Katie Galioto
Reporter
DowntownGalioto covers news and trends in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, regional hubs for businesses, residents and visitors. Her beat includes topics ranging from real estate and workforce behaviors to policy impacts and tourism patterns.
Galioto previously covered St. Paul city government and the Duluth region for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was born and raised in the Twin Cities’ southwest suburbs and graduated from the University of Notre Dame.
Latest from Katie Galioto
St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center, home of the Wild, to become Grand Casino Arena
Officials from the NHL team and Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley announced a 14-year naming rights partnership for the venue in downtown St. Paul.
June 30, 2025
Selling downtown Minneapolis towers is a tall order these days
CBRE executives Ryan Watts and Harrison Wagenseil say the Twin Cities market will take a while to come back. Southern cities with lots of new jobs and the large markets like New York City and Miami are recovering first.
June 30, 2025
New Wolves owners want to leave Target Center. Here’s what’s at stake for downtown Minneapolis.
The city-owned Target Center is the second-oldest arena in the NBA. Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore, new owners of the Timberwolves and Lynx, said they plan to build a new one.
June 26, 2025
Twin Cities homeowners rue higher taxes. Lower downtown values are only part of the problem.
Assessment trends in Minnesota’s two largest cities reflect the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic and high interest rates in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
June 13, 2025
Downtown St. Paul redevelopment nonprofit wants abandoned Alliance Bank Center
The new St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation purchased the debt of the troubled office building belonging to Madison Equities.
June 10, 2025
To reset downtown Minneapolis skyway life, building owners cut deals with retailers
Some building owners are offering favorable terms to coffee shops and other retailers that help boost curb appeal.
May 31, 2025
After tepid state response, Wild and St. Paul scale back Xcel Energy Center renovation plans
The new $488 million proposal focuses solely on renovating the NHL arena and includes a reduced request for $50 million from the state of Minnesota.
May 1, 2025
As buildings close, navigating downtown St. Paul skyways has become a hassle
Office towers have fallen into financial distress in the era of hybrid and remote work. But shuttering them creates commuting, accessibility and small business obstacles.
April 22, 2025
Downtown St. Paul redevelopment nonprofit wants abandoned Alliance Bank Center
The new St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation purchased the debt of the troubled office building belonging to Madison Equities.
June 10, 2025
To reset downtown Minneapolis skyway life, building owners cut deals with retailers
Some building owners are offering favorable terms to coffee shops and other retailers that help boost curb appeal.
May 31, 2025
After tepid state response, Wild and St. Paul scale back Xcel Energy Center renovation plans
The new $488 million proposal focuses solely on renovating the NHL arena and includes a reduced request for $50 million from the state of Minnesota.
May 1, 2025
As buildings close, navigating downtown St. Paul skyways has become a hassle
Office towers have fallen into financial distress in the era of hybrid and remote work. But shuttering them creates commuting, accessibility and small business obstacles.
April 22, 2025