Historic Buildings

Larry Millett

Larry Millett

Larry Millett

Larry Millett

Larry Millet

Larry Millet

Pillsbury A Mill now one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

WikipediaThe Pillsbury A Mill today.​Some people look at the Pillsbury A Mill building across the Mississippi from downtown Minneapolis and see a run-down heap of brick and stone. Developers look at it and see a cash cow. But the National Register of Historic Places looks at it sees one of Ameri ... More >>

Lowry Hill Walking Tour of Healy Homes

Trilby Busch​ This Saturday, architectural history buffs can enjoy an informal walking tour and photo shoot in Lowry Hill. Organized by a couple of researchers who have been studying master builder T.P. Healy, who designed and built houses for Minneapolis's high society in the late 1800s, the ... More >>

The Big Time: F. Scott Fitzgerald features Patricia Hampl

​People living in the Twin Cities are lucky to have so many events around town that indulge in old-fashioned fun. The Mighty Wurlitzer before a movie at the Heights or swing dancing in the Wabasha Street Caves are just a few examples. When thinking of prominent partiers from the past though, w ... More >>

Forum-- tour the art deco marvel

Michelle LeonForum--a marvel in historic preservation. ​Restaurateur Jim Ringo--also of Ringo --has lovingly restored the space at 40 South Seventh Street, most recently occupied by Goodfellows, into a wonder of historic preservation. In the '20s, the space was occupied by the Saxe Theater, a larg ... More >>

(Anti) Wrecking Ball

Michelle LeonForum--a marvel in historic preservation. ​Restaurateur Jim Ringo--also of Ringo --has lovingly restored the space at 40 South Seventh Street, most recently occupied by Goodfellows, into a wonder of historic preservation. In the '20s, the space was occupied by the Saxe Theater, a larg ... More >>

Jon Gurban forced out as Minneapolis park board's controversial superintendent

After six stormy years, Gurban is given the boot

Victorian Poetry Slam

After six stormy years, Gurban is given the boot

St. Paul selling homes for as low as $1

Buying a home for the price of a king-size candy bar might sound enticing, but don't get your hopes up.

Christmas Day Menu

Buying a home for the price of a king-size candy bar might sound enticing, but don't get your hopes up.

Party at Grain Belt

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Stage Protest

With demolition all but assured, preservationists aim to take their fight to court

Bringing Down the House

Taxpayers spent $65,000 to demolish the old Victorian at 1816 15th Ave. S. A buyer wanted to invest at least that much to fix it up. Make sense? You bet, says the Minneapolis Community Development Agency.

Sherlock Homes

Minneapolis's Victorian gems have endured boom times, bad times, and some godawful weather. Now they face their greatest danger yet: government ownership and a new brand of antique "collectors."

Let There Be Light

A Minneapolis church and city leaders square off over windows

Sold Down The River

Minneapolis's brave new riverfront will have parks, museums, and upscale condos. Who said subsidized housing was just for the poor?

It's a Mall World

While no one was watching, Block E became Blocks D, E, and F.

Blockbusted

By the end of the month, the City Council could order the demolition of the Shubert, Minneapolis's oldest theater.

Historic Misstep

By the end of the month, the City Council could order the demolition of the Shubert, Minneapolis's oldest theater.