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North Dakota governor unintentionally vetoes $35 million for housing programs
Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced Thursday that he accidentally vetoed part of a bill that set aside $35 million for a state housing development fund. Senate Bill 2014 is the budget for the North Dakota Industrial Commission. On Monday, Armstrong announced two line-item[...]
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Don’t Look Now, But Montana Is Leading on Housing Policy
Montana isn’t waiting for a housing crisis to get worse—it’s rewriting the rules to stop one in its tracks. With rising home prices and a flood of new residents, the state has pushed forward with bold reforms, legalizing duplexes and small multifamily[...]
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We Can’t Solve the Housing Crisis While Making Infill This Hard
All across North America, small developers are trying to help solve the housing crisis one modest project at a time — but the system often stops them before they can even begin. Cary Westerbeck, an architect and infill developer in Bothell, Washington[...]
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Hot water outage continues at Milton Young Towers, staff works to get warm water to units
At Minot’s Milton Young Towers, hot water has been off the menu for nearly a month—and tenants are feeling the strain. From showers to simple cleaning, daily routines have turned into workarounds. Staff say the problem stems from a failing heat exchange[...]
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New report cites ‘harmful effects’ of private equity firms buying nursing homes
It’s one of the most sensitive roles in health care: caring for our elders. But behind the scenes, a quiet shift in ownership is raising concerns about whether profit is coming before people. A new report details how private equity firms are[...]
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Bismarck has cheapest rent in U.S., study finds
In a housing market where rent often eats up more than its fair share of your paycheck, Bismarck stands out—for all the right reasons. A new WalletHub study ranks North Dakota’s capital as the most affordable U.S. city for renters, with average[...]
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Strong Towns Need Strong Churches: The Case for Incremental Faith-Based Housing
This article was originally published, in slightly different form, by Strong Towns member Eli Smith on The Faith-Based Housing Initiative Substack. It is shared here with permission. Header image provided by the writer. In January, Strong Towns founder Chuck Marohn wrote an article called “We Need[...]
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Denver Is Tired of Subsidizing Parking (and why it matters in Minot)
Denver’s housing crisis isn’t about parking—it’s about people. As the city grows, officials are rethinking outdated parking mandates that drive up costs and stall development. By removing these rigid requirements, Denver hopes to make housing more affordable and flexible, allowing developers to[...]
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Tennessee is Entering An Era of Yes. Will Minot Follow?
For years, housing production has favored large-scale developers. They can tap into tax breaks, subsidies and specialized financing tools that are often out of reach for smaller, local builders. Furthermore, zoning codes often favor large-scale, single-use developments over small-scale, incremental growth. Meanwhile,[...]
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Minnesota Lawmakers Push Housing Reforms to Address Shortage
Minnesota’s housing crisis is pushing lawmakers to take another run at zoning reform. A bipartisan group has introduced bills that would make it easier to build duplexes, townhomes, and apartments by limiting city restrictions that developers say drive up costs. Local governments,[...]
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Manufactured Crisis: Losing the Nation’s Largest Source of Unsubsidized Affordable Housing
For decades, manufactured home communities offered a rare path to affordable homeownership—until investors saw an opportunity. Across the country, private-equity firms and real estate companies are snapping up mobile home parks, driving up rents and squeezing out long-time residents. In Colorado’s Hickory[...]
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Three bills to support small towns, groceries and housing see momentum in Legislature
Rural North Dakota is facing big challenges, from housing shortages to struggling grocery stores, but lawmakers are pushing forward with efforts to help small towns stay viable. Three bills aimed at funding housing, local businesses, and community development are making their way[...]
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New data reveals how much it costs to live in different North Dakota counties
If you’re curious about the cost of living in North Dakota, recent data from Job Service sheds light on the disparities across counties. McKenzie County takes the lead as the priciest, driven largely by its oil industry. In comparison, Ward County sits[...]
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Co-Living Provides Community, Not Just Housing
Noah Tang’s journey from recent divorce to practical solution reveals an approach to the housing crisis that is often overlooked. Living alone in a spacious Victorian house, he transformed his spare rooms into affordable rentals for students and interns. This arrangement not[...]
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We Need To Crash the Market for Entry-Level Homes
Housing prices are spiraling, and America’s housing crisis is only deepening. The solution might seem like adding massive blocks of new developments, but big doesn’t always mean fast or efficient. Instead, imagine a world where every neighborhood chips in, turning spare bedrooms[...]