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Why Fridley Is the Twin Cities' Underrated Value Suburb: A Newcomer's Guide
When newcomers start their Twin Cities suburb search, the same handful of names come up again and again, and Fridley is rarely one of them. That is precisely why it deserves a closer look. Tucked directly north of Minneapolis along the Mississippi River, Fridley is an established inner-ring suburb that quietly offers something increasingly hard to find in the metro: genuine affordability within minutes of the city, without sacrificing convenience, character, or access to nature. For buyers priced out of the trendier suburbs or looking to stretch their budget further, Fridley is one of the Twin Cities' best-kept secrets. Here is why it belongs on your list.
northloop.org
The Now Massage: Vacation Vibes Without Leaving North Loop
The Now Massage: Vacation Vibes Without Leaving North Loop. When Luise Belisle lived in Santa Monica several years back, she and her friends made visits to The NOW Massage part of their regular routine. Fast-forward to today in North Loop, and Belisle is now a franchise owner herself, opening the first Minnesota location for the LA-based brand founded in 2015.
Monticello Times
Kratky earns another shot at House District 29B seat
Monticello resident Colton Kratky handily won the DFL nomination for Minnesota House District 29B in Tuesday’s primary election, setting up a November rematch with Republican Rep. Marion Rarick. Kratky received 638 votes, or 59.4%, while Marcus D. Claxton received 437 votes, or 40.7%, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office. All 14 precincts had reported as of 9:38 p.m. Both candidates are Monticello residents. Kratky said he was “very happy” with the result and encouraged that his campaign efforts had paid off. “It’s nice to know that what I was doing was working,” he said. Kratky credited his previous campaign with giving him name recognition and experience. He also said attending community events and knocking on doors helped voters learn where he stood on the issues. As he moves into the general election, Kratky said he plans to increase his door-knocking efforts, particularly among independent voters, and continue sharing his positions with residents. “I really just try to meet as many people as possible in the district, to let them get to know me as a person and not just a name or a party letter,” he said. Kratky thanked voters for their support and said
redlakenationnews.com
Afton Park Development, Shakopee Mdewakanton break ground on 90-unit apartment community in Saint Paul
• An official groundbreaking took place Thursday for The Grand Victoria, a mixed-use apartment community on Saint Paul's Grand Avenue. • The project is developed by Afton Park Development with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a lead investor. • The mixed-use community - which includes 90 units, retail and...
KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN
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hoodline.com
St. Paul Renter Torches 18% Rent Hike Over Fire Hazards, Filth
St. Paul renter Michael Smith has won a fight against a proposed 17.97% rent increase after raising concerns about apartment maintenance, fire safety and disputed utility charges. The City Council sided with him after a formal review of conditions at his four-unit building. The council adopted a legislative hearing officer’s...
monitorsaintpaul.com
Adventure Park in former Herberger’s
Another change is eyed for the largely dormant Midway Marketplace. In mid-July banners placed on the former Herberger’s department store announced that Lululand Adventure Park will soon open there. The banners promise 80,000 square feet of fun in the form of arcade, playground, trampoline and AR game space. AR...
Axios
Retail roundup: Crunch Fitness to flex into former Lunds & Byerly's in St. Paul
A Crunch Fitness and Foss Swim School are coming to St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood. Why it matters: The additions to the Highland Village Shopping Center on Ford Parkway will fill a high-traffic anchor store spot that has sat vacant since Lunds & Byerlys moved to the neighboring Highland Bridge redevelopment in 2022.
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Twin Cities suburbs look to address 'missing middle' with more dense, affordable housing
ListenTwin Cities suburbs look to address 'missing middle' with more dense, affordable housing. Golden Valley is the latest Twin Cities suburb considering zoning changes that could make it easier to build duplexes, triplexes and other dense housing. The idea is gaining momentum across the metro as communities look for ways...
St. Paul Voice and La Voz Latina
Newly opened Joey Mansion offers furniture and rare finds
Stepping into Joey Mansion is like walking back in time, and you never know what you’re going to find. One is immediately engulfed in a world where nearly everything has a deeper The post Newly opened Joey Mansion offers furniture and rare finds first appeared on St. Paul Voice | Downtown St. Paul Voice | South St. Paul Voice | La Voz Latina .
hoodline.com
Empty St. Paul Tower Springs Back To Life As Downtown Apartments
The midcentury office tower on Wabasha Street in downtown St. Paul that once trained Ecolab staff is getting a very different second act. Rebranded as The Stella, the 16-story building is in the middle of an office-to-apartment conversion that developers say will welcome its first residents later this summer. The project is set to deliver a mix of studios, one- to three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, plus ground-floor retail and shared amenity space, adding a sizable batch of new housing in the city’s core.
Axios
Office-to-apartment conversions heat up
The yearslong effort to turn office buildings into apartments is finally breaking through this summer, with three projects bringing hundreds of new residents downtown. Why it matters: The conversions — two in Minneapolis and one in St. Paul — will provide a boost to local businesses that have long depended on office workers who are spending more time at home.