MN: Housing/Homelessness
MN considers 'organizing' protections for renters
Minnesota lawmakers face growing calls this session to boost access to affordable housing and there is a proposal to lend a voice to existing renters …
Deep freeze prompts reminders for home weatherization aid
Warmer temps may be on the horizon, but arctic air still has a grip on Minnesota. State officials and community action agencies are pointing out …
New MN laws cover renters, extreme-risk protections involving gun owners
With 2024 now underway, a flurry of new Minnesota laws are in effect. Renters facing obstacles with their landlords have new protections, and there …
Shortages persist, but low-income housing projects in MN are surfacing
Estimates show Minnesota is short 100,000 housing units for low-income populations. To help meet demand, some poverty-fighting offices are playing a …
Could Retooling Zoning Cure MN's Affordable Housing Woes?
New data show promising news in closing Minnesota's housing supply gap, with home construction shaking off its slump. However, there are calls to …
Facing High Demand, MN Digs Deep to Provide Housing Aid
The U.S. is in the midst of a housing crisis, with a shortage of affordable homes and concerns about people facing homelessness. Minnesota is using …
MN Shines in Child Well-Being Report, But Pandemic Shows its Impact
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like Minnesota fared better in the …
With New Partners, MN's Poverty-Fighting Offices Expand Financial Reach
May is Community Action Month, and Minnesota agencies that help address poverty say demand for services isn't going away. To help clients thrive…
MN Steps Outside Doctor's Office to Improve Health Outcomes
Research keeps emerging about social determinants of health, including a new study linking these factors to suicide risks. In Minnesota, nonprofits …
Resident-Owned Communities Intersect Housing and Climate Justice
By Ray Levy Uyeda for Prism.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Se…
Persisten retos del mercado, pero MN mantiene soluciones de vivienda asequible
En medio de un difícil mercado de la vivienda, Minnesota ha liberado fondos anuales para proporcionar viviendas más accesibles en todo el …
Market Challenges Persist, But MN Keeps Affordable Housing Solutions in Sight
Amid a challenging housing market, Minnesota has released annual funds to provide more affordable homes around the state. It coincides with efforts …