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Pearl shelter opens, invitees stay away

Neighbors gather, speculate as to why turnout was so light

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Allan Classen
Sep 03, 2025
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The anticipated waiting line to get into the Northrup Street Shelter never materialized.

The first night at the Northrup Street Shelter confounded expectations of Pearl neighbors, who had speculated about long lines waiting for the 8 p.m. opening Tuesday. Instead, observers, television news crews and elected officials vastly outnumbered the handful who e…

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