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
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
St. Paul, Wild want state to cover half of $769M Xcel Energy Center renovation
The NHL team’s owner, Craig Leipold, said he’s committed to keeping the team in the capital city. Mayor Melvin Carter hopes the revamp, which also includes Roy Wilkins Auditorium and the RiverCentre, revitalizes downtown.
March 19, 2025
Why the return of 5 days in the office is unlikely for many Minnesota workers
From federal workers and Amazon at the national level to 3M and U.S. Bank in the state, workplaces are dialing back remote policies.
March 14, 2025
Madison Equities tells tenants to vacate downtown St. Paul’s Alliance Bank Center in two days
The city negotiated with utilities to grant tenants until the end of the month to move out, as yet another building from downtown’s once-prolific property owner folds.
March 12, 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
St. Paul, Wild want state to cover half of $769M Xcel Energy Center renovation
The NHL team’s owner, Craig Leipold, said he’s committed to keeping the team in the capital city. Mayor Melvin Carter hopes the revamp, which also includes Roy Wilkins Auditorium and the RiverCentre, revitalizes downtown.
March 19, 2025
Why the return of 5 days in the office is unlikely for many Minnesota workers
From federal workers and Amazon at the national level to 3M and U.S. Bank in the state, workplaces are dialing back remote policies.
March 14, 2025
Madison Equities tells tenants to vacate downtown St. Paul’s Alliance Bank Center in two days
The city negotiated with utilities to grant tenants until the end of the month to move out, as yet another building from downtown’s once-prolific property owner folds.
March 12, 2025