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 says homelessness in greater Minnesota is often more precarious than in the Twin Cities.

Notably, people experiencing homelessness in greater Minnesota are more likely to be in what the report calls "precarious shelter" such as, sleeping outside or in a car. 

Jason Urbanczyk is an advocate with Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless and said two recent shelter closures in Moorhead have pushed more people into those situations.  

“When you’re homeless in the greater Minnesota area, you understand that you have to be invisible,” he said. “The homelessness hides.”

For more of the conversation with Jason Urbanczyk, click play on the player above.

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People experiencing homelessness in greater Minnesota are more likely to be in what’s called “precarious shelter” and are also more likely to have higher rates of serious health issues. 

A new report shows key differences between the twin cities metro area and greater Minnesota when it comes to homelessness. Notably, people experiencing homelessness in greater Minnesota are more likely to be in what the report calls "precarious shelter". And more likely to have higher rates of serious health issues.

Jason Urbanczyk with MN Coalition for the Homeless gave us an on the ground perspective of the numbers. 

Shelter closures make homelessness in greater Minnesota more precarious

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