Hennepin County paramedics collect warm socks, hats and gloves to protect unsheltered people from frostbite
Hennepin County paramedics and EMTs are asking for the public's help to distribute warm socks, hats and gloves to unsheltered people to help prevent them from getting frostbite.
Hennepin County paramedics and EMTs are asking for the public's help to distribute warm socks, hats and gloves to unsheltered people to help prevent them from getting frostbite.
What residents of one Minneapolis homeless encampment need to survive winter
While the debate over Minneapolis’ policy toward homeless encampments continues, residents at the Quarry encampment are trying to prepare for winter as temperatures drop. Here's what they say they need.
While the debate over Minneapolis’ policy toward homeless encampments continues, residents at the Quarry encampment are trying to prepare for winter as temperatures drop. Here's what they say they need.
Minneapolis clears homeless encampment by the Greenway, sparking complaints
The city said that the move to close the encampment only happened after the residents had been warned and city staff had connected them with services.
The city said that the move to close the encampment only happened after the residents had been warned and city staff had connected them with services.
Minneapolis city workers clear homeless encampment by the Greenway
City workers used a front-end loader to clear tents from a homeless encampment while police officers stood guard by 28th and Bloomington on Friday morning.
City workers used a front-end loader to clear tents from a homeless encampment while police officers stood guard by 28th and Bloomington on Friday morning.
Cause of house fires near Minneapolis encampment remain undetermined
Fires that started in the early morning hours of July 20 in Minneapolis destroyed three homes and one garage, but the cause of its start remains undetermined.
Fires that started in the early morning hours of July 20 in Minneapolis destroyed three homes and one garage, but the cause of its start remains undetermined.
HomeHelpMN mortgage relief program extended to August
A program designed to provide money to homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgages or other eligible housing expenses will be extended into August.
A program designed to provide money to homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgages or other eligible housing expenses will be extended into August.
Organization collects coats for St. Paul kids struggling with homelessness
Project REACH, the organization that provides resources for families within the St. Paul Public School District experiencing homelessness, is in need of coats and other winter gear for nearly 700 students struggling with homelessness.
Project REACH, the organization that provides resources for families within the St. Paul Public School District experiencing homelessness, is in need of coats and other winter gear for nearly 700 students struggling with homelessness.
Edith's House helps people experiencing homelessness find a place to call home
A woman who was once left homeless herself after escaping an abusive relationship in the 90s has turned a home in north Minneapolis into a shelter to help others in need.
A woman who was once left homeless herself after escaping an abusive relationship in the 90s has turned a home in north Minneapolis into a shelter to help others in need.
Bed shortage approaches desperate levels for organization helping the homeless
The community relations coordinator with Bridging, Diana Dalsin, says the current bed supply is prompting her desperate public call for donations.
The community relations coordinator with Bridging, Diana Dalsin, says the current bed supply is prompting her desperate public call for donations.
13 Central Minnesota counties 'effectively end' veteran homelessness
13 Central Minnesota counties have effectively ended veteran homelessness, according to the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
13 Central Minnesota counties have effectively ended veteran homelessness, according to the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Concerns grow over homeless encampment near Lucy Laney Elementary School
Tucked into the northeast corner of Lowry and Penn in Minneapolis, on a small vacant lot largely hidden from view, an encampment of about eight tents has sprung up in the past few weeks. Neighbors say the problems have grown with it.
Tucked into the northeast corner of Lowry and Penn in Minneapolis, on a small vacant lot largely hidden from view, an encampment of about eight tents has sprung up in the past few weeks. Neighbors say the problems have grown with it.
Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
New St. Paul shelter revamps operations to protect those in need during pandemic
When the brand new Dorothy Day campus in St. Paul fully opened last year, the design came from decades of experience to serve as many as possible as well as possible.
When the brand new Dorothy Day campus in St. Paul fully opened last year, the design came from decades of experience to serve as many as possible as well as possible.
4 Minneapolis park restroom buildings opening to help those experiencing homelessness
In order to support those who are experiencing homelessness amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is opening four park restroom buildings to make hygiene services more accessible.
In order to support those who are experiencing homelessness amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is opening four park restroom buildings to make hygiene services more accessible.
Police: Woman injured during tent removal at St. Paul recreation center
A woman was injured Wednesday when a parks and recreation worker in St. Paul, Minnesota attempted to remove the tent she was staying in after he was told it was unoccupied.
A woman was injured Wednesday when a parks and recreation worker in St. Paul, Minnesota attempted to remove the tent she was staying in after he was told it was unoccupied.
How Minnesota's homeless and those who care for them are coping with COVID-19
Hennepin County has two confirmed COVID-19 cases among those experiencing homelessness, and 10 others with suspected cases. So far, Ramsey County does not have any positive cases among the homeless community, but the numbers of those being isolated with symptoms is on the rise.
Hennepin County has two confirmed COVID-19 cases among those experiencing homelessness, and 10 others with suspected cases. So far, Ramsey County does not have any positive cases among the homeless community, but the numbers of those being isolated with symptoms is on the rise.
Concern over increased strain at Minneapolis homeless shelters
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's a challenging time for organizations dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's a challenging time for organizations dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness.
Minneapolis police work with caterer, nonprofit to serve meals for people in need during pandemic
As more people stay home, others are hitting the streets, including a Minneapolis police lieutenant and a nonprofit looking to provide food for those who need it most.
As more people stay home, others are hitting the streets, including a Minneapolis police lieutenant and a nonprofit looking to provide food for those who need it most.
Homeless advocates call for relief funding amid COVID-19 crisis
Homeless advocates say that they don't want to be forgotten. Right now they are pushing for increased leadership and funding from the state.
Homeless advocates say that they don't want to be forgotten. Right now they are pushing for increased leadership and funding from the state.
Minnesota governor suspends evictions during peacetime emergency amid COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered a moratorium on evictions amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered a moratorium on evictions amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.