Eric Hauge
@erichauge.bsky.social
Tenant rights advocate @homelinemn.org 🏡✊ | Parent 👨👧👦+🐶 | trail runner 🌳🏃♂️ | corduroy enthusiast 🐋 | he/him | North Mpls 55412
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🎶 there is no Planet B, open your eyes and see 🌎
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🎶 there is no Planet B, open your eyes and see 🌎
Anyone know what they're doing to/on Olson's Island (the former Heron Rookery)? Photos are from earlier this morning.
Location: maps.app.goo.gl/vNXQznFYQTUx...
Location: maps.app.goo.gl/vNXQznFYQTUx...
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Anyone know what they're doing to/on Olson's Island (the former Heron Rookery)? Photos are from earlier this morning.
Location: maps.app.goo.gl/vNXQznFYQTUx...
Location: maps.app.goo.gl/vNXQznFYQTUx...
There were 246 evictions filed throughout Minnesota last Friday 11/21, which is the highest rate for a single day in at least 3 years (probably longer). 74 of the cases were filed by the St. Paul Public Housing Agency.
November 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
There were 246 evictions filed throughout Minnesota last Friday 11/21, which is the highest rate for a single day in at least 3 years (probably longer). 74 of the cases were filed by the St. Paul Public Housing Agency.
St. Paul is wild. I observed an unattended campfire on my run along the Vento trail, & the Fire Department isn't answering their general phone number. On my way back along Phalen I was nearly hit twice by cars turning right while I had a green pedestrian walk signal. Unsurprisingly, one was a Tesla.
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
St. Paul is wild. I observed an unattended campfire on my run along the Vento trail, & the Fire Department isn't answering their general phone number. On my way back along Phalen I was nearly hit twice by cars turning right while I had a green pedestrian walk signal. Unsurprisingly, one was a Tesla.
Yesterday the Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Duluth filed 11 evictions.
Same HRA whose director advocated against Duluth's new Repair & Deduct law (that passed with more than 2/3rd's of the vote)—calling it "a dangerous experiment," apparently due to her own biases & stereotypes about renters.
Same HRA whose director advocated against Duluth's new Repair & Deduct law (that passed with more than 2/3rd's of the vote)—calling it "a dangerous experiment," apparently due to her own biases & stereotypes about renters.
November 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Yesterday the Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Duluth filed 11 evictions.
Same HRA whose director advocated against Duluth's new Repair & Deduct law (that passed with more than 2/3rd's of the vote)—calling it "a dangerous experiment," apparently due to her own biases & stereotypes about renters.
Same HRA whose director advocated against Duluth's new Repair & Deduct law (that passed with more than 2/3rd's of the vote)—calling it "a dangerous experiment," apparently due to her own biases & stereotypes about renters.
Within the past month:
Khruangbin (First Ave)
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets (Amsterdam Bar)
David Byrne (Orpheum)
Durand Jones & The Indications (First Ave)
Elvis Costello & The Imposters + Charlie Sexton (Northrup)
www.setlist.fm/attended/eri...
Khruangbin (First Ave)
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets (Amsterdam Bar)
David Byrne (Orpheum)
Durand Jones & The Indications (First Ave)
Elvis Costello & The Imposters + Charlie Sexton (Northrup)
www.setlist.fm/attended/eri...
Introduce yourself with the last five concerts you saw:
- Maroon 5
- Amanda Shires
- Farm Aid
- Margo Price
- Indigo Girls / Melissa Etheridge
- Spike and the Gimme Gimmes
- Maroon 5
- Amanda Shires
- Farm Aid
- Margo Price
- Indigo Girls / Melissa Etheridge
- Spike and the Gimme Gimmes
Introduce yourself with the last 5 concerts you saw
- Elvis Costello & the Imposters with Charlie Sexton
- Farm Aid
- Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives
- Los Lobos
- Steve Earle
- Elvis Costello & the Imposters with Charlie Sexton
- Farm Aid
- Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives
- Los Lobos
- Steve Earle
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Within the past month:
Khruangbin (First Ave)
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets (Amsterdam Bar)
David Byrne (Orpheum)
Durand Jones & The Indications (First Ave)
Elvis Costello & The Imposters + Charlie Sexton (Northrup)
www.setlist.fm/attended/eri...
Khruangbin (First Ave)
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets (Amsterdam Bar)
David Byrne (Orpheum)
Durand Jones & The Indications (First Ave)
Elvis Costello & The Imposters + Charlie Sexton (Northrup)
www.setlist.fm/attended/eri...
When an issue like this is either lazily or purposely framed as specifically impacting homeowners, while ignoring any impact on renters, it contributes to stereotypes about renters. Do better @startribune.com
Many Minnesota homeowners will see higher than usual tax levy increases, which local officials blame on rising expenses and cost shifts from the state and federal government.
Property taxes are rising across Minnesota. See where homeowners could feel it most.
Homeowners will see higher than usual tax levy increases, which local officials blame on rising expenses and cost shifts from the state and federal government.
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
When an issue like this is either lazily or purposely framed as specifically impacting homeowners, while ignoring any impact on renters, it contributes to stereotypes about renters. Do better @startribune.com
Apparently only homeowners are impacted by property taxes. Maybe someone at the @startribune.com wants to double-check that, please?
November 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Apparently only homeowners are impacted by property taxes. Maybe someone at the @startribune.com wants to double-check that, please?
On my run this morning in 55412 I observed two separate instances of vehicles driving on designated walking/biking paths (1 on Victory Pkwy, 1 near Mississippi boat ramp). 🤦♂️
Also, access to boat ramp is closed due to construction, but someone still managed to dump a large amount of garbage there. ☹️
Also, access to boat ramp is closed due to construction, but someone still managed to dump a large amount of garbage there. ☹️
November 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
On my run this morning in 55412 I observed two separate instances of vehicles driving on designated walking/biking paths (1 on Victory Pkwy, 1 near Mississippi boat ramp). 🤦♂️
Also, access to boat ramp is closed due to construction, but someone still managed to dump a large amount of garbage there. ☹️
Also, access to boat ramp is closed due to construction, but someone still managed to dump a large amount of garbage there. ☹️
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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-...
Reposted by Eric Hauge
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...
www.mprnews.org
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.
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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