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Capturing history: One year covering the George Floyd story

At the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, MPR Morning Edition's Cathy Wurzer brings together MPR News journalists in a virtual conversation to discuss their experiences covering the story from the beginning.
by Cathy Wurzer, Laura Yuen, Brandt Williams and Evan Frost

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Special report: Host Angela Davis explores how George Floyd changed us

Special report: Host Angela Davis explores how George Floyd changed us

As we mark a year since George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, host Angela Davis reflects on how he changed us — a special broadcast heard on public radio stations across the country.
by Angela Davis and Megan Burks

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Meditation coach, beekeeper, prosecutor: Meet the man who helped convict Derek Chauvin

Meditation coach, beekeeper, prosecutor: Meet the man who helped convict Derek Chauvin

Jerry Blackwell became known worldwide as the lawyer who opened the case against Derek Chauvin and then shut it. As he returns to his quiet, eclectic life, he spoke with MPR News about the trial and why it was so personal.
by Riham Feshir

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Duluth records 1st homicide of year; suspect arrested

A 22-year-old man who was shot in Duluth has died, police said Sunday. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, WDIO-TV reported.
by The Associated Press

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Hundreds rally in Minneapolis to remember George Floyd, push for reforms

Hundreds rally in Minneapolis to remember George Floyd, push for reforms

Members of George Floyd’s family, and others who lost loved ones to police encounters, joined activists and residents in Minneapolis on Sunday for a rally that was one of several events planned nationwide to mark the one-year anniversary of Floyd’s murder.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Suspect arrested in downtown Minneapolis shooting that left 2 dead, 8 wounded

Two people died and eight others were wounded in a shooting in downtown Minneapolis early Saturday. Police said one of the suspected gunmen was among the two people who died. The other suspected gunman was arrested Saturday afternoon.
by MPR News Staff

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Biden to host George Floyd's family at White House

Biden to host George Floyd's family at White House

President Joe Biden will host George Floyd’s family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday the president would mark the anniversary of Floyd’s death, but offered no further details on his plans.
by The Associated Press

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