St. Paul Council Members Press for Details as Camp Closures Loom

St. Paul wants no more homeless encampments by winter. Many question the plan.

The city will begin by clearing the largest camp with less than a month’s notice, citing safety concerns that some residents dispute.

Uncertainty grows for people living in Pig's Eye Park ahead of planned encampment closure

As officials prepare for a potential influx of people into shelters, the City Council approved transferring more than $1 million to expand shelter capacity.

Advocates rally against homeless encampment sweeps

The city says outreach now happens for seven days before a noticed encampment is cleared.

Some outreach workers warn closing St. Paul encampments will fracture vital aid networks

St. Paul city officials say three homeless encampments will be closed as the city and county get people connected to services. However, some camp residents and advocates say that strategy will disconnect people from vital communities and support networks.

St. Paul will transfer $1 million to Ramsey County to expand facilities ahead of homeless encampment closures

St. Paul City Council members have approved transferring just over $1 million to Ramsey County to expand bed capacity at shelters ahead of the September 5 encampment closure at Pigs Eye Park. "We just don't believe it's also healthy and safe to be in the spots that these individuals are in," said Assistant Mayor Cedrick Baker.

St. Paul authorizes $1 million for expanding shelters ahead of planned encampment closures

After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments​ for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.