Eric Hauge
@erichauge.bsky.social
Tenant rights advocate @homelinemn.org 🏡✊ | Parent 👨👧👦+🐶 | trail runner 🌳🏃♂️ | corduroy enthusiast 🐋 | he/him | North Mpls 55412
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Thanks Dan.
St. Paul funded HOME Line at $25K from 2019-2022. Prior to that it was inconsistent, voluntary, Ward-specific $1K-$5K.
From 2023-2024 the city did not directly fund HOME Line (🤔 rent stabilization?) but did facilitate a $25K/year grant from St. Paul & MN Foundation.
St. Paul funded HOME Line at $25K from 2019-2022. Prior to that it was inconsistent, voluntary, Ward-specific $1K-$5K.
From 2023-2024 the city did not directly fund HOME Line (🤔 rent stabilization?) but did facilitate a $25K/year grant from St. Paul & MN Foundation.
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Last I knew, St. Paul paid HOME Line about $25,000/yr. Meanwhile, St. Paul accounts for 14% of the hotline work, around 3k callers per year, behind only Minneapolis (25%). I promise it takes >$100k in resources to serve St. Paul. And yet DSI and council offices will just tell you to call HOME Line 🤷
Rights without enforcement aren't rights: they're homework assignments for people who can't afford lawyers.
Read my full piece: minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/14/i...
#rentersrights #stpaul #minneapolis #tenants #rights #rentstabilization #rentcontrol #landlords
Read my full piece: minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/14/i...
#rentersrights #stpaul #minneapolis #tenants #rights #rentstabilization #rentcontrol #landlords
If tenants are to be protected, cities need to pay for enforcement of the rules • Minnesota Reformer
Create elaborate protections on paper, provide minimal enforcement, then blame tenants for the resulting dysfunction.
minnesotareformer.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Last I knew, St. Paul paid HOME Line about $25,000/yr. Meanwhile, St. Paul accounts for 14% of the hotline work, around 3k callers per year, behind only Minneapolis (25%). I promise it takes >$100k in resources to serve St. Paul. And yet DSI and council offices will just tell you to call HOME Line 🤷
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I've got reservations about so many things
November 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I've got reservations about so many things
I really do not need yet another daily puzzle game to waste more of my time, but I'm kinda digging this one.
✨ “Magic”
🕒 7 minutes, 56 seconds
💡 0/3 reveals used
tiledwords.com/puzzles/2025...
✨ “Magic”
🕒 7 minutes, 56 seconds
💡 0/3 reveals used
tiledwords.com/puzzles/2025...
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I really do not need yet another daily puzzle game to waste more of my time, but I'm kinda digging this one.
✨ “Magic”
🕒 7 minutes, 56 seconds
💡 0/3 reveals used
tiledwords.com/puzzles/2025...
✨ “Magic”
🕒 7 minutes, 56 seconds
💡 0/3 reveals used
tiledwords.com/puzzles/2025...
Today I saw a billboard for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's ad campaign "Goodbye Rental. Hello, Home." Also on their website: home.tchabitat.org
Apparently if you rent your home, it's not actually a "home" in the eyes of TC Habitat. Absolutely disgusting framing coming from a housing nonprofit.
Apparently if you rent your home, it's not actually a "home" in the eyes of TC Habitat. Absolutely disgusting framing coming from a housing nonprofit.
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today I saw a billboard for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's ad campaign "Goodbye Rental. Hello, Home." Also on their website: home.tchabitat.org
Apparently if you rent your home, it's not actually a "home" in the eyes of TC Habitat. Absolutely disgusting framing coming from a housing nonprofit.
Apparently if you rent your home, it's not actually a "home" in the eyes of TC Habitat. Absolutely disgusting framing coming from a housing nonprofit.
Will the Strib liveblog when people start losing housing subsidies and other benefits, or is that level of in-depth reporting only reserved for airport delays?
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Will the Strib liveblog when people start losing housing subsidies and other benefits, or is that level of in-depth reporting only reserved for airport delays?
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Jacob Frey voters should be asked one abiding honest question, what thing would you hold him accountable for?
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Jacob Frey voters should be asked one abiding honest question, what thing would you hold him accountable for?
