City of St. Paul clears East Side homeless encampment

City of St. Paul clears East Side homeless encampment ahead of frigid temperatures
On Thursday, city crews cleared the encampment by Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, citing concerns over safety, fire danger and cleanliness.
St. Paul homeless encampment cleared by city officials Thursday
St. Paul city officials say police have been called to the encampment more than 400 times for everything from drug use to assaults, while the fire department has responded to 50 calls for EMS and fires.
St. Paul, Mpls approaches to clearing encampments
St. Paul and Minneapolis have different approaches to clearing homeless encampments in the cities. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
St. Paul tears down homeless encampment, requests support for unsheltered people
Vang leaned into the blue and gray tent he’s called home in recent years, grabbed a piece of clothing and held it over an open fire to watch it burn. The 54-year-old, who declined to share his last name,
St. Paul homeless encampment near Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary cleared, nearly all shelters are full
Since that encampment went up in August of 2023, city leaders say police have responded to more than 400 calls there, and 50 calls for fire and medical help.
St. Paul crews clear one of city’s largest homeless encampments
City crews cleared the encampment by Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, citing concerns over safety, fire danger and cleanliness.
St. Paul clears encampment near Mississippi River
The camp has been running for about two years. At least 40 people lived there as of last week, when the city posted notices to vacate.
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