Sign up here to follow this column by email. Nothing says “Welcome to Minneapolis” like a mountain of crushed concrete.

Minneapolis celebrates the completion of 1st Avenue NE and E Hennepin Avenue improvements with an event on July 30th.

A housing affordability index fell to a new low, with homeownership unattainable for thousands of would-be buyers.

Minneapolis is exploring the idea of a city-owned grocery store to combat food insecurity in underserved neighborhoods.

The Minneapolis-based retailer said it is adding about 50 stores in 22 states, including four in California, six in Florida and one in Pennsylvania.