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Minnesota Senate primary heats up as ICE backlash boosts Flanagan among DFL delegates

But many insiders say her DFL rival still has a strong path to the primary.

News

Sharp-elbowed attacks over ICE, fraud and electability are flying in the high-stakes U.S. Senate primary between <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Rep. Angie Craig" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/04/29/angie-craig-running-minnesota-senate-2026" data-vars-content-id="9e3101ca-afec-4a8d-a624-410e801bf0ff" data-vars-headline="Minnesota Senate primary heats up as ICE backlash boosts Flanagan among DFL delegates" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/04/29/angie-craig-running-minnesota-senate-2026" target="_self">U.S. Rep. Angie Craig</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/02/13/walz-flanagan-us-senate-tina-smith-race-democrats" data-vars-content-id="9e3101ca-afec-4a8d-a624-410e801bf0ff" data-vars-headline="Minnesota Senate primary heats up as ICE backlash boosts Flanagan among DFL delegates" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/02/13/walz-flanagan-us-senate-tina-smith-race-democrats" target="_self">Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan</a>.Why it matters: Political fallout over Operation Metro Surge has stoked a race that was already seen as a proxy battle over the future of the Democratic Party.

St. Paul takes center stage in nationwide "No Kings" protests

Bernie Sanders and Bruce Springsteen are set to join crowds as the Twin Cities host a flagship rally.

Tens of thousands of Minnesotans are expected to march to the State Capitol Saturday for a star-studded No Kings rally. The big picture: Progressive political groups, labor unions and human and civil rights organizations expect the nationwide anti-Trump demonstrations to surpass last year&#x27;s No Kings rallies in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="June" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" data-vars-content-id="31898c9e-f969-402c-bf9f-623b8475a9a1" data-vars-headline="St. Paul takes center stage in nationwide &quot;No Kings&quot; protests" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" target="_self">June</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="October" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" data-vars-content-id="31898c9e-f969-402c-bf9f-623b8475a9a1" data-vars-headline="St. Paul takes center stage in nationwide &quot;No Kings&quot; protests" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" target="_self">October</a>.<ul><li>St. Paul will serve as the &quot;flagship&quot; protest, according to organizers, with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers, Jane Fonda and Bruce Springsteen scheduled to attend. </li></ul>

State Rep. Elliott Engen arrested on DWI suspicion

The 27-year-old was booked at 4:42am Friday morning in the Ramsey County jail.

State Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Elliott Engen" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/03/03/minnesota-republicans-bills-dont-pass" data-vars-content-id="936859ba-4d1e-4a2d-b5be-c73ca7c10308" data-vars-headline="State Rep. Elliott Engen arrested on DWI suspicion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/03/03/minnesota-republicans-bills-dont-pass" target="_self">Elliott Engen</a>, a GOP candidate for state auditor, was arrested and booked in the Ramsey County jail on suspicion of DWI, according to county records. The 27-year-old from White Bear Township was booked at 4:42am Friday on charges of fourth-degree DWI, according to a news release from the department. He was released less than two hours later.

Kado No Mise chef is Minnesota's only James Beard finalist

Shigeyuki Furukawa is up for the Midwest's best chef.

Food and Drink

Kado No Mise chef Shigeyuki Furukawa was named a James Beard Award finalist Tuesday for the Midwest&#x27;s best chef.Why it matters: Out of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="10 Minnesota restaurants and chefs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/21/minnesota-james-beard-semifinalists" data-vars-content-id="21195618-766b-4272-b977-0f77534a08a2" data-vars-headline="Kado No Mise chef is Minnesota&#x27;s only James Beard finalist" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/21/minnesota-james-beard-semifinalists" target="_self">10 Minnesota restaurants and chefs</a> who were previously named semifinalists in the Oscar awards of the foodie world, Furukawa is the only nominee who made the shortlist.

Office tower value free fall continues

Downtown Minneapolis buildings have lost 35% of their value since 2020.

Downtown office values continued their plunge in 2025, and there&#x27;s still no <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bottom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/07/28/downtown-minneapolis-office-vacancy-leasing" data-vars-content-id="694f5ad8-3e1e-4d2b-b96a-069920d7c45d" data-vars-headline="Office tower value free fall continues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/07/28/downtown-minneapolis-office-vacancy-leasing" target="_self">bottom</a> in sight for the market.Why it matters: If you&#x27;re a homeowner, this means office landlords are paying less in property taxes, and you&#x27;re covering the difference.

