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LIVE VIDEO:CAIR-MN, community members decry reopening of George Floyd Square
LIVE VIDEO: CAIR-MN, community members decry reopening of George Floyd Square
Thursday, city crews and members of a community-led group worked to remove barriers at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis
In an unannounced move, crews reopened the area to traffic.
A member of the group Agape Movement, described as a community security force in the area, said barricades were removed for security reasons as well as to promote healing in the community. The group member also said the memorial items in the area, such as the fist sculpture and flowers, will remain.
Members of Agape Movement said during a news conference Thursday that the group was part of negotiations with the city and law enforcement members.
Thursday, city crews and members of a community-led group worked to remove barriers at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis
In an unannounced move, crews reopened the area to traffic.
A member of the group Agape Movement, described as a community security force in the area, said barricades were removed for security reasons as well as to promote healing in the community. The group member also said the memorial items in the area, such as the fist sculpture and flowers, will remain.
Members of Agape Movement said during a news conference Thursday that the group was part of negotiations with the city and law enforcement members.
https://kstp.com/news/city-community-response-barricades-removed-38th-street-chicago-avenue-george-floyd-square/6129877/?cat=1
Not all groups are in agreement with this morning's sudden reopening of the intersection.
