Future Of George Floyd Memorial Intersection Still Up In The Air

From CBS Minnesota:

By Reg Chapman

August 20, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minneapolis City Council admits there is no consensus between the city and community groups about the future of the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, where George Floyd was killed while being detained by police on Memorial Day.

The intersection is now a memorial to Floyd; a sanctuary of reflection, healing and hope. The city has been meeting with activists, neighborhood and community groups about how to re-open the intersection, and what it would mean going forward.

The Minneapolis City Council’s Policy and Government Oversight Committee met Thursday. Lisa Bender is council president.

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