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November 8, 2007

Homelessness is apparent in Duluth

Homelessness is a reality for 16 percent of people in Duluth, which is twice the statewide rate of 8.1 percent in Minnesota.

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Homelessness is apparent in Duluth

By JULIA DAVIS, LISA KUNKEL, and JIM SALMELA
DCN reporters

For most people in Duluth, just walking to their cold car and waiting for it to warm up is a dreaded time. Now imagine sleeping outside in the chilly fall and in the freezing winter. Imagine having no place to call home. Imagine carrying everything you own on your back, begging for change so that maybe you can eat a meal of your choice, rather than what the a shelter or soup kitchen chooses for you.

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