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Metro real estate agents elect their first black president
Denise Mazone
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Reform real estate misdeeds
For nearly 30 years, Denise Mazone has dedicated her life and career to helping Minnesota residents realize the value of home ownership. Hailing from…
Man sentenced to 15 months for incitement to riot in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man who posted online urging others to join massive mobs looting downtown businesses in the summer of 2020 was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison on Tuesday.James Massy, 23, pleaded guilty in February…
Charges against Red Wing woman relate to deaths of decades-old children found in Mississippi River
Reporting by Dana Theide of KARE 11: "Describing it as a mystery that has touched the hearts of law enforcement and community residents for decades, GOodhue County Sheriff Marty Kelly announced charges were filed against a woman…
Regis Corp. appoints permanent CEO – Twin Cities
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Matthew Doctor
Regis Corp.a Minneapolis-based retail hair salon operator and franchisor, announced the appointment of Matthew Doctor as President and CEO and a member of the company's Board of Directors. Doctor…
The Fed is pushing the pedals of the economy – Twin Cities
The Fed's Open Market Committee met last week and announced its two-part decision.
Edward Lotterman
First, its target “federal funds” interest rate is up half a percentage point, from a range of 0.25% to 0.5%. It is now 0.75 to 1%: “The…
The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival will screen more than 200 films
4 things to do today: May 7, 2022Here are four things you can do today.5 hours agoWineFest benefits children's healthThere's an upcoming event where you can sip wine from around the world and support a good cause.5 hours agoStep back in…
Kudlow: Biden’s admin should be ashamed of himself
The "Kudlow" host offers his thoughts on the possible reversal of Roe v. Wade and on the economy. Please allow me to riff on two separate topics. First, there are some odds and ends about the Supreme Court leak scandal Roe v. Wade.…
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival kicks off in newly renovated theater
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - On Thursday, the Minneapolis St. Paul Film Society kicked off the 2022 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival at its newly renovated full-time home at the Main Cinema on St. Anthony Main. This is the…
Twin Cities real estate market affected by interest rate adjustments
Interest rate hikes affect home buyers in the Twin Cities As the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to fight inflation, many Twin Cities residents are having the price of large home loans taken away from them. (FOX 9) -…
Silicon Valley isn’t just for corporate giants; San Jose is the best city for small…
San Jose, California is home to a large number of technology companies. (Photo by David McNew/Newsmakers)
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Although known as the headquarters of some of the largest and most successful corporations in…
Pelosi makes an unannounced trip to meet Zhelensky in Kyiv
Pelosi's office confirmed the trip in a statement Sunday, and the speaker led an official congressional delegation to Ukraine - the first of its kind amid the Russian invasion.
Zelensky shared a video of their meeting in Kyiv on…
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Cedar Rapids student envisions black-owned business incubator similar to NewBo City Market
Washington High School's Danny Levy views paintings March 5 by Kathy Schumacher that feature historic women of color at…
Christy Johnson of HANDS ON A HARD BODY at the Minneapolis Musical Theater
Hands on a Hardbody is a regional premiere performed by the Minneapolis Musical Theater and is presented in the Luther Cadillac showroom in Roseville.For 10 unlucky Texans, a new breath is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun…
MN Kohl stores to be acquired by competitor: report
MINNEAPOLIS — Department store giant Kohl's has been offered an acquisition deal by rival JCPenney for a whopping $8.6 billion, according to a New York Post report.Simon Property and Brookfield Asset Management, which both helped JCPenney…
Black Business Spotlight: Forreal Coffeehouse
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'Real estate cafe opens in George Floyd Square
Disney business partners Foote and Billy Jones own Forreal Coffeehouse, a new "real estate cafe" located in South Minneapolis…
Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment at 12:20 a.m. EDT | Minnesota News
RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR-RESPONSIBILITYKey players call for accountability for atrocities in UkraineUNITED NATIONS…
State ends investigation into Minneapolis police after George Floyd killing – Baltimore Sun
ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Nearly two years after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights was set to announce Wednesday the results of its investigation into whether the Minnesota Police…
Seattle condo listings lovingly revamped by creative couple for $420,000
When is a one bedroom condo more than its modest floor plan? When its owners - in this case, architect Hank Butitta and artist Nell Nordlie - personalized the space with built-in furniture, hidden storage, handcrafted lighting, and pops of…
First Independence Bank Hosts Twin Cities Branch Grand Opening, Community Celebration | News
Community-wide celebration marks first black-owned bank in MinnesotaMINNEAPOLIS, April 26, 2022…
Video shows Minneapolis backyard shooting ruled vigilante
Despite protests from the family of the deceased, the prosecutor ruled the case "valid self-defense".
