ListenMinneapolis saw overdoses spike after homeless encampment closures
St. Paul’s City Council has approved a new proposal to address homelessness. The resolution, now headed to the mayor, calls for low-barrier housing and a 60-day outreach window before closing homeless encampments.
Officials contend encampments come with a slew of risks like fires, shootings and overdoses. But closing encampments comes with risks as well…