After camp clearings, St. Paul shifts its homelessness approach
The St. Paul City Council unanimously approved an $11 million framework to address homelessness that city leaders say moves away from simply clearing camps.
The St. Paul City Council unanimously approved an $11 million framework to address homelessness that city leaders say moves away from simply clearing camps.
St. Paul proposes homelessness plan for winter after encampment closures
The St. Paul City Council has approved a resolution that calls for a 60-day investment period, a temporary indoor low barrier shelter for six months during winter and a permanent indoor village model in response to ongoing homelessness.
The St. Paul City Council has approved a resolution that calls for a 60-day investment period, a temporary indoor low barrier shelter for six months during winter and a permanent indoor village model in response to ongoing homelessness.
St. Paul leaders weigh new approach to encampments
St. Paul leaders are expected to adopt a new plan to address homelessness following backlash over the city's clearing of a homeless encampment at Pig's Eye Park that created a new, more problematic encampment.
St. Paul leaders are expected to adopt a new plan to address homelessness following backlash over the city's clearing of a homeless encampment at Pig's Eye Park that created a new, more problematic encampment.
Minneapolis closed same homeless encampment 8 times in 10 weeks
A report being presented to the Minneapolis City Council on Wednesday shows city officials kept closing the same encampment over and over again over the course of weeks.
A report being presented to the Minneapolis City Council on Wednesday shows city officials kept closing the same encampment over and over again over the course of weeks.
St. Paul encampment clearings could be paused
Homeless encampment clearings in St. Paul could be indefinitely on pause after city officials have deemed the latest efforts “unsuccessful.” FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has the story.
Homeless encampment clearings in St. Paul could be indefinitely on pause after city officials have deemed the latest efforts “unsuccessful.” FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has the story.
Minnesota program cuts homelessness after prison
A Minnesota Department of Corrections program is helping former inmates find housing as they leave prison.
A Minnesota Department of Corrections program is helping former inmates find housing as they leave prison.
MN DOC: 57% fewer Minnesotans leaving prison and becoming homeless since 2021
As St. Paul leaders struggle to clear the city’s homeless encampments before winter, one state program working to prevent homelessness in the first place is seeing progress.
As St. Paul leaders struggle to clear the city’s homeless encampments before winter, one state program working to prevent homelessness in the first place is seeing progress.
Police calls near St. Paul’s Randolph homeless encampment up more than 1,200% after Pig’s Eye clearing
A St. Paul encampment has more than tripled in size — and city leaders say the situation may now be more dangerous than the one they just shut down.
A St. Paul encampment has more than tripled in size — and city leaders say the situation may now be more dangerous than the one they just shut down.
New St. Paul encampment grows despite concerns
After closing St. Paul's largest homeless encampment, city leaders say they may now be facing an even more dangerous situation as a new one has tripled in size. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has the latest.
After closing St. Paul's largest homeless encampment, city leaders say they may now be facing an even more dangerous situation as a new one has tripled in size. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has the latest.
St. Paul homeless encampment by apartment grows after Pig’s Eye closure
After closing St. Paul's largest homeless encampment, city leaders say they may now be facing an even more dangerous situation.
After closing St. Paul's largest homeless encampment, city leaders say they may now be facing an even more dangerous situation.
Complaints rack up against Minneapolis landlord
A Minneapolis landlord refuses to show up to court after they didn't make promised repairs and now won’t pay the thousands of dollars it owes tenants, according to court documents. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest on the case that’s costing the landlord a $750 a day fine.
A Minneapolis landlord refuses to show up to court after they didn't make promised repairs and now won’t pay the thousands of dollars it owes tenants, according to court documents. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest on the case that’s costing the landlord a $750 a day fine.
St. Paul encampment more than triples in size after Pig's Eye Park closure
An encampment on a former St. Paul auto salvage yard has swelled to more than three times its previous size, while city officials warn that alleged booby traps are making the site increasingly dangerous for outreach workers.
An encampment on a former St. Paul auto salvage yard has swelled to more than three times its previous size, while city officials warn that alleged booby traps are making the site increasingly dangerous for outreach workers.
Lawsuits reveal failed inspections
City of Minneapolis officials didn’t inspect a single public housing unit for nearly 30 years, despite the city’s own ordinance requiring it to do so. fox 9’s Mike Manzoni explains revelations from a pair of lawsuits from two former tenants.
City of Minneapolis officials didn’t inspect a single public housing unit for nearly 30 years, despite the city’s own ordinance requiring it to do so. fox 9’s Mike Manzoni explains revelations from a pair of lawsuits from two former tenants.
St. Paul officials ask encampment residents to seek shelters
St. Paul Assistant Mayor Cedrick Baker spoke with reporters Wednesday afternoon as officials work to clear out the Pig's Eye Park homeless encampment. Baker says the city wants to work with residents to get them the help they need, and are asking them to seek indoor shelter.
St. Paul Assistant Mayor Cedrick Baker spoke with reporters Wednesday afternoon as officials work to clear out the Pig's Eye Park homeless encampment. Baker says the city wants to work with residents to get them the help they need, and are asking them to seek indoor shelter.
St. Paul workers clear Pig's Eye Park encampment
St. Paul workers are set to begin clearing a homeless encampment at Pig's Eye Park on Wednesday despite public pushback over the sweep.
St. Paul workers are set to begin clearing a homeless encampment at Pig's Eye Park on Wednesday despite public pushback over the sweep.
St. Paul set to clear out Pig's Eye Park homeless encampment Wednesday morning
The St. Paul City Council is set to hold a special public hearing on Tuesday as the city prepares to clear a homeless encampment at Pig’s Eye Park.
The St. Paul City Council is set to hold a special public hearing on Tuesday as the city prepares to clear a homeless encampment at Pig’s Eye Park.
St. Paul residents weigh in as homeless encampments set to be cleared
The St. Paul City Council held a public hearing on Tuesday as the city prepares to clear a homeless encampment at Pig’s Eye Park this week. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more as public discussion got tense.
The St. Paul City Council held a public hearing on Tuesday as the city prepares to clear a homeless encampment at Pig’s Eye Park this week. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more as public discussion got tense.
St. Paul begins homeless encampment clearings
St. Paul officials say they will begin clearing homeless encampments throughout the city this week beginning with Pig’s Eye Park on Wednesday.
St. Paul officials say they will begin clearing homeless encampments throughout the city this week beginning with Pig’s Eye Park on Wednesday.
St. Paul council holding hearing on encampment clearing
The St. Paul City Council will hold a special meeting and public hearing at noon Tuesday on the city's plan to clear the Pig's Eye Park homeless encampment Wednesday.
The St. Paul City Council will hold a special meeting and public hearing at noon Tuesday on the city's plan to clear the Pig's Eye Park homeless encampment Wednesday.
St. Paul homeless encampment closures start Aug. 5: Here’s what to expect
St. Paul is set to begin clearing homeless encampments next week, launching a coordinated effort with Ramsey County and local service providers to address health and safety concerns.
St. Paul is set to begin clearing homeless encampments next week, launching a coordinated effort with Ramsey County and local service providers to address health and safety concerns.