Migizi Reopens On Lake Street 3 Years After Fires During The Unrest Destroyed Original Building

By Ubah Ali, CBS Minnesota

October 6, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS — Thursday marked the beginning of a new era for Migizi, a Native American youth center. In 2020, Migizi's former home near the Third Precinct went up in flames in the uprising following the murder of George Floyd.

In the aftermath, staff members returned to lead a healing prayer outside the building, that was reduced to rubble.

"Today means we get to start a new journey," said Lisa Skejefte, Migizi Deputy Director.

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