Homelessness In St. Cloud Rises As New Faces Appear
This summer, St. Cloud's streets are revealing new faces in a growing crisis. A closer look at the stories behind the numbers is on the way.
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Homeless Population Growing in St. Cloud Area
Benton County officials shed light on St. Cloud's homeless crisis as winter shelters close, pushing individuals into hidden encampments. What's the community's role in addressing this issue?
Homeless Situation in Central MN Isn’t Improving
The St. Cloud area has an estimated 450 to 500 homeless people. That according to Benton County Commissioner Steve Heinen. Steve joined me on WJON along with Victoria Blonigen from Benton County Outreach and CentraCare Outreach Nurse Heather Post.
Should St. Cloud Follow St. Paul's New Approach To Panhandling?
St. Paul has launched a new campaign to curb panhandling, but advising driver not give cash to those standing on street corners. Should St. Cloud look at this approach?
The Truth About SCSU Dorms Housing Homeless
A rumor had been circulating in the community that St. Cloud State was readying unused dorms to house the homeless population. The rumor is not true according to St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker.
Annual Project Connect Event Helping Homeless in St. Cloud
Homeless and at-risk central Minnesotans will have the opportunity to get some major help at an event in St. Cloud this week.
Donations Needed for New St. Cloud Homeless Outreach Program
There's a new 24/7 homeless outreach program in the St. Cloud area that's currently looking for donations of all kinds.
Minnesota Nonprofit Using Supplies From Unrest To Make Homeless Shelters
A nonprofit in the Twin Cities is turning unrest into a place to rest for Minnesota's homeless.
Place of Hope in St. Cloud Open 24 Hours for Warmth/Food
Open for shelter and food 24 hours a day during this extreme cold.
Why Are Scarves Tied to Trees Around St. Cloud?
These have suddenly popped up all around St. Cloud and it's not by accident. Here's why they're around trees all over the area.
St. Cloud’s Homeless Panhandlers – How Do They Earn Their Corner?
Half of St. Cloud's intersections have panhandlers. Have you ever thought about how these people earn the corner they beg at on a given day?
St. Cloud Homeless Shopping Carts – Theft or Not?
You see it every day in St. Cloud, homeless panhandlers pushing shopping carts around town loaded with their belongings. What do they say if you ask where they got the cart?