Walz: MN has 'effectively ended veteran homelessness'

ST PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that Minnesota became the fifth state to effectively end veteran homelessness, resulting from a years-long effort to bolster access to housing and other resources.

“Our veterans put their lives on the line to defend state and country. We prioritized their wellbeing from day one, and today I’m thrilled to announce that we have effectively ended veteran homelessness in Minnesota,” said Walz. 

According to a statement from the governor's office, over 5,000 vets have avoided experiencing homelessness since 2019 under the Walz-Flanagan administration, which credits a coordinated, targeted investment campaign into new funding, ...