Libby Starling
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Uncertainties and challenging market conditions have left apartment owners and operators largely feeling pessimistic about the future, according to interviews we conducted in Minnesota and the Sioux Falls area last summer—but some saw cause for hope. https://bit.ly/3WG6CGD
Multifamily housing operators describe a “precarious position” | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Apartment owners and managers report more financial stability now than last year, but say there's lots more uncertainty ahead
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November 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Uncertainties and challenging market conditions have left apartment owners and operators largely feeling pessimistic about the future, according to interviews we conducted in Minnesota and the Sioux Falls area last summer—but some saw cause for hope. https://bit.ly/3WG6CGD
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OMG, I needed this today!
October 8, 2025 at 5:14 AM
OMG, I needed this today!
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How can state & local governments—especially in smaller cities & rural areas—support #housing production & affordability? On November 6, join us (in person in Bismarck, or via livestream) for an event featuring insights from national & state-level experts. https://bit.ly/3VT86wG.
Housing Needs and Opportunities in North Dakota | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
An event exploring housing market trends and strategies in smaller cities and rural areas
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October 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
How can state & local governments—especially in smaller cities & rural areas—support #housing production & affordability? On November 6, join us (in person in Bismarck, or via livestream) for an event featuring insights from national & state-level experts. https://bit.ly/3VT86wG.
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The "urbanist" definition here is a little too on the nose for me. www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-d...
A Disillusioned Urban Planning Glossary
Compiled while sitting through a three-hour public hearing and rethinking life choices.
- - -Are you a citizen trying to understand urban planning?...
www.mcsweeneys.net
May 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The "urbanist" definition here is a little too on the nose for me. www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-d...
As I processed the early arrival and departure (=without me) of my bus this morning, I found this in glitter glue at my stop. Seemed timely.
May 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
As I processed the early arrival and departure (=without me) of my bus this morning, I found this in glitter glue at my stop. Seemed timely.
I’m on a Metro Transit Blue Line train from MSP 🛬 to downtown Mpls for the first time in ages. The TRIP agents are out in force, and Transit police just arrived to escort someone whom the TRIP agents had flagged off the train. Color me impressed.
May 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I’m on a Metro Transit Blue Line train from MSP 🛬 to downtown Mpls for the first time in ages. The TRIP agents are out in force, and Transit police just arrived to escort someone whom the TRIP agents had flagged off the train. Color me impressed.
Checking in at the health care clinic for a MD visit, the assistant as usual asked, “Any travel outside the US? Any respiratory symptoms?” And then the new question, “Any exposure to the measles?”
March 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Checking in at the health care clinic for a MD visit, the assistant as usual asked, “Any travel outside the US? Any respiratory symptoms?” And then the new question, “Any exposure to the measles?”
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"Only a revived faith in who we are, what we have been, what we have achieved can provide the energy, purpose, and direction to help us find the courage and determination to perpetuate our special democracy." It's over when we give up.
Don’t Give Up on America
No previous generation abandoned this country’s ideals. We shouldn’t, either.
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February 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
"Only a revived faith in who we are, what we have been, what we have achieved can provide the energy, purpose, and direction to help us find the courage and determination to perpetuate our special democracy." It's over when we give up.
Sighted on the frozen ground at Hennepin and 1st Street.
First observation: There must be a very sad toddler who spilled their snack. 😢
Four days later: What has happened to the downtown wildlife population that no animals have found and eaten this?!? 🧐
First observation: There must be a very sad toddler who spilled their snack. 😢
Four days later: What has happened to the downtown wildlife population that no animals have found and eaten this?!? 🧐
February 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Sighted on the frozen ground at Hennepin and 1st Street.
First observation: There must be a very sad toddler who spilled their snack. 😢
Four days later: What has happened to the downtown wildlife population that no animals have found and eaten this?!? 🧐
First observation: There must be a very sad toddler who spilled their snack. 😢
Four days later: What has happened to the downtown wildlife population that no animals have found and eaten this?!? 🧐