> I've always been curious where homeless people go
> when they can't stay in shelters and public places?
> How does Minneapolis handle this issue?

Well, one guy who I met last winter spent some nights
in the shelters.

Other nights, he'd sneak/break into someone's porch or
break into an abandoned building or empty house.

Other times, he'd sleep in jail.

I can't be sure about this last one, but I think
sometimes he'd break into a house where the people
living in it were out of town. Then during the day
he'd steal small items that looked valuable and try
and get people to buy them.

He was just one guy and I'm sure others handle things
differently.

Some have friends who will let them stay from time to
time.

Some have found regular squat houses that are
abandondoned and used by a group of folks.

Some will move from place to place catching a little
sleep here and there, but never really be "camping".

Some will find a place that's out of sight and hope
not to get caught.

And some die.

- Jason Goray, Sheridan, NE

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