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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Strong, stable communities are built when neighbors come together to shape the future of their towns, cities, and state. That’s why nonpartisan voter engagement is a vital part of our work at Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota. As we approach the 2025 local elections, we’re committed to ensuring Minnesotans are ready to vote! Why Local…
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County welcomed U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Alexandria’s new Summer Meadows neighborhood – the community’s first affordable housing development in over two decades. The visit was a powerful opportunity to demonstrate how federal investments are transforming lives and neighborhoods in rural Minnesota. “Our mission is bringing people together to build…
Investing in Homeownership Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota (Habitat Minnesota) has been busy advocating for policies that expand homeownership opportunities and reduce barriers to building more homes across the state. We know that homeownership is key to building strong communities, but for too many Minnesotans, it remains out of reach. Habitat Minnesota prioritizes public policy that…
My name is Thanh Nguyen, a student at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, majoring in sociology with minors in cultural studies and comparative literature. For the past few months, with the start of the 2025 legislation session, I have been the Capitol Pathways fellow for Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota (Habitat Minnesota) as the advocacy…
At Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, we believe that expanding the types of homes that can be built opens doors for more families to achieve homeownership and helps us serve Minnesotans in every phase of life. That belief inspired us to be a part of Yes to Homes, a large and diverse coalition united by the…