Benton County officials shed light on St. Cloud's homeless crisis as winter shelters close, pushing individuals into hidden encampments. What's the community's role in addressing this issue?
The St. Cloud area has an estimated 450 to 500 homeless people. That according to Benton County Commissioner Steve Heinen. Steve joined me on WJON along with Victoria Blonigen from Benton County Outreach and CentraCare Outreach Nurse Heather Post.
Local 10th graders, Kaylie Brase and Sidney Williams, decided that something needed to be done to make sure that homeless kids in our community stayed warm this winter.
If you've driven by Central Park in downtown Faribault recently you may have noticed several hundred scarves tied around the trees that make up the park. They are there for more than just adornments on the trees. With the temperatures plunging below zero this week and plenty of winter still ahead of us, there are people who live right here who cannot afford some of the warm winter wear that most o