MINNEAPOLIS — This was a case a lot of people were talking about — a South Minneapolis homeowner and her son shot and…
Nearly two years after Floyd’s murder – plans to ‘re-envision’ 38th and…
George Floyd Square is a place of healing, reflection and remembrance."The murder of George Floyd changed our world, changed our country, changed our city," said Alexander Kado, Project Manager for the City of Minneapolis.Last…
More Grizzlies fans make the trip to Minneapolis to watch Game 4
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Game 4 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves had a late start, a warning at 9 p.m., but not late enough for a few groups of Grizz fans to attend. stick…
4 ways to fortify your retirement against market volatility
"It's important not to confuse risk with volatility, because volatility is something we have to live with," Ms Benz said. "Checking your liquid and near-liquid reserves is one way to understand how much buffer you have and how long of a…
5 Best Sports Clubs in Minneapolis, MN
Below is a list of the best and major sports clubs in Minneapolis. To help you find the best sports clubs located near you in Minneapolis, we've put together our own list based on this rating point list.
The best sports clubs in…
5 things to know today: April storm, landlord lawsuit, pot legalization, local impact, growing…
1. April's 'multi-faceted' storm could have heavy impacts on North Dakota starting Friday…
Minneapolis man arrested for drug trafficking in Stoddard | News
A Minneapolis man was arrested for impaired driving following a traffic stop on the 100 block of North Main Street in Stoddard.At 3:03 p.m. on April 15, a Vernon County deputy running a speed camera on North Main Street in…
LE MORTGAGE FORCE SALE NOTICE – West Central Tribune
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORCE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND THE IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERMITTED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a default has occurred…
A look at the markets: US stock futures mixed ahead of earnings
Pre-open moversUS stock futures traded mixed in early pre-market trading after the Dow fell about 40 points in the previous session. Investors await the results of Johnson & Johnson JNJ, Netflix, Inc. NFLX, Lockheed Martin Company…
As Median Twin City Homes Surpass $350,000, More Renters Are Giving Up Owning
For some in the home buying market, today's tight housing supply means there is more urgency to navigate. For others, it means putting their plans on hold.
MINNEAPOLIS — With the median home price in the Twin Cities…
Public schools in St. Paul and Minneapolis lift mask mandates
Public school students in Minneapolis and Saint Paul will not be required to wear face masks while COVID cases in Hennepin and Ramsey counties remain low.
MINNEAPOLIS — MPS and SPPS students won't need to grab one thing…
Former St. Joe’s CEO Sara Criger given expanded role at Allina Health – Twin Cities
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Sara Criger
Allina Healtha Minneapolis-based metropolitan chain of hospitals and clinics, announced that Sara Criger was promoted to lead Acute Care Services, including Senior Vice President of Allina Health Operations,…
Shooting leaves 2 seriously injured
article Police are investigating after a Friday afternoon shooting in Minneapolis left two seriously injured. (FOX 9) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Police are investigating after a Friday afternoon shooting in Minneapolis left two men…
Colliers Mortgage Minneapolis office closes $1.2 million Fannie Mae loan for Southpointe Apartments…
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Colliers Mortgage, a subsidiary of Colliers International | US, recently closed a $1.2 million Fannie Mae loan to refinance Southpointe Apartments, a 60-unit multi-family affordable…
Agencies announce plans for more fairness in federal programs
Dozens of federal agencies on Thursday launched plans focused on minority groups and other underserved communities, intended to open up federal programs to more people and reduce racial disparities caused by government decisions.The plans…
The grand reopening of School of Rock EP is April 22
The School of Rock Eden Prairie, which offers performance-based music education, recently announced its grand reopening.
