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As heavy snow finally makes its way to southeast Minnesota, non-profits in Rochester are working to make sure the homeless population stays warm and dry.

ROCHESTER, Minn.-Homelessness in the Med City is becoming more and more noticeable as the weather changes.

With increasing need, traditional efforts grow and additional support is sought.

ROCHESTER, Minn.-With the weather getting colder and the City of Rochester drafting an ordinance to ban camping on city property, many experiencing homelessness are seeking out other places to stay

The “no-camping ordinance” in Rochester criminalizing homelessness is deplorable. In a recent article, Dan Fifield of The Landing MN states that this does nothing to solve the actual problem. The public funds spent enforcing this ordinance and creating arrest records for people who have been victimized by dystopian late-stage capitalism could be better spent on social programs that provide tangible services.

Complaints about six campsites increased after leaves fell from surrounding trees, exposing them for the first time in weeks.

ROCHESTER, Minn.-The Rochester City Council voted November 6th to start drafting a city ordinance on camping on city property.

Police say arrests and fines are expected to be rare as they encourage people to seek other options.

Officials at the Landing MN were shocked today after being surprised by a $15,000 grant from Affinity Plus Credit Union.

The body found in the early morning hours on Tuesday has been identified as 69-year-old Marvin Peterson.