housing

State Officials Thursday announced a $195 million investment in affordable housing developments planned throughout Minnesota.

Do you have concerns about housing shortages in the St. Cloud area? U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s staff will be making a stop in St. Cloud on Saturday as part of their statewide “Housing Listening Tour.”

A house dedicated to someone who is currently serving or has served in the United States Armed Forces is being built by Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity.

St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON today. We talked about where the St. Cloud Housing market is, the job market, retail, pressure for medical care and more.

Developers hope a $25 million project in downtown Winona will help provide housing and early childhood education.

Seniors in Cold Spring will soon have another housing option. A luxury, senior living apartment complex is coming to downtown Cold Spring.

A proposed $7 million townhome project on tax-forfeited land in Cold Spring is under consideration by the city council.

During our "Voices For Veterans" segment on WJON today I talked with St. Cloud V.A. Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable and the CEO of Sand Industries Jamie Thielen. The two talked about the new Apartment building that will be available for veterans that are currently fighting with homelessness issues.

Waite Park is exploring ways to better utilize the undeveloped areas of the city at they look towards the future. The city last updated their comprehensive plan back in 2006, and felt with the change in development and growth of the city, the ideas planned for those areas do not fit the mold for today.

A Foley housing development has received final approval to better accommodate housing on some vacant lots. Kampa Meadows has been looking to convert its 6 twin home lots into 3 single family lots to make the area more marketable.