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Minneapolis civil rights activist Ron Edwards dies

Friends say Edwards died from what appears to be natural causes.

MINNEAPOLIS — Longtime Minneapolis community and civil rights activist Ron Edwards has died, according to friends.

KARE 11's Lou Raguse confirmed Edwards' death through friends, who say Edwards died from what appears to be natural causes.

A former president of the Urban League, Edwards remained active in recent years, speaking to KARE 11 as recently as last August in reaction to a crash that injured five black men at a Minneapolis bus shelter.

Edwards wrote a column for the Minneapolis Spokesman-Recorder, and hosted an internet radio show.

This is a developing story. Stay with KARE 11 for updates.

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