Mpls Legalized Sleeping in Cars. What Might That Look Like?
Minneapolis is allowing people living in their cars to stay in designated parking lots, where they can also access resources and services. The policy is modeled after the Safe Bay program in Duluth. Joel Kilgour, who oversees the Duluth program, shares what they’ve learned. Plus, one man is recovering from being punched in the face by a federal agent, and St. Paul tenants rebuild their lives after a fire.
Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:
Minneapolis council approves allowing homeless people to sleep in cars at designated sites (Star Tribune)
Duluth council backs program providing safe space for people sleeping in their cars (MPR News)
Safe Bay Program | Stepping On Up
Robbinsdale Police Say They Weren’t Involved in ICE Arrest (CBS Minnesota)
St. Paul fire destroys building, displacing residents and reducing memories to rubble (MPR News)
He helped Chipotle launch in Minnesota, now he’s building his own taco empire (Star Tribune)
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