Would-be landlords must be aware of law - 2004-01-04
The realty listing promoted it as "so much house for the money," and Alma Purcell was convinced.

She plunked all her savings on the down payment, about $44,000. She planned to help cover the cost -and cushion her old age - by renting part of the house as a separate apartment. That was in November. Today, Purcell said she can no longer afford the mortgage and could lose the house to foreclosure this month.
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WHO'S HIRING: Banking on financial background - 2004-01-04
M&I Bank is searching for real estate as it starts on an aggressive expansion in the Twin Cities market. To meet its goal of doubling in size of the next three years, the bank is hiring in the professional and administrative ranks, from tellers all the way up to business and mortgage bankers.

With $2 billion in assets, M&I Bank has 10 branch locations in the metro area, with an 11th opening soon in Maple Grove. It also has a Duluth branch and locations in western Wisconsin.
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