Playing Politics podcast: Reopening George Floyd Square vexes Mayor Frey

Minneapolis struggles with implementing changes to the site. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

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June 9, 2021 — 4:18pm

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