Nenookaasi resident on clearing of encampment: "Come up with a better plan for us"
"I was safe for once in a long time. I was safe when I was here, and I feel like they're taking my safety away," Marissa Gunderson said.
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"I was safe for once in a long time. I was safe when I was here, and I feel like they're taking my safety away," Marissa Gunderson said.
A huge show of force to clear out a controversial homeless encampment just to have it pop back-up a few blocks away. Our Ubah Ali talked to someone living there who says it just shows the city is taking the wrong approach.
The city of Minneapolis has begun clearing a controversial homeless encampment in Minneapolis' Ventura Village neighborhood Thursday.
Late Wednesday afternoon, a federal judge said the city of Minneapolis can clear a controversial camp tomorrow.
A federal judge ruled Wednesday afternoon the city of Minneapolis can clear a controversial encampment for the homeless community.
The suit argues that evicting the residents, even though they have nowhere else to go, constitutes "cruel and unusual punishment." They also say there's no way for residents to contest eviction, therefore it's a violation of Minnesota housing protections.
A homeless encampment in Minneapolis will close this week because of concerns for public safety.
The city of Minneapolis announced Friday that it plans to move forward with it's plans to close Camp Nenookaasi, a homeless encampment, on Jan. 4 due to ongoing health and public safety concerns.
Thanks to the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, Roy Lowell finally has a place he can call home.
MACV is hoping to expand the number of houses they have. Veterans are helping with the construction.
This holiday season, a Minnesota organization is helping a growing number of veterans who need housing later in life. Joining us now is the CEO of MACV, Neal Loidolt.
St. Paul Public Schools is making a special plea for donations as hundreds of students are experiencing homelessness.
This holiday season, a Minnesota organization is helping a growing number of veterans who need housing later in life.
These tiny homes are hoping to help solve a huge problem. And for the formerly homeless people living here, it's been a real godsend. Kirsten Mitchell has more.
This strategy comes as homelessness jumped by 6% in Minnesota over the past year and reached record levels nationwide.
Everyone has their individual feelings regarding the status and ultimate future of the controversial Minneapolis encampment. Citizens who own homes and apartments in the neighborhood say it's time for the city to make its final decision.
A record 650,000 people experienced homelessness on a single January night, a 12% jump from a year earlier.
The Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution on Thursday declaring unsheltered homelessness a public health emergency.
For weeks, WCCO has reported on Eat Street restaurant owners in Minneapolis trying to get the city's attention about the encampment. But now the question: where do the people go?
City crews cleared a big homeless camp near a Minneapolis dining destination Wednesday. It's a complicated problem in search of a permanent solution. And as David Schuman reports, one city councilor wants to take a new approach.
In the corner of the room, James McCloden, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans outreach coordinator knows coming here he has a good chance of talking to and helping a veteran.
Fulton Beer and Faribault Mill have teamed up to create a special beer to benefit Minneapolis youth experiencing homelessness.
"It breaks my heart when I see it. It's totally inhumane to see people in this predicament, and I think that talking about it is just not enough," said Gus Parpas, co-owner of Christos Greek Restaurant.
A Minneapolis dining destination is struggling to stomach a surge in petty crime. Businesses there believe a homeless encampment is to blame. David Schuman found the problem only seems to be growing.
For so many, Thanksgiving is all about food and family, but in this season of gathering, there are many of our neighbors who struggle to put a warm meal on the table.
