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Tiny houses provide a home for those struggling with housing instability
In 2023, Minnesota lawmakers passed legislation authorizing religious institutions to provide permanent housing to chronically homeless or extremely low-income people. Two area churches have built nine tiny homes.
Massive Duluth hilltop housing project in doubt after developer fails to meet deadlines
A planned $500 million housing development perched on the hilltop overlooking Duluth broke ground in December— but now its future is in doubt after the city says the developer has breached its contract.
Report finds housing costs outpacing growth of teacher salaries
The report from the National Council on Teacher Quality looked at school districts nationwide. In Minnesota, the report focused in on Anoka-Hennepin Public School District and St. Paul Public Schools, and found housing costs outpacing teacher salaries growth.
Faith leaders in Duluth rally behind homeless parking program while city weighs appeal
A program in Duluth that provides a secure parking lot for people experiencing homelessness to sleep in their vehicles has been temporarily closed while the city council considers an appeal from neighbors with safety, privacy and other concerns.
Brainerd says no to homeless shelter operating in summer, leaving its guests few options
For more than three years, the Bridge on 7th has provided a warm place to sleep for adults experiencing homelessness in Brainerd, with few restrictions on who can stay. City officials denied its request to operate year round, citing concerns that it draws people from other communities.
In Duluth, a controversial condo proposal brings out both NIMBYs and YIMBYs 
The Duluth City Council votes Monday on a controversial housing development project. It pits NIMBYs or "Not In My Backyard" opponents against so-called YIMBYs or “Yes In My Backyard,” who advocate for new housing. 
Hennepin County promotes using salvaged goods for home renovations with Salvage Crawl
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer and Olivia Cashman, a construction and demolition waste specialist with Hennepin County, talk about home renovations and recycled materials.