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A paper sign hung on a business in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd.

Fellow Brother

A paper sign hung on a business in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd.

Flyer, George Floyd, Minneapolis, Sign, Storefront
The Minneapolis Police First Precinct police station in downtown Minneapolis barricaded with concrete blocks

Minneapolis Police First Precinct

The Minneapolis Police First Precinct police station in downtown Minneapolis barricaded with concrete blocks

Barricade, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct, Minnesota, Police Station, Security
All that remains of the AutoZone store on East Lake Street. It was the first building to burn in Minneapolis during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.

AutoZone building cleared

All that remains of the AutoZone store on East Lake Street. It was the first building to burn in Minneapolis…

Autozone, Burned Building, George Floyd, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, Minnehaha Ave, Minnesota, Police Station, Riot, Riot Damage
A Wendy's restaurant sign melted from arson over the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

Melted Wendy’s

A Wendy's restaurant sign melted from arson over the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd in South…

Arson, Burned Building, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Ave, Minnesota, Riot, Riot Damage, Sign, Wendys
A sign constructed on Minnehaha Ave by Wellington Management stating their intent to rebuild. This block suffered substantial arson damage during unrest.

Minneapolis is rebuilding

A sign constructed on Minnehaha Ave by Wellington Management stating their intent to rebuild. This block suffered substantial arson damage…

Minneapolis, Minnehaha Ave, Minnesota, Redevelopment, Riot, Riot Damage, Wellington Management
Stolen Land, Housing is a human right, end America written on the side of the Hennepin County Medical Center.

Housing is a human right

Stolen Land, Housing is a human right, end America written on the side of the Hennepin County Medical Center.

Downtown Minneapolis, Graffiti, Housing, Human Rights, Minneapolis, Minnesota
"Graffiti = A Voice" written on concrete barricades in Downtown Minneapolis.

Graffiti equals a voice

"Graffiti = A Voice" written on concrete barricades in Downtown Minneapolis.

ACAB, Downtown Minneapolis, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota
“Everybody hates the police” written on the windows of a downtown Minneapolis building.

Everybody hates the police

“Everybody hates the police” written on the windows of a downtown Minneapolis building.

Downtown Minneapolis, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota
“Still time to riot” written on the side of US Bank Stadium in Downtown Minneapolis.

Still Time To Riot

“Still time to riot” written on the side of US Bank Stadium in Downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, NFL Stadium, Stadium, US Bank Stadium
Graffiti on the Minnesota Vikings ship outside of US Bank Stadium prior to playing the Washington Redskins.

Fuck Redskins Owner US Bank Stadium

Graffiti on the Minnesota Vikings ship outside of US Bank Stadium prior to playing the Washington Redskins.

Downtown Minneapolis, Fuck 12, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, NFL Stadium, Stadium, US Bank Stadium, Washington Redskins
Graffiti on the Hennepin County Medical Examiner building near downtown Minneapolis. Graffiti reads “Abolish the police” and “AutoZone them again” (referring to the burning of the AutoZone building that was the first building burned during 2020 riots).

Autozone Them Again and Abolish The Police

Graffiti on the Hennepin County Medical Examiner building near downtown Minneapolis. Graffiti reads “Abolish the police” and “AutoZone them again”…

Abolish the police, Autozone, Downtown Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Hennepin County Medical Examiner, Minneapolis
Graffiti outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis that reads “ACAB” and “FUCK 12”.

Federal Courthouse graffiti, Minneapolis

Graffiti outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis that reads “ACAB” and “FUCK 12”.

ACAB, Downtown Minneapolis, Federal Courthouse, Fuck 12, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Graffiti on the grounds and windows of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Graffiti reads “Burn This”, “ACAB”, “FUCK 12”.

ACAB Federal Courthouse in Downtown Minneapolis

Graffiti on the grounds and windows of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Graffiti reads “Burn This”, “ACAB”, “FUCK 12”.

ACAB, Downtown Minneapolis, Federal Courthouse, Fuck 12, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Graffiti outside and on the windows of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis.

