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No deadline, no urgency: St. Paul mayor on decision to clear out encampments
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced citywide encampment clearances starting at Pig’s Eye Park due to safety and public health concerns, citing over 500 police calls, including violent crimes. The city plans to connect residents with shelter and housing alternatives, emphasizing systemic issues over bed availability.
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