The Legislature needs to say no to the suburban mayors, and yes to more homes

By: J. Patrick Coolican

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 870

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Ask a Minnesotan under 40 about trying to buy a house, and they’ll inevitably share a nightmare about bidding wars and multiple cash offers, forgone inspections and huge mortgage payments for a starter home.

Meanwhile, your attached garage in Lakeville has to be a whopping 480-square feet, and the city’s response to mild pushback from state lawmakers aiming for more building was to pass a moratorium on applications for new housing construction …

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