Minnesotans are rushing to contribute to the State Housing Tax Credit

Minnesotans are rushing to contribute to the State Housing Tax Credit

ALEXANDRIA — If you’ve tried to buy a house or rent an apartment lately, “affordable housing” seems like an oxymoron along the lines of “jumbo shrimp.” But Minnesota leaders recently highlighted the state’s Housing Tax Credit program and celebrated its success - $42 million dollars raised - plus called for its expansion. Christine Reilly is the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County, and she was invited to be one of the pre…