The city of West St. Paul is planning to push an ordinance that would limit the number of rental properties allowed on a single block. It may be an uphill battle. The Star Tribune reports that homeowners in the city of Winona are challenging a similar ordinance.
The 5 cent charge for carryout bags is coming back in Minneapolis
The ordinance was suspended at the start of the pandemic.
Man arrested after firing rifle repeatedly, sparking emergency near Hastings
Residents in the area were temporarily evacuated.
Charges: Man stabbed ex-girlfriend, her mom in Crystal apartment
He became "enraged" after she said she didn't want to have sex, the complaint says.
Wild have work to do to build a cup contender around Kirill Kaprizov
Kaprizov is locked in for five years, but can Bill Guerin do enough to turn the Wild into a true contender?
Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Wednesday, September 22
Nearly 800 people are currently hospitalized in Minnesota with COVID-19.
Charges: MN man had more than 50 child porn files saved
The images and videos include victims under the age of 13, authorities said.
MN high school football team being investigated for 'student misconduct'
Football activities for grades 9-12 have been paused amid the investigation.
Woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Minneapolis
The driver stopped and is cooperating with police.
Steve Patterson is leaving KSTP's 'Twin Cities Live'
His run with the popular 3 p.m. weekday show is coming to an end after 7 years.
Face mask rules revealed for Twin Cities Marathon weekend
Masks will be required in some outdoor areas, but not while running.
Seen this trailer? It was stolen from Boy Scout Troop in New Brighton
The New Brighton Department of Public Safety has called for its return.
Winona homeowners sue city over rental rules
The city says not more than 30 percent of the homes on a block can be rentals, but some homeowners say that rule is illegal and unconstitutional. They say the city is unfairly restricting what they can do with their property and not giving them equal opportunity to obtain rental licenses.
Duluth City Council considers new rental restriction
The new ordinance would limit landlords who convert single-family homes into multi-tenant properties to a maximum of four bedrooms in the future.
Appeals court upholds rental inspection ordinance in Red Wing
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the property rights group challenging Red Wing’s rental code did not prove it is unconstitutional. Under the ordinance, landlords must have their properties inspected by city officials, even if there's no probable cause to believe there are violations. Minnesota Public Radio has more on the appellate ruling.
Owner-occupied homes give way to rentals in Twin Cities
A shift away from neighborhoods full of homeowners has become a phenomenon in Minneapolis and St. Paul as investors turn single-family homes into rentals to take advantage of a tight rental market. Housing experts say the resulting drop-off in single-family homeownership can destabilize neighborhoods.
Growing demand for rental housing all across Mankato area
The city conducted a survey last year that found multi-family rental properties were nearly 100 percent occupied. The demand will continue to increase when MSU closes the 1,200-bed Gage Towers in the fall. The Free Press reports construction of two apartment buildings will add 60 units to the area this summer. Another 48-unit building is expected to be ready next year.
Burnsville apartment losing rental license over numerous safety violations
The Burnsville Fire Marshal is revoking the rental license for the Country Village Apartments after it failed to fix several code violations. WCCO reports 40 to 60 families at the apartment complex are being notified they need to find a new home. The City of Burnsville also inspected the property and found more than 100 code violations, including mold and rodent infestations.
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