Center for youth homelessness groundbreaking this week

Local nonprofit Avenues for Youth announced a groundbreaking for a new location that will give young people experiencing homelessness a safe place to go and the tools to live independently. Executive Director Katherine Meerse shared how the new space aims to help people between 16 and 25 living in Hennepin County. More information on the nonprofit can be found here: https://avenuesforyouth.org/capacity-campaign/

Bills to help with housing in MN

Minnesota legislators are trying to address the housing crisis in the state by a series of bills. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has more on the story.

Minneapolis rent-fixing scheme lawsuit: Council briefed on allegations

A Minneapolis City Council committee will receive an update from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office about the ongoing lawsuit against six of the nation’s largest landlords, alleging a scheme to inflate rent prices by using anti-competitive pricing algorithms and data sharing. 

DOJ rent fixing scheme lawsuit continues

The Minnesota Attorney’s General office is expected to give an update on the lawsuit accusing some Twin Cities landlords of inflating rent prices. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has more on the story.