Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is hosting free monthly Homeownership Information Sessions starting this summer, giving prospective buyers a chance to learn about the program, ask questions and explore whether Habitat homeownership is the right path for them.
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Housing advocates push to extend bipartisan state tax credit program beyond 2028
Minnesota State Housing Tax Credit Program extension is being pushed at the Capitol as advocates and legislators say the bipartisan affordable housing program has drawn 1,100-plus contributors and consistently outpaced its funding supply.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
How Design by Melo is reshaping community spaces in the Twin Cities
Design by Melo founder Damaris Hollingsworth built a Twin Cities architecture and urban design firm rooted in affordable housing and community centered design after creating the opportunity she could not find.
Posted inOpinion
Twin Cities development, beyond traditional affordable housing
Affordable housing in the Twin Cities demands more than unit counts. This op-ed calls for mixed income community development rooted in social infrastructure and neighborhood investment.
Posted inLocal & State
Rondo CLT plans community-centered future for former St. Paul Sears
Rondo Community Land Trust acquires the former Sears site in St. Paul in its largest deal to date, a $10.8 million acquisition of 17 acres vacant since 2019.
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Emergency housing fills as more seek shelter
As winter tightens its grip, Minnesota shelters are facing record demand with little room to expand. Providers like People Serving People and Catholic Charities say families are staying longer, funding is shrinking, and many are left without safe options. Advocates warn that without long-term investment in housing and support services, shelters alone cannot stop the crisis from worsening.
Posted inMSR Business
Rebuilding Together Minnesota: How Home Repair Strengthens Communities and Local Economies
In this episode of MSR Business, Associate Editor Jasmine McBride talks with Rebuilding Together Minnesota Executive Director Kathy Greiner about how essential home repairs protect families, strengthen neighborhoods, and support local economies. The conversation highlights the organization’s work across the state and the broader impact of investing in safe and stable housing.
Posted inOpinion
Both Frey and Fateh support privatization of Mpls public housing
Both Mayor Jacob Frey and State Senator Omar Fateh say they disagree on housing, yet their housing platforms are the same. Both oppose preserving and expanding Section 9 public housing. Frey lobbied HUD to approve the privatization and demolition of Section 9 housing through Section 18 and RAD programs, a historic public land grab for […]
Posted inLocal & State
Five new public housing homes will replace two old
MPHA has broken ground on new accessible, all-electric affordable housing in Windom and Regina, adding family units to meet growing demand in Minneapolis.
Posted inLocal & State
St. Paul development corp celebrates its past, reimagines its future
Stage lights glowed warmly over the 825 Arts theater as longtime residents, former staff, and supporters gathered to mark a milestone few community organizations achieve: 45 years of the Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation (ASANDC). The evening was both a reunion and a call to action, a celebration of endurance amid decades of change […]
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New Habitat ReStore opens in Brooklyn Park
A new Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore has officially opened its doors in Brooklyn Park, offering affordable home improvement items, including donated, new, and gently used home goods. This marks the third ReStore in the Twin Cities and the first in the northwest metro area. Beyond budget-friendly furniture and appliances, proceeds from ReStore sales […]
Posted inLocal & State
Mpls renters want first rights to buy
Minneapolis renter coalitions want a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), giving tenants the first right to buy when buildings go up for sale. Advocates say TOPA would fight displacement and expand ownership for renters of color, while opponents warn of added complexity. The City Council will weigh the proposal this month.
Posted inMSR Business
Expanding Access: First-Time Homebuyers & Community Finance
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald hosts a powerful MSR Business episode featuring Frandsen Bank’s Lance Elliott, PPL’s Carter CasaDeCalvo, and Andria Petty to discuss how local partnerships are supporting first-generation and first-time homebuyers.
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First-Generation Homebuyers: MSR Business with Frandsen Bank & PRG, Inc.
randsen Bank’s Lance Elliott and PRG Inc. join MSR Business to offer real tools and financial strategies for first-time and first-generation homebuyers looking to achieve the dream of owning a home.
Posted inEducation
Architect imagines spaces that best serve people of color
Architect James Garrett Jr. is using his Bush Fellowship to research sustainable design and create spaces that serve people of color.
Posted inOpinion
America urgently needs a new affordable housing agenda
Dr. Benjamin Chavis warns that Trump’s housing strategy may spark another crisis — and urges a bold, bipartisan “abundance agenda” to increase housing supply and protect families.
Posted inOpinion
In a time of division, Minneapolis needs a unifying leader
Jazz Hampton, a community advocate and attorney, is running for mayor of Minneapolis to bring fresh leadership and build a model for national city governance.
Posted inLocal & State
Mpls affordable housing creation shows significant gains
Minneapolis’ policy of ending single-family zoning has led to a significant increase in affordable housing, with over half of the city’s construction projects dedicated to affordable housing, making it easier for people to access housing near jobs and services.
Posted inLocal & State
Minneapolis allocates $18 million to affordable housing projects, addressing housing crisis
The City of Minneapolis has committed nearly $18 million to support 11 affordable rental housing projects, creating 803 rental housing units and furthering the city’s commitment to providing safe and affordable housing for its residents.
Posted inPodcasts
Part 2 -MN HOC Down Payment Assistance Program
Watch part two of the discussion about First Generation Homebuyers Community Down Payment Assistance Program as MSR Publisher/CEO Tracey Williams-Dillard interviews guests Theressa Ruiz, Homeownership Services Program Manager, PRG, and Melissa Pugh, Financial Coaching & Homeownership Manager, PPL.