MN law gives housing protections for service dog trainers
A Minnesota law approved this legislative session will give new housing protections for people with service animals in training. Among the changes, a person with a service dog in training will be granted the same access to housing accommodations as a person with a trained animal. A landlord is also not allowed to charge a tenant for a service dog in training. Landlords and homeowners associations can require a tenant to provide certification from the organization overseeing the training.
A Minnesota law approved this legislative session will give new housing protections for people with service animals in training. Among the changes, a person with a service dog in training will be granted the same access to housing accommodations as a person with a trained animal. A landlord is also not allowed to charge a tenant for a service dog in training. Landlords and homeowners associations can require a tenant to provide certification from the organization overseeing the training.
Sick kid leads to mold discovery, tug-of-war with HOA over who pays
A chronically sick kid led an Eden Prairie mother to discover potentially dangerous levels of mold in her townhome. Now, she's fighting with her homeowners association to get it fixed.
A chronically sick kid led an Eden Prairie mother to discover potentially dangerous levels of mold in her townhome. Now, she's fighting with her homeowners association to get it fixed.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage: study
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
These cities are the best and worst for renters in 2025, study shows
Rental prices can vary depending on where you live, but these places offer buyers quality options.
Rental prices can vary depending on where you live, but these places offer buyers quality options.
Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Here's how much you need to earn to buy a home in 2025, report shows
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
Bill has homeowners questioning HOA, project assigned to itself
People in a Lakeville townhome association are upset about a bill they received for roofing repairs most feel they don't need, and the HOA's ties to those getting paid for the work.
People in a Lakeville townhome association are upset about a bill they received for roofing repairs most feel they don't need, and the HOA's ties to those getting paid for the work.
Here are the cities paying off the most household debt in 2025
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
More US cities now require six-figure incomes to afford rent: Here's where
Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.
Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.
St. Paul City Council votes 4-3 to roll back rent control ordinance
The St. Paul City Council voted Wednesday 4-3 to pass an amendment rolling back its rent control ordinance that was put into effect just three years ago.
The St. Paul City Council voted Wednesday 4-3 to pass an amendment rolling back its rent control ordinance that was put into effect just three years ago.
Minnesota will supervise autism and some housing services providers closer
Minnesota will be tightening their supervision on autism and some housing service providers in hopes of better detect fraud in the system.
Minnesota will be tightening their supervision on autism and some housing service providers in hopes of better detect fraud in the system.
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/
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/
Rent remains high across the U.S. despite months of declines, study finds
The average cost of rent spiked nationwide and housing in certain cities could be impacted by tariffs, according to a new report.
The average cost of rent spiked nationwide and housing in certain cities could be impacted by tariffs, according to a new report.
US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
Homeowners’ insurance rates to spike in Minnesota: Report
Homeowners’ insurance premiums in Minnesota are projected to jump by 15%, according to Insurify.
Homeowners’ insurance premiums in Minnesota are projected to jump by 15%, according to Insurify.
MN weather raises home insurance rates
The latest MN news and sports. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report.
The latest MN news and sports. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report.
How much you need to make to buy a home in Minnesota, Wisconsin
According to a recent study in Bankrate, Minnesotans need to make at least $100,000 a year in household income to buy a typical home.
According to a recent study in Bankrate, Minnesotans need to make at least $100,000 a year in household income to buy a typical home.
Minneapolis council passes bill to ban algorithmic rental price fixing
After Twin Cities landlords were among those accused of colluding to use algorithms to jack up prices for renters, the Minneapolis City Council has passed an ordinance to ban the practice in the city.
After Twin Cities landlords were among those accused of colluding to use algorithms to jack up prices for renters, the Minneapolis City Council has passed an ordinance to ban the practice in the city.
Community members rally for affordable housing in Twin Cities
People from St. Louis Park, Hopkins and Edina gathered for a meeting with Rep. Larry Kraft (DFL-St. Louis Park) on Sunday. The group wants to address Minnesota’s housing gap.
People from St. Louis Park, Hopkins and Edina gathered for a meeting with Rep. Larry Kraft (DFL-St. Louis Park) on Sunday. The group wants to address Minnesota’s housing gap.
West metro leaders looking to tackle housing crisis
Minnesota lawmakers and community leaders are looking to make housing more affordable in the west Twin Cities metro. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
Minnesota lawmakers and community leaders are looking to make housing more affordable in the west Twin Cities metro. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.