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Shelter closures make homelessness in greater Minnesota more precarious
People experiencing homelessness in greater Minnesota are more likely to be in what’s called “precarious shelter” and are also more likely to have higher rates of serious health issues.
How will Minneapolis respond to homelessness after SCOTUS says sleeping outside can be a crime?
In Minnesota’s largest city, public camping is illegal — but it doesn’t come with criminal consequences. Enrique Velázquez, Minneapolis director of regulatory services who oversees the city’s response to homeless encampments, says that is not likely to change.
Erosion continues after rain-swollen Blue Earth River claims home near Rapidan Dam
The rain-swollen Blue Earth River continued to carve a larger channel around the Rapidan Dam southwest of Mankato on Wednesday, after claiming a home near the dam the previous night.
Lino Lakes City Council votes to back 1-year development moratorium, halting Muslim-oriented project
Opponents of the development have concerns about residential density and argue that the development would put too much stress on local infrastructure. Those backing the project say opposition to the project is linked to Islamophobia.
Paris wants an AC-free Olympic Village. Team USA and others aren’t so chill with it
The U.S. is among the countries bringing portable AC units to the Paris Olympics this summer since the Athletes’ Village won’t have any. Many athletes are worried about competing in extreme heat.
Yellen in Minneapolis to announce efforts to boost housing supply as high prices create a crunch
The Biden administration is announcing new steps to increase access to affordable housing. The Democratic administration is announcing new federal initiatives as still-high prices on groceries and other necessities and high interest rates have dramatically pushed up the cost of living in the post-coronavirus pandemic years.
U.S. home prices have far outpaced paychecks. See what it looks like where you live
In nearly half of metro areas, buyers must make more than $100,000 to afford a median-priced home, a Harvard University report finds. And home prices this year reached a new all-time high.
Climate change linked to rising home insurance rates in Minnesota
Minnesota was the only state to see losses in the home insurance market in six of the last seven years, the New York Times reported. The losses correlate with increasing home damage from severe weather.