Dee DePass
Reporter
Small BusinessOriginally from the East Coast, Dee earned her undergraduate degree at Vassar College and a master's degree in journalism at the University of Maryland. She has been a journalism fellow at several institutions including the Wharton School of Business, East West Center, Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, and the Sidney Hillman Foundation. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, reading, fitness, and gardening.
Latest from Dee DePass
Business
St. Paul civic booster Paul Williams looks back, and forward, as he retires from Project for Pride in Living
He took the reins of the affordable housing nonprofit at a time of transition and leaves it with a strong plan for the future.
December 21, 2024
Business
Minn. window makers Andersen, Marvin continue holiday bonus tradition
The family-owned companies doled out $67.8M this year.
December 20, 2024
Real Estate
Developer is starting to make his mark in Twin Cities through affordable housing projects
Johnny Opara and his JO Cos. have $200 million in projects in the pipeline and opened a $23.4 million affordable housing complex in Brooklyn Center earlier this month.
December 18, 2024
Business
If you’ve noticed more pop-up markets in Minnesota, you’re right. Young adults are fueling the trend.
From Holidazzle in Minneapolis and Glow in St. Paul to markets in breweries and art fairs in churches, the markets give makers and entrepreneurs a low-barrier place to start.
December 17, 2024
Real Estate
Project for Pride in Living announces new CEO as the nonprofit’s longtime leader retires
Karla Henderson will become chief executive of the affordable housing organization on Jan. 6, once Paul Williams steps down after 11 years.
December 3, 2024
Retail
Minnesota's small businesses pin hopes on Small Business Saturday
While Black Friday is seen as the premier day for big box retail shoppers on the day after Thanksgiving, the Saturday shines a light on millions of small, independent stores.
November 30, 2024
Retail
Black Friday might not have the power of the past, but Minnesotans still show up
Exclusive Taylor Swift deals draw shoppers to Target, but more flocked to Mall of America.
November 29, 2024
MN Fortune 500
Minnesota business leaders say Trump’s proposed tariffs would result in higher prices for consumers
Canada, Mexico and China are Minnesota’s biggest trading partners, and the tariffs could disrupt companies from 3M and Cargill to Target and Polaris.
November 26, 2024
Real Estate
Project for Pride in Living announces new CEO as the nonprofit’s longtime leader retires
Karla Henderson will become chief executive of the affordable housing organization on Jan. 6, once Paul Williams steps down after 11 years.
December 3, 2024
Retail
Minnesota's small businesses pin hopes on Small Business Saturday
While Black Friday is seen as the premier day for big box retail shoppers on the day after Thanksgiving, the Saturday shines a light on millions of small, independent stores.
November 30, 2024
Retail
Black Friday might not have the power of the past, but Minnesotans still show up
Exclusive Taylor Swift deals draw shoppers to Target, but more flocked to Mall of America.
November 29, 2024
MN Fortune 500
Minnesota business leaders say Trump’s proposed tariffs would result in higher prices for consumers
Canada, Mexico and China are Minnesota’s biggest trading partners, and the tariffs could disrupt companies from 3M and Cargill to Target and Polaris.
November 26, 2024