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
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 Minneapolis’ Dayton’s Project still vastly vacant, with food hall plans dashed
The $375 million redevelopment of the department store was supposed to boost the business district and Nicollet Mall. But even an Andrew Zimmern-backed food hall couldn’t reverse the building’s leasing woes.
April 7, 2025
Government workers returning to work is a big deal for downtown St. Paul, but not a silver bullet
The state, city and Ramsey County are among downtown St. Paul’s biggest employers, but the mayor and small business owners say more is needed.
March 26, 2025
Minneapolis' total property value falls for second consecutive year
New assessments signal the property tax burden will continue to shift toward homeowners.
March 26, 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 Minneapolis’ Dayton’s Project still vastly vacant, with food hall plans dashed
The $375 million redevelopment of the department store was supposed to boost the business district and Nicollet Mall. But even an Andrew Zimmern-backed food hall couldn’t reverse the building’s leasing woes.
April 7, 2025
Government workers returning to work is a big deal for downtown St. Paul, but not a silver bullet
The state, city and Ramsey County are among downtown St. Paul’s biggest employers, but the mayor and small business owners say more is needed.
March 26, 2025
Minneapolis' total property value falls for second consecutive year
New assessments signal the property tax burden will continue to shift toward homeowners.
March 26, 2025