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Minneapolis assisted-living facility becomes shelter for homeless youth
A facility opening in Minneapolis will be the largest shelter for homeless youth in Minnesota. Catholic Charities converted a former senior living community to house up to 30 young people, as well as case managers, counselors and other staff.
Locals endure monthslong emotional grind of living beside flooding Rainy Lake
People who have battled rising floodwaters on Rainy Lake along the Canadian border since the end of April finally got some good news last week when the giant lake crested. But weeks of constant work and stress have taken an emotional toll.
Judge halts Minneapolis 2040 zoning plan amid environmental questions
Wednesday's ruling does not kill the plan and leaves open the possibility of restarting it once the city takes steps to address environmental concerns. A city attorney said Minneapolis is considering appealing the ruling.
June marked the end of Minnesota’s eviction moratorium, which means more people may have to live outside without a place to stay. Keith Lattimore is the director of the Ramsey County Housing Stability department. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about how people experiencing homelessness can keep themselves safe.
Lenders more likely to deny home loans to people of color in the Twin Cities
New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis shows that the denial rate for home loans is higher for people of color than it is for White applicants. The starkest gap was between Black applicants at 4.3% and White applicants at 1.7%. MPR News host Tom Crann spoke with Alene Tchourumoff, Senior Vice President of Community Development and Engagement at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, for more on the findings.
Rochester confronts its segregated housing history, Mayo founders' role
City leaders want Rochester to be a magnet for a diverse workforce, expanding around Mayo Clinic. Part of that journey means reckoning with the city’s history of intentional housing segregation. A recent push to map racial housing covenants shows how some are connected to Rochester’s most important institution.
Nursing home makeover boosts efforts to reduce homelessness
A continuum of amenities, along with support staff on site, aims to help people get their lives back in order and make lasting change.
Is your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell you
Many people move without realizing the danger that wildfires pose to their new home. A new risk rating system could help buyers learn more on real estate sites.
Lawsuit could let landlords seek money from state over COVID eviction moratorium
A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit challenging the eviction moratorium that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz put in place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Walz’s executive orders have long since expired. But the decision this month from a three-judge panel in St. Paul could eventually allow landlords to seek financial damages from the state.