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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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Despite a new federal ban, many renters are still getting evicted

Despite a new federal ban, many renters are still getting evicted

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered a nationwide eviction ban for people who can't pay rent and have no place to go. It's helping some, but many others are getting evicted anyway.
by Chris Arnold

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Why home improvement has surged and how it's changing America

Why home improvement has surged and how it's changing America

The pandemic has sparked a sustained, unprecedented tidal wave of home and backyard projects. The demand outstrips the supply of materials and labor to do the work, leaving homeowners to get creative.
by Frank Morris

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St. Paul set to close encampment above I-35E, relocate around 80 people

St. Paul set to close encampment above I-35E, relocate around 80 people

The city of St. Paul plans to clear its largest tent encampment Thursday, as it continues to try to find places for people to stay as the weather worsens.
by Nina Moini

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Zoom towns and the new housing market for the 2 Americas

Zoom towns and the new housing market for the 2 Americas

One America is living in a housing boom. The other needs support from the government or family for an affordable place to live.
by Greg Rosalsky

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CDC issues sweeping temporary halt on evictions nationwide

CDC issues sweeping temporary halt on evictions nationwide

The move could prevent millions of evictions that housing advocates warn are looming as people who've lost work run out of money. Landlords groups want to know who will pay for the lost rent.
by Chris Arnold

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