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Demonstrations over the death of George Floyd turned destructive Wednesday night,

 with fires, looting and a shooting death that is under investigation.

Floyd, a black man, told officers he couldn’t breathe 

as a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck

 Monday night. He later died and four officers have been fired.

MPR News host Kerri Miller talked about the crisis with a panel of journalists, officials and researchers who study the relationship between police and black communities.

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The death of George Floyd led to protests in Minneapolis, some of which turned violent Wednesday night with the looting and burning of stores. We talk about the latest news and take a look at community relationships.

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