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Judge won't stop Minneapolis homeless encampment sweeps

Judge won't stop Minneapolis homeless encampment sweeps

In a ruling Thursday, federal Judge Wilhelmina Wright declined to issue a temporary order to stop the evictions because the plaintiffs had not met the "burden of demonstrating irreparable harm," the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported.
by The Associated Press

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In Focus: Racism in Housing Access

In Focus: Racism in Housing Access

MPR News partnered with Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis on this virtual event to bring awareness, dialogue and potential solutions to the problem of racism in housing access.
by MPR News Staff

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Housing boom: Sales of million-dollar homes double

Housing boom: Sales of million-dollar homes double

The housing market is on a tear, setting all kinds of records, including prices. But it's also a reflection of the uneven economic recovery and more first-time homebuyers are getting priced out.
by Chris Arnold

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Hotel stays help dozens experiencing homelessness find more permanent homes

Hotel stays help dozens experiencing homelessness find more permanent homes

Hennepin County moved people, especially those most vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19, from shelters into private rooms in five hotels. The plan was to reduce crowding and protect people most at risk. There was another benefit: 56 people have moved into permanent housing since the start of the hotel efforts.
by Faye Williams

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Ramsey County moves forward with converting Bethesda Hospital to homeless shelter

Ramsey County moves forward with converting Bethesda Hospital to homeless shelter

The Ramsey County Board Tuesday unanimously agreed to move forward with an agreement that will allow the county to convert part of the complex into a 100-bed homeless shelter, blocks from the state Capitol.
by MPR News Staff

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Fair housing process that President Trump criticized is underway in the Twin Cities

Fair housing process that President Trump criticized is underway in the Twin Cities

President Donald Trump said an Obama-era fair housing rule made suburbs less safe and hurt property values. But it largely offered clarification on a reporting process that’s underway now in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. Here’s a look at the report and how you can give feedback.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Evictions damage public health, which is why the CDC has banned them ― for now

Evictions damage public health, which is why the CDC has banned them ― for now

A survey of 17 cities found more than 50,000 pandemic-related eviction filings. Housing advocates worry that increased housing instability will lead to more COVID-19 and other illnesses.
by Bram Sable-Smith, Martha Bebinger and Darian Benson

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St. Paul families gain rent relief in pandemic-battered economy

St. Paul families gain rent relief in pandemic-battered economy

A St. Paul housing assistance program started before the pandemic is keeping some families in their homes, and officials want to know if it could help in ways that other housing assistance does not.
by Nina Moini

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