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Minnesota Housing News

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Supreme Court weighs whether cities can punish unhoused people for sleeping outside

Supreme Court weighs whether cities can punish unhoused people for sleeping outside

Lower courts ruled it's "cruel and unusual" to fine or jail people on public land if no shelter is available. An Oregon city says that's hamstrung efforts to keep public spaces safe and open to all.
by Jennifer Ludden

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Many baby boomers own homes that are too big. Can they be enticed to sell them?

Many baby boomers own homes that are too big. Can they be enticed to sell them?

Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make financial sense. The housing roadblock has left some would-be buyers stuck. We asked experts what policies could change that.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Home prices, caregiving demands drive influx of intergenerational living

Home prices, caregiving demands drive influx of intergenerational living

Several forces combined over the past half century to reinvigorate the idea that multiple generations living together is a financially smart and emotionally rewarding choice.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Chris Farrell

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Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Behind the recent uproar over billionaire Kathy Cargill’s plans on Duluth’s Park Point, the neighborhood has been undergoing major change for years, with more second homes and vacation rentals, and soaring property taxes.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota lawmakers could OK $109 million for property owners over sales of forfeited parcels

Minnesota lawmakers could OK $109 million for property owners over sales of forfeited parcels

Minnesota lawmakers are planning to set aside money to pay for a legal settlement over property forfeitures. A $109 million line item was part of a broader budget framework approved by legislative leaders last week.
by Dana Ferguson

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