2025 Year in Review
Powering What’s Possible, Together
It’s been another exciting year at Knutson! As we look back on our accomplishments, let’s start with safety — just like we do on our jobsites.
Safety
2025 saw our lowest Recordable Incident Rate in over 20 years!
Safety Milestones
Implemented and focused on LEADING SAFETY INDICATORS in lieu of lagging indicators.
- MNSHARP Worksites
- Mayo Clinic Andersen Proton Therapy Building
- Xcel Energy Chanhassen Service Center
- District 196 Eastview High School Activity Center
- CHASE Projects
- Mayo Unbound Tunnels & Distribution, Unbound Enabling & PUP
- Mayo Clinic South Ramp
- Mayo Clinic 6th Ave. Tunnel
- Rochester Public Schools Kellogg Middle School
- District 196 Eastview High School Activity Center
“Our continued success in safety will be defined not by what we avoid, but by how we build. As we strengthen the systems that support our people, we move beyond compliance toward consistency, innovation, and care." – Kevin Hogan, Corporate Safety Director
2025 Self-Perform Stats
- 18,560 cubic yards of concrete poured
- 458,750 square feet of slabs poured
- 9,6442 linear feet of cabinets installed
The Knutson Experience
2025 was a year of record growth, delivering The Knutson Experience to a larger group of customers, design partners, trade partners, and employees than ever before. Team Blue worked on two of the largest projects in company history.
- Ribbon Cutting Events
- ISD 196, Emerald Trail Elementary
- Xcel Energy, Wescott Natural Gas Plant
- Xcel Energy, St. Cloud Service Center
- Xcel Energy, Chanhassen Service Center
- City of Mankato, All Seasons Ice Arena
- Kids Rock Child Care Center
- Groundbreaking + Milestone Events
- Xcel Energy, Onalaska Service Center
- Beckman Coulter, Chaska Expansion
- Waterville Fire Station
- MCHS Onalaska
- UPUI – PUP steel topping out milestone
Knutson Alliance Program
The Knutson Alliance Program partnered with 12 trade partner organizations that directly support our future workforce.
“Through the launch of our Build Up Program and the realignment of the Knutson Alliance Program, we’ve seen firsthand how mentorship and intentional partnerships can spark growth, build trust, and create lasting impact across our project teams and communities.” – Ana Lowery, Diversity, Inclusion & Community Partner
What does Team Blue mean to you?
- Everyone has each other's backs. If you need help, all you have to do is ask and your team members will be there.
- People care about the work taking place. They put their hearts into it.
- I think we really try to provide our customers with a unique, ethical service which reflects how we interact with each other.
Our people
- 2025 Intern Connect program
- Hosted 16 interns
- Attended 5 college events, including College Connect
- Presented to over 2000 high school students at the St. Paul Chamber Career Connect Day
- Hired, promoted, and trained members of Team Blue
- Field: 50 new hires
- Office: 25 new hires
- 46 office and field promotions
- Completed the fourth cohort of Knutson Leadership Academy
Awards
People Awards
- Cody Knutson: Graduates from AGC MN Leadership Blueprint Program
- Brinnon Kubista & Paige Dehmer: 2025 Finance & Commerce Rising Young Professionals
- Aalayha Traub: Twin Cities Business 2025 Notable Women in CRE (commercial real estate) and Construction
- Jack Gafkjen: 2025–2026 Greater Mankato Leadership Institute Class
- o Logan Back – 2025 – 2026 AGC Leadership Blueprint Class
- o Austin Gapinski – Beck Technology, Outstanding Leadership in Implementing Destini
Project Awards
- Minnesota Subcontractor Association, Project of the Year: Mayo Clinic Anna-Maria + Stephen Kellen Building
- Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse Hospital: The Daily Reporter Top Project
- MCA New Project Total Value Over $15 Million: Mayo Clinic Anna-Marie and Stephen Kellen Building
Company Awards
- Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace
- MCA General Contractor of the Year
- Latino Chamber’s Inclusive Employer of the Year
Looking ahead
"Reflecting on 2025, I’m reminded why construction professionals have an unmatched level of pride for their work. We get the opportunity to build things that make an undeniable impact on the world — spaces that heal, educate, power, create, innovate, connect and more. To our employees, clients and partners: Thank you for helping Knutson Construction play a part in building a better tomorrow. Together, we make dreams real." – John Curry, CEO
