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• Gopher WR/QB Green discusses social issues (AUDIO) June 5, 2020
  (Minneapolis, MN) — Golden Gopher wide receiver Seth Green of Woodbury has spent much of the past ten days trying to use his platform to educate and enlighten people on the struggles that African-Americans face. Green has taken part in some of the local protests in Minneapolis and has also used his social media platforms […]
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• NBA finalizing plans for postseason, Wolves season will be over June 5, 2020
  The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida. The vote was 29-1, with Portland casting the dissenting vote, said a person with knowledge of the situation. […]
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• Calls to action at George Floyd memorial service in Minneapolis June 4, 2020
  There were prayers and memories from family members at this afternoon’s memorial service in Minneapolis for George Floyd, but also a call to action from the Reverend Al Sharpton, who says there’s a difference between those calling for peace, and those calling for quiet. “Some of you all don’t want peace, you just want quiet,” […]
  Bill Werner
• All police officers involved in George Floyd’s death now charged June 4, 2020
  Attorney General Keith Ellison says ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd.  He was initially arrested for third-degree murder.  Ellison said the evidence against Chauvin supported stronger charges in the case.  Three other Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of Floyd are charged with […]
  Tasha Redel