Outlaw Development Opens Saint Paul Keg House Commons
The historic Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Keg House has been transformed into a new community hub on West Seventh Street.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Outlaw Development has completed the conversion of the historic Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Keg House in Saint Paul into the new Keg House Commons. The facility, which was formerly home to Keg & Case Market, is expected to open to the public later this month.
Why it matters
The developer intended the $3.2 million project to establish a community hub while fostering generational wealth through property ownership. This redevelopment strategy also successfully saved the historic building from foreclosure.
The renovation project represents a total investment of $3.2 million. The repurposed facility features an event space with a capacity for 500 people.
The players
Outlaw Development
This real estate firm led the redevelopment and property acquisition of the former brewing facility.
GroundBreak Coalition
This organization provided a grant to support the financing of the development.
LISC Twin Cities
This nonprofit organization works to support community development and facilitated the grant for this project.
Sunrise Banks
This financial institution provided the necessary capital and financial support for the redevelopment effort.
Element Boxing and Fitness
This athletic facility is relocating its operations into the newly renovated Keg House Commons building.
The details
Renovations involved dividing the space and repurposing existing structures, with Element Boxing and Fitness confirmed as a tenant relocating to the building. The project was supported by a grant from the GroundBreak Coalition facilitated by LISC Twin Cities, with additional financial backing from Sunrise Banks.
Timeline
The project began in November 2025.
Outlaw Development acquired the property in April 2026.
The facility is expected to open in October 2026.
Outdoor green space events are planned for spring 2027.
Market Landscape
This project reflects the broader regional trend of adaptive reuse, where developers repurpose historic industrial architecture to anchor local urban neighborhoods. By transitioning the space from a former market to a mixed-use community hub, the developer is positioning the site to compete with modern multi-use developments in Saint Paul.
Residents can expect the facility to be open to the public later this month for events and activities. The site will further expand its utility in the spring of 2027 with the introduction of outdoor green space for bike rides, runs, and live music.
The takeaway
Adaptive reuse projects often serve as vital anchors for neighborhood revitalization and the preservation of local history. Residents looking for new community spaces should look for formal opening announcements later this month.
Further reading
For more news on new ventures in the area, check out the Saint Paul Openings & Closings section.
More information
Find additional details regarding the project's funding and mission on the GroundBreak Coalition information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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