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St. Cloud mayor calls for more housing, downtown investment
Mayor Dave Kleis said St. Cloud’s financial picture is strong, and serious crime is down. But the city faces challenges, including a need for housing for all income levels.
Duluth’s ‘Cheerio Challenge’ gathers over 800 boxes, raises $50K
Duluth residents have collected more than 800 boxes of Cheerios and raised over $50,000 for area food shelves, a viral response to the ongoing Cargill controversy on Duluth’s Park Point.
Minnesota lawmakers could OK $109 million for property owners over sales of forfeited parcels
Minnesota lawmakers are planning to set aside money to pay for a legal settlement over property forfeitures. A $109 million line item was part of a broader budget framework approved by legislative leaders last week.
Researchers: Homelessness declined slightly in Minnesota since 2018, pandemic effect unclear
Every three years, Wilder Research conducts a survey to better understand the prevalence of homelessness in Minnesota. On a single night in October, more than 1,000 volunteers conducted face-to-face interviews with unhoused people.
Commerce Department warns homeowners to check insurance for wind, hail coverage changes
Insurance complaints more than doubled in the past three years. Premiums for homes and vehicles have had significant increases due to extreme weather events caused by climate change, along with economic factors like higher labor and material costs.