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Concerned St. Paul Residents Sign Petition Against Proposed Supportive Housing Facility

An October police report noted persistent drug use and called the building "a direct hub for the distribution [of fentanyl] in the area."

(David Schuman, CBS Minnesota)

November 26, 2024

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Drugs and crime have plagued a St. Paul supportive housing facility. Now, neighbors are urging the city council not to approve a similar building being proposed near two schools.

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Ann and Thom O'Keefe have closely followed what's gone on at Kimball Court, a supportive housing facility for people who have experienced homelessness or have a substance use disorder.

An October police report noted persistent, open drug use and called the building "a direct hub for the distribution [of fentanyl] in the area."

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