OfficeMax closing another store in the Twin Cities' south metro
A closing sale is underway at the longtime OfficeMax in Eagan.
The upcoming closure marks the end of an era for the Eagan Promenade shopping center, which welcomed the office supply retailer to its line-up of shops nearly 30 years ago.
Banners in the window at the location advertise mark downs up to 40% ahead of the store's final day.
OfficeMax, which merged with Office Depot a decade ago, has a shrinking footprint in the Twin Cities.
Another south metro OfficeMax, in Savage, closed permanently late last year. That space is being taken over by California-based discount department store chain Ross Dress for Less.
There's no word yet on what might be next for the OfficeMax space in Eagan once the longtime store officially departs.
This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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