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Minnesota weather: Warming shelters, beds available during cold snap

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Published  December 11, 2024 11:45am CST
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MN weather: Turning bitterly cold Wednesday

A cold front arrived on Wednesday with bitterly cold temperatures across Minnesota. Temperatures will continue to fall with subzero wind chills for much of the day. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.

The Brief

    • Temperatures are expected to fall throughout the Twin Cities on Wednesday, with afternoon highs in the single digits and winds that make it feel like temperatures are 15–40 degrees below zero.
    • The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light emergency shelter will make an additional 40 beds available as part of its "artic overflow".
    • Meanwhile, both Hennepin and Ramsey counties are offering several options for people to get out of the cold when needed.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As a cold snap reminds Minnesotans that winter is here again, several agencies and organizations in the Twin Cities are providing spaces for people who are looking for a place to keep warm.

Salvation Army ‘arctic overflow’

What we know: The Salvation Army says its Harbor Light emergency shelter will make an additional 40 beds available Wednesday through Friday as part of its "arctic overflow".

As winter progresses, extra beds will be made available every night beginning on Jan. 1, through Feb. 28.

Those seeking emergency overnight shelter should contact Adult Shelter Connect at 612-248-2350 for availability.

The Salvation Army's centers in the Twin Cities will also remain open weekdays during normal business hours to serve as warming centers for those in need. They can be found at:

  • Brooklyn Park Salvation Army: 10011 Noble Parkway, 763-425-0517
  • Maplewood Salvation Army: 2080 Woodlynn Ave., 651-779-9177
  • North Minneapolis Salvation Army: 2024 Lyndale Ave. N., 612-522-4871
  • Northeast Minneapolis Salvation Army: 2727 Central Ave. NE, 612-789-2858
  • South Minneapolis Salvation Army: 1604 E. Lake St., 612-721-1513
  • St. Paul Eastside Salvation Army: 1019 Payne Ave., 651-776-8169
  • St. Paul West 7th Salvation Army: 401 W. 7th St., 651-224-4316

Hennepin County warming options

Hennepin County lists more than a dozen warming center options:

  • Hennepin County Government Center: 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 | Open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Skyway open until 8 p.m.)
  • Hennepin County libraries: All Hennepin County libraries are available as warming centers during normal business hours.
  • Minneapolis Central Library: 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401 | Open Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Catholic Charities Opportunity Center: 740 East 17th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Open Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Hope Avenue Twin Cities: 1229 Logan Avenue, Minneapolis, MN | Open daily 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • MoveFwd Drop-In (Ages 15–24): 1001 Highway 7, Room 237, Hopkins, MN 55305 | Open Monday – Thursday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Oasis for Youth Drop-In (Ages 16–24): 2200 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN | Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Peace House Community: 1816 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Open Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Steps of Strategy: 1803 Bryant Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 | Open Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Youthlink (Ages 16–24): 41 North 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 | Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • American Indian Community Development Center (AICDC) KOLA Program: 1600 East 19th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Open daily 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
  • Rescue Now Services: 697 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN | Open daily 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. (Bed reservations through Hennepin Shelter Hotline: 612-204-8200).

Ramsey County

Three of the county’s 2024-2025 winter warming spaces are set to open on Wednesday, with the fourth opening on Sunday, Dec. 15. The spaces are open 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., and offer seating, blankets, light snacks and warm beverages.

Locations will be available for women, families and youth ages 18-24.

  • The Holy Christian Church (Dec. 11): 125 Stevens St. W., serving women.
  • Phalen Activity Center (Dec. 11): 1530 Phalen Dr., serving single adult men.
  • Newell Park Building (Dec. 11): 900 Fairview Ave N., serving single adult men.
  • Saint Paul-Reformation Lutheran (Dec. 15): 100 N. Oxford St., serving families and youth ages 18-24.

Those in need can contact Ramsey County staff at 651-266-1035, or email ColdWeatherReferrals@ramseycounty.us to receive a referral.

Gusty breezes, turning bitterly cold Wednesday

Why you should care: Temperatures are expected to fall throughout the day on Wednesday with afternoon highs in the single digits for the Twin Cities metro area.

READ MORE: Minnesota weather forecast

Gusty winds will make it feel like temperatures are 15–20 degrees below zero in central Minnesota, and 20–40 degrees below zero in northern regions.

The bitter cold will hang around Thursday before heating up on Friday and into the weekend.

The Source: FOX 9 reviewed available resources throughout the Twin Cities to compile this story.

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