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2025 was the 15th straight year that Minneapolis surpassed $1 billion in construction projects.
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Minneapolis surpassed $1 billion in construction projects for 15th straight year

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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson describes a sprawling fraud investigation involving state-run programs in Minnesota at a news conference Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis.
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14 Minnesota programs targeted for fraud with federal prosecutor saying state is swamped with crime

“What we see in Minnesota is not a handful of bad actors committing crimes. It’s swamping Minnesota."
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A resource gap is impacting city official's ability to close St. Paul's Pigs Eye Park homeless encampment.
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Resource gap impacts the ability to close St. Paul's Pigs Eye Park homeless encampment

"They're not really willing to leave their location unless it's for more stable housing"
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The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority broke ground on a new triplex and a duplex, partially funded by the city’s housing tax levy.
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Minneapolis Public Housing Authority broke ground on a new triplex and a duplex

MPHA's Executive Director Abdi Warsame says it will help address the critical shortage of family housing
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St. Paul-based nonprofit Small Sums has outfitted thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness with work gear, training, and transportation they need to get and keep their jobs.
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More Than a Paycheck: Most of Minnesota's homeless have jobs highlighting the state's housing crisis

Many people who struggle with homelessness hide their situation, perhaps living in their cars or with friends
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Eight people now face federal charges related to a multi-million dollar Housing Stabilization Fraud scheme in Minnesota.
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Eight people face federal charges related to a multi-million dollar Housing Stabilization Fraud scheme in Minnesota

The new charges were announced Thursday by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson
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Minnesotans are coming together to prepare for possible cuts to federal rental assistance programs.
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Housing advocates warn of displacement to Minnesota families if federal rental assistance programs are cut

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A budget battle is brewing over housing cuts in the City of Minneapolis.
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Another budget battle is brewing over housing cuts in the City of Minneapolis

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Rep. Kristin Robbins confers with Rep. Brad Tabke during a floor session March 14.
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Chair of Fraud Prevention and Oversight Committee reacts to ending of "fraud riddled" housing stabilization program

"This program is so riddled with fraud that the only remedy is to shut it down," says Rep. Kristin Robbins
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Citing allegations of widespread fraud, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announcing late Friday that it's looking to terminate Housing Stabilization Services.
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Citing fraud allegations, Minnesota Dept. of Human Services says it's looking to terminate Housing Stabilization Services

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Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slid in June to the slowest pace since last September as mortgage rates remained elevated and the national median sales price rose to an all-time high of $435,300.
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US home sales fade in June as national median sales price hits an all-time high of $435,300

"The median price is up by more than 42%, that's about twice the rate of inflation," says CBS' Jill Schlesinger
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Twin Cities housing trends show luxury listings are surging and Minnesota's housing market is seeing record prices, particularly in the Twin Cities metro.
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Twin Cities and Minnesota housing markets continue to be red-hot with new record median sales price over $400K

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Amid rising costs, majority of homebuyers are willing to settle for less to find affordable housing, survey says

Most surveyed said homeownership is a key part of the American dream, but affordability is impeding that goal
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For the 14th year in a row the city of Minneapolis has surpassed $1 billion in construction permits.
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For the 14th year in a row the City of Minneapolis surpasses $1 billion in construction permits

"If you look nationwide, Minneapolis is recognized as the leader in housing policy," says Mayor Jacob Frey
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The recently released 2025 Housing Profile shows some good and bad news for current and potential homeowners.
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Recently released 2025 Housing Profile shows some good and some bad for current and potential homeowners

Biggest issue is income is not keeping up with rising home values
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The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year.
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US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people

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A state program that allows tax credits in exchange for contribution to housing projects is off to a good start.
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Program that allows tax credits for housing projects off to a good start according to state officials

"It's a program that is working and the more we kind of prove the concept, the more support we can build"
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