Agape Movement has been recommended as the development partner for the People’s Way project in South Minneapolis, marking a significant milestone in a years-long community effort to shape the future of one of the city’s most historically significant spaces.
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ICE surge rekindles trauma at George Floyd Square
Residents near George Floyd Square say increased ICE activity after Renee Good’s killing has reignited trauma and disrupted community healing.
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Black-owned businesses join statewide shutdown protesting ICE
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses are participating in a statewide general strike to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Black-owned and Black-led businesses, including Griot Arts and Rise & Remember, are closing their doors to demonstrate economic resistance, solidarity, and collective power.
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Minneapolis seeks public input on potential pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square
Minneapolis is seeking community input on whether George Floyd Square should become a pedestrian mall. City staff presented new concepts and will host pop-up events this month.
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Five years after George Floyd, hopes for racial justice fade
A Pew Research Center study found that the focus on race and racial inequality following George Floyd’s murder has not improved the lives of Black people, with 72% of Americans saying it has not made a difference.
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Minneapolis seeks input on Peoples’ Way redevelopment at George Floyd
The City of Minneapolis is engaging the community in selecting a nonprofit organization to lead the redevelopment of Peoples’ Way at George Floyd Square, with two additional community engagement events scheduled in March, and an online survey open until March 21.
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Five years later, George Floyd Square still mired in controversy
Minneapolis City Council is considering a Pedestrian Plan that would restrict vehicle access to George Floyd Square, while Mayor Jacob Frey favors allowing traffic access and restoring Metro D Line and Route 5 transit services.
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Mayor Vetoes Minneapolis City Council’s Decision to Delay Development of George Floyd Square
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the City Council’s decision to delay development at George Floyd Square, reigniting the ongoing conflict between the mayor and the City Council over how to balance the site’s historical significance and the needs of the surrounding community.
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Minneapolis Moves Forward with Peoples’ Way Redevelopment Plans
The city of Minneapolis is inviting nonprofit organizations to submit proposals for redeveloping the Peoples’ Way property, a site forever etched in history due to the tragic killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
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Plans for George Floyd Square Pedestrian Mall Delayed Again
The Minneapolis City Council’s Climate and Infrastructure Committee has tabled plans for a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square due to opposition from property owners on the block.
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Controversial ruling: Chauvin granted permission to re-examine Floyd’s autopsy samples
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted for the murder of George Floyd, has been granted permission to re-examine heart tissue and fluid samples from Floyd’s autopsy, in an effort to explore whether Floyd may have died due to a pre-existing heart condition.
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Council nixes city plan for George Floyd Square
The City Council voted to refer back to committee the city’s recommended proposal for George Floyd Square, opting for a pedestrian plaza open only to emergency vehicles and local traffic, in order to address community concerns.