Minneapolis City Council rejects moratorium on homeless encampment removals
The Minneapolis City Council rejected a moratorium proposed on Thursday to pause all home encampment evictions for six months.
Minneapolis Realtors pledge to work to close the racial divide in homeownership
Minnesota's largest real estate agent organization is promising to do better when it comes to bridging the racial gap in homeownership. Wednesday, they laid out several new policy changes to ensure equal access to housing for all.
Advocates for the homeless call out Minneapolis councilmembers during chaotic meeting
A committee of the Minneapolis City Council got an earful Tuesday from the homeless community and advocates who insist the city’s policy of clearing encampments is inhumane, and that local government is not doing enough to provide basic, low-barrier housing for all.
Advocates for the homeless call out Minneapolis councilmembers during chaotic meeting
A committee of the Minneapolis City Council got an earful Tuesday from the homeless community and advocates who insist the city’s policy of clearing encampments is inhumane, and that local government is not doing enough to provide basic, low-barrier housing for all.
Activists set up homeless encampment at Minneapolis City Hall
Advocates for the homeless have set up a tent encampment outside of Minneapolis City Hall after the city cleared out two encampments in the city over the past couple of weeks.
Group says Minneapolis could sweep two other large encampments
An "autonomous" group that touts itself as defenders of homeless encampments in Minneapolis says the city has posted clearing notices for two other tent encampments.
These are the top 10 U.S. cities with the biggest homes
A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.
St. Paul City Council approves amendments to proposal to alter rent control law
Less than a year after voters approved rent control measures, the St. Paul City Council approved exemptions Wednesday that will allow landlords to "bank" increases, and offer 20-year exemptions to new construction.
Minneapolis working to craft rent control policy, a year after St. Paul ordinance passes
A group of renters and tenant advocates want to see a strong rent control policy in Minneapolis. They believe such a policy would protect renters in crisis, particularly in minority communities.
St. Paul neighbors fight against new apartment complex
Angry neighbors packed this street corner in Highland Park on Wednesday afternoon with their concerns about a proposed apartment complex, that they say is too large for their neighborhood.
Housing officials announce $15M to help Minnesota seniors stay in their homes
More money is on the way to help older Minnesotans stay in their homes.
As public hearing nears, St. Paul rent cap faces renewed challenge
Renters and landlords are lobbying hard ahead of Wednesday's public hearing over a series of changes to St. Paul's rent control ordinance.
This is the salary you need to afford a home in Minnesota
The salary need to buy a home in Minnesota is slightly less than the national average, according to a new report.
This is how much money you need to make to afford rent in Minnesota: study
A new report reveals the disparity between minimum wage and the cost of an average two-bedroom rental in different U.S. cities.
Mortgage company owned by Warren Buffet discriminated against Black homebuyers, DOJ says
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
Mpls development projects resume after 2040 Plan ban temporarily halted
A plan that intends to guide residential development in Minneapolis for the next decade is back in play after being previously halted by environmental lawsuits.
St. Paul tenants seek appeal as low-income landlord granted rent cap exemptions
Tenants of a low-income apartment building thought their days of massive rent increases were over thanks to a new rent cap rule in St. Paul. But not long after the law went into effect this spring, they discovered their landlord had received an exemption.
Task force recommends keeping St. Paul’s strict rent control mandate
St. Paul’s city council heard a lot of strong opinions Wednesday evening after a task force presented its findings on the city’s rent stabilization policies.
Twin Cities housing market: Investors buying up fewer homes
The housing market in the Twin Cities has started to cool. Investors bought about 12% of Twin Cities homes on the market in early 2022, but now they're buying fewer homes.
HomeHelpMN mortgage relief program extended to August
A program designed to provide money to homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgages or other eligible housing expenses will be extended into August.