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Biden's push against housing discrimination must go beyond HUD, researcher says

Biden's push against housing discrimination must go beyond HUD, researcher says

Andre Perry of Brookings says discrimination against communities of color also involves lenders, zoning laws and other issues that the Department of Housing and Urban Development is less involved in.
by Rachel Martin and Avie Schneider

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Real estate market keeps buzzing into slowdown season

Minnesota’s real estate market, both in the Twin Cities and in other regions of the state, saw stronger-than-average activity last year, despite the pandemic.
by Matt Mikus

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COVID-19 relief bill could stave off historic wave of evictions

COVID-19 relief bill could stave off historic wave of evictions

A rental assistance program in the bill is key for helping millions of struggling renters at risk of losing their homes in the middle of winter as the pandemic rages on.
by Chris Arnold

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Unexpected gift helps Minnesotans who struggle to afford housing

Unexpected gift helps Minnesotans who struggle to afford housing

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently gave $25 million to Minnesota nonprofits, including $7 million to the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund. How will that money help the Minnesotans who need it most?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Americans are migrating because of the pandemic

Americans are migrating because of the pandemic

Suddenly free to leave the big city — or pushed out — many Americans are moving because of the pandemic.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Minnesota’s congressional delegation backs stimulus plan

Minnesota’s congressional delegation backs stimulus plan

Some of Minnesota’s representatives in Washington say the plan isn’t perfect, but they supported it, saying some help is better than none.
by MPR News Staff

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Highlights of $900 billion COVID-19 relief, wrap-up bills

Highlights of $900 billion COVID-19 relief, wrap-up bills

Congressional leaders have hashed out a massive, year-end catchall bill that combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care. The huge, still-unreleased bill is slated for votes on Monday — with lawmakers having only a few hours to read it before casting their votes.
by The Associated Press

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Want to move? Some cities will pay you $10,000 to relocate

Want to move? Some cities will pay you $10,000 to relocate

$10,000 is a significant chunk of money. But is it enough to convince you to pick up and move to an entirely different part of the country? Some cities and regions in America's heartland are offering that sum — and more — to attract new residents.
by Uri Berliner

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Why the CDC 'eviction ban' isn't really a ban: 'I have nowhere to go'

Why the CDC 'eviction ban' isn't really a ban: 'I have nowhere to go'

Families are getting put out on the street despite an order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to block evictions. Advocates say the order needs to be extended and strengthened.
by Chris Arnold

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As some pandemic aid ends, what's next for hurting Americans

As some pandemic aid ends, what's next for hurting Americans

It’s been a tough year and 2021 could get off to a rough start too as multiple pandemic- related programs and protections for millions of Americans come to an end.
by The Associated Press

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