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HOUSING

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Local
Four new Habitat homes built in Douglas County
The need for such homes is pressing – one in four Douglas County households spends more than they can afford on housing, according to information presented to the Alexandria City Council Monday night.
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LifeRight Outreach presents Civil War skit at banquet in Alexandria
LifeRight Outreach is a transitional housing ministry that aims to help men rebuild their lives and families through Christ.
May 09, 2022 01:39 PM
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Local
What's going on with the Alexandria housing market?
Despite rising mortgage rates, home prices are expected to increase
April 20, 2022 05:07 PM
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Letters
Commentary: Creating affordable homes is an 'all-hands-on-deck' crisis
The following is a commentary opinion piece submitted to the newspaper by a reader. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Echo Press.
April 09, 2022 06:11 AM

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Alexandria tackles unsafe housing during housing crunch
The City of Alexandria is responding to a wave of complaints about substandard housing at a time when housing is in short supply.
March 16, 2022 07:04 AM
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By  Karen Tolkkinen
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Osakis City Council approves participation in homebuyer program
The Minnesota City Participation Program is managed through Minnesota Housing and allocates funds to communities to use for first-time homebuyers for help with a down payment or closing costs.
January 11, 2022 03:14 PM
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By  Travis Gulbrandson
News
Section 8 voucher program deals with Douglas County's housing shortage
A lack of affordable housing in the area is making complications for the local Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
November 03, 2021 08:00 AM
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By  Travis Gulbrandson
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Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County welcomes two new board directors
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County plans to serve five new homeowners and 25 Aging in Place families in the next year, its most ambitious goal to date.
October 07, 2021 06:15 AM
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New 53-unit apartment project in Alexandria gets zoning go-ahead
The development would be located on the west side of North Nokomis/County Road 44 near the intersection with Green Lane, west of 12 existing townhomes.
June 28, 2021 08:41 PM
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By  Al Edenloff
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Habitat for Humanity helps Alexandria family discover the joy of owning a home and a retiree who is aging in place
Habitat supporters gather for annual 'Hard Hat' event at Knute Nelson Field in Alexandria. Leaders set a goal of raising $130,000.
June 18, 2021 01:12 PM
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By  Al Edenloff

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News
New program helps renters in Minnesota find financial footing
The funds are available to help prevent eviction and homelessness and to maintain housing stability for low- to moderate-income renters. State leaders say it's a critical resource and lifeline for Minnesota renters struggling with their payments.
April 21, 2021 08:12 AM
Business
Rush is on to rent single-family homes in Alexandria area
This year, some landlords are seeing tremendous demand for houses.
April 21, 2021 06:40 AM
News
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County seeks homebuyers
Home has taken on a whole new importance this year: A shelter from storms, a place where families can safely comfort one another, a place to celebrate together. Homes are the foundation for the future; every challenge someone meets is easier when they have a secure place to lay their head at night.
October 13, 2020 08:51 AM
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