Minnesota real estate agent will trade property for Magic: The Gathering cards

Russo had three interested parties by noon Tuesday, he told Axios.

Real Estate

A Minnesota real estate agent is offering up his four-level brownstone for $0 — if you&#x27;re willing to trade your Magic: The Gathering collection.

Church's brewery proposal gets thumbs down at City Hall

Mount Olivet's plans to build a brewery in Southwest Minneapolis were denied by a city commission

Mount Olivet&#x27;s plan to demolish an old church building in Southwest Minneapolis to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="make way for a brewery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/07/24/mount-olivet-brewery-coffee-house-minneapolis" data-vars-content-id="f751b91c-1184-43d8-aaf7-46c6f26b8374" data-vars-headline="Church&#x27;s brewery proposal gets thumbs down at City Hall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/07/24/mount-olivet-brewery-coffee-house-minneapolis" target="_self">make way for a brewery</a> landed with a thud at City Hall. The latest: The city&#x27;s Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously Tuesday against an application to tear down the 87-year-old 1700 Chapel on 50th Street.

10-acre apple orchard near Twin Cities lists for $1.35 million

Applecrest Orchards grows over 30 varieties of apples.

An apple orchard just 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities is now on the market for $1.35 million.

Troubled Uptown office complex headed to auction

A bank alleges the owners of the MoZaic office and entertainment complex owe millions.

Business

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="struggling MoZaic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2024/08/21/uptown-minneapolis-mozaic-buildings-for-sale-empty-value-drops" data-vars-content-id="1db8f6ba-55d9-4f54-9481-2a4a4ef16ec1" data-vars-headline="Troubled Uptown office complex headed to auction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2024/08/21/uptown-minneapolis-mozaic-buildings-for-sale-empty-value-drops" target="_self">struggling MoZaic</a> office and entertainment complex in the heart of Uptown is slated for a pair of sheriff&#x27;s foreclosure auctions.Why it matters: Once a sign of neighborhood progress, the fall of the MoZaic properties underscores the recent struggles in Uptown — where commercial vacancies have shot up following crime issues, remote work and road construction.

Buyer emerges for acclaimed Washington Avenue building

Developer Chad Tepley wants to covert the office building into something different.

Minneapolis&#x27; 20 Washington Avenue building — designed by world-renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki — has a new owner with big plans.Why it matters: Local buyer Chad Tepley — whose firm CDT Realty recently redeveloped the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Burlap Lofts in Northeast Minneapolis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2024/03/01/boutique-office-retail-construction-minneapolis.html" data-vars-content-id="487304c3-d0a7-4e6e-b194-a11f681d3f43" data-vars-headline="Buyer emerges for acclaimed Washington Avenue building" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2024/03/01/boutique-office-retail-construction-minneapolis.html" target="_blank">Burlap Lofts in Northeast Minneapolis</a> — has a blank slate for the building, since it&#x27;s completely vacant after losing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="anchor tenant Voya Financial a few years ago." data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2022/05/03/voya-financial-relocating-minneapolis-office-to-th.html" data-vars-content-id="487304c3-d0a7-4e6e-b194-a11f681d3f43" data-vars-headline="Buyer emerges for acclaimed Washington Avenue building" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2022/05/03/voya-financial-relocating-minneapolis-office-to-th.html" target="_blank">anchor tenant Voya Financial a few years ago.</a>

St. Croix River home with rail car track lists for $2.5 million

The rail car can seat multiple and leads down to the riverfront.

