Ahead of bitter cold, advocates reach out to homeless
As the temperatures reach dangerously cold levels, advocates are reaching out to those experiencing homelessness.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesotans are preparing for bitter cold temperatures over the next few days, but for some having a place to stay inside is a luxury.
"In Hennepin County tonight, we expect that we will have around 1,400 people in homeless shelters," said David Hewitt, the director of the Hennepin County Office to End Homelessness.
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