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What comes next for those living in dozens of encampments in Minneapolis parks? 

That’s an open question in the city right now. In June, a number of people who had taken shelter in a former hotel amid unrest following George Floyd’s killing moved to Powderhorn Park, in south Minneapolis, when the shelter closed. 

After several days, the city park board voted to let them — and others camping in city parks — stay for the foreseeable future. 

Now, the park board estimates some 560 tents are spread across Powderhorn Park alone, leaving many residents and neighbors wondering what the future holds. 

Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender spoke with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer about the city’s path forward on Thursday morning. 

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What comes next for those living in dozens of encampments in Minneapolis parks? That’s an open question in the city right now. Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender spoke with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer about the city’s path forward on Thursday morning. 

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