location closed on July 31, 2017, after 45 years at Southdale. The former Penney's building was razed, and in its place, a $43 million Life Time Fitness multi-level complex was constructed, featuring a roof top pool, which opened in 2019. Bon-Ton announced on April 17, 2018, that it would close and liquidate all Herberger's stores in their 200+ locations after two liquidators, Great American Group and Tiger Capital Group, won an auction for the company. On August 26, 2018, the Herberger's Southdale anchor location closed. Simon, the mall owner, continued to revitalize Southdale as a mixed-use development by utilizing all corners of the parking lot. The southwest corner of the parking lot saw new construction of RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) in 2018. In October 2018, a newly constructed Shake Shack on the northwest corner of the property held its grand opening. Luxury apartments were also constructed on the southeast corner of the parking lot. In May 2019, it was announced that the Southdale branch of the Hennepin County Library was going to move to Southdale Center, taking the place of the vacant Herberger's, which was to be demolished. An opening date was set for 2022, however, the move was put on hold and has since been cancelled. On March 18, 2020, Southdale temporarily closed until March 29, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. References External links Official Southdale Website The New Yorker on Gruen and Southdale James Lileks' "Flotsam Cave" (features vintage photos of the mall) The indoor mall turns 50. Buildings and structures in Edina, Minnesota 1956 establishments in Minnesota Shopping malls established in 1956 Simon Property Group Shopping malls in Hennepin County, Minnesota Victor Gruen buildings