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Recent data shows MN is building multifamily over single-family housing
Recent data shows MN is building multifamily over single-family housing The topic of housing in Minnesota has been hotly debated over the past few legislative sessions in our state, and will continue into 2026. On all sides of the debate, there is at least one point of agreement: there is not enough housing in Minnesota.…
Read MoreMinnesota Housing releases draft affordable housing plan
Minnesota Housing releases draft affordable housing plan Minnesota Housing’s recently released its Draft Affordable Housing Plan after the Thursday board meeting and comments are due by September 12 at noon. It is anticipated that the CGMC will provide public comments to the Plan. The draft Plan outlines the Agency’s goals and direction for the allocation…
Read MoreDEED now accepting applications for Contamination Cleanup/Investigation & RAP Development grants
DEED now accepting applications for Contamination Cleanup/Investigation & RAP Development grants The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), through its Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit, is accepting grant applications through the Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP Development Grant Program. This grant program assists local communities with the investigation and cleanup of soil, soil vapor,…
Read MoreDEED: Businesses report cautious optimism, but higher costs, for year ahead
DEED: Businesses report cautious optimism, but higher costs, for year ahead The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced survey results today that indicate that while businesses in Minnesota have concerns about operating costs, consumer spending, and inflation, they expect revenue and productivity to increase or stay the same over the next year. Read…
Read MoreGMNP Legislative Wrap-Up
GMNP Legislative Wrap-Up Click to view the recording of the GMNP Legislative Wrap-Up webinar on July 15, 2025. The webinar slides are available here.Â
Read MoreDEED awards more than $5 million in BDPI to North Branch, Sartell, Willmar
DEED awards more than $5 million in BDPI to North Branch, Sartell, Willmar The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced that more than $5 million in total funding has been awarded to the cities of North Branch, Sartell, and Willmar through the BDPI program. The BDPI program is a key GMNP priority and…
Read MoreGreater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant RFP is open
Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant RFP is open Application materials for the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant Program Request Responses must be completed via the Cvent survey tool and will close on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5 p.m. Central time.  Before completing applications in Cvent, applicants are strongly encouraged to: Review the RFP…
Read MoreMinnesota Housing Single Family Housing proposal released
Minnesota Housing Single Family Housing proposal released The 2025 Single Family Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open for applications for Single Family applications.   Important Dates Wednesday, April 23: 2025 Single Family RFP Information Session  Thursday, July 10 at noon Central time: 2025 Single Family RFP application deadline December 2025: Selection recommendations presented at Minnesota…
Read MorePaid Leave developments at the Legislature
Paid Leave developments at the Legislature There has been a fair amount of chatter at the Capitol and in the media revisiting the Paid Leave program that the Legislature enacted during the 2023 legislative session, which is due to go into effect on January 1, 2026. At this time, Rep. Dave Baker (R-Willmar) has been…
Read MoreMMB releases February forecast
MMB releases February forecast Yesterday, Minnesota Management and Budget released the state’s updated economic forecast. This is a key benchmark for the legislative session and will be the base for the FY2026-27 biennial budget. Top-level summary: Minnesota’s budget outlook has been adjusted downward amid significant near-term economic and fiscal uncertainty. The FY2026-27 projected balance is…
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