Stay updated with breaking news from Agape movement. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Minneapolis city workers begin dismantling George Floyd Square at dawn in bid to reopen intersection to traffic - but makeshift roundabout with clenched fist statue will stay A fist sculpture, which stands several feet tall and created a traffic roundabout, will remain in the middle of the intersection near where George Floyd was killed City crews and a community-led group began the work about 4:30am local time Crews removed concrete barriers as well as art, flowers and memorial items Within four hours, work in the area was complete, though protesters remained The intersection at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue and four blocks surrounding it have been closed to traffic since Floyd s murder in May 2020 ....
Minneapolis begins process of re-opening George Floyd Square to traffic Christian Monterrosa/AP People walk through George Floyd Square after shots were fired on the one year anniversary of George Floyd s death on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. The intersection where George Floyd died was disrupted by gunfire Tuesday, just hours before it was to be the site of a family-friendly street festival marking the anniversary of his death at the hands of police.(AP Photo/Christian Monterrosa) and last updated 2021-06-03 15:16:17-04 On Thursday, officials in Minneapolis began the process of reopening the city block where George Floyd died in police custody last May to traffic. ....
The city of Minneapolis on Thursday began the process of reopening to traffic the intersection where George Floyd was murdered by a police officer. ....
City workers began their efforts at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, known as George Floyd Square, at around 4:30 a.m. to reopen the intersection. They carefully removed the flowers and artwork that have honored Floyd’s memory. ....