Forget a walking path — this hot home on the St. Croix Riverfront has a private rail car down to the water.<ul><li>Listed for $2.5 million, it&#x27;s located at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="N7177 1280th Street in Clifton Township, Wisconsin" data-vars-click-url="https://www.brickandbanister.com/homes-for-sale/WI/clifton-twp/54022/n7177-1280th-street/bid-36-6812845" data-vars-content-id="8947ee0b-545d-47fb-918e-6a7272c91e7d" data-vars-headline="St. Croix River home with rail car track lists for $2.5 million" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.brickandbanister.com/homes-for-sale/WI/clifton-twp/54022/n7177-1280th-street/bid-36-6812845" target="_blank">N7177 1280th Street in Clifton Township, Wisconsin</a>, just north of Prescott.</li></ul>Why we love it: The five-bedroom home sits on nearly four acres that include a track leading down through the woods to a dock.<ul><li>Check out a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="video" data-vars-click-url="https://download-video-ak.vimeocdn.com/v3-1/playback/be629f08-38bb-4762-b984-bc5e1238c56e/2d4025ac-2a8a7fca?__token__=st=1763144387~exp=1763147987~acl=%2Fv3-1%2Fplayback%2Fbe629f08-38bb-4762-b984-bc5e1238c56e%2F2d4025ac-2a8a7fca%2A~hmac=4e3e364da63565a80568cfaf8d3634fa69ceb47a085dbb68c21d2ac4a353ffc8&amp;r=dXMtd2VzdDE%3D" data-vars-content-id="8947ee0b-545d-47fb-918e-6a7272c91e7d" data-vars-headline="St. Croix River home with rail car track lists for $2.5 million" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://download-video-ak.vimeocdn.com/v3-1/playback/be629f08-38bb-4762-b984-bc5e1238c56e/2d4025ac-2a8a7fca?__token__=st=1763144387~exp=1763147987~acl=%2Fv3-1%2Fplayback%2Fbe629f08-38bb-4762-b984-bc5e1238c56e%2F2d4025ac-2a8a7fca%2A~hmac=4e3e364da63565a80568cfaf8d3634fa69ceb47a085dbb68c21d2ac4a353ffc8&amp;r=dXMtd2VzdDE%3D" target="_blank">video</a> of the car in action via Homecoming Photography.</li></ul>Layout: The 5,568-square-foot home has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a three-car attached garage.<ul><li>Features include river views, an open floor plan, natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, three gas fireplaces, a loft, gazebo and dock.</li></ul>Keep reading to see the car...<figure><img alt="The exterior of a beige home with a slate gray roof. " height="682" id="0532bb27-a858-4951-8560-fcccf85df12c" src="https://images.axios.com/4kEiMpjpeYkEEB9F6yAaV5y84X0=/2025/11/14/1763144926334.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="A living room with large windows showing a river." height="682" id="073b33df-21f8-4f53-8e10-0a16d9a9c355" src="https://images.axios.com/GKB9Vbru9oPiy7GgJJUhhfkDTWo=/2025/11/14/1763144957950.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="A kitchen with red walls, large windows and a wood table with four chairs." height="682" id="c82fa727-ff1a-42f3-9fb9-65e3a9d0e47d" src="https://images.axios.com/7nVW9lhDAPcWcVJJ_PGvOhTS4q4=/2025/11/14/1763144976111.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="A master bedroom with beige walls, a large wood bed and windows showing a river." height="682" id="3a1026f8-a20f-4a1c-9ccf-0d15aff4109e" src="https://images.axios.com/qSmZSK4Idxrs78MoBz5BEkFTUpI=/2025/11/14/1763144995692.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="A master bathroom with a tub, counter, beige walls and large windows showing a river." height="682" id="302800cf-15c0-41ad-b088-c680387e452e" src="https://images.axios.com/gyPecTkzhnQDZk415hbyGpfAMs4=/2025/11/14/1763145018650.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="A wood gazebo overlooking a landscaped backyard." height="682" id="ebec952c-7805-4b50-bad0-8f92012b642d" src="https://images.axios.com/scRnwZyoO7Cm-Q3lQZlVErvVxXI=/2025/11/14/1763145041241.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="The back view of a three story house with a large porch and big windows. " height="682" id="bb1d2d9e-43aa-48f0-a9c6-6d6c80c42b68" src="https://images.axios.com/m_TKgBWfktcjoALVbzZUKxHsI4E=/2025/11/14/1763145062955.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Two red wooden chairs around a fire pit overlooking a wooded area with green and red trees." height="682" id="96b64bfb-b907-45a0-a1ad-56f38fe3b2f3" src="https://images.axios.com/5nvgQmXeF0lsAOnYs95nkc8afcw=/2025/11/14/1763145085457.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="A wooden platform with a wood rail car. " height="682" id="b015c60b-dc94-411a-b7a3-4b0dbf0edd83" src="https://images.axios.com/pJB1HZTcPfulYm1-s_O5AW5bSLw=/2025/11/14/1763145112920.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="A green metal track leading down a hill. " height="682" id="5f369f13-0f98-43fc-b97f-bb888a7c4d4e" src="https://images.axios.com/CdY2YEj2W3-wn5Rk7euYpqmsAOo=/2025/11/14/1763145135078.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="A rail car track leading through a wooded area down to the water." height="682" id="33afae37-1f89-4ccf-92ca-1219fa95c662" src="https://images.axios.com/Y7fKfbkLmFIRYv5yJSjKXstiESc=/2025/11/14/1763145173168.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="A dock in a river on a sunny day. " height="682" id="9c3466e4-273f-4114-b5fc-90853da72f9a" src="https://images.axios.com/y58HtfGNR6F_lSW7F5MnLWs5NDA=/2025/11/14/1763145192552.jpeg" width="1024"/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Homecoming Photography.</figcaption></figure>

