United States · Twin Cities · Minnesota
Where to go when the air turns.
Minneapolis–St. Paul — Canadian smoke drift, tornado watches, and hard winter cold snaps. Each entry below was verified within the last week. Hours and activation windows shift during declared advisories — call ahead when possible.
- Evacuation reception
Minneapolis Convention Center — Reception Site
1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MNActivated by Hennepin County EM during declared emergenciesVerified 2026-07-16via Hennepin County Emergency Management - Cooling / clean-air center
Hennepin County Library — Central (clean-air / cooling)
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MNMon–Thu 9:00–20:00 · Fri–Sat 9:00–17:30Verified 2026-07-15via hclib.org - Warming centre
Saint Paul Rec Centers — Winter Warming Sites
Multiple locations, Saint Paul, MNActivated during NWS wind-chill warnings · call 651-266-6400Verified 2026-07-14via stpaul.gov - Homelessness support
Higher Ground — Catholic Charities Shelter
165 Glenwood Ave N, Minneapolis, MN24/7 shelter and pay-for-stay bedsVerified 2026-07-15via cctwincities.org - Health guidance
MN Dept of Health — Air Quality & Heat Line
625 Robert St N, Saint Paul, MN651-201-5000 · Mon–Fri 8:00–16:30Verified 2026-07-17via health.state.mn.us