After camp clearings, St. Paul shifts its homelessness approach

The St. Paul City Council unanimously approved an $11 million framework to address homelessness that city leaders say moves away from simply clearing camps.

St. Paul City Council approves plan to address homelessness
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The St. Paul City Council has approved an $11 million plan to address homelessness after the city cleared out some large encampments in August. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more. 

St. Paul proposes homelessness plan for winter after encampment closures

The St. Paul City Council has approved a resolution that calls for a 60-day investment period, a temporary indoor low barrier shelter for six months during winter and a permanent indoor village model in response to ongoing homelessness.

Coon Rapids considers buying rundown Family Center Mall
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The Coon Rapids City Council is expected to vote on a nearly $4.2 million purchase agreement for the rundown Family Center Mall. The 24-acre property includes more than 100,000 square feet of commercial space and could eventually be redeveloped with commercial and residential uses.

Buyers have advantage in Minneapolis housing market

If you're looking to sell a home in Minneapolis, you've got robust competition. And if you're in the market to buy, that's good news. According to a report from Redfin, Minneapolis is a buyer's market.

US pending home sales sink near 12-year low as rates top 7%: Report

A new report shows higher mortgage rates pushed more buyers to the sidelines in September even as more homes came onto the market.

Minneapolis housing: Fed says some 2040 affordability gains are slipping

Minneapolis has made some housing affordability progress under its 2040 plan, but new data shows that progress may be getting harder to keep.

Minnesota August housing report: Inventory hits 7-year high as listings outpace sales

Minnesota's housing market is sending mixed signals heading into fall, with more homes on the market but buyers and sellers not always finding common ground.

Home prices fall in most major US cities as housing market cools: See where

Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.

Minnesota program cuts post-prison homelessness
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Minnesota's Department of Corrections reports 57% fewer people are leaving prison and becoming homeless in 2025. The state has provided $500,000 annually for homelessness prevention since 2021, with former inmates moving into options including halfway homes, sober houses and apartments.

Mortgages in Minnesota increasingly underwater
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A new report shows the number of “seriously underwater” mortgages in Minnesota has increased year-over-year. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest on what Minnesota Realtors are seeing currently.

Limiting property tax hikes across Minnesota
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Cities around Minnesota are considering raising property taxes as they grapple with inflation and new federal mandates as they try balance their budgets. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has the details.

New St. Paul encampment grows despite concerns
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After closing St. Paul's largest homeless encampment, city leaders say they may now be facing an even more dangerous situation as a new one has tripled in size. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has the latest.

Complaints rack up against Minneapolis landlord
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A Minneapolis landlord refuses to show up to court after they didn't make promised repairs and now won’t pay the thousands of dollars it owes tenants, according to court documents. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest on the case that’s costing the landlord a $750 a day fine.

Heritage Park Apartments: $6 million investment aims to address poor living conditions

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Board of Commissioners voted to approve a $6 million investment after public outcry over poor living conditions at Heritage Park Apartments.