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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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After an apartment fire kills 5, a call for sprinklers

After an apartment fire kills 5, a call for sprinklers

Adding sprinklers in old buildings can be expensive. But proponents say it’s worth it.
by Martin Moylan

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Minneapolis moves toward affordable housing mandate

Minneapolis moves toward affordable housing mandate

Minneapolis is getting close to enacting an ordinance that city officials hope will boost the supply of affordable housing in the city.
by Martin Moylan

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As temperatures drop, winter will test Rochester’s new homelessness services

As temperatures drop, winter will test Rochester’s new homelessness services

Rochester is poised to open a new overnight warming shelter this winter for people experiencing homelessness. It’s part of a broader effort among city officials and local organizations aimed at better assisting the city’s growing homeless population.
by Catharine Richert

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Minneapolis grants $18M to add lower-cost apartments

Minneapolis grants $18M to add lower-cost apartments

Forty percent of the units will be within reach of families making about $30,000 a year. Rent would not be much more than a week's income for them.
by Martin Moylan

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More Twin Cities apartments welcome pets — for a price

More Twin Cities apartments welcome pets — for a price

In addition to fees, some renters have to register their dogs’ DNA so apartment managers can police poop pickup.
by Martin Moylan

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Apple pledges $2.5 billion to combat California's housing crisis

Apple pledges $2.5 billion to combat California's housing crisis

The plan includes $1 billion for a mortgage assistance fund for first-time homebuyers in the state, and $1 billion for an open line of credit to develop "very low- to moderate-income housing."
by Bill Chappell

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