November 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Voter #80, Minneapolis Ward 4, Precinct 3
#dontrankfrey
#dontrankfrey
November 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Voter #80, Minneapolis Ward 4, Precinct 3
#dontrankfrey
#dontrankfrey
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Published my first Op-Ed w/ Professor Ed Goetz on how the national narrative about Minneapolis misses how zoning and market rate housing are necessary but not sufficient to help lower-income renters 🧵 www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
Opinion | We’re seeing haves and have-nots with Minneapolis rents
While the housing cost burden is easing overall, it’s not the case for lower-income renters, the authors write.
www.startribune.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Published my first Op-Ed w/ Professor Ed Goetz on how the national narrative about Minneapolis misses how zoning and market rate housing are necessary but not sufficient to help lower-income renters 🧵 www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
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Duluth's so-called “Right to Repair” initiative would allow renters to pay for minor repairs and deduct the cost from their rent if landlords fail to respond. But some worry tenants could be left footing the bill. Voters decide Tuesday on Election Day.
Duluth ballot initiative would allow tenants to pay for repairs and deduct costs from their rent
The so-called “Right to Repair” initiative would allow renters to pay for minor repairs and deduct the cost from their rent if landlords fail to respond. But some worry tenants could be left footing t...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Duluth's so-called “Right to Repair” initiative would allow renters to pay for minor repairs and deduct the cost from their rent if landlords fail to respond. But some worry tenants could be left footing the bill. Voters decide Tuesday on Election Day.
This opinion that additional tenant rights are "a dangerous experiment" that could "harm tenants" is such a commonly repeated yet disgusting and patronizing attitude.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This opinion that additional tenant rights are "a dangerous experiment" that could "harm tenants" is such a commonly repeated yet disgusting and patronizing attitude.
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Hell yeah 💪 thank you @tonydamiano.bsky.social & Ed!
Opinion — We’re seeing haves and have-nots with Minneapolis rents
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
"Research consistently shows that rent stabilization keeps rents down and prevents eviction and displacement."
Opinion — We’re seeing haves and have-nots with Minneapolis rents
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
"Research consistently shows that rent stabilization keeps rents down and prevents eviction and displacement."
Opinion | We’re seeing haves and have-nots with Minneapolis rents
While the housing cost burden is easing overall, it’s not the case for lower-income renters, the authors write.
www.startribune.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Hell yeah 💪 thank you @tonydamiano.bsky.social & Ed!
Opinion — We’re seeing haves and have-nots with Minneapolis rents
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
"Research consistently shows that rent stabilization keeps rents down and prevents eviction and displacement."
Opinion — We’re seeing haves and have-nots with Minneapolis rents
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
"Research consistently shows that rent stabilization keeps rents down and prevents eviction and displacement."
Difficult reading this week's @nlihc.org Memo: Children Accounted for Nearly 40% of the 7.6 Million Individuals Evicted From 2007 to 2016
...and:
Study showing eviction & inability to pay rent associated with worse mental health outcomes & sleep disturbances among children: nlihc.org/resource/hou...
...and:
Study showing eviction & inability to pay rent associated with worse mental health outcomes & sleep disturbances among children: nlihc.org/resource/hou...
October 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Difficult reading this week's @nlihc.org Memo: Children Accounted for Nearly 40% of the 7.6 Million Individuals Evicted From 2007 to 2016
...and:
Study showing eviction & inability to pay rent associated with worse mental health outcomes & sleep disturbances among children: nlihc.org/resource/hou...
...and:
Study showing eviction & inability to pay rent associated with worse mental health outcomes & sleep disturbances among children: nlihc.org/resource/hou...
I remember this guy was on an affordable housing advocacy advisory board I served on—the purpose of including this dipshit was to better bridge the "business community" to housing advocacy. What a joke.
A federal grand jury has indicted former Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jonathan Weinhagen on charges of stealing $200,000 from the organization, including $30,000 that the Chamber put up as reward money following the shooting of three children in 2021.
Feds: Ex-Minneapolis Chamber CEO stole Crimestoppers reward cash amid embezzlement scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted former Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jonathan Weinhagen on charges of stealing $200,000 from the organization, including $30,000 that the...
www.mprnews.org
October 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I remember this guy was on an affordable housing advocacy advisory board I served on—the purpose of including this dipshit was to better bridge the "business community" to housing advocacy. What a joke.
GoFundMe can GoFuckOff: minnesotanonprofits.org/gofundme-pag...
