St. Paul Community Watch

Homeless Encampment Sweeps and Shelter Crisis

Homeless Encampment Sweeps and Shelter Crisis

City clearing three large encampments (Pig's Eye, etc.) since Aug. 4. Only 49 new shelter beds for ~450 displaced. Shelters like Dorothy Day Place have no-ID policy but dog restrictions. Activists report residents moving to other encampments. City Council received public hearing with 209 opposing comments; no concrete plan exists. Mayor Her's absence and outburst deepen crisis.

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Updated Aug 8, 2026
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