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Crews returned to George Floyd Square in south Minneapolis early Tuesday and once again cleared barriers to reopen the intersection to traffic. 

Shortly before 7 a.m., cars were seen driving through 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, though there are efforts underway to block the street again. Garbage carts and other debris were pushed back out onto the streets within minutes of the departure of city crews. 

An attempt to reopen the intersection last week

 drew large crowds of protesters who quickly closed the streets and called for more community input on the plans. 

 to reopen the intersection following the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed Floyd as the man lay handcuffed and pinned to the ground in police custody. A jury in April 

convicted Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges.

Residents and activists who serve as unofficial leaders and organizers at the square, however, have vowed they won't step aside unless the city 

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Shortly before 7 a.m., cars were seen driving through 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, though there are efforts underway to block the street again. Garbage carts and other debris were pushed back out onto the streets within minutes of the departure of city crews. 


Crews try to reopen George Floyd Square to traffic

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