Minneapolis overdoses spiked after homeless encampments closed, U study says
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St. Paul’s City Council has approved a new proposal to address homelessness. The resolution, now headed to the mayor, calls for low-barrier housing and a 60-day outreach window before closing homeless encampments.
Officials contend encampments come with a slew of risks like fires, shootings and overdoses. But closing encampments comes with risks as well.
A newly shared study from the University of Minnesota concludes that when Minneapolis closed encampments, surrounding areas saw noticeable spikes in overdoses in the following days.
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota Epidemiologist Kumi Smith about the impact of encampment closures.
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