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Steve Berg

Steve Berg

Steve Berg sharpened his interest in urban design, transportation and metropolitan affairs as an editorial writer for the Star Tribune. His 31 years at the paper also included more than a decade covering politics from its Washington Bureau and five years as the newspaper's National Correspondent. Altogether, Berg has covered a wide-range of stories in 43 states.

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Community Voices

A thoroughly modern choice for pope: yours truly

By Steve Berg | 03/12/13

I’ve got some time on my hands; I’m what you might call semi-retired. I’m partial to opera and Italian food, and I’m willing to relocate.

By national standards, this stadium deal is better than most
Politics & Policy

By national standards, this stadium deal is better than most

By Steve Berg | 05/08/12

Under the House version, taxpayers would do remarkably well. Even the original bill is an above-average deal.

Vikings stadium plan - aerial view
Politics & Policy

Vikings stadium plan likely the best lawmakers will see

By Steve Berg | 03/02/12

It may not be perfect, but the plan offers solutions both in stadium design and financing.

Cityscape

What makes a city lovable?

By Steve Berg | 06/01/11
Against all odds and despite a harsh climate and a remote location we've built a remarkable city that people care deeply about.
Cityscape

Parks plan for the Upper Riverfront begins to take shape

By Steve Berg | 05/27/11
Nature may have left north Minneapolis a shredded mess, but Sunday's violent tornado seemed only to strengthen local resolve to restore nature along the nearby Mississippi.
Cityscape

After the North Side tornado: 'How many blows can we take?'

By Steve Berg | 05/25/11
"The silver lining is that people are really helping their neighbors," said City Council President Barbara Johnson. "We are a great community, and that's being reinforced right now."
Cityscape

New Met Council: More active on economic development and regional competitiveness

By Steve Berg | 05/23/11
Steve Elkins: "Under the new chair, Sue Haigh, members of this council are getting out far more into their communities and getting engaged in the issues."
Cityscape

We're slaves to cheap gasoline

By Steve Berg | 05/20/11
Where we live and work, how we schedule our time and how our economy delivers our products all depend on a reasonable price at the pump.
Cityscape

Scott Bernstein: MSP needs more 'location efficiency,' less out-of-pocket spending on transportation

By Steve Berg | 05/18/11
Innovative thinker's Housing + Transportation Affordability Index offers a road map for how families and communities can save money.
Cityscape

Vikings stadium expects to seek exemption from Met Council review

By Steve Berg | 05/16/11
The expectation that the Vikings and Ramsey County will seek an exemption from Met Council review raises suspicions that the project may not pass council scrutiny.