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Twin Cities Housing Soars Amid Scandals and Wildfires | Minneapolis News

Twin Cities housing prices hit a record $410K in June, then surged 3.3% to $408K in July—after months of stagnation or dips. In Anoka County, former prosecutor Andrea Leigh Sampson faces serious charges tied to a sex trafficking ring, allegedly helping set up fake companies to launder money. Meanwhile, northern Minnesota’s wildfire season devastated local businesses like Williams and Hall Outfitters in Ely, where owner Blayne Hall is selling after 33 years due to the worst summer yet. Governor Walz has paused state action on a Boundary Waters mine, though federal proceedings continue. And…

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