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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 homeless face additional challenges amid coronavirus pandemic
There’s enough to be worried about when you don’t know where you’re going to sleep at night, but now with the novel coronavirus pandemic, there’s a new concern for those experiencing homelessness.
'We show up every day': Following Minneapolis Police Department's homeless initiative
Two Minneapolis Police Officers worked on a new initiative this winter to connect and reconnect with people experiencing homelessness.
Outreach efforts continue in Minneapolis as wind chills remain below zero
It is another unbearably cold night on the street in Minneapolis. And, for much of the evening, outreach workers and law enforcement officers were hard at work making sure people with no place to go had a warm spot for the night.
'Bring It Home, Minnesota' campaign calls for $1 billion investment in low-income housing
The campaign, announced Tuesday, calls for $1 billion to help low-income families pay rent after the Drake Hotel fire.
Police, social workers team up to count Minnesota's homeless population
Police and social workers teamed up late Wednesday night to get a count of Minnesota’s homeless population.
Community mourns death of 'Bridging' founder Fran Heitzman who helped people facing homelessness
The man who launched a Twin Cities organization that helps those without a home get back on their feet has passed away.
Hundreds bring donations after Drake hotel fire displaces 240 people, including 100 children
Approximately 240 people, including 100 children, displaced by the Christmas morning fire at the Francis Drake Hotel in Minneapolis are being temporarily sheltered on Metro Transit buses, according to city and county officials.
4-alarm fire at Francis Drake Hotel in Minneapolis sends 3 to hospital
At least two people were sent to the hospital after a four-alarm fire at the Francis Drake Hotel in Minneapolis Wednesday morning.
Gov. Walz launches new initiative to help shelter Minnesota's homeless this winter
Gov. Tim Walz launched a new initiative Thursday that aims to help Minnesota’s homeless find a warm place to stay this winter and he and other state officials are calling on all Minnesotans to help.