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
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
How downtown, social justice and women’s sports play into Meet Minneapolis' 10-year plan
The tourism officials' goals include convention center renovations, riverfront improvements and more vibrant nightlife.
February 26, 2025
What’s your work’s return-to-office policy?
More companies are mandating that workers return to the office, including in Minnesota. Has your employer changed its in-office policies?
February 25, 2025
St. Paul boosters launch new nonprofit to raise funds to redevelop struggling downtown
The St. Paul Downtown Development Corp. will pool money from nonprofits, and government and corporate grants to jump-start projects.
February 18, 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
How downtown, social justice and women’s sports play into Meet Minneapolis' 10-year plan
The tourism officials' goals include convention center renovations, riverfront improvements and more vibrant nightlife.
February 26, 2025
What’s your work’s return-to-office policy?
More companies are mandating that workers return to the office, including in Minnesota. Has your employer changed its in-office policies?
February 25, 2025
St. Paul boosters launch new nonprofit to raise funds to redevelop struggling downtown
The St. Paul Downtown Development Corp. will pool money from nonprofits, and government and corporate grants to jump-start projects.
February 18, 2025