The traditional 30% rule for housing costs is increasingly unrealistic as U.S. households now need about 43% of income to afford a median-priced home.

The U.S. economy expanded at a strong 4.3% rate in the third quarter, beating forecasts, while rising inflatio [...] Deep discounts, west metro deals and medical office buildings defined the 2025 Twin ...

Milwaukee-based New Land Enterprises is proposing a multiphase mixed-use development with up to 500 apartments near East Johnson Street in Madison.

The U.S. economy expanded at a strong 4.3% rate in the third quarter, beating forecasts, while rising inflation clouds prospects for a Federal Reserve rate cut.

Mixed-use office properties with walkable amenities are driving leasing demand in the Minneapolis metro, with tighter Class A supply and a stronger 2026 outlook.

Deep discounts, west metro deals and medical office buildings defined the 2025 Twin Cities office market, with record-low prices and standout sales.

Three downtown Minneapolis apartment buildings totaling 238 units sold for $16.2 million, marking a steep price drop from their 2020 sale.

Two Minnesota industrial deals closed in December, with a $8.75M Otsego distribution center sale and a $4.1M Bloomington warehouse acquisition.

The companies in this section have grown from small — sometimes niche — family businesses into successful regional and even national companies.

Clean energy endured a turbulent 2025 as Trump cut subsidies and stalled wind, but solar, battery storage, nuclear and geothermal still surged amid rising demand.

UConn is using CarbonBuilt’s low-carbon concrete blocks made with up to 50% less cement, cutting CO2 emissions and supporting LEED-friendly construction.

Wisconsin’s data center boom is driving billions in investment, construction jobs, AI development and renewable energy while raising environmental concerns.