Politics & Government
St. Paul Officials Serve Eviction Notice To Homeless Encampment Off Payne Avenue
"Some people come through and give us propane for heaters and stuff like that, those could become causes of fires too," Kennedy said.
January 8, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Following two fires at homeless encampments in Minneapolis, dozens more people living in an encampment across the river will be displaced.
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The city of St. Paul served eviction orders on tents in a big encampment in St. Paul.
A city spokesperson said the eviction is not a response to the recent encampment fires but for health and safety concerns, adding that the encampment closure date was coordinated with local outreach and support organizations to ensure they were aware and prepared to provide support.
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