Nov 2 (Reuters) - Artis Real Estate Investment Trust AX_u.TO :
* Announces acquisition of office tower in Minneapolis and provides update on
new and previously announced property transactions
* Deal for $68.6 million
* Purchase price will be financed with REIT's existing resources and by assumption of current mortgage
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