Hot Home: Chanhassen estate with sandy tiki bar, disc golf course lists for $1.25 million

This southwest metro home was made for pool parties.

This southwest metro home with a backyard made for pool parties is on the market now — but not for long.<ul><li>Listed for $1,249,000, it&#x27;s located at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="8141 Maplewood Terrace, Chanhassen" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redfin.com/MN/Chanhassen/8141-Maplewood-Ter-55317/home/50156013" data-vars-content-id="8555df30-c335-42a2-a32d-31e0fe0ec305" data-vars-headline="Hot Home: Chanhassen estate with sandy tiki bar, disc golf course lists for $1.25 million" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redfin.com/MN/Chanhassen/8141-Maplewood-Ter-55317/home/50156013" target="_blank">8141 Maplewood Terrace, Chanhassen</a>.</li></ul>

Springtime destination "Minneapolis Tulip House" lists for $650,000

But the tulips have been removed and are not included in the sale.

Want to buy the Minneapolis Tulip House — minus the tulips? The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="East Isles duplex" data-vars-click-url="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2444-Humboldt-Ave-S-Minneapolis-MN-55405/2001030_zpid/" data-vars-content-id="a75e9771-fd6f-4c9f-9cd4-7e1c6bf02f0a" data-vars-headline="Springtime destination &quot;Minneapolis Tulip House&quot; lists for $650,000" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2444-Humboldt-Ave-S-Minneapolis-MN-55405/2001030_zpid/" target="_blank">East Isles duplex</a> is now on the market for $650,000.Flashback: The home&#x27;s front yard had become a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="springtime destination" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/05/01/south-minneapolis-tulip-house-is-in-full-bloom-again" data-vars-content-id="a75e9771-fd6f-4c9f-9cd4-7e1c6bf02f0a" data-vars-headline="Springtime destination &quot;Minneapolis Tulip House&quot; lists for $650,000" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/05/01/south-minneapolis-tulip-house-is-in-full-bloom-again" target="_self">springtime destination</a> thanks to the gardening work by its previous owner, who passed away earlier this year.<ul><li>The owner planted over 20,000 tulips each year that drew thousands of visitors when they bloomed, and everyone was welcome to &quot;touch, see and smell&quot; the flowers.</li></ul>

Ice rink and garden added to Allianz Field development plans

The lead developer and Minnesota United FC's owner revealed the new features at a neighborhood meeting last week.

Developers already building restaurants, offices and a hotel around <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Paul&#x27;s Allianz Field" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/02/28/allianz-field-united-village-construction" data-vars-content-id="a6e690c6-0a59-4652-bf5c-c8b89c8114ce" data-vars-headline="Ice rink and garden added to Allianz Field development plans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/02/28/allianz-field-united-village-construction" target="_self">St. Paul&#x27;s Allianz Field</a> announced they&#x27;ve added plans for an outdoor ice skating rink and a flower garden to their project.Driving the news: Bill McGuire, the lead developer and Minnesota United FC&#x27;s owner, revealed the new features at a neighborhood meeting last week.

Home value corrections 

More than half of Twin Cities homes having falling home values 

A line chart showing the share of homes that lost value in the Twin Cities metro area from 2013 to 2025. According to the Zillow home value index, 55% of homes lost value from 2024 to 2025, compared to 2% from 2012 to 2013. Nationally, the share has increased from 17% to 53% in the time period.

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Office tower value free fall continues

Minnesota real estate agent will trade property for Magic: The Gathering cards

Church's brewery proposal gets thumbs down at City Hall

10-acre apple orchard near Twin Cities lists for $1.35 million

More than half of Twin Cities homes having falling home values