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There are still signs of destruction along Lake Street in Minneapolis, remnants of the riots that flared after the May 25 killing of George Floyd. 

One of the buildings that went up in flames on the central business corridor housed the studios of La Raza Radio, one of the only Latino radio stations in the Twin Cities. 

On Wednesday, the station’s managers will christen their brand-new studios in Richfield, Minn. 

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Maya Santamaria, CEO of the company that owns La Raza Radio, Santamaria Broadcasting.

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Wednesday, La Raza Radio will christen its brand-new studios in Richfield, Minn. One of the buildings that went up in flames on the central business corridor on Lake Street after the killing of George Floyd housed the studios of La Raza Radio. Cathy Wurzer spoke with Maya Santamaria, CEO of the company that owns La Raza Radio, Santamaria Broadcasting.

La Raza Radio on the station's new studios

La Raza Radio, displaced after Lake Street unrest, celebrates new home

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La Raza Radio, displaced after Lake Street unrest, celebrates new home

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