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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...

Homeless families in Hennepin County up 268% from last year

The number of families dealing with homelessness in Hennepin County has more than tripled in just one year. Hennepin County recently released a report showing...

VIDEO: Shocking footage shows sprawling shantytown slum in Minneapolis

A shocking on-the-ground video shows a block-long shantytown slum less than a mile from central Minneapolis. The footage, uploaded to Twitter by Bill Glahn, captures...

Photos show violent homeless camp has been cleared

A violent homeless camp that local businesses said was supported by the city has been cleared. Late last month, Alpha News reported on a homeless...

Lawsuit: Minneapolis effectively took over private property to build violent homeless...

A collection of Minneapolis businesses say the city and county "have affected unconstitutional regulatory takings" of their property, aiding the maintenance of a "dangerous...