Homeless Encampment Cleared in St. Paul, Residents Relocate to Randolph Bridge
St. Paul authorities have cleared the Pig’s Eye Park homeless encampment, leading many residents to relocate to a nearby encampment under the Randolph Avenue Bridge. While shelters like Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities and Catholic Charities Twin Cities report having…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 5, 2026 —
St. Paul authorities have cleared the homeless encampment at Pig’s Eye Park, prompting many residents to relocate to a different encampment situated under the Randolph Avenue Bridge.
Despite the availability of beds at local shelters, including the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities and Catholic Charities Twin Cities, a notable number of individuals displaced from Pig’s Eye Park have opted to move to the encampment near the Randolph Avenue Bridge. This influx has reportedly led to a substantial growth in the size of the Randolph encampment.
Residents who were already part of the encampment under the Randolph Avenue Bridge have voiced frustration regarding the increased number of new arrivals. The specific number of individuals displaced from Pig’s Eye Park and their subsequent locations were not provided. Information regarding the timeline of the clearing of the Pig’s Eye Park encampment was also not immediately available.
Local shelters have stated they have capacity to accommodate those seeking housing. However, the decision by many to move to another encampment indicates a preference for alternative arrangements over traditional shelter services for some individuals experiencing homelessness in the city.
Story summarized from the original created by Cory Knudsen on kstp.com, see more information here.
