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Cohousing: A housing alternative getting more interest

Cohousing: A housing alternative getting more interest

Proponents say cohousing, where a group of homeowners share spaces, responsibilities and experiences, builds community ties missing in many neighborhoods. But it’s not for everyone.
by Martin Moylan

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Despite calls for sprinklers, Mpls. officials give no timetable for upgrades

Despite calls for sprinklers, Mpls. officials give no timetable for upgrades

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority says it's not planning to accelerate the installation of sprinklers following a high-rise fire last month that left five people dead.
by Tom Crann and MPR News Staff

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Walz launches effort to find winter shelter for homeless people

Walz launches effort to find winter shelter for homeless people

The Minnesota Winter Homeless Initiative will create 150 beds in shelters across the state this winter. One Red Lake Nation leader said while he appreciates the governor's efforts to end homelessness, they're not enough.
by Briana Bierschbach and Cody Nelson

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Minnesota U.S. senators look for answers after deadly public housing fire

Minnesota U.S. senators look for answers after deadly public housing fire

After a fire in a Minneapolis high-rise killed five residents, Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson asking about sprinkler system installation in older properties.
by Mohamed Ibrahim

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Thinking small to make big difference on homelessness

Thinking small to make big difference on homelessness

Smaller, simpler housing units offer a way to house people for less money. Two Twin Cities organizations are looking to implement more creative and much less expensive ways to provide accommodations, with dignity and community support.
by Martin Moylan

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Financial snag hits Fort Snelling Upper Post affordable housing project

Financial snag hits Fort Snelling Upper Post affordable housing project

About a year ago, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources struck a deal with Plymouth-based Dominium. Now Dominium said it's worried it may not get essential financing through bonds authorized by the federal government and distributed by the state.
by Martin Moylan

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A ‘good new home’ welcomes the formerly homeless

A ‘good new home’ welcomes the formerly homeless

A new St. Paul housing project was conceived, designed and built by Native Americans. It aims to help their young residents with education and employment while honoring their culture.
by Martin Moylan

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Catholic Charities to expand housing for homeless in Minneapolis

The nonprofit organization is acquiring the Augustana Health Care Center in the Elliot Park neighborhood. Catholic Charities will renovate the building to accommodate about 200 people who are chronically homeless.
by Martin Moylan

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