Helping the unhoused with permanent supportive housing
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Permanent supportive housing is an emerging way to help the unhoused population. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story. 

TikTok influencer's St. Paul parks ban rescinded following city review

A TikTok influencer known for promoting his social media platforms while ordering food for homeless people has had a 180-day ban from St. Paul parks rescinded following a city review of his appeal.

Ruby’s Pantry abruptly closes 37 Minnesota locations after 20 years

After 20 years of serving surrounding communities, a popular Minnesota pantry that distributes food to families in need is closing, effective immediately.

St. Paul Mayor won’t sign eviction extension ordinance despite Council approval

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her has released a statement saying she won’t sign a newly approved ordinance that would extend the timeline for a landlord to notify tenants before proceeding with evictions.

Rent support in Minnesota: What’s next?
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Several Minnesota lawmakers joined community advocates on Wednesday to promote a package of bills they say would support Minnesota renters who are struggling to pay bills in the wake of increased federal immigration enforcement.

Trump on data centers, affordable homes
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Trump says he has negotiated a “rate payer protection pledge” that says tech companies have the “obligation to provide for their own power needs” as part of data center operations, while addressing a new policy to make homeownership more affordable at the State of the Union address.

Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58

Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.

Trump wants to avoid ‘nation of renters’
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Touching on topics of affordability and the economy in Iowa on Tuesday, President Donald Trump details an executive order that he says was signed last week to “ban Wall Street and large institutional investors from buying up all the single-family homes in America,” while also saying he doesn’t want to see “a nation of renters.” He also hints at mortgage rates “coming down a lot” in the near future.

As Minnesota housing program faces scrutiny, tenants face uncertainty

A man who lives at a St. Paul apartment complex said he was given 60 days to leave after the state stopped paying his housing provider.

Minneapolis encampment dispute heads to civil court
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The ongoing dispute over a Minneapolis encampment heads to civil court on Thursday. After the city took steps to clear the site, the owner of the troubled property is looking to have his case dismissed.

Serial squatter plagues Minnesota, Wisconsin short-term renters

A Minneapolis woman is facing challenges in evicting a renter who has overstayed her welcome and hasn't paid rent since June.

Here’s who’s running for St. Paul Mayor in 2025: List

St. Paul’s next mayor will be tasked with overseeing the rebound of a downtown, dealing with the fallout of an unprecedented cyberattack and a continuing homeless crisis. Here's the current list of candidates.

Former Minneapolis encampment site being turned into 'hygiene and outreach hub' by owner

The site of a Minneapolis homeless encampment that was cleared by the city last month is now being turned into a "temporary hygiene and outreach station" by the property's owner.

St. Paul woman facing homelessness after housing program accused of fraud

A St. Paul woman is facing homelessness after a state program designed to help disabled tenants was hit with "credible allegations of fraud."

Minneapolis property owner sued over homeless encampment 'public nuisance'

Arguing that his refusal to clear a homeless encampment on his property is creating a public health concern, Minneapolis officials have filed a lawsuit against property owner Hamoudi Sabri.

Mpls council approves lawsuit over homeless encampment
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The Minneapolis City Council approved a vote to move ahead with litigation in an ongoing homeless encampment fight. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more on the story.

Mpls property owner on city's failure to address homelessness
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A Minneapolis property owner has been ordered to clear an encampment after the city declared it a "public health nuisance" and said it's exploring legal action against the property owner. Hamoudi Sabri, who is allowing the encampment on his property, spoke to the media Tuesday about Minneapolis' "failure to address homelessness and public health at encampments." The City of Minneapolis said it plans to clean the encampment on Tuesday morning.