With colder weather coming area outreach workers are reaching out to the homeless population. I was joined on WJON by Benton County Commissioner Steve Heinen, Victoria Blonigan from Benton County Outreach, Heather Post, a CentraCare Outreach Nurse and Chad Hess from the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
The homeless problem in the St. Cloud area could only be getting worse. I was joined on WJON by Benton County Commissioner Steve Heinen and Victoria Blonigen from Benton County Outreach.
Cathedral High School students are learning about homelessness in the community today. On the final day of their school year Cathedral 9th - 11th graders are scattered throughout the community.
Numerous homeless encampments this summer and fall made the homeless challenge in the St. Cloud area public. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis explains that this isn't just a St. Cloud issue but an issue for surrounding communities and counties.