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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's CEO Chris Coleman on making affordable housing

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's CEO Chris Coleman on making affordable housing

Buying a home has become too expensive for many people. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the challenges of making homes more affordable with Chris Coleman, the CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Officials in Minnesota cities say cyberattacks targeted water systems

Officials in Minnesota cities say cyberattacks targeted water systems

The city of Braham said the temporary water system outage “was a result of a malicious cyberattack of computerized operating systems by unknown actors.” The cities of Plymouth and South St. Paul said they were also targeted.
by Andrew Krueger

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Twin Cities suburbs look to address 'missing middle' with more dense, affordable housing

Twin Cities suburbs look to address 'missing middle' with more dense, affordable housing

The missing middle in housing refers to everything between single-family homes and large apartments. Golden Valley recently did a study to better understand how multi-unit housing could fit into the city.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Fueling firefighters who combat NE Minnesota wildfires requires proper nutritional prep

Fueling firefighters who combat NE Minnesota wildfires requires proper nutritional prep

Working long, intense shifts in extremely hot conditions battling the wildfires in northeast Minnesota can take a physical toll on firefighters. The Forest Service emphasizes getting adequate sleep, hydration, and it even has a nutrition specialist on site to ensure firefighters get the proper diet they need to endure the strenuous conditions.
by Hannah Yang

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Firefighters in NE Minnesota focus on protecting homes, cabins in case the wildfires spread

Firefighters in NE Minnesota focus on protecting homes, cabins in case the wildfires spread

Firefighters are removing underbrush surrounding hundreds of homes and cabins around Ely, and installing temporary pumps, hoses and sprinklers, to protect them from the wildfires still burning around the Boundary Waters.
by Dan Kraker

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Some outreach workers warn closing St. Paul encampments will fracture vital aid networks

Some outreach workers warn closing St. Paul encampments will fracture vital aid networks

St. Paul city officials say three homeless encampments will be closed as the city and county get people connected to services. However, some camp residents and advocates say that strategy will disconnect people from vital communities and support networks.
by Cari Spencer

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