What's next for Minneapolis' 3rd Precinct police station
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Minneapolis has identified two potential sites for reestablishing the 3rd Police Precinct that was destroyed during the civil unrest sparked by the murder of George Floyd.
Driving the news: The city is considering rebuilding the South Minneapolis police station at its former location at the intersection of Minnehaha Avenue and East Lake Street or on a city-owned lot that's about a half-mile farther north, per a news release sent Wednesday.
Flashback: The precinct was looted and set ablaze on the third night of protests and riots that followed the May 25 killing of Floyd.
- It's been boarded up and vacant ever since. Officers assigned to the precinct have been working out of a downtown office.
Between the lines: The future of the dilapidated station has been hotly debated, with some residents arguing that the site should be razed or turned into a museum or memorial.
- Previous efforts to set up a new headquarters close to the existing building were paused following pushback from community members.
What's next: The city will host community listening sessions on the proposed sites in the coming weeks.
- A report on the options and feedback will be presented to Mayor Jacob Frey and the city council in May.
Go deeper: The city released renderings of plans for each site:
