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Minnesota Housing News

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Minnesota sees an increase in construction projects during the pandemic

Minnesota sees an increase in construction projects during the pandemic

Ron Wirtz is the regional outreach director at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the the boom of construction projects during the pandemic and the challenges the industry has seen.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Operators blame pandemic staff shortages for group home closures

Operators blame pandemic staff shortages for group home closures

Since the start of the year, a raft of Minnesota group homes serving nearly 60 people have closed. Their operators blame pandemic-related labor shortages and the closures are leaving families facing difficult decisions about how to care for their loved ones, and putting renewed focus on higher pay for long-term care workers.
by Catharine Richert

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Mayor Carter calls for exemption to St. Paul rent control policy

Mayor Carter calls for exemption to St. Paul rent control policy

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says he'd like to see the city's rent control initiative include a 15-year exemption for new housing — and have that exemption be retroactive. Carter also outlined public safety proposal during Tuesday’s State of the City address.
by Tim Nelson

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How evictions can have lasting impacts on health, housing and poverty

How evictions can have lasting impacts on health, housing and poverty

Evictions have increased in Minnesota since the moratorium began to phase out in 2021. That can have yearslong repercussions on people’s mental and physical health, educational outcomes and more. Host Angela Davis talks with two researchers about the lasting impacts of evictions.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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When housing costs soar, Minnesota tenants and homebuyers get creative 

When housing costs soar, Minnesota tenants and homebuyers get creative 

As the cost of shelter goes up, some people are turning to alternative ways to afford the roof over their head. MPR News guest host Twila Dang talks with experts involved with land trusts and housing cooperatives and takes listener calls about creative ideas for alternatives to rising rents and mortgages. 
by Twila Dang and Maja Beckstrom

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