Acme Tools opens Eagan storefront, first new Minnesota location in 20 years

Calling all contractors woodworkers landscapers and homeowners in Eagan there s a new tool shop in town Acme Tools opened its newest storefront and fourth for the state in Eagan on Wednesday with a nearly -square-foot showroom The family-owned retailer expects to employ certain workers at the new location according to a company news release Located at the corner of Yankee Doodle Road and Denmark Avenue the storefront at Town Centre Drive spans over square feet with offices a warehouse and a full-service department The Eagan store also supports the growing outdoor power equipment category with cordless and gas products for both homeowners and landscapers disclosed Paul Kuhlman president of merchandise operations for Acme Tools in the release Based in Grand Forks N D Acme Tools was founded in by George Kuhlman His son Daniel Kuhlman eventually took over and now at the helm are his sons Steve and Paul Kuhlman Named by George Kuhlman acme means the point at which someone or something is best perfect or largest part profitable according to the company s history Acme Tools has retail stores across Minnesota Iowa and North Dakota and employs several workers Other Minnesota locations include the Duluth store which opened in then the Bemidji location in and Plymouth in Acme Tools is pleased to be adding a second Twin Cities location in Eagan to better serve our customers in the St Paul area announced Steve Kuhlman president of corporate operations for Acme Tools in the release Related Articles Groundswell cafe in St Paul temporarily closes after fire Business People Mentoring Minnesota elects Monica Byron as president West Seventh restaurant windows broken man accused of swinging stick at one owner Business People HomeServices of America announces leadership change More fun than I ever imagined Stillwater gondolier starts th season on the St Croix