Landlord reaches agreement with Minneapolis to clean up run-down properties

After years of complaints, the City of Minneapolis is now forcing its largest landlord of single-family homes to clean up some of its properties.

Radon testing during home sales declined in Minnesota in 2022

The number of radon tests conducted during home sales dropped 39% in 2022 as compared to 2020, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). 

Pipe bursts, flooding Minneapolis apartment building and displacing 21 families

A pipe burst at an apartment building on Minneapolis’ north side, gushing water through all three floors and displacing more than 20 families.

This is how much money you need to make to buy a home in Twin Cities metro

People seeking to buy a home in the Minneapolis area need nearly 50% more annual income than they did this time last year to afford to buy a home, new analysis shows.

Minnesota Untold: The Unwanted – Lessons from the Gateway

Panic over downtown crime. Demolition of homeless encampments. Civic leaders worried about businesses fleeing the city. Welcome to the City of Minneapolis in 2022. But it also feels a lot like 1958.

Minnesota Untold: The Unwanted ? Lessons from the Gateway
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Panic over downtown crime. Demolition of homeless encampments. Civic leaders worried about businesses fleeing the city. Welcome to the City of Minneapolis in 2022. But it also feels a lot like 1958.

Advocates for homeless hold supply drive outside Minneapolis mayor's home

A group of advocates for the homeless held a supply drive on Sunday to collect items needed for those without a home, setting up shop outside of what they believe is the home of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

Advocates for homeless hold supply drive outside Minneapolis mayor's home
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A group of advocates for the homeless held a supply drive on Sunday to collect items needed for those without a home. They also used the event to demand a moratorium on the eviction of homeless encampments in the city; while standing outside of what they believe is the home of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

After years of wait, construction moving fast on Highland Bridge development project

The last truck rolled off the assembly line of St. Paul’s Ford plant in 2011.  Years of demolition, clean up, and planning for its redevelopment followed. And what is now sprouting up on that site has neighbors stunned.

Minneapolis Realtors pledge to work to close the racial divide in homeownership

Minnesota's largest real estate agent organization is promising to do better when it comes to bridging the racial gap in homeownership. Wednesday, they laid out several new policy changes to ensure equal access to housing for all.

Advocates for the homeless call out Minneapolis councilmembers during chaotic meeting

A committee of the Minneapolis City Council got an earful Tuesday from the homeless community and advocates who insist the city’s policy of clearing encampments is inhumane, and that local government is not doing enough to provide basic, low-barrier housing for all.

Advocates for the homeless call out Minneapolis councilmembers during chaotic meeting
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A committee of the Minneapolis City Council got an earful Tuesday from the homeless community and advocates who insist the city?s policy of clearing encampments is inhumane, and that local government is not doing enough to provide basic, low-barrier housing for all.

Activists set up homeless encampment at Minneapolis City Hall

Advocates for the homeless have set up a tent encampment outside of Minneapolis City Hall after the city cleared out two encampments in the city over the past couple of weeks.

Group says Minneapolis could sweep two other large encampments

An "autonomous" group that touts itself as defenders of homeless encampments in Minneapolis says the city has posted clearing notices for two other tent encampments.

These are the top 10 U.S. cities with the biggest homes

A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.

St. Paul City Council approves amendments to proposal to alter rent control law

Less than a year after voters approved rent control measures, the St. Paul City Council approved exemptions Wednesday that will allow landlords to "bank" increases, and offer 20-year exemptions to new construction.

Minneapolis working to craft rent control policy, a year after St. Paul ordinance passes

A group of renters and tenant advocates want to see a strong rent control policy in Minneapolis. They believe such a policy would protect renters in crisis, particularly in minority communities.

St. Paul neighbors fight against new apartment complex

Angry neighbors packed this street corner in Highland Park on Wednesday afternoon with their concerns about a proposed apartment complex, that they say is too large for their neighborhood.