Minneapolis needs a decision on 38th and Chicago City officials need to provide leadership on reopening what's now called "George Floyd Square." By EDITORIAL BOARD, Star Tribune January 17, 2021 — 6:00pm Text size Copy shortlink: The intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis — now widely known as "George Floyd Square" — is an important symbol for racial justice and reconciliation. But it's also one of the city's busiest thoroughfares, providing essential access to transit, businesses and the nearby neighborhood. The intersection has been closed to traffic since late May because the site has become a makeshift memorial to Floyd, who died in police custody, and because city officials and community groups can't come to terms on a more permanent memorial, reopening to traffic or social justice efforts.