Before George Floyd: A Minneapolis legacy of protest, policing and the long road to change

Decades of warnings and unrest in the Twin Cities set the stage for the global uprising after George Floyd’s murder.
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Decades of warnings and unrest in the Twin Cities set the stage for the global uprising after George Floyd’s murder.
This Summer, discover new music with The Current! You can join us for Happy Hours at various locations with live music from artists you’ll want to see. Enjoy a magical summer afternoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a beverage, friends, and live music!
One of The Current's hosts will provide the soundtrack at each Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. before the artist performs a live set at 6 p.m.
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