Tag: homelessness
EXCLUSIVE: Emotional residents describe ‘living hell’ of life next to a...
What used to be her spot to catch some fresh air has become anything but for Bee Bletsian in the building she’s called home...
Minneapolis homeless encampment leveled by fire Thursday
A troubled Minneapolis homeless encampment that has moved around to at least four locations in south Minneapolis since last summer was leveled by fire...
Minneapolis again shuts down homeless camp, confirms ‘newborn’ was found dead...
The city of Minneapolis evicted a large-scale homeless encampment Tuesday known as “Camp Nenookaasi” for the second time this month.
For months, the encampment occupied...
Viral illness outbreak at encampment spurs public health concerns
A viral illness outbreak at a controversial Minneapolis homeless encampment has spurred public health concerns, including for police and city employees who are tasked...
Homeless camp demands government provide electricity, showers and kitchens
Residents of a homeless camp are demanding the city of Minneapolis provide them with electricity, showers, and "kitchen infrastructure," among many other services, in...
South Minneapolis encampment evicted, moves just blocks away
A last-minute lawsuit filed by residents of a south Minneapolis homeless encampment came up short, clearing the way for the city to move forward...
County attorney: No murder charges in last week’s Minneapolis encampment homicide
There will be no murder charges filed in last week’s fatal shooting at a large Minneapolis homeless encampment.
Tyrone Joseph Mohr, 45, was killed Dec....
Federal figures show surge in homelessness
(The Center Square) -- The number of homeless people in the U.S. jumped 12% to more than 653,000 people as pandemic spending expired, the...
Minneapolis residents feel ‘helpless’ as street becomes ‘destination’ for drug deals
A north Minneapolis resident whose street has become “an established destination” for drug dealing said he wants elected leaders to “understand how abandoned and...
‘Unlivable’: Shocking videos show impact of homeless camp on Minneapolis residents
Some Minneapolis residents say city leaders have allowed a nearby homeless encampment to destroy their neighborhood, and they have the pictures and videos to...