Your Monthly N4MN Update
🌼 May 2026 🌼
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The 2026 Legislative Session is coming to an end, and it has been a mixed bag in making progress on Minnesota's 100,000-home shortage. A full session recap will be coming after the session officially closes on May 18th. So stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, check out our policy tracker to see the items we are watching in the final days of this session.
At the city level, Minneapolis has taken some positive steps in supporting renters, passing an additional $2 million in rental assistance. Unfortunately, two efforts to extend eviction pre-filing notices from 30 days to 60 days and from 30 days to 45 days were both vetoed by the mayor.
The need is urgent, with eviction filings ahead of 2025's record pace through April. The state legislature still has time to assist renters, and is considering $40 million in emergency rental assistance in the housing omnibus bill. Contact your legislator and tell them to support this effort.
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🎬 Take Action: Volunteer Leader Opportunity 🎬
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Neighbors for More Neighbors is gearing up for the next phase of our listening tour to connect with communities across the state, including Eagan, Brooklyn Park, and Northfield, and we’re looking for leaders who want to step in and help shape and support this work.
We’re building a small group to lead on strategy, outreach, and relationship-building in these communities. You'll help ensure we’re connecting with the right people, showing up thoughtfully, and grounding this work in ways that align with residents and leaders on the ground.
If you’re interested in playing a leadership role (or want to learn more), we’d love to have you join us.
Volunteer responsibilities may include:
- Researching community connections
- Having 1:1's with community leaders
- Supporting listening and engagement events with specific leaders and communities
Contact Angela at angela@moreneighbors.org for more information or to volunteer.
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Save the Date - End of Session Celebration
The legislative session might not have gone as well as we would have liked, but we worked hard and our proud of what we did!
Save the date for our End of Session Celebration happening on Monday, June 15, from 6 to 7:30 PM.
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📝 Last Call: Apply to Join our Board 📝
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Are you passionate about the issues we stand for? Looking for a new volunteer opportunity AND a resume booster? Willing to commit to a 2-year term? Then serving on our board of directors may be the perfect thing for you!
Last call to apply, applications due by 8 PM this Sunday (5/10)! Board experience is neither required nor expected.
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Want to learn more? Contact Alexa at alexa@moreneighbors.org.
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📖 Extra, Extra, Read All About It 📖
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"Housing markets do not stop at city boundaries... The consequences of inaction are regional, and the solutions must be as well."
Read this great op-ed from Habitat for Humanity leaders across MN on how the Starter Homes Act is part of the solution to our home shortage.
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In case you missed it, Lakeville passed a moratorium on new housing in response to the Starter Homes Act.
"The owner of a local lumber company said small-time builders worry the moratorium could bruise business.
A woman representing St. Paul area real estate agents predicted the pause will constrain supply and increase the cost of homes."
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📰 Other Neighborly News 📰
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Is one end-of-session celebration too few for your liking?
Then join our friends at MHP, the Yes to Homes coalition, and other co-hosts at La Doña Cervecería on June 2 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. to celebrate the work of housing champions and lawmakers this session. RVSP Today!
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Wilder Community Equity Program
Transformative change starts with you! Wilder's Community Equity Program (CEP) is a unique eight-month cohort experience for members and strong allies of historically underrepresented communities that equips you with the practical tools and knowledge to engage with policymakers, work collectively, transform systems of power, and build lasting community power at the Capitol and beyond. Applicants at all stages of their leadership journey are encouraged to apply.
The program is open to the unique experiences each person brings. For more information, visit wilder.org/civic-engagement-programs or contact cep@wilder.org.
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Tabling around Minnesota
Neighbors for More Neighbors tabled at multiple events throughout April, ranging from regional conventions to local libraries!
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Floor Pulls at the Capitol
Volunteers from across the Yes to Homes Coalition made some noise in support of the Starter Homes Act through floor pulls & quick conversations with legislators. Plus, it happened to be steak on a stick day at the Capitol, which was a nice little bonus!
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Drag Bingo Fundraiser
We had a great time at Roxy's Cabaret for our April Drag Bingo fundraiser! Thanks to everyone who supported us and joined us for a super fun night! 👠 🌠 🐔
We met our goal and raised more than $3,000 to support our mission!! 🥳
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Minneapolis Visioning Session
Woah, what a busy month April was! Last thing, Neighbors for More Neighbors volunteers gathered for a big-picture visioning session on the future of our work in Minneapolis, and the ideas were flowing!! Thanks to everyone who joined!
Interested in getting involved in shaping the future of Minneapolis? Sign up to volunteer.
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Every dollar helps to continue our work to ensure everyone has access to abundant and affordable housing.
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