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06/24/2026

Minnesota said, “Heartland? Cute. We’ll take half the finalist list.” 😎

Ernst & Young named 35 finalists for its 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland award, and 19 are Minnesota business leaders representing 14 Minnesota companies.

That matters locally because growing companies mean jobs, investment, commercial demand, and stronger buyer activity in the suburbs surrounding them. Translation: business news is real estate news, whether we like reading spreadsheets or not. 📊🏡

Credit: Alyxandra Sego, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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06/23/2026

Golf course living, but make it low-maintenance. ⛳🏡

M/I Homes is planning 46 villa-style homes next to Green Haven Golf Course in Anoka, and the target buyer is pretty clear: people who want main-level living, smaller lots, HOA yard care, snow removal, and maybe a garage spot for the golf cart because priorities. 😏

This kind of housing matters because Minnesota buyers are asking for less maintenance, more lifestyle, and homes that actually fit the next chapter.

Credit: Caitlin Anderson, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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06/23/2026

Charming and Updated - Coming Soon In Buffalo
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✨ Built in 2021
✨ Deck
✨ Fenced Yard
✨ Firepit
✨ Informal Dining Room
✨ Master Suite
✨ No Backyard Neighbors
✨ Covered Front Porch
✨ Custom Hunter Douglas Blinds
✨ Heated and Insulated 3 Stall Garage
✨ Custom California Closets
✨ Granite Countertops
✨ Main Floor Office
✨ Ready for its New Owners!⠀⠀
Showings Start Jully 7th⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
$460,000⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2,513 Finished Square Feet | 4 Bed | 4 Bath | 3 Car
1420 Independence Curve Delano, MN
👉Tonia Detweiler – REALTOR®
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06/23/2026

Downtown St. Paul has a little drama, a little history, and apparently one very well-dressed doorman situation. 🎩🏛️

The Saint Paul Hotel has been holding court since 1910 with 255 rooms, 14,000 square feet of event space, and enough Minnesota history to make your grandma say, “Now that was classy.”

Credit to J.D. Duggan and the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal for the article. 📰

Is this still the crown jewel of St. Paul, or just a really gorgeous old hotel with excellent lighting? Tell me what you think. 👇

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06/22/2026

Downtown St. Paul still has a little old-school swagger. 🧵🪒

Heimie’s Haberdashery has been around since 1921, got revived in 2004, and now it’s mixing custom suits, women’s tailored clothing, barber services, leather goods, events, radio shows, and full-on “main character energy” under one roof.

Credit: J.D. Duggan, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal 📰

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06/22/2026

Downtown Shakopee said, “Let’s make lunch interesting.” 🦉🍻

Wise Owl is coming to Shakopee Brewhall, backed by City Council member Jesse Lara and a $200,000 investment into downtown. Elevated grab-and-go food, $12–$14 menu goals, breakfast options, paninis, small bites, and yes… possible weekend waffles.

Credit: J.D. Duggan, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal 📰

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06/22/2026

Grand Avenue said, “Don’t count me out yet.” 🛍️

After leaving its longtime St. Paul location, Evereve is coming back — this time across the street in the former Pottery Barn space at 870 Grand Ave.

The new flagship will be 6,000 square feet, carry 150 brands, and is hoping to open before Thanksgiving. Translation: Grand Avenue may still have some retail fight left in her. 💅

Credit: Kevin Lynch, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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06/21/2026

Minnesota brand Branch Basics just went from “cute clean-girl cleaning brand” to Target aisle heavyweight. 🧼🎯

According to J.D. Duggan at the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal, Branch Basics expanded from 625 Target stores to about 1,650 nationwide after two of its surface cleaners became the fastest sellers in Target’s natural cleaning category.

Tiny home detail? Maybe.
Consumer trend? Absolutely.

Healthy home, low-tox swaps, better storage, pretty laundry rooms… buyers notice more than you think. 👀

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06/21/2026

Life Time is taking the “luxury apartment” concept and adding a rooftop beach club because apparently a regular gym is now peasant behavior. 😂

The Chanhassen-based company is moving forward with an 18-story Life Time Living tower in Raleigh: 241 apartments, an 80K-square-foot fitness club, and a $107M price tag.

Why it matters here? This is where housing is headed: wellness, convenience, work-from-home space, and amenities that feel like a lifestyle.

Credit: Kate Tracy, Triangle Business Journal 📰

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06/21/2026

Big restaurant shuffle on the Minneapolis riverfront. 🍽️🌉

Owamni is heading to the Guthrie Theater for a bigger stage, and Arch and River is set to take over the Water Works Pavilion near the Stone Arch Bridge with French-Afro-Caribbean flavor, pastries, brunch, dinner, and a dessert bar. Honestly, the riverfront said, “I’m not done being fancy yet.” 😏

Credit: J.D. Duggan, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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