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George Floyd Square Redesign Begins; $50K Scholarships Awarded

5/26/2026

Center

Floyd Square Redesign

The project will introduce a flexible open-street layout, marking the first major redesign of George Floyd Square.
Construction of the design is scheduled to start next month at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
Selwyn Jones and Angela Harrelson urged a pedestrian plaza that honors Floyd without over-commercializing.
Win Back nonprofit awarded $50,000 in scholarships and held a remembrance event, prayers and brunch.

Right

Conservatives Slam Frey

Conservative voices, including Andy Ngo, blasted Mayor Jacob Frey’s Memorial Day tribute, calling it a politicized parody.
Mayor Jacob Frey marked sixth anniversary of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, reconstruction at Floyd Square and police reforms ongoing.
Tomi Lahren mocked tribute on X, calling it a parody and questioning Memorial Day timing.
Laura Loomer shared autopsy, asserting Floyd died from fentanyl overdose and labeling him a career criminal.

Blindspot

Center coverage emphasized the planned flexible open-street redesign, specific community scholarships, and nonprofit-led remembrance activities at George Floyd Square.
Right coverage focused on political criticism of the mayor’s Memorial Day tribute and did not include the redesign or community-based initiatives.

History

Historical Context

George Floyd’s May 25 2020 murder sparked an occupation of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue that activists turned into “George Floyd Square.” The block remained a protest zone for over a year, with city crews reopening traffic on June 20 2021 while planning a permanent streetscape memorial. Mayor Jacob Frey and local leaders now cite that history as they redesign the intersection.

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Floyd Square Redesign

The project will introduce a flexible open-street layout, marking the first major redesign of George Floyd Square.
Construction of the design is scheduled to start next month at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
Selwyn Jones and Angela Harrelson urged a pedestrian plaza that honors Floyd without over-commercializing.
Win Back nonprofit awarded $50,000 in scholarships and held a remembrance event, prayers and brunch.

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