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One of the debates that's been jumpstarted with the attacks in Charleston is whether one of Minneapolis's most popular and most visited lakes should be renamed.

Should Lake Calhoun's name be changed because it's named for former Vice President; South Carolina Senator and ardent supporter of slavery John Calhoun? 

A campaign to make the change is gaining attention, but the cause isn't a new one. 

Listen to a conversation with MPR News host Tom Weber and hear divergent views on the matter from callers.

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Should Lake Calhoun's name be changed because it's named for former Vice President; South Carolina Senator and ardent supporter of slavery John Calhoun?

"While changing the name of a lake will not, in itself, bring an end to injustice," Minneapolis blogger and activist Mike Spangenberg wrote on change.org, "it can and should be an important step in an ongoing effort to confront our nation's past and to end systemic racism and oppression today."

Minnesotans weigh in on Lake Calhoun name change debate

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