Dumb Tax Idea #27, or, “The (In)Convenience Store Tax” Did you know that the city of Minneapolis just slapped a 50% surtax on small purchases such as ice cream, coffee, dry cleaning, pet grooming, etc.? OK, so they’re not calling it that — but that’s effectively what it is. What I’m referring to, of course, are...Read More
Blog Bartering Thanks to Sunrise Cyclery at Bryant and Lake Street in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood. First for being open at 10:15 a.m. this morning (all the other Uptown bike shops apparently open at noon on Sunday); and second, for adjusting my 9 year-old son’s bike at no charge. Hey guys, how about a free plug instead? ...Read More
What’s in a Number? “One World Trade Center.” “Nine West” (as in, “Nine West 57th”). “30 Rockefeller Center” (“30 Rock”). “90210” (as in, “Beverly Hills 90210”). “1800” vs. “1738 Lake” It’s hard to explain why some real estate numbers & addresses attain iconic status . . . and others don’t. Certainly, it helps if the number is catchy-sounding (“90210”),...Read More
Here’s Hoping There Are No Construction Delays First, this acknowledgement: “Flux Apartments” — a new, upscale development at 28th & Fremont — appears to be a well-conceived, well-marketed property, and generally a fine addition to the area’s (growing) stock of luxury rentals. So, their impressive Web site touts “resort living/uptown attitude”; the management company is running...Read More
