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December 3, 2019 4:00 AM

After an apartment fire kills 5, a call for sprinklers

Adding sprinklers in old buildings can be expensive. But proponents say it’s worth it.

by Martin Moylan

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November 20, 2019 4:00 AM

Minneapolis moves toward affordable housing mandate

Minneapolis is getting close to enacting an ordinance that city officials hope will boost the supply of affordable housing in the city.

by Martin Moylan

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November 18, 2019 4:00 AM

As temperatures drop, winter will test Rochester’s new homelessness services

Rochester is poised to open a new overnight warming shelter this winter for people experiencing homelessness. It’s part of a broader effort among city officials and local organizations aimed at better assisting the city’s growing homeless population.

by Catharine Richert

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November 16, 2019 9:56 AM

Duluth plans to give away land to spur innovative affordable housing projects

The city of Duluth plans to give away vacant lots to encourage the development of more affordable housing, to help put a dent in what Mayor Emily Larson calls a housing “crisis.”

by Dan Kraker

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November 13, 2019 7:05 PM

Minneapolis grants $18M to add lower-cost apartments

Forty percent of the units will be within reach of families making about $30,000 a year. Rent would not be much more than a week's income for them.

by Martin Moylan

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November 12, 2019 4:00 AM

More Twin Cities apartments welcome pets — for a price

In addition to fees, some renters have to register their dogs’ DNA so apartment managers can police poop pickup.

by Martin Moylan

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November 4, 2019 9:45 AM

Apple pledges $2.5 billion to combat California's housing crisis

The plan includes $1 billion for a mortgage assistance fund for first-time homebuyers in the state, and $1 billion for an open line of credit to develop "very low- to moderate-income housing."

by Bill Chappell

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October 30, 2019 6:57 PM

Twin Cities to see more housing developments, but beyond the range of many buyers

This month, area builders pulled more permits than for any other October in more than 15 years. So far this year, construction firms have sought permits for nearly 13,000 housing units, a 70 percent increase from three years ago.

by Martin Moylan

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October 30, 2019 5:45 PM

Interest in factory-made homes is building

Lower costs and speed of construction could help address affordable housing crunch.

by Martin Moylan

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October 23, 2019 6:00 PM

Minneapolis 2040 plan gets final approval

The broad vision for how the city will look in the future has drawn criticism for its zoning changes, but city officials say they’re not seeing a surge in interest in building development.

by Martin Moylan

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