The event will take place at the School of Music, 6585 Edenvale Blvd., Suite 100B, from 4-8 p.m. on…
Capital on Tap Secures $200M Funding Facility to Fuel Continued Growth
Capital on Tap secured a $200 million financing facility with HSBC and Värde Partners to support their continued growth in the United States.
ATLANTA and LONDON – April 12, 2022 – Capital on Tap was launched in 2012 and has provided over…
Brian Jonestown Massacre on First Avenue, Minneapolis (April 10, 2022)
Massacre of Brian Jonestown a long throwback to Minneapolis took place on Sunday at First Avenue in Minneapolis, in support of their upcoming album Fire does not grow on trees…scheduled for June 24, 2022. Additionally, the group has also…
The rapid rise of pro-housing groups in the United States – Greater Greater Washington
Protesters demanding a moratorium on housing evictions be maintained in New York, stock photo by lev radin/Shutterstock.…
Meet the winner of our historic March Madness Bracket Challenge – JWS
Emily Syverud started following women's college basketball just this year. Coverage of Just Women's Sports piqued her interest, and before long she was invested in the storylines of the season.
So…
Man posted video of fatal beating online to taunt victim’s family
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A man is facing charges for a fatal beating in Minneapolis that was recorded and posted on Facebook last month. Emmanuel Davis, 19, is charged with murder for the violent attack that happened just over a month ago…
With the end of spring break, the performance of American hotels continues to decline
Reflecting the continued seasonal slowdown in spring break travel, U.S. hotel performance was down slightly from the previous week, according to STR's latest data through April 2.From March 27 to April 2, 2022 (percentage change compared to…
Minneapolis mayor officially bans police from executing search warrants
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The Minneapolis Police Department will be officially barred from executing all search warrants without a hit starting April 8,…
Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard: Inflation hits poorest families hardest
Low-income households are disproportionately burdened by high inflation — particularly rising food, housing and energy costs — but policymakers lack proper data to fully capture the disparity, according to remarks from the a senior Federal…
Stocks drop for second day, Nasdaq slips another 2% as Fed gives policy tightening plans
Stocks fell for a second day on Wednesday and rates hit new highs after the Federal Reserve gave more guidance on how quickly it will tighten monetary policy to fight inflation, raising fears of a downturn in the economy.The Dow Jones…
CITIES MANAGEMENT PRESIDENT NAMED FINALIST FOR 2022 MINNESOTA REAL ESTATE JOURNAL AWARDS
Minneapolis, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City managementa Associa® company, is pleased to announce that President Kate Grutzmacher, CMCA®, AMS®, has been named a finalist for the 2022 Minnesota Real Estate Journal (MREJ) Awards in…
Behind the scenes with the NCAA Women’s Champions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — They made fun of each other. They were laughing among themselves. They shared meals, shared moments, dared to play ping-pong with their teammates, got serious when it was homework time and got very serious when…
Women’s Final Four tournament gives downtown Minneapolis businesses a boost
Women's Final Four tournament gives downtown Minneapolis businesses a boost This year's NCAA Women's Final Four basketball tournament has brought new life — and customers — to restaurants and hotels in downtown Minneapolis.…
Staley best player or coach? Good question, she said
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawn Staley is already in the Hall of Fame as a fiery, feisty point guard. She could one day get there too, for her coaching career.So, Staley was asked on Saturday if she was a better player or coach.…
USC Gamecock Fans Charter Minneapolis Experience
This is the second of three USC Gamecock licensed bands to arrive in the Twin Cities.
