Encampment

25 photos · 2020–2026

25 photographs tagged Encampment, 2020–2026.

Curfew billboard above a homeless encampment in South Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. — A digital billboard in South Minneapolis displays a “Twin Cities Curfew 10:00 p.m. Please stay home” message above a homeless encampment on the night of June 1, 2020. Tents, tarps, and fencing fill the lot beneath the sign, with a resident visible at left. The photograph was made during the period of curfews imposed in Minneapolis after the police killing of George Floyd, placing an official public safety directive directly over an encampment already occupying the site.

Tent encampment at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis after residents were displaced from the Sheraton shelter. — A large tent encampment covers part of Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis in June 2020. The camp formed after many unhoused residents were displaced from “The Sanctuary” at the Sheraton Minneapolis Midtown Hotel and moved to the park.

Encampment rules at Powderhorn park — Handwritten signs detailing community rules and meeting schedules are affixed to a tree at the Powderhorn East homeless encampment in South Minneapolis. This temporary settlement emerged as a response to housing insecurity, providing shelter for individuals during a period of significant social unrest in the city. The encampment, located within Powderhorn Park, was subsequently cleared by Minneapolis Police on July 21, 2020. Such sites underscore the challenges of homelessness and the community-led efforts to address immediate needs in urban areas.

Police line do not cross at Powderhorn Park — A stairway at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis is cordoned off by "Police Line Do Not Cross" tape. This area of the park was previously the site of a large homeless encampment, established in the summer of 2020 amidst the Minneapolis Uprising and growing concerns over housing insecurity. The presence of the police tape and scattered debris, including a broken chair, indicates the recent closure or clearing of the encampment. Powderhorn Park, a significant public green space in the city, became a focal point for discussions on homelessness and community support during this period.

Minneapolis Park police at Powderhorn Park — Minneapolis Park Police officers conducted an eviction of a homeless encampment at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20, 2020. This action occurred during a period of heightened public attention to homelessness and social justice issues in the city, following the civil unrest of the Minneapolis Uprising. Powderhorn Park, a prominent public green space, had become a temporary shelter for many individuals experiencing homelessness throughout the summer. The police operation to remove tents and temporary structures highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by urban communities in addressing housing insecurity and providing adequate support for vulnerable populations.

Minneapolis Park Police make arrests at Powderhorn Park — Minneapolis Park Police and Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board staff oversaw the clearing of a homeless encampment at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20, 2020. This operation addressed the significant growth of unhoused individuals residing in the park following the social unrest and economic disruptions experienced in the city during early 2020. Powderhorn Park, a historic green space established in the late 19th century, functions as a vital community and recreational area. The clearing aimed to remove temporary shelters and relocate residents, underscoring the complex challenges of homelessness and the management of public spaces in urban environments.

Police officers handcuffing people living in tents in Minneapolis — Minneapolis Park Police officers clear a homeless encampment at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20, 2020. This action addressed the growing number of unsheltered individuals residing in public parks, a situation exacerbated by the social and economic disruptions experienced in Minneapolis during that year. Powderhorn Park, a significant green space in South Minneapolis, became one of several locations where temporary shelters emerged, highlighting the city's challenges with housing insecurity. The clearing operations by park authorities aimed to manage these encampments and public health concerns.

Police bulldoze over tents left behind in Minneapolis park — Minneapolis Park Police personnel clear tents and belongings from an encampment at Powderhorn Park in July 2020. This action followed the establishment of a large homeless encampment in the park, which grew significantly in the wake of the Minneapolis Uprising and broader discussions around housing insecurity. Powderhorn Park, a prominent urban green space in South Minneapolis, is historically designated for public recreation and community events. The clearing operation underscored the complex challenges of homelessness and the management of public spaces within the city.

Orange notice from Hennepin County regarding encampment restrictions and COVID-19 resources posted on the Midtown Greenway in — Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council's Regional Railroad Authority posted this notice along the Midtown Greenway during the summer of 2020, directing people living in encampments to shelter hotlines — 612-348-9410 for families, 612-248-2350 for single adults — and a COVID-19 nurse triage line at 612-348-5553. The notice cited Governor Tim Walz's executive order allowing counties to restrict or close encampments if adequate housing or shelter space became available, or if an encampment's size threatened residents' health and safety. It also listed pandemic guidelines: tents spaced at least 12 by 12 feet apart, six feet of distance between people, cloth face coverings for anyone over age two, outdoor gatherings capped at 25 people, and no more than 10 tents per encampment. The Midtown Greenway runs roughly five and a half miles through south Minneapolis along a former Milwaukee Road rail corridor, now used as a bicycle and pedestrian trail beneath street level.

Minneapolis Park Police on The Mall in Uptown — Minneapolis Park Police vehicles are stationed in Uptown Minneapolis, adjacent to The Mall Park.

Keep the greenway enjoyable for all sign — A new regulatory sign stands on the Minneapolis Midtown Greenway, a 5.5-mile-long rail-to-trail urban corridor in Minneapolis, Minnesota, dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists. The sign lists rules including prohibitions against sleeping, camping, and erecting structures like tents or tarps. Its installation followed the eviction of a large homeless encampment from the greenway on December 17th and 18th.

