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Minneapolis, Hennepin Co. Announce Cooling Options For Homeless During Heat Wave

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The city of Minneapolis says it's providing extra resources to help get those experiencing homelessness out of the heat.

Mayor Jacob Frey said at a press conference Thursday that there are cooling spaces available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Hennepin County Cooling Options Map
(credit: Hennepin County)

As of last month, there were more than a dozen encampments around the city. Frey says Minneapolis and Hennepin County have invested more than $26 million on more than 200 new shelter beds and other resources.

Click here for Hennepin County's interactive map showing where to find places to cool down.

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