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The Cities Blog

Better late than never for foreclosed Twin Cities folks?

Better late than never for foreclosed Twin Cities folks?

What a difference from two months ago. That’s when we reported what appeared to be a truly anemic federal response to going after the bad actors at the top in the mortgage meltdown. State regulators and prosecutors and some local officials have been going after mortgage originators, title companies and others involved in fraudulent mortgages.…
by Dan Olson

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Sold on Somerset, without a tube

Sold on Somerset, without a tube

Boosters of western Wisconsin economic development want a new St. Croix River bridge, and the one they want is the $633 million model.
by Dan Olson

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Deadline to apply for SBA loans to repair tornado damage approaching

People affected by the May 22nd tornado in Minneapolis have until September 6th to apply for a Small Business Administration loan to help pay for storm repairs. The loans are available for homeowners, renters and businesses. The loans have credit and income qualifications. The city suggests applying for a loan even if you’re not sure…
by Jessica Mador

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Volunteers rule, and do lots of unpaid work.

Every week during the school year Aimee Willoz and Steve Ferris show up at a Hennepin county library and help kids with homework. Mostly math. Aimee works at a Hopkins library and Steve at a north Minneapolis branch. Steve remembers one kid showing up with forty math worksheets due the next day. The teacher handed…
by Dan Olson

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