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Supportive Housing, and Other Solutions Proposed in This Legislative Session

One of the Minnesota legislative bills now signed into law helps supportive housing providers stay open in 2026 with an infusion of $9 million, to make up for some of the funds lost from the federal government. We unpack why this is one of several important housing bills being discussed for the state.

What I Am Building For Homeless and At-Risk Teens, and Why

"Inspirations for Aspirations is my answer to the question that haunted me through foster care: Where do kids like me go when there's nowhere safe to land? Now I'm building that place — the sanctuary I needed, designed by someone who understands what these youth are surviving because I survived it too."

Community Members on Front Lines Ask for Statewide Eviction Moratorium

With February rent due, at least 68 organizations came together to ask for an eviction moratorium so that renters cannot be kicked out of their homes while ICE agents are targeting Black and brown faces.

FORUM Summary: Bringing Unique Voices Together to Talk About Housing Solutions

This coverage is thanks to a grant from the Wilson Social Justice…

There Is Good News in Minnesota Housing

"if you start where you are, build genuine relationships, deliver excellence, and stay connected to your mission, you can scale from your first project to something that transforms the entire community."

The Heights: Co-Creating a Saint Paul Housing Legacy for Generations

Good news in housing: The Heights in Saint Paul is beginning to house families, with 147 mid-density homes and 853 rental units — and a new model for how public, private, and nonprofit sectors can work together to reshape a neighborhood’s inclusive future.

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.

UPDATED HOUSING STORY: How New Life Grows in an Underinvested Neighborhood

“When our housing developers come from within our communities, they know and they see first-hand the ways in which our housing system leaves our people behind, and those developers are in a unique position to come to the table with innovative solutions and better housing options. This project is a great example of a community-aware project.”

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.

Seven Experts Set the Stage for Supportive Housing Solutions Minnesota Needs

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Housing security and justice are big issues in most Minnesota communities. We reached out to seven housing experts, each with unique perspectives. What problems can we solve together with innovation and collective action?

In Winona: “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Large-scale housing developments in the area have waiting lists of 300 people for a one-bedroom apartment.