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New housing package introduced
Minnesota Housing announces $4.5 million investment in workforce housing across Greater Minnesota On Wednesday, lawmakers held a press conference to unveil a package of housing bills they’re calling “Say Yes to Housing.” These separate but interrelated bills are intended to tackle different perceived issues with zoning in Minnesota cities. There are also two separate bills…
Read MoreDEED announces prequalification process for $652 million in federal broadband funding
Minnesota Housing announces $4.5 million investment in workforce housing across Greater Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced that the agency’s proposed map of eligible locations to receive high-speed broadband through the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding allocation has been formally accepted by the National Telecommunications and Information…
Read MoreChild Care Economic Development Grants Announced
Minnesota Housing announces $4.5 million investment in workforce housing across Greater Minnesota Congratulations to members and your partners who were awarded this second round of Child Care Economic Development Grants funding to support the startup or expansion of child care slots! I hope you saw that 84% of the funds will go to Greater Minnesota,…
Read MoreMinnesota Expanding Opportunity Fund Program
Minnesota Housing announces $4.5 million investment in workforce housing across Greater Minnesota The Minnesota Expanding Opportunity Fund Program is a state-funded program providing low-interest loans to Minnesota nonprofit corporations, Tribal economic development entities, and community development financial institutions. Lenders can receive up to $600,000 at one time to provide loans to the small businesses they…
Read MoreUpcoming deadlines for 2025 Housing Tax Credit Round 2
Minnesota Housing announces $4.5 million investment in workforce housing across Greater Minnesota Minnesota Housing is currently accepting applications for 2025 Housing Tax Credit Round 2, as well as the HUD Section 811 Project-Based Rental Assistance Program. Important Dates: Thursday, January 30, 2025: pre-applications for HUD Section 811 PRA are due via the Multifamily Customer Portal…
Read MoreDEED: Minnesota jobs and labor force grow again in December
Minnesota Housing announces $4.5 million investment in workforce housing across Greater Minnesota DEED announced today that Minnesota employers added more than 4,000 jobs and the state’s workforce grew by 3,300 jobseekers in December. The state unemployment rate decreased very slightly to 3.3%, and the labor force participation rate remained steady. Read the full press release…
Read MoreThe State of Rural 2025 now available
Minnesota Housing announces $4.5 million investment in workforce housing across Greater Minnesota The Center for Rural Policy and Development has released The State of Rural 2025, their annual report on various economic and demographic indicators in rural Minnesota. The report covers population growth, migration, and demographic shifts, economic and workforce trends, and compares current data…
Read More2025 Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program RFP
Minnesota Housing announces $4.5 million investment in workforce housing across Greater Minnesota Minnesota Housing has announced the application period and other details for its 2025 Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program, which provides funding to local governments seeking to invest in affordable housing for their communities. The Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program was established…
Read MoreGovernor Walz releases budget proposal for FY2026-2027
Minnesota Housing announces $4.5 million investment in workforce housing across Greater Minnesota Today, Governor Walz held a press conference to release his budget proposal, calling it “responsible” and highlighting features aimed at balancing the budget. The November 2024 budget forecast showed higher-than-expected spending and a structural deficit leading into the FY 2026-2027 biennium, ultimately leading…
Read MoreGMNP announces 2025 policy priorities
Minnesota Housing announces $4.5 million investment in workforce housing across Greater Minnesota The GMNP 2025 legislative platform renews the Partnership’s focus on ensuring Greater Minnesota communities and businesses have the resources they need to thrive. In 2025, the GMNP will work to secure funding for critical housing, workforce development, child care, and broadband programs, and…
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