The Duluth lynching, 100 years later

On June 15, 1920, three black men wrongfully accused of a crime were lynched by a mob in Duluth.

One hundred years later, the city's residents are remembering the killings of Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie — even though a large event marking the somber anniversary had to be canceled because of the pandemic. 

This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, June 15, 2020. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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