Mpls homeless encampment building yurts

A homeless encampment in the Phillips neighborhood is taking a unique approach to getting ready for winter. They’re raising money to build yurts and built the first ones just in time for the cold storm. Thursday and Friday.

Student loan payments affect housing market

As student loan payments start up again, economists worry how that will affect the housing market. According to a new poll, economists think that student loan payments could affect home rates for a year.

Rondo neighborhood: First home purchased in St. Paul homeownership project

It's a special day in the capital city as the community celebrates a new homeownership program. This program is aimed at giving back to the residents and descendants of the historic Rondo neighborhood, who were significantly impacted by the construction of I-94 through Saint Paul.

Senate hearing Wednesday on Dinkytown apartment delay

University of Minnesota students cannot move into their apartments due to a construction delay. The Minnesota Senate will hold a hearing on the issue on Wednesday afternoon. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.

Support keeps Frey Opportunity Center open

Vincent Showers arrived in Minneapolis two months ago with no job, no place to live, and no place to eat. Yet he’s found a helping hand at the corner of 17th and Chicago at the Mary F. Frey Opportunity Center. It’s an address for people who have no address.

Hairstylist aims to help those in need

Not everyone has access to a barber or hairstylist, but one Minneapolis stylist wants to change that by offering her talent to those who need it most an event called “lineup at the library.” FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the details on the cause.