# Planned developments in Stearns County, MN

Boardwalk found 420+ planned projects in Stearns County, MN in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Stearns County Park Commission agenda for Sep 9, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/stearns/

## Stearns County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 420+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 5 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 9, 2026, Stearns County Park Commission |
| Sources we check | 5 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Stearns County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 150+ | 36% |
| Residential | 98 | 23% |
| Development decisions | 69 | 16% |
| Public and institutional | 46 | 11% |
| Agricultural | 28 | 7% |
| Commercial | 21 | 5% |
| Industrial | 13 | 3% |

## Recent projects in Stearns County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Unit Apartment Development | Sauk Centre, MN | Sauk Centre 24, LLC | Apartments | 24 apartments | Continued | Aug 19, 2026 |
| New Library Funding and Construction Planning | Paynesville, MN | Rice Companies | Libraries | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Paynesville Park Development and Naming | Stearns County, MN | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 24-Unit Apartment Building | Sauk Centre, MN | Lumber One Development Company LLC | Apartments | 24 apartments | Seeking approval | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Mora Creamery Development Inc. Feedlot Operation in Oak Township | Stearns County, MN | Mora Creamery Development Inc. | Feedlots and dairies | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Agricultural Application P-036777 | Stearns County, MN | McAndrews Farm Fam LTD Partnership | Farms and ranches | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 12,384-Panel Solar Energy Facility on 284 Acres | Stearns County, MN | Enterprise Energy | Power plants | 284.4 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 157-Acre Community Solar Garden | Stearns County, MN | Enterprise Energy | Power plants | 157.3 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 30.5-Acre Solar Farm | Sartell, MN | Enterprise Energy, LLC | Solar farms | 30.5 acres | Approved | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 4,000-Sqft Community Center Conversion | Avon, MN | St. Benedict's Church | Community centers | 4 acres | Approved | Jun 29, 2026 |
| 7.21-Acre Sand Mining Operation | Melrose, MN | Northern Lines Contracting | Mines and quarries | 7.21 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 845-Animal Unit Feedlot Expansion | Sauk Centre, MN | McAndrews Farm Fam LTD Partnership | Feedlots and dairies | 115.9 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 9, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 420+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Stearns County

- [Paynesville, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/paynesville/) · 46 projects
- [Sauk Centre, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/sauk-centre/) · 38 projects
- [Cold Spring, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/cold-spring/) · 25 projects
- Albany, MN · 24 projects
- Avon, MN · 24 projects
- Holdingford, MN · 22 projects
- [Waite Park, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/waite-park/) · 21 projects
- Rockville, MN · 10 projects
- St. Augusta, MN · 10 projects
- Melrose, MN · 7 projects
- St. Joseph, MN · 7 projects
- Freeport, MN · 4 projects
- St. Anthony (Stearns County), MN · 4 projects
- Belgrade, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Kimball, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Richmond, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- St. Martin, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- St. Stephen, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Benton County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/benton/) · 200+ projects
- [Meeker County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/meeker/) · 100+ projects
- [Todd County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/todd/) · 180+ projects
- [Morrison County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/morrison/) · 140+ projects
- [Kandiyohi County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/kandiyohi/) · 170+ projects
- [Wright County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/wright/) · 640+ projects

All places in Minnesota: [Minnesota](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/)

## Questions about Stearns County

### What's planned in Stearns County, MN?

Boardwalk found 420+ planned projects in Stearns County, MN in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Stearns County Park Commission agenda for Sep 9, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Stearns County projects come from public meeting records, such as Stearns County Park Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Stearns County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 20, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Stearns County, MN", boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/stearns/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count