Brian Johnson

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Staff writer for Finance & Commerce. Father of four. Author of “Murder in Chisago County: The Unsolved Johnson Family Mystery.” Occasional #boxing publicist.

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Articles

New law creates economic development flexibility for Ramsey County

2 days ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Listen to this article New law allows Ramsey County to form an economic development authority. Expanded authority enables broader community and business support. Existing HRA levy may allocate $2M annually to business programming. New initiatives roll out in 2026 with no additional taxes or funding.
400-plus homes planned at former Medtronic site

3 days ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Listen to this article Columbia Heights planning body approves plan for 400+ housing unitsFormer Medtronic campus to include affordable and market-rate homesDevelopment features townhomes, commercial space, and parks A redevelopment that would bring more than 400 new housing units and other fresh uses to the former Medtronic campus in Columbia Heights is advancing after a positive review from the city’s planning commission. Located at 800 53rd Ave.
St. Croix County development board adds five members

3 days ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

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Highway 3 in Rosemount to close for roundabout project

3 days ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

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60-unit affordable apartment planned in north Minneapolis

4 days ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Skip to content Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: Category: - date_display: The Minneapolis Planning Commission has unanimously approved a...
Twin Cities homebuilding slows amid economic pressure

5 days ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Listen to this article Homebuilding in the Twin Cities fell 14% in May. Multifamily permits dropped 51%, with just 22 units approved. Economic and regulatory challenges stall housing growth. Bogged down by macroeconomic pressures, Twin Cities homebuilding activity slowed to a crawl in May — especially in the multifamily sector, which saw fewer than two dozen new units permitted during the month.
Developer Thomas Hertzog on luxury condos, The Fletcher

1 week ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Listen to this article Tina Hoye retires after nearly 40 years in commercial real estate. Co-founded Minneapolis-based NTH in 1993, growing it into a successful firm. Advocated for women and diversity in a male-dominated industry. NTH known for salaried team model and strong client focus. Decades ago, when Tina Hoye began her career in commercial real estate, it’s safe to say she stood out in the crowd.
Minnesota seeks construction manager at risk for Centennial demo

1 week ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

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Missouri law blocks divorce during pregnancy; legislator fights to change it

1 week ago | kmbc.com | Brian Johnson

A Missouri law from the 1970s prevents pregnant women from obtaining a divorce, regardless of their circumstances. Rep. Cecelie Williams is working to change that, particularly for domestic violence survivors. "My husband beat me and he hit me and he pushed me downstairs and he hit me in the face with a baseball bat," Williams said, recounting events from 19 years ago. Williams explained that some women face similar struggles, with abusers exploiting the law to prevent them from leaving.
Vadnais Heights housing projects to bring 540 new units

1 week ago | finance-commerce.com | Brian Johnson

Listen to this article Two separate developments — one nearing construction and another in the early stages — promise to bring hundreds of new market-rate and affordable housing units to Vadnais Heights, a city that has identified a need for more homes. On May 20, the Vadnais Heights City Council granted several approvals tied to Chase Real Estate’s plans to construct 360 market-rate apartments in two five-story buildings.