By: Nicolas Hallett
The city of Minneapolis began its Dinkytown historical designation study in April, but questions remain about the future of the area’s businesses and a potential $25 million hotel project.
The study will try to answer whether about 30 buildings in the business district — which has roots dating back to the late 1800s — are worth preserving. City staff say a final decision could come as late as 2015. Meanwhile, Doran Companies’ hotel project remains in flux, and business owners are wondering if they’ll be displaced by it.