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Housing First Minnesota Ends Litigation in City of Edina

Housing First Minnesota CEO James Vagle issued the following statement regarding the City of Edina’s repeal and replacement of its vegetation and tree replacement ordinances: “By repealing and replacing its vegetation and tree replacement ordinances, the City of Edina has effectively acknowledged that these programs, as they existed prior…

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Housing First Minnesota Names 2025 Legislators of the Year

Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for housing, recognized Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) and Rep. Spencer Igo (R-Wabana Township) as recipients of the 2025 Legislator of the Year awards. The honor recognizes legislators for their efforts in promoting housing affordability and homeownership opportunities for everyone, everywhere. …

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Housing First Minnesota Challenges Edina Tree Ordinance

Housing First Minnesota, the state’s housing industry trade association, filed a lawsuit in Hennepin County District Court today against the City of Edina, challenging its Tree Replacement Ordinance and Vegetation Ordinance. The complaint alleges that the ordinances impose fees and escrow requirements not authorized under Minnesota law. Housing First…

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Housing First Minnesota Honors 24 Legislators with 2025 Housing Leadership Award

Housing First Minnesota has recognized 24 members of the Minnesota Legislature with the 2025 Housing Leadership Award, honoring their outstanding efforts to advance housing affordability and expand homeownership opportunities during the 2025 legislative session. For the second year in a row, housing supply, land use, and zoning reform were front…

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Housing First Minnesota Honors 2024 Legislators of the Year

Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for housing, has recognized Sen. Lindsey Port (DFL-Burnsville) and Rep. Michael Howard (DFL-Richfield) as recipients of the 2024 Legislator of the Year awards. The honor recognizes legislators for their efforts in promoting housing affordability and homeownership opportunities for everyone, everywhere. “During the 2024…

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Housing First Minnesota PAC Announces Legislative Endorsements

Housing First Minnesota’s Political Action Committee (PAC) is proud to endorse 44 candidates for election and re-election to the Minnesota legislature. Housing First Minnesota’s PAC endorsement reflects each candidate’s demonstrated commitment to a vibrant housing market that ties together the communities of our great state. These leaders share our goals of providing…

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Housing First Minnesota Honors 21 Legislators with 2024 Housing Leadership Award

Housing First Minnesota named 21 Minnesota state legislators as recipients of the 2024 Housing Leadership Award. This honor recognizes legislators who went above and beyond to promote housing affordability and homeownership during the 2024 legislative session. For the first time in decades, housing supply, affordability, land use and zoning reform…

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Housing First Minnesota and Building Talent Foundation Join Forces to Tackle State’s Construction Workforce Challenges

In a state where the demand for housing is soaring, Housing First Minnesota, the state’s foremost advocate for the housing industry, and Building Talent Foundation, a national nonprofit committed to advancing the education, training, and career progression of youth and underrepresented individuals in residential construction, have joined forces to…

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Housing First Minnesota Honors 2023 Legislators of the Year

ROSEVILLE, MINN — Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for housing, has recognized Sen. Eric Lucero (R-St. Michael) and Rep. Shane Mekeland (R-Clear Lake) as recipients of the 2023 Legislator of the Year awards. The honor recognizes legislators for their efforts in promoting housing affordability and homeownership opportunities for everyone,…

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Housing First Minnesota Honors 2022 Legislators of the Year

Sen. Howe and Rep. Elkins honored as champions for homeowners Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for housing, has recognized Sen. Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) and Rep. Steve Elkins (DFL-Bloomington) as recipients of the 2022 Legislator of the Year Awards. The honor recognizes legislators for their efforts in promoting housing affordability and homeownership…

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