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Housing prices around Twin Cities stay flat
Housing prices in the Twin Cities were flat in July, according to newly released data, and the numbers of homes listed and sold were lower compared to the same month in 2022. 
Minneapolis increases affordable housing funding by $4 million
Mayor Jacob Frey announced Thursday that the city has agreed to give the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) $5 million annually for property improvements and expansions — an increase over current annual amount of $1 million.  
Withering heat is more common, but getting AC is still a struggle in public housing
Many people in public housing are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves some tenants struggling to pay for it on their own.
Minneapolis expands program to prevent child homelessness
A Minneapolis program designed to help prevent kids’ families from becoming homeless is expanding for the next school year, with the aim of helping twice as many families with children to avoid experiencing homelessness. 
Program partners with schools to help reduce number of homeless families in Hennepin County
Studies show students who experience homelessness or housing instability are more likely to be chronically absent and less likely to complete high school and continue in their education. Now — a local program is aiming to find permanent solutions to the problems families experiencing homelessness may face.