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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.
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.
New data shows mixed results from St. Paul’s housing policies
A new tool from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis illuminates the effects of St. Paul housing policies, including how rent control chilled new housing development and how changes to zoning laws are starting to boost supply.
The rising cost of housing in Minnesota
Housing costs keep rising — for both renters and homebuyers. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what’s driving up housing prices in Minnesota, and what can be done to make housing more affordable.
Home listings rose in Minnesota for April, but inventory remains low
New data from an area realtors group shows new home listings jumped in Minnesota between April 2025 and last month. But the inventory of home sales is still too low for a balanced market.
Need for rent relief remains high as eviction filings increase and individual donations slow down 
Some organizers of rent relief funds say they’re seeing an increase in requests for help as the number of evictions ticks upward and the amount of individual donations drop.
Minneapolis mayor vetoes eviction extension, decriminalization of drug paraphernalia
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the city council’s second attempt to extend the city’s eviction notice timeline, as well as a council ordinance decriminalizing drug paraphernalia. The council likely does not have the votes to override the vetoes.
Lakeville's population is booming. So why is the city pressing pause on new housing?
The new housing pause in Lakeville comes as legislators are considering state policy proposals on housing density. Lakeville is waiting to see what regulations it will need to comply with before it continues to build new housing in the growing city.