Alex Chhith
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General assignmentAlex Chhith is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune.
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Business
1918 Duluth bank converted into ‘classic and modern’ house lists for $499,000
Couple Andrew Holperin and Jennifer Jackl converted a century-old Park State Bank into a one-bedroom, four-bathroom home while preserving some of its best original features.
September 6, 2024
Business![This apartment complex, Nuvelo at Parkside apartments, is one of the multi unit buildings under construction in the heart of Apple Valley. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Second installment of PROVE series. Exploring the issues of Dakota County.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/J6ZR7U3ISDYQWEUV5ZPPYYZLT4.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Multifamily home construction still slowing, but predicted rate cuts could lower barriers
Economists expect the Fed to lower interest rates by a quarter-point at the next meeting in mid-September, which could make financing easier and construction costs more affordable.
September 4, 2024
Home & Garden
How a Minnesota ‘childless cat lady’ transformed her home into a feline playground
Cats are trending with millennials and Gen Zers who find owning them less work and less expense than a dog. Former WCCO reporter Mary Tan is just such an enthusiast.
September 4, 2024
Real Estate
What $400,000 will get Twin Cities homebuyers looking for new construction
Most options are townhouses, though some single-family houses are available in outer-ring suburbs. Many new developments also have homeowners associations that handle community maintenance.
August 30, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Blaine
The victim was walking in traffic lanes along University Avenue/Hwy. 47, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
August 25, 2024
Minneapolis
Police investigating the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl in north Minneapolis home
Two adults and two teens were in the home when officers arrived.
August 25, 2024
Real Estate
Accessible home with elevator and contemporary style listed for $699,000 in Red Wing
Across the nation, only 5% of homes have a ramp. Here’s a look inside a fully accessible house in Minnesota.
August 23, 2024
Business
How to join a Twin Cities community garden and save grocery money
Applications to join a community garden often open in September for future growing seasons, though some have waitlists of a few years.
August 19, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Blaine
The victim was walking in traffic lanes along University Avenue/Hwy. 47, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
August 25, 2024
Minneapolis
Police investigating the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl in north Minneapolis home
Two adults and two teens were in the home when officers arrived.
August 25, 2024
Real Estate
Accessible home with elevator and contemporary style listed for $699,000 in Red Wing
Across the nation, only 5% of homes have a ramp. Here’s a look inside a fully accessible house in Minnesota.
August 23, 2024
Business
How to join a Twin Cities community garden and save grocery money
Applications to join a community garden often open in September for future growing seasons, though some have waitlists of a few years.
August 19, 2024