Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

Minnesota Housing News

Your home for everything about homes, whether you rent or own. Have a story or question about housing?
Share it with us here!

Advocates push for 10,000 in Twin Cities to back a rent strike

Advocates push for 10,000 in Twin Cities to back a rent strike

A coalition of several Twin Cities unions and advocacy groups is seeking a mass show of support Saturday for a plan to withhold rent and force Minnesota lawmakers to agree to a statewide eviction moratorium and fund rent relief.
by Cari Spencer

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Could immigration enforcement lead to an eviction crisis?

Could immigration enforcement lead to an eviction crisis?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how immigration enforcement is fueling a growing rent crisis. Many immigrant workers are afraid to leave their home for their jobs, leading to lost income and trouble keeping up with bills.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Hotline operators report flood of calls for rental assistance as residents hide during ICE surge

Hotline operators report flood of calls for rental assistance as residents hide during ICE surge

211 calls from Spanish-speakers have increased more than 1,600 percent and requests for rental assistance have more than tripled, according to Greater Twin Cities United Way. Local officials are pushing for an eviction moratorium.
by Cari Spencer

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
What to do about rising home insurance costs

What to do about rising home insurance costs

Property taxes, groceries and home insurance costs are all on the rise for Minnesotans. “Insurance is getting more expensive because the cost of repairing homes is getting more expensive,” said Julia Dreier, deputy commissioner of insurance for the Minnesota Department of Commerce. She recommends reviewing your policy carefully.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Could proposed federal changes push thousands of Minnesotans back into homelessness?

Could proposed federal changes push thousands of Minnesotans back into homelessness?

The federal government’s approach to homelessness is changing. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what that means for Minnesotans who rely on federal money for housing. 
by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
How climate change is driving up the cost of home insurance

How climate change is driving up the cost of home insurance

The escalating costs of climate disasters continues to affect home insurance. Jordan Haedtler, climate financial policy strategist with Climate Cabinet based in Duluth, explains the rising cost in homeowner insurance.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
In 2023, Hennepin County vowed to end chronic homelessness by now. What happened?

In 2023, Hennepin County vowed to end chronic homelessness by now. What happened?

While the goal wasn’t met, agencies and advocates press on. What they’re up against: data-gathering problems, funding shortages, and the need to win the trust of the population they serve.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
'It's hurting people': Minneapolis city official suggests alternatives to property tax increases

'It's hurting people': Minneapolis city official suggests alternatives to property tax increases

Property taxes are on the rise as commercial values decline in downtown areas, shifting the financial burden to homeowners. Steve Brandt, president of the Minneapolis Board of Estimation and Taxation, said increases property taxes every year is not sustainable and offered alternatives.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!