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Hotel stays help dozens experiencing homelessness find more permanent homes
Hennepin County moved people, especially those most vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19, from shelters into private rooms in five hotels. The plan was to reduce crowding and protect people most at risk. There was another benefit: 56 people have moved into permanent housing since the start of the hotel efforts.
Ramsey County moves forward with converting Bethesda Hospital to homeless shelter
The Ramsey County Board Tuesday unanimously agreed to move forward with an agreement that will allow the county to convert part of the complex into a 100-bed homeless shelter, blocks from the state Capitol.
Fair housing process that President Trump criticized is underway in the Twin Cities
President Donald Trump said an Obama-era fair housing rule made suburbs less safe and hurt property values. But it largely offered clarification on a reporting process that’s underway now in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. Here’s a look at the report and how you can give feedback.
Evictions damage public health, which is why the CDC has banned them ― for now
A survey of 17 cities found more than 50,000 pandemic-related eviction filings. Housing advocates worry that increased housing instability will lead to more COVID-19 and other illnesses.
St. Paul families gain rent relief in pandemic-battered economy
A St. Paul housing assistance program started before the pandemic is keeping some families in their homes, and officials want to know if it could help in ways that other housing assistance does not.
Despite a new federal ban, many renters are still getting evicted
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered a nationwide eviction ban for people who can't pay rent and have no place to go. It's helping some, but many others are getting evicted anyway.
Why home improvement has surged and how it's changing America
The pandemic has sparked a sustained, unprecedented tidal wave of home and backyard projects. The demand outstrips the supply of materials and labor to do the work, leaving homeowners to get creative.