Homelessness

Minnesota Department of Health report finds death rates are higher for people experiencing homelessness. How some agencies are trying to help.
One Good Deed volunteers ‘scarf bomb’ Twin Cities parks for homeless people
Minneapolis restaurant gives back to those in need with Christmas breakfast
Shelters adding space during extreme cold: Here’s how you can support them
Homeless Action Team works to get people into shelters and out of the cold
Paramedics ask the public for warm socks, other winter items to donate to unhoused population
Volunteers hand out items, offer help to Minneapolis homeless population
Volunteers prepare for Monday’s ‘3,000 Acts of Kindness’ event to help the homeless
Hennepin County sees 268% increase in families experiencing homelessness
Minneapolis City Council addresses ongoing homeless encampment issue Tuesday
Cold weather fuels efforts to help unsheltered Minnesotans
Community members stage protest outside Minneapolis Mayor Frey’s home
Hennepin County to expand affordable housing stock with purchase of Aqua City Motel
Legislative auditor calls Minnesota Department of Human Services pattern of lax oversight ‘concerning’
Audit shows Minnesota Department of Human Services had lax oversight of $130M
Legislative auditor: DHS had ‘significant control deficiencies’ in handling homelessness, housing support grants
U of M service workers to ‘practice picket’ Tuesday over wages, employment practices
Local group calling bikers to ride and raise money for homeless veterans in Minnesota
MN Dept. of Corrections report shows 25% of people released enter into homelessness
Temporary shelters closing, Ramsey County looks to use $6 million for shelter system
‘It would be a new model of care.’ Nonprofit hoping to place some tiny homes in St. Paul
Feeding, giving back to St. Paul community in need