St. Paul passes a 60-day pre-eviction notice ordinance as Minneapolis falls two votes short of overriding Mayor Frey’s veto of a similar tenant protection measure.
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Posted inOpinion
Reconsidering Minnesota’s value: When external forces shape the market
This opinion examines how the Minnesota property market is influenced by historical disinvestment, civil rights crises and economic uncertainty.
Posted inLocal & State
Renters rally after Frey vetoes Minneapolis eviction notice extension
Minneapolis eviction protections remain uncertain after Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed a proposal to extend the city’s pre-eviction notice period.
Posted inLocal & State
Eviction Crisis Deepens as Immigration Raids and Rent Deadlines Collide in Twin Cities
The Twin Cities eviction crisis is escalating as ICE enforcement and housing instability collide, pushing immigrant families toward displacement and prompting calls for a statewide eviction moratorium.
Posted inLocal & State
MN City Council urges Walz to pause evictions during ICE invasion
The Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution urging Gov. Tim Walz to issue an eviction moratorium during ongoing ICE raids that leaders say are displacing families and destabilizing housing across Minnesota.
Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
Rondo Community Land Trust revives unity and generational wealth in St. Paul
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, Rondo Community Land Trust shares how land ownership and housing stability help repair generational harm in Rondo.
Posted inLocal & State
In the Heart of Minneapolis’ Urban Indian Community, a Warming Center Becomes a Lifeline
As dangerously cold temperatures grip Minnesota, Indigenous-led organizations in Minneapolis are responding to heightened ICE enforcement and life-threatening winter conditions by opening a culturally grounded warming shelter for unsheltered Native relatives.
Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
Minneapolis Mayor says King’s legacy demands structural justice
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, Mayor Jacob Frey explains why justice and unity must be measured by real outcomes in housing, safety, and economic opportunity.
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 inOpinion
Gerrymandering is the new redlining
Gerrymandering silences Black voices, denies resources, and destroys lives. The fight is not just about elections, but about health, housing, and survival.
Posted inCommunity Voices
When boldness is the only option, YWCA St. Paul doubles down
As DEI comes under fire, YWCA St. Paul is holding the line on racial and gender equity, focusing its work on housing, health, and economic justice — and calling for urgent support for Black-led nonprofits.
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 inArts + Culture, Local & State, News
A musical appeal for housing justice
Initiated in 2010, this year’s Powderhorn Porchfest was held Sept. 21 in South Minneapolis down 17th Ave. starting at 32nd Street near Powderhorn Park.