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Why the Minnesota State Auditor Matters for Housing
When we think about elections, it’s often the highest profile races that get the most attention. But many of the decisions that shape our communities happen closer to home. That’s why it’s important to learn about all the offices that can influence housing, infrastructure, and local investments. One of those offices is the Minnesota Office…
Housing on the Ballot: Help Elevate Housing Conversations in Your Community
Strong communities need strong housing foundations. Across Minnesota, families, older adults, veterans, and young people are feeling the impact of a housing shortage that makes it harder to find and keep a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota (Habitat Minnesota) believes that thriving communities start with housing stability, and that informed voters and…
2026 Minnesota Voter Guide: Resources to Help You Get Ready to Vote
Strong, stable communities are built when neighbors come together to shape the future of their towns, cities, state, and country. That’s why nonpartisan voter engagement is a vital part of our work at Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota. As we approach the 2026 elections, we’re committed to ensuring Minnesotans are ready to vote! Why Elections…
Know Your Options for Property Tax Relief
Have you filed for your property tax refund? Make sure to file before August 15th! At Habitat, our goal is to create a world where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. Part of that includes keeping homes affordable in the long term. Raising awareness about the available property tax relief…
National Make-A-Will Month: Creating a Legacy That Lasts
How One Family Turned a Lifetime of Kindness into a Lasting Gift for Minnesota Communities August is National Make-A-Will Month, a time to reflect on the values we hold most dear and the legacy we hope to leave behind. For many people, creating a will is about providing for loved ones and ensuring their wishes…
National Make-A-Will Month: Building Stability Across Generations
When people think about creating a will, they often focus on what happens after they’re gone. But a will is really about the future. About protecting the people you love and helping them build on the foundation you’ve worked hard to create. August is National Make-A-Will Month, a reminder that estate planning is one of…
Habitat Minnesota’s 2026 Session Review: Championing Homeownership at the Capitol
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session has come to a close, and while it was a challenging year at the Capitol, important progress was made to support housing stability. As a “bonding year,” the session focused heavily on infrastructure investments and operated in a politically divided environment. In that context, advancing housing priorities required collaboration, persistence, and bipartisan support. Habitat for…
Beyond Ramps and Doorways: How Habitat Helps Build Independence
Every year on July 26, Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that transformed accessibility in the United States. Thanks to the ADA, millions of Americans can more easily navigate public spaces through features like ramps, braille signage, curb cuts, and wider doorways. But true independence doesn’t…
My First Habitat on the Hill in Washington, DC
My name is Katie Stringer-Ryan, and I am the Executive Project Coordinator at Habitat Minnesota. In February, I joined 20 Habitat for Humanity leaders and homeowners from Minnesota in Washington, D.C., for my first Habitat on the Hill. Along with more than 400 advocates from across the country, we came together to remind lawmakers that everyone deserves a…
Building Homeownership Resilience
The Impact of Rising Insurance Costs on Minnesota Homeowners For many Minnesotans, buying a home marks the beginning of stability. It’s where children grow up, neighbors build community, and families can build a more secure future. But today, many homeowners are facing a challenge they didn’t expect: the rising cost and shrinking availability of home…
2026 Legislative Session Is Underway – And We’re Starting with Home
The 2026 legislative session kicked off on February 11, and at Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, we are already hard at work at the Minnesota State Capitol advocating for policies that help all Minnesotans. Minnesota Showed Up to “Start with Home” Last month, Habitat Minnesota co-hosted our fourth annual Start with Home rally, intentionally timed with the start of…
Building on Strong Foundations: Habitat Minnesota Launches Our New Strategic Plan!
At Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. Guided by this belief, we are proud to announce the launch of our new Fiscal Year 2026 – Fiscal Year 2030 Strategic Plan. A bold and hopeful roadmap to build more, serve better, and lead…