The "It" Destination: Why Everyone Is Flocking To Grand Avenue Minneapolis

Webthere has been such a boom in growth for tech jobs in the twin cities that it is being referred to as silicon prairie.

“if you go to the north loop and go to nicollet mall, you feel two very different.

While it can shift a bit.

Webnicollet mall is again the epicenter of downtown's revitalization, with hybrid work having sapped foot traffic and pushing retail vacancy rates to about 39%.

Webbut that's harder than ever because downtown minneapolis, like other city centers, lost to remote work many of the people who fueled that economic engine.

Beautiful and activated spaces attract people and generate buzz.

Vanishing view: In last days of Minneapolis bridge, photographers flock

Webminneapolis — for those of you who have not been in the downtown minneapolis area in the last year, it's significantly different from what it used to be.

Webdowntown crime isn’t as rampant as outstate critics claim, but perceptions persist.

Webvisiting on the cheap, however, is definitely doable if you want to spend most of your time by the lakes or other free (and amazing) attractions.