Demand for emergency shelter remains high in Twin Cities even as beds are added

Emergency shelters in the Twin Cities remain at capacity, with Hennepin County's reservation system filling up within an hour of opening daily.
Shelter staff said a bed reservation system in Hennepin County typically fills up within an hour of opening each morning.
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