderson (www.krausanderson.com) is an integrated construction management, real estate and risk management enterprise working independently and in collaboration with a family of companies, including insurance, finance and realty operations. Kraus-Anderson, an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., Bismarck and Fargo, N.D., Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn., Des Moines, Iowa and Phoenix, Ariz.