Housing

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of Niishooshimeyag Wigwam Bena Shelter on Aug 26, 2026.

Mesaba State Rooms lodging project did not align with city plans, Nashwauk City Council decided.

Tax increment financing is meant to encourage economic development. Per Minnesota regulations, 20% of units in a TIF rental property must be reserved for low-income housing.

Mino-bimaadiziwin is Ojibwe for "living a good life." Jennifer Compeau and Jason Gourneau shared how they moved from addiction to stability by leaning on culture.

The string of incidents was an uncommon run for the Iron Range city, which features a handful of locally owned shops and an active bar scene at night.

In their final hours before the session ended, lawmakers passed a county hospital bailout, an infrastructure bill and small cuts to car tab fees and property taxes.

Three of the communities receiving grant funding in this cycle are in Northern Minnesota: Floodwood, Fosston and Deer River.

Two bills aim to expand housing-related infrastructure, including sewers and water lines, and support workforce housing through grants to cities and tribal nations.

Five Northern Minnesota cities and two tribal nations in the region were selected to receive competitive grants that expand access to affordable housing.

Cass County is accepting public comment on the environmental review of Waterside Estates proposed near East Gull Lake until Feb. 26, 2026.