Poison to Ivy

Since 1995, 150 former industrial sites in the Twin Cities area have been converted from contaminated land to profitable use. The cleanup of these “brownfields” has strengthened the local economy.

November 2006

The Shubert's Next Stage

Dark and shuttered since it was moved from Block E in 1999, the Shubert Theater on Hennepin Avenue now may have enough funding for conversion into a performance space and arts teaching center. It might even help drive downtown economic development.

July 2006

Emerald Gold

Ireland is Minnesota’s second-largest importer. It has plans to stay that way.

June 2006

The Development Landscape

Minnesota's economic development leaders reflect on the big issues facing the state.