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Behind Ballard Spahr’s New Social Issues Working Group

The law firm has been working on environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) issues for years now, but has only recently decided to formalize its efforts in a new working group. Co-lead April Hamlin, a Minneapolis attorney at the national firm, says companies can no longer afford to overlook the topic.

Real Estate + Development

Skyway Scrutiny

The podcast 99% Invisible turns its design eye on the skyways of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul to consider the history and consequences of moving people and commerce off the sidewalks.

Real Estate + Development

Minneapolis Saw $1.8B in 2020 Building Permits

Apartment projects continue to drive construction.

Banking + Finance

Former U.S. Bancorp CEO Jack Grundhofer Dies at 82

He came to the Twin Cities in 1990 and built U.S. Bancorp through a series of acquisitions.

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Banking + Finance

Former U.S. Bancorp CEO Jack Grundhofer Dies at 82

He came to the Twin Cities in 1990 and built U.S. Bancorp through a series of acquisitions.

Real Estate + Development

Downtown Minneapolis Leads Q4 Office Leasing Activity

“I think it’s turning the corner,” one broker says.

Marketing + Communications

Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Takes the Mic

A collaboration with #SHARETHEMICMN aims to amplify the voices of young women working to overcome opportunity gaps by pairing them with business leaders.

Politics + Public Policy

Gov. Walz’s Budget Proposal: A Closer Look

The governor is calling for more support for those hit hardest by pandemic and more taxes on the wealthiest Minnesotans. But State Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said tax increases are a non-starter with Senate Republicans.

Health Care + Med Tech

Medical Alley Startups Raised $1.4B in 2020

Digital health startups collected the lion’s share of VC money last year.

Health Care + Med Tech

Entira Family Clinics Expands to Hugo

The new location to be 11th clinic for the East metro family medicine group.

Real Estate + Development

Record Year for Metro Home Sales in 2020

“Relentless demand” pushes average sale price over $350,000

Agriculture

A Push to Diversify Meat Processing in Minnesota

Processing plant closures due to coronavirus forced farmers to euthanize hundreds of thousands of animals. Now, many of the biggest players in Minnesota agriculture are debating how to strengthen the food system.

Retail

Christopher & Banks Laying Off 361 in Plymouth

The retailer filed bankruptcy two weeks ago.

Politics + Public Policy

Corporate Political Donations: A Sea Change or a Slow Return to Normal?

After a violent mob took over the U.S. Capitol in early January, dozens of companies pledged to halt or rethink political donations. But the change may not stick around for future election cycles, observers say.