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‘Not a success’: $2.2M shelter investment helps just 7 people after St. Paul camp closure
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Renee Cooper , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 28, 2026
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Key points 2 million was allocated to increase shelter capacity, but only 7 people have been confirmed to have used the additional beds. Further investment has been made, with an additional $1.
A significant investment in shelter expansion has yielded limited results. Nearly $2.2 million was allocated to increase shelter capacity, but only 7 people have been confirmed to have used the additional beds. The funding was provided before a camp closure.
Further investment has been made, with an additional $1.1 million from the county and $1,080,000 from the city for more shelter beds. The city is aware of 7 individuals who have utilized the expanded shelter capacity.
More information on this development is available from 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, which has been investigating the matter.
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Category: government Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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