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Groundbreaking For Fort Snelling Apartments
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Work begins work to transform five historic buildings at Fort Snelling's Upper Post to apartments for homeless military veterans.
A ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday is drawing veterans, politicians, community leaders and homeless advocates to the fort. The $17 million project will create 58 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The development will also provide support services for veterans and their families.
The public-private partnership Heading Home Minnesota says more than 350 veterans are living on the streets or in shelters on any given day in Minnesota.
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