Dee DePass
Reporter
Commercial Real EstateOriginally from the East Coast, Dee earned her undergraduate degree at Vassar College and a master's degree in journalism at the University of Maryland. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, fitness, reading, and being an adjunct journalism professor.
Latest from Dee DePass
Business
Minnesota’s Highland Bank reopens branches after tech woes shut its doors
Bank customers can still access their accounts, although the bank’s main website is down.
September 5, 2024
Business
Minneapolis children’s book publisher Lerner buys Sundance Newbridge, expanding school catalog
The deal is Lerner’s third acquisition in six years.
September 3, 2024
Small Business
Twin Cities small businesses growing faster than peers, but harder hit by labor shortage
U.S. Bank survey shows limited worker skills, training big issues impeding growth and profitability.
August 27, 2024
Business
The fate of odd recyclables, from decking to motorcyle parts, on display at Minnesota State Fair
From the ‘bagnado’ to decking, Harley Davidson and Polaris parts, exhibits at the Eco Experience building show how the state’s $10.2B recyclables business is growing
August 26, 2024
Business
Office complexes adding golf simulators, pickleball and puppies to help tenants get workers back
A competition among Minnesota landlords on amenities has begun as more employers are asking workers back to the office.
August 20, 2024
Economy
Minnesota’s job market continues to cool, thanks to restaurant and wholesale sector slowdowns
The losses for July are statistically insignificant but follow declines in May and June.
August 15, 2024
Business
Minnesota companies start new-generation pre-apprenticeship programs to build new talent pipelines
The programs can cost thousands, but persistent worker shortages are hampering recruiting efforts.
August 10, 2024
Business
Feds investigate St. Paul janitorial firm for possible wage law violations
PK Property Services’ co-owner said the issues have been rectified.
August 8, 2024
Business
Office complexes adding golf simulators, pickleball and puppies to help tenants get workers back
A competition among Minnesota landlords on amenities has begun as more employers are asking workers back to the office.
August 20, 2024
Economy
Minnesota’s job market continues to cool, thanks to restaurant and wholesale sector slowdowns
The losses for July are statistically insignificant but follow declines in May and June.
August 15, 2024
Business
Minnesota companies start new-generation pre-apprenticeship programs to build new talent pipelines
The programs can cost thousands, but persistent worker shortages are hampering recruiting efforts.
August 10, 2024
Business
Feds investigate St. Paul janitorial firm for possible wage law violations
PK Property Services’ co-owner said the issues have been rectified.
August 8, 2024