The Brief
- St. Paul workers have begun clearing a homeless encampment at Pig’s Eye Park on Wednesday despite pushback from faith leaders and elected officials.
- The city estimates around 140 people are living at the encampment, though a sign at the site claims the number exceeds 250.
- The city announced the closure last month, citing ongoing safety concerns.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – St. Paul workers are set to begin clearing a homeless encampment at Pig’s Eye Park on Wednesday despite public pushback over the sweep.
Encampment clearing
What we know:
The city started work to clear the encampment beginning around 8 a.m. Outreach teams are on site working to help individuals sort and pack their belongings.
For those who need it, the city says it will provide limited storage, with priority for those who accept shelter.
The city said they estimated there were about 140 people living at the encampment. However, a “population” sign erected at the encampment claims the true number is more than 250 people.…