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Demonstrators say it wasn't only the killing of George Floyd while in police custody that led to this week's protests in the Twin Cities — anger and frustration has been building for decades. MPR News host Angela Davis dives into the historical context. 

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that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death. MPR News reporters and experts also joined the program to talk about the legal angles in the case.

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Demonstrators say it wasn't only the killing of George Floyd while in police custody that led to this week's protests in the Twin Cities — anger and frustration has been building for decades.

MPR News with Angela Davis - Demonstrators say it wasn't only the killing of George Floyd while in police custody that led to this week's protests in the Twin Cities — anger and frustration has been building for decades.

Floyd protests: How did we get here?

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