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The process with community involvement began shortly before dawn; fist sculpture to remain.

City workers began their efforts at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, known as George Floyd Square, at around 4:30 a.m. to reopen the intersection. They carefully removed the flowers and artwork that have honored Floyd’s memory.

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Copy shortlink: City crews on Thursday removed vehicle barriers and portable toilets, reopening portions of the sprawling memorial at the south Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd was murdered by police more than a year ago. But as soon as workers finished, protesters began parking cars and piling pallets to barricade the streets once again. At a news conference, Mayor Jacob Frey said the "phased reconnection" of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue with the rest of the city had been planned for months but wasn't yet complete. He declined to say when he thought traff...

The organization, which has handled security at George Floyd Square, has also walked Minneapolis neighborhoods to commune with businesses and neighbors to deter crime.