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WCCO News Talk 830
The increase in interest rates could put a damper on home buying
Realtors are responding to an increase in mortgage rates, and concerns it could dampen the housing market. "I anticipate, you know, over the next couple of weeks there to be some consumer shock in the marketplace," says Nicole Hayden who is with the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors.
everafterinthewoods.com
The Old Minnesota Store That Looks Frozen In Time From The 1960s
Ever walk into a store and immediately feel like you’ve missed a memo from the last 60 years? That’s the magic here. You half expect somebody to hand you a paper grocery list, point toward the butcher counter, and ask if you’ve heard the latest neighborhood news.
fox5ny.com
Ranked: The best & worst airports for 2026, according to JDPower
Passengers had better experiences at airports this year, a new survey found, in part because of multi-billion dollar construction projects that have improved passenger experience. According to the JD Power 2026 North America airport satisfaction study, overall passenger satisfaction increased 14 points (on a 1,000-point scale) for mega airports in...
WashingtonExaminer
Minnesota attorney general says Somali Muslims have been defrauded by housing scheme claiming to be sharia-compliant
Muslim Somali homebuyers in the Minneapolis area have been defrauded by a “predatory” housing scheme that claims to be sharia-compliant, according to state prosecutors. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office filed a civil complaint last week accusing real estate brokers Travis Benoit and Steven Legatt of preying upon Somali Muslims by deceptively advertising that customers can […]
hoodline.com
Foreclosure Case Puts HmongTown Marketplace’s Rents and Operations Before Court
Stearns Bank filed a foreclosure lawsuit Sept. 10 over the HmongTown Marketplace property at 217 Como Ave. in St. Paul and asked a Ramsey County court to appoint a receiver while the case proceeds. If granted, the request could place rent collection and property management under court-supervised control. The Pioneer Press, in a report carried by Twin Cities, said the bank alleges that the ownership group owes about $6.5 million, including loan principal, interest and late charges.
wheninyourstate.com
One street in St. Paul holds more Victorian mansions than anywhere else in America
Summit Avenue runs 4.5 miles through St. Paul, Minnesota, from a hilltop cathedral down to the Mississippi River. Along the way, you pass roughly 370 mansions built by railroad barons, lumber kings, and milling fortunes from the 1800s. A famous novelist finished his first book here. The state’s governor still...
Axios Twin Cities
Former St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter takes new job as Fuse CEO
Former St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has a new title: CEO. State of play : Carter, who lost his re-election bid to Kaohly Her last November, starts today as the top boss at Fuse , a national nonprofit that "helps local governments accelerate solutions to complex challenges." How it works: Fuse runs an executive fellowship program that places policy experts in local governments across the country to help local officials address issues ranging from affordability to climate to public safety. What he's saying: "My fundamental belief has always been that the way we move America forward isn't some push from D.C., but it's local communities across the country working together to pull the country forward," Carter told Axios in an interview ahead of this morning's announcement. Fuse, he said, can play a big role in that innovation by asking local governments "what's the biggest thing that you don't have the capacity to do," then providing the support for them to make real progress. Case in point: Carter knows the organization's impact firsthand. During his tenure, the city brought on a Fuse fellow . The fellow's work was central to St. Paul's sustainable transportation efforts, including the addition of more charging
KARE 11
Mortgage rates reach new high, what that means for Minnesota home buyers
CBS News
How increased gas prices are impacting Minnesota businesses
stuckattheairport.com
North America’s Best Airports are reaping returns on capital investments
Congratulations to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS). These three airports ranked highest in the J.D. Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, released today, in the mega, large and medium-size categories respectively. The report, which surveyed close to 25,000 flyers at...