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A small way to save on rent

A small way to save on rent

More small apartments are getting built. Some renters look to trade space for lower rent.
by Martin Moylan

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Minnesota's cold weather rule kicks in Tuesday

Minnesota's cold weather rule kicks in Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, homeowners and renters struggling to pay natural gas and electric bills qualify for a break. The rule protects people from shut-offs of natural gas and electricity through April 15.
by Martin Moylan

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St. Paul prepares to close an encampment near the Mississippi

St. Paul prepares to close an encampment near the Mississippi

St. Paul officials have ordered 16 people camped near the Mississippi River to move by Thursday, one of approximately 120 homeless encampments cleared so far this year.
by Martin Moylan

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Minnesota Attorney General Ellison sues Minneapolis landlord

Minnesota Attorney General Ellison sues Minneapolis landlord

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued a Minneapolis landlord, charging the property owner with failing to keep rental units livable, retaliating against tenants contacting housing inspectors and scheming to profit from evictions.
by Martin Moylan

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Renters only: These new homes aren't for sale

Renters only: These new homes aren't for sale

Developers are building thousands of single-family homes that won't require a mortgage to move in. Even people who could afford to buy are choosing to rent — they aren't ready for the long-term debt.
by Chris Arnold

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Mpls. council panel favors study of rent-controlled housing in the city

Mpls. council panel favors study of rent-controlled housing in the city

Rent control ordinances have long been on the books in places such as New York and San Francisco. The idea is gaining traction in smaller cities as high demand for rental housing squeezes the supply, but supporters of rent control face some big obstacles.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis limits the reach of landlords doing background checks

Minneapolis limits the reach of landlords doing background checks

The new rule, which goes into effect next year, is designed to make it easier for people with bad credit, lower incomes or criminal records to find housing.
by John Enger

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