Reporter | Commercial Real Estate

Dee DePass is a business reporter covering commercial real estate for the Star Tribune. She previously covered manufacturing, the economy, workplace issues and banking.

Originally from the East Coast, Dee earned her undergraduate degree at Vassar College and a master's degree in journalism at the University of Maryland. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, fitness, reading, and being an adjunct journalism professor.


Minnesota carnival operator ordered to pay $210K in back wages for breaking H-2B visa laws

The company, along with an associated food vendor, plan to appeal the ruling, their lawyer said.


Winona auto parts maker to close, will lay off about 125 workers

BCS Access will cut the jobs in the second half of the year; its engineering operations so far will not be impacted.


Finding a ride after May 1 will take patience if Uber and Lyft pull out of Minneapolis

Taxi cab firms might hire some drivers, but it will take a while to build back an industry that has pivoted to medical and student contracts since the mega rideshare companies entered the Twin Cities market.


A group of Activision video game workers voted to unionize. More than half are in Eden Prairie

The group joins other Microsoft workers to form the largest union in the video gaming industry.


Twin Cities nursing home employees walk off the job

About 1,000 nursing home workers and supporters picketed in front of the Estates at St. Louis Park on Tuesday morning, part of a one-day walkout of employees from a dozen senior facilities.


4,000 janitors went on strike Monday, and about 1,000 nursing home workers plan the same on Tuesday

The SEIU and their employers did not reach contract settlements; pay is the big issue.


Minnesota drivers say economics of Uber, Lyft don't add up

While the ride-share companies say they pay fairly, elected officials could mandate minimum wages.


Security guards, Target janitors reach labor agreement

Strike looms Monday for another 5,400 workers.


Janitors and security guards at Target, airport, sports venues set to strike next week

Four bargaining sessions remain before thousands of employees walk out over better pay and improved training.


Home Depot on New Brighton Blvd. penalized for firing worker with 'BLM' written on work apron

The National Labor Relations Board ordered that the worker be rehired and issued back pay.