St. Paul resolution seeks 60-day encampment response period
Six council members back a pending plan for outreach before encampment closures, with an exception for immediate threats to life or safety.
St. Paul City Council
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St. Paul prepares to close Pig’s Eye Park encampment after approving $1.08 million for shelter capacity
St. Paul has scheduled the Pig’s Eye Park encampment for closure on August 5 after authorizing $1.08 million to expand shelter capacity and services. Shelter openings remain limited, while outreach workers and advocates question whether residents will have adequate alternatives and continuity of care.
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St. Paul plans to close three homeless encampments, starting with Pig’s Eye Park
Mayor Kaohly Her has announced a plan to close three established homeless encampments in St. Paul, with Pig’s Eye Park—the largest identified site—set to be the first closure in August.