St. Paul encampment clearings begin in August, social services prepare for adjustments
A new push to clear St. Paul’s homeless encampments next month has some social service organizations scrambling to adjust.
A new push to clear St. Paul’s homeless encampments next month has some social service organizations scrambling to adjust.
St. Paul encampment clearings incoming
A new push to clear St. Paul homeless encampments has some of the city’s social service organizations scrambling to adjust and ready resources.
A new push to clear St. Paul homeless encampments has some of the city’s social service organizations scrambling to adjust and ready resources.
A look inside St. Paul’s largest encampment to be cleared next month
The City of St. Paul announced Wednesday plans to close encampments starting in August. City leaders say this decision is in response to health and safety concerns. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
The City of St. Paul announced Wednesday plans to close encampments starting in August. City leaders say this decision is in response to health and safety concerns. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
St. Paul homeless encampments to be cleared starting in August, city officials say
Homeless encampments in St. Paul will start to be cleared by the city in August in response to what city officials say are reported incidents of fatal overdoses, sexual assaults, thefts and fires in surrounding communities.
Homeless encampments in St. Paul will start to be cleared by the city in August in response to what city officials say are reported incidents of fatal overdoses, sexual assaults, thefts and fires in surrounding communities.
St. Paul housing dashboard highlights development, rental cost shifts
A new tool for St. Paul residents helps track the development of housing options, and the costs associated with them, in the wake of new policies governing the industry.
A new tool for St. Paul residents helps track the development of housing options, and the costs associated with them, in the wake of new policies governing the industry.
MN permanent supportive housing: How one model helps chronically homeless find stability
A look inside permanent supportive housing shows how this model is helping Minnesotans break the cycle of homelessness.
A look inside permanent supportive housing shows how this model is helping Minnesotans break the cycle of homelessness.
Helping the unhoused with permanent supportive housing
Permanent supportive housing is an emerging way to help the unhoused population. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
Permanent supportive housing is an emerging way to help the unhoused population. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
TikTok influencer's St. Paul parks ban rescinded following city review
A TikTok influencer known for promoting his social media platforms while ordering food for homeless people has had a 180-day ban from St. Paul parks rescinded following a city review of his appeal.
A TikTok influencer known for promoting his social media platforms while ordering food for homeless people has had a 180-day ban from St. Paul parks rescinded following a city review of his appeal.
Minneapolis emergency rental assistance after Operation Metro Surge now available
Roughly $2 million in emergency rental assistance to help Minneapolis residents facing eviction is now available. Here's what you need to know.
Roughly $2 million in emergency rental assistance to help Minneapolis residents facing eviction is now available. Here's what you need to know.
Ruby’s Pantry abruptly closes 37 Minnesota locations after 20 years
After 20 years of serving surrounding communities, a popular Minnesota pantry that distributes food to families in need is closing, effective immediately.
After 20 years of serving surrounding communities, a popular Minnesota pantry that distributes food to families in need is closing, effective immediately.
St. Paul Mayor won’t sign eviction extension ordinance despite Council approval
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her has released a statement saying she won’t sign a newly approved ordinance that would extend the timeline for a landlord to notify tenants before proceeding with evictions.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her has released a statement saying she won’t sign a newly approved ordinance that would extend the timeline for a landlord to notify tenants before proceeding with evictions.
Rent support in Minnesota: What’s next?
Several Minnesota lawmakers joined community advocates on Wednesday to promote a package of bills they say would support Minnesota renters who are struggling to pay bills in the wake of increased federal immigration enforcement.
Several Minnesota lawmakers joined community advocates on Wednesday to promote a package of bills they say would support Minnesota renters who are struggling to pay bills in the wake of increased federal immigration enforcement.
Trump on data centers, affordable homes
Trump says he has negotiated a “rate payer protection pledge” that says tech companies have the “obligation to provide for their own power needs” as part of data center operations, while addressing a new policy to make homeownership more affordable at the State of the Union address.
Trump says he has negotiated a “rate payer protection pledge” that says tech companies have the “obligation to provide for their own power needs” as part of data center operations, while addressing a new policy to make homeownership more affordable at the State of the Union address.
Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.
Trump wants to avoid ‘nation of renters’
Touching on topics of affordability and the economy in Iowa on Tuesday, President Donald Trump details an executive order that he says was signed last week to “ban Wall Street and large institutional investors from buying up all the single-family homes in America,” while also saying he doesn’t want to see “a nation of renters.” He also hints at mortgage rates “coming down a lot” in the near future.
Touching on topics of affordability and the economy in Iowa on Tuesday, President Donald Trump details an executive order that he says was signed last week to “ban Wall Street and large institutional investors from buying up all the single-family homes in America,” while also saying he doesn’t want to see “a nation of renters.” He also hints at mortgage rates “coming down a lot” in the near future.
Kevin Johnson: Former NFL defensive lineman's death being investigated as homicide
Kevin Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s. His cause of death is being investigated as a homicide.
Kevin Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s. His cause of death is being investigated as a homicide.
As Minnesota housing program faces scrutiny, tenants face uncertainty
A man who lives at a St. Paul apartment complex said he was given 60 days to leave after the state stopped paying his housing provider.
A man who lives at a St. Paul apartment complex said he was given 60 days to leave after the state stopped paying his housing provider.
Minneapolis encampment dispute heads to civil court
The ongoing dispute over a Minneapolis encampment heads to civil court on Thursday. After the city took steps to clear the site, the owner of the troubled property is looking to have his case dismissed.
The ongoing dispute over a Minneapolis encampment heads to civil court on Thursday. After the city took steps to clear the site, the owner of the troubled property is looking to have his case dismissed.
Serial squatter plagues Minnesota, Wisconsin short-term renters
A Minneapolis woman is facing challenges in evicting a renter who has overstayed her welcome and hasn't paid rent since June.
A Minneapolis woman is facing challenges in evicting a renter who has overstayed her welcome and hasn't paid rent since June.
Here’s who’s running for St. Paul Mayor in 2025: List
St. Paul’s next mayor will be tasked with overseeing the rebound of a downtown, dealing with the fallout of an unprecedented cyberattack and a continuing homeless crisis. Here's the current list of candidates.
St. Paul’s next mayor will be tasked with overseeing the rebound of a downtown, dealing with the fallout of an unprecedented cyberattack and a continuing homeless crisis. Here's the current list of candidates.



















