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Chauvin trial: Witnesses say they felt anger, powerlessness as Floyd died

Walking in her south Minneapolis neighborhood last May, off-duty firefighter Genevieve Hansen said she was drawn to the sound of agitated voices near 38th Street and Chicago Avenue and went to see if anyone needed help. She found an active police scene outside Cup Foods, and officer Derek Chauvin’s knee pressed against the neck of George Floyd as the man lay handcuffed and face down on the street, pleading for air.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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