Minnesota Now: Jan. 7, 2025
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Fires at encampments across Minneapolis have once again brought to the forefront efforts to find solutions for unhoused people in the city. We also hear the latest on a new agreement requiring federal oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department.
A wide range of new measures intended to protect renters are now in effect. We find out how these laws could impact victims of domestic violence and recent immigrants.
Minnesota is seeing a housing shortage, especially in the Twin Cities and on the North Shore. We learn how a new Trump administration could impact the state’s housing market.
And we meet a Twin Cities author whose debut children’s book out today highlights Black barbershops.
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The Minnesota Music Minute was “Lullaby” by Kavyesh Kaviraj and the Song of the Day was “Minnesota Moon” by The Big Wu.
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Correction (Jan. 7, 2025): This story has been updated to reflect the accurate year.