Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis shelter open 24 hours as weekend temperatures drop
Minneapolis shelter open 24 hours as weekend temperatures drop
Catholic Charities’ Minneapolis-based shelter is operating as a 24-hour warming center this weekend, in an effort to keep more people out of dangerously cold temperatures.
The Higher Ground Minneapolis shelter plans to stay open 24 hours a day until Monday or longer if temperatures remain low, according to Keith Kozerski, chief program officer at Catholic Charities Twin Cities, during an interview on Saturday.
“Starting yesterday afternoon, through the end of the weekend, we’ll be open 24/7 to make sure that our most vulnerable neighbors have someplace safe to be. That means we stay open, provide extra meals, and just support in social activities for people who otherwise would need to be out on the street,” Kozerski said.
Resident Maurice Harmon was among those seeking warmth and food on Saturday, and he emphasized the widespread need for assistance.
“From St. Paul to Minneapolis, there’s individuals that need the help, need the shelter, food, clean water, etc.,” said Harmon.
The more than 200-bed Higher Ground shelter has been operating above capacity well before the cold set in, Kozerski said.
“So last night, we were at our full, even over-capacity capacity, which was 10 mats on the floor… which isn’t the normal dignity we’d like to provide people, but it keeps them alive,” he said.
Catholic Charities also operates two day centers and the Dorothy Day Place shelter in St. Paul. All are experiencing similar capacity challenges, Kozerski said.
“They are. Everybody’s bursting at the seams.”
Asked what’s behind the influx in need, Kozerski said, “You know, I think it’s about really complex stuff. It’s about people that have chronically been homeless. It’s about people who are hitting this tough job market and are laid off and are experiencing homelessness for the first time … and we know that seniors are the fastest growing population within the homeless community.”
Harmon shared his perspective on the situation. “Different reasons that have brought us here, ” he said. “Others, mental health. It’s really bad. I see it a lot. … Some individuals don’t have family, like myself.”
Harmon also expressed concern about public perception of homelessness. “No. It’s, it’s gotten worse, in my opinion. But, like I said, there’s always room for improvement … Open hearts, open minds. Seriously. The world needs more of it,” he said.
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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Minneapolis, MN
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Residents of a northeast Minneapolis apartment were seen evacuating the building after fire crews were called to the scene on Friday morning.
This all happened around 3 a.m. near 5th Street and 7th Avenue Northeast near Saint Anthony Park.
A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crew says that multiple fire crews were on scene and several residents were seen evacuating.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Minneapolis Fire for more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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