MINNEAPOLIS — USC Women Gamecock fans who hosted their Final Four experience here in Minneapolis arrived at the Marquette Hotel…
New group of medical practice mergers and acquisitions aims to help physician-owners avoid…
Each year, approximately 20,000 medical practices and outpatient surgery centers are sold. Most homeowners receive far less than market value, industry experts say Ben Brickweg and white jeans.CONIFERE, Col., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/…
Nicolet Bank acquires Charter Bank and expands to Eau Claire and Minnesota
GREEN BAY - National Bank of Nicolet would expand into western Wisconsin and suburban Twin Cities by acquiring an Eau Claire-based bank in a deal announced Wednesday morning. Nicolet Bankshares Inc., the parent company of the Green Bay…
Case-Shiller Index Shows 14% Growth in Metro Detroit Housing Market in January
Double-digit home price growth remains the norm, according to a national index that tracks home sales, as Metro Detroit's housing market continues to post strong increases.
Detroit prices rose 14% in January from a year earlier according…
America’s Most Splendid Housing Bubbles, March Update: Right Before the Big Mortgage Rate…
Mad mania to lock in mortgage rates when they were still at 3.2%. But now they are close to 5%.
By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET.
So now we have a new look at incredibly high home prices, up more than 30% year-over-year in Phoenix…
Economic uncertainty hits… home ownership | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Buy a home, build equity, and watch your wealth grow. This long-standing formula is how middle-class Americans have generated wealth for decades. When families are able to sell their homes voluntarily, black and white households gain…
UConn, Stanford, SC, Louisville head to Final Four in Minneapolis
The top teams in the country will meet on the Target Center field for the NCAA Women's Final Four from April 1-3.
MINNEAPOLIS — There will be plenty of familiar faces at the Women's Final Four with Stanford, South…
President Biden throws money at the housing crisis. Will it work?
President Joe Biden hopes to throw money at the housing crisis, where home ownership is increasingly out of financial reach for many Americans while families grapple with steep rent increases. But are Biden's proposals enough to really…
Why I’m Thinking About Retiring at 19… – Lomabeat.com
“Over your lifetime, you will lose $1,200,000 in salary as a female college graduate compared to your male college graduate peers.”
As I sat in my 8:30 a.m. class trying to process my teacher's lecture, I was awakened by…
After two years of virtual performances, Minneapolis’ Fearless Comedy Fest is back in person
After two years of virtual productions, the Fearless Comedy Fest is back with its spring fundraiser at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis. This is an annual event to raise money for Fearless Comedy Productions, a group of artists…
In an economy on fire, experts offer solutions to inflation and labor issues at Midwest Economic…
FARGO - The economy is running hot, hot, hot.With inflation, the war in Ukraine, labor shortages, and supply chain issues plaguing the United States, businesspeople are looking for ideas to navigate toward stability.This…
HGTV’s ‘Rehab Addict’ Season 3 ‘Dollar House’ Sells For More Than A…
Last week, it went into a bidding frenzy just hours after hitting the market for $249,900.
How the hell did this happen? Well, a reality TV makeover had a lot to do with it.
In 2011 the place was a wreck and on…
Retail vacancy on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile more than doubles from pre-pandemic levels
Tenants who decided not to reopen their stores along the Mag Mile included Macy's, Uniqlo and The Gap.