Police at Near North encampment clearing in Minneapolis — Minneapolis Police officers responded to a homeless encampment on the Near North side of the city. The presence of law enforcement indicates a planned clearing of the encampment, which had been established by individuals experiencing homelessness. Camp protectors were present, suggesting a confrontation or protest against the city's action. This event highlights the ongoing challenges of homelessness and the city's approach to managing encampments.

Metro Transit Police keep out sign on a fenced lot in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit Police in Minneapolis posted a notice prohibiting camping and requiring removal of personal belongings from the fenced area. The sign states that remaining items will be removed by Metro Transit and cites Minnesota public nuisance and Minneapolis obstruction ordinances.

Former homeless encampment site in Minneapolis with street poles installed in the grass. — Former homeless encampment site in Minneapolis with street poles installed in the grass. The area is adjacent to a large steel-framed structure under construction. Metro Transit Police signage is visible on the site.

No Encampment Evictions Yard Sign in Minneapolis — A yard sign reading "I SUPPORT MY NEIGHBORS IN TENTS, NO ENCAMPMENT EVICTIONS" is displayed on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis. The sign reflects community sentiment regarding homelessness and housing insecurity, particularly in the context of encampment evictions. The presence of such signs indicates local activism and advocacy for unhoused individuals. The bicycle racks in the foreground, also bearing "Minnehaha Avenue" inscriptions, suggest this is a public space within the neighborhood.

Protest your neigbors sign — A protest flyer advocating against the eviction of encampments is displayed on a street sign in Minneapolis. The flyer reads, "Together we can block encampment evictions" and "Protect your neighbors," featuring an illustration of two figures forming a protective shelter over a third figure under falling rain. This message reflects ongoing community concerns and activism surrounding homelessness and housing security in urban environments.

Closed Little Earth Trail in Minneapolis — The Little Earth Trail in Minneapolis remains closed, marked by concrete barriers and fencing. This closure followed the return of encampments to the "Wall of Forgotten Natives" area, a site where individuals experiencing homelessness had gathered since 2018. The city's action in 2020, which included erecting fencing and barriers, also resulted in the accumulation of discarded street poles and concrete barricades, leaving the trail inaccessible.

Discarded utility poles and construction materials fill a vacant lot on 14th Avenue South in Minneapolis, with residential houses visible beyond a chain-link fence. — Discarded utility poles and other materials fill a vacant lot on 14th Avenue South in Minneapolis. This site was previously occupied by Camp Nenookaasi, a significant homeless encampment, during the summer of 2022. In recent months, the City of Minneapolis Public Works has strategically placed these materials in vacant lots across the city.

Anti-war protest encampment at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis with hundreds of demonstrators, tents, and umbrellas gathered at night. — An anti-war protest encampment formed at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. Students and activists established the encampment to demand that the university divest from companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations, specifically referencing the conflict in Gaza. This was the second such encampment at the university, following an earlier protest that was cleared by police. On the evening of May 1st, an initial agreement was reached with school officials, leading to the voluntary removal of tents on May 2nd.

Student protesters camp outside Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium at University of Minnesota during May 2024 Gaza divestment encampment. — The Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis served as the backdrop for an anti-war protest encampment on May 1st, 2024. This encampment called for the institution to divest from companies implicated in war crimes and human rights violations related to the conflict in Gaza. Protesters engaged in discussions with school officials, leading to an initial agreement late on May 1st, and the subsequent removal of tents on May 2nd, marking a temporary resolution to the protest.

Student protest encampment on the University of Minnesota campus at night with tents, signs, and demonstrators gathered in the plaza. — Gaza Protest Encampment at the University of Minnesota, May 1, 2024. The Gaza protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1, 2024, marked the second such protest on campus following an earlier police clearing and arrests. Protesters established the encampment to demand that the university divest from companies implicated in war crimes and human rights violations. On the evening of May 1st, negotiations between student organizers and university officials led to an initial agreement, resulting in the voluntary removal of tents by May 2nd.

Student protesters occupy an encampment with tents at the University of Minnesota demanding divestment from companies involved in Gaza conflict. — The Palestine solidarity protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. This was the second such encampment at the university, following a previous police clearing and arrests of nine protesters. Students and activists established the encampment to demand the school divest from companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations. Protesters engaged in discussions with university officials, resulting in an initial agreement reached shortly after 10 PM, and the tents were removed on May 2nd.

Concrete barricades block access to a vacant lot on a residential street in South Minneapolis. — Concrete barricades are placed on a lot in South Minneapolis, a tactic employed by the city following the dismantling of encampments.

Sandstone bluffs with layered rock formations line the Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells. — The Wisconsin River cut these sandstone bluffs over thousands of years, exposing layers of Cambrian-era rock laid down roughly 500 million years ago. The bluffs sit along the Wisconsin Dells, a stretch of river between Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delton known for its exposed sandstone canyons and rock formations. Meltwater from the last ice age widened the river channel here, stripping away softer rock and leaving the banded layers now visible along the shoreline. Pine and hardwood forest covers the bluffs above the waterline, part of the mixed woodland typical of this section of the river.

Flyer posted on utility box accusing Kamish Excavation of aiding police in displacing residents at Pig's Eye Encampment. — Kamish Excavation is a demolition and excavation contractor based in Inver Grove Heights. The flyer accuses the company of assisting police in clearing residents from the Pig's Eye homeless encampment along the Mississippi River bottoms in St. Paul.

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