Katie Galioto
Reporter
DowntownGalioto covers news and trends in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, regional hubs for businesses, residents and visitors. Her beat includes topics ranging from real estate and workforce behaviors to policy impacts and tourism patterns.
Galioto previously covered St. Paul city government and the Duluth region for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was born and raised in the Twin Cities’ southwest suburbs and graduated from the University of Notre Dame.
Latest from Katie Galioto
Real Estate
Downtown Minneapolis’ Northstar Center to reopen after millions in renovations, years of planning
Developers transformed the 17-story west building into “hospitality-infused” office space, along with a revamped skyway and food court.
October 11, 2024
Real Estate
Downtown Minneapolis still grappling with office vacancies, plummeting values
Even as companies look for new space and bring employees back in person, it’s not enough to offset space vacated in the wake of the pandemic. But some brokers and boosters are optimistic despite the ongoing challenges.
October 10, 2024
Business
Minneapolis passes law aiming to bolster office-to-housing conversions
Civic leaders say such developments, often costly and complicated projects, are key to downtown’s future.
September 25, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Protesters display banners with white supremacy messages from Interstate 694 bridge
Ramsey County deputies spoke with the group, which then took down banners and dispersed.
September 22, 2024
Real Estate
Judge says widow of downtown St. Paul’s largest building owner is on hook for loan
As Madison Equities properties show signs of financial distress, banks are seeking repayment from Rosemary Kortgard as the guarantor of unpaid loans.
September 20, 2024
Business
Downtown St. Paul is having a moment — but not a good one
Beloved restaurants have closed and office buildings have sold at discount, raising alarms about the future of the capital city’s urban core.
September 12, 2024
Business
Downtown St. Paul property owners OK expansion of privately funded safety services
The assessment-funded downtown improvement district will double its budget and expand its reach into Lowertown.
September 11, 2024
St. Paul
Rent control ruling too late to help one St. Paul tenant
Procedural delays and a symbolic City Council vote raise questions about how the city’s law should be interpreted and enforced.
September 6, 2024
Real Estate
Judge says widow of downtown St. Paul’s largest building owner is on hook for loan
As Madison Equities properties show signs of financial distress, banks are seeking repayment from Rosemary Kortgard as the guarantor of unpaid loans.
September 20, 2024
Business
Downtown St. Paul is having a moment — but not a good one
Beloved restaurants have closed and office buildings have sold at discount, raising alarms about the future of the capital city’s urban core.
September 12, 2024
Business
Downtown St. Paul property owners OK expansion of privately funded safety services
The assessment-funded downtown improvement district will double its budget and expand its reach into Lowertown.
September 11, 2024
St. Paul
Rent control ruling too late to help one St. Paul tenant
Procedural delays and a symbolic City Council vote raise questions about how the city’s law should be interpreted and enforced.
September 6, 2024