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Recent data shows MN is building multifamily over single-family housing
Legislature passes housing package days before the end of the session 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…
Read MoreMinnesota Housing releases draft affordable housing plan
Legislature passes housing package days before the end of the session 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…
Read MoreDEED now accepting applications for Contamination Cleanup/Investigation & RAP Development grants
Legislature passes housing package days before the end of the session 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
Legislature passes housing package days before the end of the session 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
Legislature passes housing package days before the end of the session 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
Legislature passes housing package days before the end of the session 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 helps cities…
Read MoreGreater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant RFP is open
Legislature passes housing package days before the end of the session 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: …
Read MoreMinnesota Housing Single Family Housing proposal released
Legislature passes housing package days before the end of the session 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…
Read MorePaid Leave developments at the Legislature
Legislature passes housing package days before the end of the session 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.…
Read MoreMMB releases February forecast
Legislature passes housing package days before the end of the session 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…
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