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St. Paul homeless encampment closures start Aug. 5: Here’s what to expect
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Nick Longworth , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The clearance of homeless encampments is set to begin on August 5.
In St. Paul, a process to clear homeless encampments is scheduled to start. This effort is a collaboration between the city, Ramsey County, and local service providers.
The goal is to address concerns related to health and safety. The clearance of homeless encampments is set to begin on August 5. Further details about the process and what it entails are available from the city and its partners.
For more information on the encampment closures and the services being offered, readers can refer to the original announcement from St. Paul and Ramsey County.
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Category: parks Published: July 31, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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