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After the killing of George Floyd, people took to the streets. Protests gave way to civil unrest, and many buildings — including small, minority- and immigrant-owned businesses and organizations — were left damaged or destroyed.

More than 1,500 buildings in Minneapolis and St. Paul suffered damage during the days of looting and burning, 

Community members have joined forces to start the long rebuilding process. But will customers return to the businesses that made Lake Street in Minneapolis a vibrant business district?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with community stakeholders about rebuilding, reopening and returning to Minneapolis. 

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What’s happening to the businesses that were damaged and destroyed in Minneapolis and St. Paul during the civil unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd? What will it take to rebuild and reopen? And when will customers return?

Rebuilding, reopening and returning to Minneapolis

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