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October 30, 2024 12:59 PM

Duluth renters organize new group to give tenants more power

The Duluth Tenants Union is a new strategy to address a growing issue of affordability, livability, and availability in the city’s housing.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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October 24, 2024 8:50 AM

Worried about heating bills? See if you qualify for help with the costs

Minnesotans can qualify for federal heating assistance this winter by filling out applications online.

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October 23, 2024 4:04 PM

New public housing building coming to northeast Minneapolis

The project, which the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority says is the largest redevelopment project in its history, will also bring much-needed repairs to existing buildings on the property.

by Chandra Colvin

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October 17, 2024 5:07 PM

Could updated building codes reduce risks from future storms? Some experts say yes

Some of the damage from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina could have been lessened with updated building codes, some experts say.

by David Boraks

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October 15, 2024 6:20 PM

Hennepin County achieves 'functional zero' status in ending veteran homelessness

The designation from several federal agencies indicates a community has brought down the number of veterans experiencing homelessness to a very low level and continues to sustain the effort.

by Erica Zurek

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September 26, 2024 2:02 PM

Anonymous donor matches city grant to save Minneapolis shelter from closure

The Minneapolis shelter operated by Agate Housing and Services was due to close Oct. 9 due to safety concerns. The building will still close temporarily for repairs.

by Sarah Thamer

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September 24, 2024 8:03 PM

New Minneapolis ordinance aims to increase housing downtown

The ordinance allows for conversion projects to undergo administrative review instead of Planning Commission approval. This approach reduces review time by up to two months and eliminates public hearings from the process.

by Regina Medina

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September 20, 2024 10:30 AM

Minneapolis City Council votes to track homeless encampment evictions

The new ordinance requires city staff to submit quarterly reports covering each eviction, including the number of people impacted, the number of shelter beds available at the time and the number of staff who help clear the camp.

by MPR News Staff

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September 19, 2024 4:00 AM

In a major shift, the U.S. government explores giving renters cash, not vouchers

Federal housing vouchers are the largest rental aid program, but many landlords reject them. Experiments will test whether cash helps more people sign a lease.

by Jennifer Ludden