Gateway Tower

Gateway Tower exterior

After Months of Work, Renovated Gateway Tower Unveiled in Full

“Only in Duluth,” said Warren Hanson, president of the St. Paul-based Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, which secured more than two-thirds of the $18.5 million needed for the reconstruction project. An hour of anecdotes and appreciations brought together bits of the building’s history since it opened in 1974 as a home mostly for people of lower… Read more

Gateway Tower exterior

Gateway renovations get high marks

The early reviews are rolling in on the what’s-old-is-new-again Gateway Tower apartments on West Superior Street in downtown Duluth, and tenants say the renovations are a hit. “It couldn’t look better,” said 62-year-old Jan Nash, an 11-year resident of the 14-story tower. “New cabinets, new toilet and shower, new floors.” “Huge bathroom,” said Pam Blommer… Read more

Gateway Tower

Duluth’s Gateway Tower due for $18.5M redo with MEF equity

They’re already planning to return in about a year to celebrate the end of a project so extensive it will replace virtually everything but the property’s concrete shell – and even that will be covered by a new contemporary metal skin. “We’re really happy to make an intervention to protect the building,” said Jeff Corey… Read more

Equipped to advise you

Whether you're ready to investigate financing options, or are in the early planning stages, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund can provide the technical assistance needed to get your idea off the ground. Learn more.

Archives

Categories

What is LIHTC and what are the benefits?

Not sure if LIHTC is a good possible financing or investment opportunity for you? You can learn more basic information about it here. Feel free to reach out to us to learn more.

General Contact

Minnesota Equity Fund
c/o Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
332 Minnesota Street
Suite 1650-West
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Download MEF Brochure

For more background about the Minnesota Equity Fund, please download the MEF Brochure (PDF).

mef-cover

 

Colorful banner image featuring the skyline that you might typically see in a small city or town in Greater Minnesota.

About Minnesota Equity Fund

Minnesota Equity Fund (MEF) is a subsidiary of  
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (GMHF). MEF and  
Cinnaire are joint venture partners collaborating  
to achieve our common mission to create more high  
quality affordable housing.  

Learn More

Our Joint Venture Team

Greater Minnesota Housing Fund

GMHF is AERIS rated and a member of the  
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.  
 
AERIS RATED AAA +2 FHLB Des Moines

Staff Contact

John Errigo
Director of Investing & Fund Manager
jerrigo@gmhf.com
651-350-7224

General Contact

Minnesota Equity Fund
c/o Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
332 Minnesota Street
Suite 1650-West
Saint Paul, MN 55101