1.4M nonprofit donation pages without permission created by GoFundMe - Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
How to protect your donations and donors after GoFundMe created donation pages for 1.4 million nonprofits without their knowledge or consent.
minnesotanonprofits.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
GoFundMe can GoFuckOff: minnesotanonprofits.org/gofundme-pag...
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lol, what are we doing? The government is shut down, the White House is being demolished, food stamps and health care are supposedly going to be cut in two weeks, c’mon, Klobuchar
By a vote of 66-32, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Harold D. Mooty III to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.
October 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
lol, what are we doing? The government is shut down, the White House is being demolished, food stamps and health care are supposedly going to be cut in two weeks, c’mon, Klobuchar
The MN Judicial Branch took the red pill.
October 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The MN Judicial Branch took the red pill.
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Why did Jacob Frey delete his electronic communications from the day that MPD collaborated with an ICE action on Lake St in Minneapolis?
What did he say? What did he learn? What did he direct?
Our public officials should not be destroying the official records of their actions.
What did he say? What did he learn? What did he direct?
Our public officials should not be destroying the official records of their actions.
October 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Why did Jacob Frey delete his electronic communications from the day that MPD collaborated with an ICE action on Lake St in Minneapolis?
What did he say? What did he learn? What did he direct?
Our public officials should not be destroying the official records of their actions.
What did he say? What did he learn? What did he direct?
Our public officials should not be destroying the official records of their actions.
CM LaTrisha Vetaw's answer to this question should disqualify her from public service. She is an embarrassment.
How the fuck does a current City Council member either not have access to the information needed, or not have adequate critical thinking skills to provide an answer to this question?
How the fuck does a current City Council member either not have access to the information needed, or not have adequate critical thinking skills to provide an answer to this question?
October 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
CM LaTrisha Vetaw's answer to this question should disqualify her from public service. She is an embarrassment.
How the fuck does a current City Council member either not have access to the information needed, or not have adequate critical thinking skills to provide an answer to this question?
How the fuck does a current City Council member either not have access to the information needed, or not have adequate critical thinking skills to provide an answer to this question?
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The council member is totally right. If the downtown council, Mayor Frey and his allies don’t condemn this anti-Minneapolis propaganda, they’re teeing up Republicans to run statewide on this garbage next year. They’re willing to risk a GOP governor or leg to make sure their stooge remains mayor.
The moderates of this city really want to deliver a Republican legislature next year. And corporate democrats are giving them the lay up.
It won’t hurt progressives. But it will hurt the top of the ticket next year.
It won’t hurt progressives. But it will hurt the top of the ticket next year.
Former KARE-11 anchor Rick Kupchella won’t say who paid for the film that paints a dark picture of Minneapolis and progressive City Council members, who dispute policies the film ascribes to them.
October 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The council member is totally right. If the downtown council, Mayor Frey and his allies don’t condemn this anti-Minneapolis propaganda, they’re teeing up Republicans to run statewide on this garbage next year. They’re willing to risk a GOP governor or leg to make sure their stooge remains mayor.
Becoming an ultra-marathoner on a tiny patch of concrete inside MCF Lino Lakes minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/03/b...
Becoming an ultra-marathoner on a tiny patch of concrete inside MCF Lino Lakes • Minnesota Reformer
The -40° F windchill or 106° F heat index did not stop me last year.
minnesotareformer.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Becoming an ultra-marathoner on a tiny patch of concrete inside MCF Lino Lakes minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/03/b...
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This is a really nice profile.
Mayoral candidate DeWayne Davis says he has the heart to solve Minneapolis’ most intractable issues
Davis says getting his hands deep into community as a pastor has given him a perspective that contrasts career politicians.
www.startribune.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This is a really nice profile.
Ready to accompany Lyndon on his first Marathon! Here we come TCM 💪🏃
October 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Ready to accompany Lyndon on his first Marathon! Here we come TCM 💪🏃
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Commentary: It's time to eliminate the state’s home mortgage interest deduction and reinvest those funds directly into down payment assistance and the production of affordable homes.
Minnesota should end inefficient mortgage interest tax break, spend directly on housing instead • Minnesota Reformer
Instead of subsidizing debt, we could directly attack the real barriers to homeownership.
minnesotareformer.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Commentary: It's time to eliminate the state’s home mortgage interest deduction and reinvest those funds directly into down payment assistance and the production of affordable homes.