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‘Difficult to say goodbye’: Residents, volunteers worry what’s next as St. Paul clears encampment

‘Difficult to say goodbye’: Residents, volunteers worry what’s next as St. Paul clears encampment

Many residents said they aren’t sure where they will go after the encampment is cleared out on Wednesday. Over 100 people were living at the camp when the mayor’s office announced the closure last month.
by Cari Spencer

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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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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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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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Minneapolis spending $2.5 million to help relocate hundreds of residents from housing development

Minneapolis spending $2.5 million to help relocate hundreds of residents from housing development

The Minneapolis City Council allocated $2.5 million Thursday to help move 685 residents out of a north-side housing development riddled with mold, rats and leaky roofs. The council’s unanimous vote followed a proposal brought forth Tuesday by city staff, Mayor Jacob Frey and Council Member Pearll Warren, who represents the neighborhood where Heritage Park is located.
by Cari Spencer

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Twin Cities Habitat showcases new affordable homes at St. Paul’s The Heights

Twin Cities Habitat showcases new affordable homes at St. Paul’s The Heights

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity showcased five affordable homes under construction at The Heights in St. Paul, part of its largest Minnesota housing project and a broader effort to expand access to homeownership.
by Ahmed Hassan

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Minneapolis donors gave as ICE surged, but eviction filings are rising

Minneapolis donors gave as ICE surged, but eviction filings are rising

Residents organized to keep their neighbors housed during Operation Metro Surge, and convinced state legislators to pass a rent relief bill in May. Some fear it won’t be enough.
by Cari Spencer

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Minneapolis Fed sees construction sector slowing, pessimism growing

Minneapolis Fed sees construction sector slowing, pessimism growing

Construction activity is slowing down, according to a survey of construction firms conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Respondents said residential housing activity, in particular, is falling.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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