Report proposes solution to Minnesota’s foreclosure crisis | Twin Cities Daily Planet – 7/15/12
By Eric Pusey, Minnesota Progressive Project July 15, 2012 In your neighborhood, on your block and probably even people you know have been foreclosed upon. Where I live in Minneapolis…
Report: Mortgage Fix Needed to End Minneapolis and Minnesota Foreclosure Crisis
Principal reduction would benefit economy, cities, and lenders themselves Minneapolis — A coalition of community organizations, faith groups and Occupy Homes MN today released a report arguing that homeowners, the…
In St. Paul, officials and developers seek cures for housing blight | Minnesota Public Radio – 6/25/12
St. Paul, Minn. — The housing crisis hit certain St. Paul neighborhoods much harder than others, according to a housing report issued last month. The East Side of the city,…
Leaders to Tour Bassett Creek Valley Redevelopment Site
You may have heard of the Harrison Neighborhood in North Minneapolis. It’s a wonderfully diverse place, where 71% of the residents are people of color. It is surrounded by natural…
“A silent, selective tornado”: Report describes the foreclosure crisis on St. Paul’s East side | Twin Cities Daily Planet – 6/17/12
By Alleen Brown, TC Daily Planet June 17, 2012 Active in her church, outdoors often with her home daycare, and prone to taking long walks, Carol Overland is one of…
Education equity helps Minnesota students | StarTribune.com – 6/13/12
Article by: VINA KAY June 13, 2012 – 8:23 PM Counterpoint We wish to offer some clarity in the storm of hysteria the “danger zone” piece tried to stir up….
East Side of St. Paul hit hardest by foreclosure crisis, impact to entire City
Study finds high numbers of foreclosures, vacant homes on East Side damaging fiscal health of St. Paul overall A new report by ISAIAH finds that the East Side of St….
Metropolitan Council Update
One of the Metropolitan Council’s major responsibilities is to prepare a Regional Development Framework for the seven-county metropolitan area. The Regional Development Framework is the story of who we want…
Prophetic Voices Action: Clergy Press Conference – 5/7/12
An interfaith group of clergy put their prophetic ministry into action by speaking out on how the practices of Wall Street and major banks have violated our shared values by…
Bi-partisan Leadership Required to Increase Racial Equity in Schools
Faith and Education Leaders Call for Hearings on Integration Revenue Task Force Recommendations ISAIAH and education leaders called for immediate legislative hearings on the education recommendations that were recently released…