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Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

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Behind the recent uproar over billionaire Kathy Cargill’s plans on Duluth’s Park Point, the neighborhood has been undergoing major change for years, with more second homes and vacation rentals, and soaring property taxes ..read more

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Duluth’s ‘Cheerio Challenge’ gathers over 800 boxes, raises $50K

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Duluth residents have collected more than 800 boxes of Cheerios and raised over $50,000 for area food shelves, a viral response to the ongoing Cargill controversy on Duluth’s Park Point ..read more

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Do you make six figures? Analysts say you might need to if you want to buy a house

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Two recent studies suggest that prospective homeowners will have to earn more than $100,000 annually to afford a typical home in much of the U.S ..read more

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St. Cloud mayor calls for more housing, downtown investment

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Mayor Dave Kleis said St. Cloud’s financial picture is strong, and serious crime is down. But the city faces challenges, including a need for housing for all income levels ..read more

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Commerce Department warns homeowners to check insurance for wind, hail coverage changes

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Insurance complaints more than doubled in the past three years. Premiums for homes and vehicles have had significant increases due to extreme weather events caused by climate change, along with economic factors like higher labor and material costs ..read more

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Researchers: Homelessness declined slightly in Minnesota since 2018, pandemic effect unclear

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Every three years, Wilder Research conducts a survey to better understand the prevalence of homelessness in Minnesota. On a single night in October, more than 1,000 volunteers conducted face-to-face interviews with unhoused people ..read more

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Minnesota lawmakers could OK $109 million for property owners over sales of forfeited parcels

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Minnesota lawmakers are planning to set aside money to pay for a legal settlement over property forfeitures. A $109 million line item was part of a broader budget framework approved by legislative leaders last week ..read more

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A bill prohibiting certain corporations from buying single-family homes advances at the Capitol

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Author Rep. Esther Abaje, DFL-Minneapolis, said the bill would give individuals and families an equitable opportunity for homeownership ..read more

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Fed study finds Native borrowers pay more interest on home purchases than white borrowers

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New research released by the Center for Indian Country Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis blames a disproportionately broad use of home-only loans on reservations for higher costs for Native American homebuyers. ..read more

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St. Paul’s new one-cent sales tax starts April 1. Mayor Carter shares plans for it

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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter used his annual State of the City address Monday to outline his vision for improving the economic health of residents, prioritizing investing in the streets, parks and people of St. Paul ..read more

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