The Brief
- The City of St. Paul said it will begin clearing encampments across the city next month, starting with Pig’s Eye Park on Aug. 5.
- Officials say the goal is to connect residents with shelter and services before the onset of winter.
- The plan to clear the encampments is in response to fires, sexual assaults, thefts, two overdose-related deaths and other reported incidents.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Homeless encampments in St. Paul will start to be cleared by the city in August in response to what city officials say are reported incidents of fatal overdoses, sexual assaults, thefts and fires in surrounding communities.
St. Paul clearing homeless encampments
Local perspective:
The City of St. Paul said it formed a plan to clear the encampments after “growing concerns over the health, safety and the dignity of those staying at those sites.”
The goal is to connect unhoused residents with housing and supportive services before winter, city officials say. …