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Axios reporters from around the country reviewed Minneapolis
The 100+ Axios Local journalists who came to town this week for a company retreat raved about the Twin Cities. Why it matters: Minnesotans are obsessed with what people think of our state, and we now have feedback from some naturally observational people. Many of the reporters in 29 other Axios Local cities shared with their combined 2 million subscribers warm and fuzzy thoughts about a metro area with a reputation that took a hit in recent years. The big picture: They liked us. They really liked us. Visitors — especially from Sun Belt cities — loved our light rail....
Minneapolis cuts red tape for developers turning office buildings into housing
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an ordinance Tuesday that will ease the regulatory burden on developers who want to turn empty office buildings into apartments. The move is expected to cut costs for developers and signal to private investors that Minneapolis is “open for business,” said Michael Rainville, a Minneapolis City Council member representing parts […]
November 1st Proclaimed Minnesota Beer Day, Celebration Friday
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Minnesota Beer Day has been proclaimed for November 1st, but we're celebrating Friday. The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild says they are having a presentation of the Governor's Proclamation at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Paul Brewing. Resolutions were passed in both the Minnesota Senate and House as well.
Out-migration is a problem, but tax cuts won’t help
We recently got our annual reminder to argue about “tax flight” — the assertion that Minnesota’s relatively higher taxes are causing the state to lose population and wealth. The latest attempt by Andy Brehm in the Star Tribune is more reasonable than last year’s epic Minnesota goodbye from Howard Root, but the logical response is […]
Wells Fargo South Minneapolis campus applies for historic designation
Wells Fargo has applied for national historic designation for its South Minneapolis Home Mortgage campus, which is being mothballed as the bank consolidates its Twin Cities corporate office footprint. Why it matters: If approved by state officials, the designation would make the property more attractive to developers because it would qualify for significant state and federal tax credits. State of play: Wells Fargo announced in April 2023 it would close the campus and has been marketing it for sale while employees relocate to other local offices. While it could be re-used as an office campus, the demand for housing is...
How celebrity endorsements can impact elections
MINNEAPOLIS — From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.In 1920, singer Al Jolson endorsed Warren Harding for president. By 1960, Frank Sinatra sang his praise for John F. Kennedy.But do celebrity political endorsements matter in an election?"The received wisdom and evidence is no," said Hamline University political science professor David Schultz.However, there have been exceptions."We do have evidence in 2008 that Oprah Winfrey's charisma, her star quality, helped win Barack Obama the Democratic primary over Hillary Clinton," Schultz said.Schultz says if an election is close, a celebrity endorsement...
From Commercial To Residential: Minneapolis works to transition older buildings into residences
From commercial to residential. A new ordinance signed by Mayor Jacob Frey today, spearheaded by Sherman Associates, will help transform older buildings in downtown into housing and they’re starting with the Groove Lofts in the old North Star Center.
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