As temperatures plummet in Minnesota, warming centers offer relief
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Some of the most brutal temperatures are coming to Minnesota this weekend. Starting Thursday, Arctic air will blow across the state plunging temperatures to the lowest since January 2019.
Wind chills are expected to reach dangerously low levels making it possible to get frostbite in as little as 10 minutes.
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Ramsey County
The Holy Christian Church International: Open every night from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., for men and women
Union Gospel Mission: Open every night from 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., for women
Central Presbyterian Church: Open every night from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., for youth and families
St. Paul Opportunity Center: Open daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for men and women
Call 651-266-1035 for winter warming spaces information and transportation options
Hennepin County
Catholic Charities Opportunity Center: Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hope Avenue Twin Cities: Open every day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hennepin County Libraries, all locations
Hennepin County Government Center: Open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Peace House Community: Open weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Steps of Strategy: Open Tuesday to Saturday 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
American Indian Community Development Center: Open every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., walk-ins are first-come, first-serve basis
You can call the Hennepin Shelter Hotline at 612-204-8200 to reserve a bed. During severe cold temperatures, additional shelter beds are made available.
Duluth
Chum Warming Shelter: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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