George Floyd Square Fist Travels to WI, Party in Rondo, Burned-Down Wells Fargo Transformed

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The iconic fist sculpture that usually stands in George Floyd Square is now in Madison, Wisconsin. It’s a symbol of solidarity between Minneapolis and Madison, after local police fatally shot a Black man last Wednesday. Six years after the murder of George Floyd, the site of a burned-down Wells Fargo will now be home for at least 100 new tenants. Karla Henderson, president and CEO of Project for Pride in Living, tells us how she marshaled millions of dollars from every level of local government and from corporations who didn’t always believe in the project. Plus, the Rondo Block Party celebrates its fourth year. Come on out. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Chris Juhn: "Part of George Floyd Square now resides at the memorial for Corey Ruiz." Opportunity Crossing opens on site of Wells Fargo branch burned in 2020 uprising (Spokesman-Recorder)  Rondo Block Party Learn more about the sponsors of this July 28th episode: Minnesota Orchestra - Use code CITYCAST26 for up to four $25 tickets Sailor Sensuals Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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