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Q3 Hotline Update: Historic Volume Drives Busiest Quarter Yet

October 7, 2026 by Mike Vraa Leave a Comment

This was our busiest September ever for all three of our records; new contacts (calls and emails), follow-ups and total. But—the more astounding statistic right now is our quarterly total (July 1-Sept. 30th). This was HOME Line’s busiest quarter of all-time—again for all 3 records. Last quarter (April-June) was the first time we ever surpassed […]

Filed Under: Newsletter, Tenant Hotline

Meet the 2026-2027 HOME Line VISTA Cohort!

October 7, 2026 by HOME Line Organizing Staff

HOME Line’s VISTA Cohort began its new program year at the beginning of September. These eight VISTA Tenant Organizers are completing a year of service through AmeriCorps at host sites across Minnesota. (Photo above)

Filed Under: Americorps VISTA, Newsletter

Recording of 10/21/26 Tenant-Landlord CLE Webinar: Heat and Mold

October 7, 2026 by Samuel Spaid

On October 21st 2026, HOME Line Managing Attorney Samuel Spaid and Lead Attorney–Public Education Melissa Johnson provided a presentation on residential landlord-tenant law regarding heat and mold, and how to address these issues as a tenant or tenant’s attorney. Presenters fielded a variety of questions from webinar attendees as well. We have applied for one […]

Filed Under: Newsletter, Trainings

Eviction Filing Update: September 2026

October 7, 2026 by Jess Zarik & Eric Hauge

Minnesota eviction filings remained elevated through September, with 19,221 filings statewide; 1% more than the same period in 2025 and 6.8% above the 2023–25 average. The statewide picture masks significant regional differences: Hennepin County saw filings increase 6% from 2025 and 11.7% above the three-year average, while Minneapolis was up 4.8%. St. Paul and Ramsey […]

Filed Under: Evictions, Newsletter

We Can Make Affordable Housing and Tenant Protections Priorities This Election Season

October 7, 2026 by Michael Dahl Leave a Comment

Minnesota communities—from Duluth to Bemidji and St. Paul to Winona—need safe, stable, and affordable housing to thrive. Yet a full-time worker earning minimum wage cannot afford a one-bedroom apartment in any Minnesota county. Seniors are making difficult sacrifices to keep food on the table. And children are struggling in school because they lack a stable […]

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HOME Line is a tax-exempt non-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3).

Our EIN is 41-1941115.

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