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Minnesota’s eviction moratorium suspended most evictions from March 2020 to June 2021. Last summer, 

lawmakers passed a bill to phase out the moratorium

the number of Minnesotans facing evictions increased dramatically

the Star Tribune reported that the number of evictions was on pace to reach pre-pandemic levels.

 lasting physical, mental and financial impacts on those who lose their homes

. It’s linked to higher blood pressure, increased anxiety and depression and worse educational outcomes for children. People who are evicted are at greater risk of losing their jobs. During the pandemic, researchers also found that 

getting evicted increased someone’s chance of COVID-19 infection

Host Angela Davis talks with two researchers about the long-lasting impacts of evictions, and who is most affected.

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Evictions have increased in Minnesota since the moratorium began to phase out in 2021. That can have yearslong repercussions on people’s mental and physical health, educational outcomes and more. Host Angela Davis talks with two researchers about the lasting impacts of evictions.

MPR News with Angela Davis - Evictions have increased in Minnesota since the moratorium began to phase out in 2021. That can have yearslong repercussions on people’s mental and physical health, educational outcomes and more. Host Angela Davis talks with two researchers about the lasting impacts of evictions.

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