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New Minnesota law opens door for churches to build tiny homes for people experiencing homelessness

Dec 28, 2023 09:40AM ● By Content Editor

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By Kirsten Mitchell - CBS Minnesota News - December 28, 2023

Tiny homes are hoping to solve a huge problem in Minnesota. They're called "Sacred Settlements" and a new law lets Minnesota churches put them on their property. 

This strategy comes as homelessness jumped by 6% in Minnesota over the past year and reached record levels nationwide.

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