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The retail vacancy rate along the Magnificent Mile, a well-known…
Three graduates honored by the Twin Cities Business Journal
the Minneapolis/St. Paul's business diary honored its annual 40 Under 40 Award winners in March 2022, and three Bethel alumni were among them: J. Christopher LaTonderesse '05, Hennepin County Commissioner; Lynn (Bowman) Camp '05, vice…
America needs social housing | The nation
People gather at Governor Kathy Hochul's New York office to demand an end to evictions on August 31, 2021. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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‘No panacea’ licensing program to solve rental property problems: Activist
Some local housing activists and landlords criticized a city subcommittee's March 21 review of a licensing system for rental properties, questioning whether it would be an improvement over what which is currently in place.…
Twin Cities woman raises awareness of mild cognitive impairment
Twin Cities woman raises awareness of mild cognitive impairment For people with MCI, the disturbances are much more than short-term memory loss or episodes of what many call a “senior moment.” ROSEVILLE, MN (FOX 9) - Kanada Yazbek…
Powell says the Fed will increase further and faster if needed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chairman Jerome Powell said Monday that the Federal Reserve would raise its benchmark short-term interest rate faster than expected and high enough to dampen growth and hiring, if it decides it is necessary. to…
2022 MN Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists Announced: Full List
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's Teacher of the Year committee has released its list of 25 finalists for the 2022 award. The list has been reduced from the original 77 nominees who were nominated this year.Natalia Benjamin, who won Minnesota's…
How a real estate planner pushed his struggling startup during the pandemic
After two years working in coffeeshops, in early 2020 prospects were looking for D'Angelos Svenkeson and his commercial real estate and planning startup, NEOO Partners, just before they got terrible.
Comprised at the time of St. Paul-born…
Groups Call on Governor to Support Transformational Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Funding…
As cities across the state face billions of dollars in costs to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure to replace aging equipment and comply with new regulations, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities ( CGMC),…
Educators say they hope a deal is near in Minneapolis strike – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Friday marked the ninth day without school in Minneapolis. Educators say they hope they can reach an agreement as we approach the end of the second week of the strike.Teachers gathered outside the Governor's…
Fed governor calls for half-point rate hikes
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday that the central bank should raise interest rates at a more aggressive pace to deal with rising inflation.In an interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box" On Friday morning, Waller said he…
Vikings introduce Harrison Phillips and Jordan Hicks to create free agency
Vikings introduce Harrison Phillips and Jordan Hicks to create free agency The Minnesota Vikings began NFL free agency with the signing of defensive tackle Harrison Phillips and linebacker Jordan Hicks. MINNEAPOLIS - Kwesi…
The racist story that helps explain our current wealth gap
Jamie Smith Hopkins | Center for Public Integrity | word in black
ReShonda Young examines the covenant imposed on homes in her neighborhood, including hers, which prevented black residents from moving in. (Jamie Smith…
Senate panel advances Biden Fed nominees to confirmation votes
The Senate Banking Committee has advanced President BidenJoe BidenUngar-Sargon: Working class hardest hit by inflation Nevada County plans to count all ballots by hand Biden announces military B aid to Ukraine: report MORE's four remaining…
North Minneapolis Boxing Club Sells ‘Drills’ Gloves To Knockout Fundraising Challenges
article MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Every afternoon, an old firehouse in north Minneapolis fills with young people learning the ins and outs of boxing. But the gym has found a new way to help give these kids a fighting chance. North…
Miami International Holdings Announces Selection of Vermiculus Financial Technology to Provide…
PRINCETON, N.J., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), owner of Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl®), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald®), Minneapolis Grain…
The Racist Story That Helps Explain Our Current Wealth Gap – Center for Public Integrity
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Do you know the history of discrimination in your community?
We dug into Waterloo, Iowa, for a podcast about the country's racial wealth gap. What we saw included two types of real estate racism that took…
DEF LEPPARD celebrates 42 years of On Through The Night; Video streaming
March 14, 1980 marks 42 years since Def Leppard released their debut album, On Through The Night. Check out a video below laying out facts about the album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSvtaZ282R8…
These are the counties of Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area where COVID-19 is…
2022-03-14 After adding more than 295,000 new cases over the past week, the United States now has more than 78.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 950,000 COVID-19 related deaths – the highest death toll of any…
Minneapolis volunteers traveled to Poland with 15 bags of supplies for Ukrainian refugees – WCCO
HENNEPIN CO., Minn. (WCCO) – Two Minnesotans traveled to Poland on Saturday to help deal with the growing refugee crisis in Eastern Europe.They are volunteers of the World Humanitarian Organization based in Minneapolis, Alight.READ MORE:…