Staff photo by Clay Schuldt Construction continues at the former Ben Franklin building at 126 N. Minnesota St. The building is being remodeled into the new Inspired Wedding Event Center.

NEW ULM — Construction continues at the corner of North 2nd Street and Minnesota.

L&N Concrete Pumping had one its trucks parked on 2nd North Thursday to aid with concrete work on the former Ben Franklin building at 126 N. Minnesota St. The building is being remodeled into the new Inspired Wedding Event Center, restaurant and apartment building.

Four apartments will be located in a vertical addition constructed on the building, with two units on the second floor and two unites on the third floor.

A restaurant will also be located on the top floor with a rooftop patio for additional seating. The main floor will be used for the wedding venue business. The plan is to have enough of the building ready to host a wedding in October.