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COMMENTARY: Renters Deserve the Opportunity to Put Down Roots

This means that, on average, 1,143 units of affordable housing were preserved or created every year. Imagine how powerful that would be here.

HOUSING A Tale of Twin Cities: Responses to Encampments and Renter Protections

Housing needs are a prominent issue in both the Minneapolis and Saint Paul mayoral races this year, as well as city council races. This story focuses on two major issues impacting both cities, as well as showcasing community members working to fill gaps.

Part 4: Mayoral Candidates Talk About Negligent Landlords

Question asked of mayoral candidates: "Investment Property Group, a California-based corporation, is profiting from Section 8 and low-income housing tax credits while neglecting the maintenance. We delivered a letter to management asking them to recognize our union and come to the table to discuss our needs. Instead, they called the police on us, pepper sprayed one of our members, and have started sending eviction notices."

Where Will You Rally? (All Statewide Locations Linked)

 

Part 1: Talking About Restoring Community Health With Four Minnesota Senators

At a conversation held at St. Catherine’s University by Twin Cities Nonviolent in September, four legislative leaders talked about how to reduce violence in our communities. The panelists included current Minnesota senators Heather Gustafson, Zaynab Mohammed, Erin Murphy, and former senator Patricia Torres Ray.

DATA CENTER SERIES: The Impact on Minnesota Waters

Residents worry that the data center will overshadow their own water needs, especially in the summer months. Tract developers convinced city officials to let data centers use municipal water supplies — despite the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ statutes governing water use — meaning that center water demands will be prioritized alongside domestic use.

Part 3: Talking with Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates About Pollution

“The zip code you live in is a better indicator of your health outcomes than your genetic code.”

Part 2: Minneapolis mayoral candidates asked about public safety issues

One questioner asked how the Minneapolis mayoral candidates will change MPD policies and practices to eliminate systemic racism and bias within the department. Another asked how to keep hospitality workers, who have odd hours in the downtown area, safe in response to people experiencing mental health and substance use issues.

Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates Talk about Immigrant Protection, Labor, and Public Safety Concerns, and Housing Issues

Seven questions directed to DeWayne Davis, Omar Fateh, and Jazz Hampton focused on public safety issues, housing concerns, and how to address immigrant and labor violations. Current mayor Jacob Frey declined to participate.

Part 1: Next Steps in Gun Violence Protection

“I got here by being pissed off about what was happening, and wanting to do something about it, and organizing people who are ready to do the same. That is how things are gonna change.”

Private Violence: Latin American Women and the Struggle for Asylum

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Anne Mavity: How to Get Housing in All Corners

“We need to make it easy to build,” she says. She cites the 12-month streamlined rebuilding process after the 35W bridge collapse as evidence that it is possible for the state to waive its labyrinth of guidelines safely and to great effect. Mavity points out that half of other states are ahead of Minnesota in addressing the regulations issue.