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Retiring but Committed to Staying Connected: Susan Norby
Susan Norby refers to her MPHA co-workers as her second family. And she really means it. Susan has worked in the agency’s Human Resources department for three decades, working alongside some employees the entire time. [...]
From Temporary Secretary to Department Director: MPHA’s Laura Dykema
Last year, MPHA’s Planning and Development (P&D) Department helped the agency hit several milestones: financing, breaking ground, and leasing a first-of-its-kind modular family housing development, completing a $10 million renovation project at Hamilton Manor, and [...]
Housing Stabilization Work Helps Keep Residents Housed Amid Financial Challenges
The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) provides public and deeply affordable housing to nearly 10,000 residents at 30 percent of the resident’s adjusted income. For the thousands of residents on a fixed income, that means [...]
The Key to MPHA’s Successes? Its Team, and it’s Expanding in 2024
MPHA is HUD high performer and an industry leader in innovative partnerships. Last year alone, the agency earned its highest ever PHAS physical inspection score, secured more than $10 million in new state and local [...]
Art Returns to the Cora McCorvey Center with New Exhibit
Since December, the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center’s (CMCWC) sun-filled halls have been lined with art by local senior artists as part of the “Inspired By A Lifetime” art exhibition. With the CMCWC serving [...]
MPHA Completes Fifth Union Contract in 2023
This summer, MPHA and various union representatives began negotiations on the contracts for numerous agency bargaining units. Following bargaining sessions that lasted through the fall, the final 2023 contract was unanimously approved by the American [...]
Minneapolis City Council Approves Historic $5 Million Housing Levy for 2024
With the Minneapolis City Council passing the 2024 city budget, including restoring the city’s housing tax levy, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) Executive Director/CEO, Abdi Warsame, released the following statement: “I commend Mayor Frey for [...]
MPHA Increases Payment Standards for Housing Choice Voucher Program
Last month, MPHA’s Board of Commissioners approved increases to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program’s 2024 payment standards, marking the largest increase in the last several years. These increases are based on the U.S. Department [...]
MPHA Resident and Staff Member Receive Grant to Join National Public Health Leadership Cohort
Earlier this month, MPHA resident leader Shirley Brown and MPHA Assistant Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Rachel Almburg, were selected alongside two other Highrise Health Alliance (HHA) members to join the Public Health Regenerative [...]