Be Water Melt Ice

Graffiti outside and on the windows of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis.

ACAB, Art, Downtown Minneapolis, Federal Courthouse, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota
“FEDS Off Our Street” written on US Federal Courthouse Property in Downtown Minneapolis.

Feds Off Our Street

“FEDS Off Our Street” written on US Federal Courthouse Property in Downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Federal Courthouse, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota
ACAB graffiti on the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis.

ACAB graffiti on Minneapolis Federal Courthouse

ACAB graffiti on the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis.

ACAB, Art, Downtown Minneapolis, Federal Courthouse, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Protesters march through Uptown Minneapolis in a "March for those who weren't filmed”.

South Minneapolis “March for those who weren’t filmed”

Protesters march through Uptown Minneapolis in a "March for those who weren't filmed”.

March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protester, South Minneapolis, Uptown Minneapolis
Toussaint Morrison and Nekima Levy Armstrong sitting outside a city council members home taking questions from the crowd. The crowd was part of the march that was led through Uptown Minneapolis on July 24, 2020.

Toussaint Morrison and Nekima Levy Armstrong

Toussaint Morrison and Nekima Levy Armstrong sitting outside a city council members home taking questions from the crowd. The crowd…

March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nekima Levy Armstrong, Protest, Protester, Toussaint Morrison, Uptown Minneapolis
Toussaint Morrison leads the “How many weren’t filmed?” March down Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Toussaint Morrison on Hennepin Ave march

Toussaint Morrison leads the “How many weren’t filmed?” March down Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Ave, March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protester, Toussaint Morrison, Uptown Minneapolis
Protesters holding up signs reading “How many weren’t filmed?” during a July 24, 2020 march through Uptown Minneapolis.

“How many weren’t filmed?” protesters

Protesters holding up signs reading “How many weren’t filmed?” during a July 24, 2020 march through Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Ave, March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protester, Uptown Minneapolis
Protesters holding up signs reading “Change the council” “Justice for George Floyd” during the “How many weren’t filmed?” March through Uptown Minneapolis.

Change the Council

Protesters holding up signs reading “Change the council” “Justice for George Floyd” during the “How many weren’t filmed?” March through…

Hennepin Ave, March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protester, Uptown Minneapolis
Protesters marching through Uptown Minneapolis on the “How many weren’t filmed?” March.

“How many weren’t filmed?”

Protesters marching through Uptown Minneapolis on the “How many weren’t filmed?” March.

Hennepin Ave, March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protester, Uptown Minneapolis
Protest signs being stapled together prior to the “How many weren’t filmed?” March through Uptown Minneapolis.

Protest signs being stapled

Protest signs being stapled together prior to the “How many weren’t filmed?” March through Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Ave, March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protester, Uptown Minneapolis
Protesters march around the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country. Billboard above that reads “Uptown reels after gunfire, bloodshed”.

Uptown Reels after gunfire, bloodshed

Protesters march around the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being…

Billboard, Downtown Minneapolis, March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protester
Protesters outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country.

Protest at Federal Courthouse

Protesters outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed…

Downtown Minneapolis, Federal Courthouse, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protester, Rally
A woman holds up a sign that reads “Feds in Portland proving our point. Stay Strong PDX” outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country.

Feds in Portland proving our point

A woman holds up a sign that reads “Feds in Portland proving our point. Stay Strong PDX” outside the Federal…

Downtown Minneapolis, Federal Courthouse, Minneapolis, Minnesota, PDX, Protest, Protest Sign, Protester, Rally
A veteran holds up a Veterans For Peace flag at a protest outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country.

Veterans For Peace flag

A veteran holds up a Veterans For Peace flag at a protest outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters…

Black Lives Matter, Downtown Minneapolis, Federal Courthouse, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Native Lives Matter, Protest, Protester, Rally, Veterans For Peace
Protesters hold up signs outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. “All My Homes Hate Fascism”. The protest and rally was regarding Federal officers being deployed to other cities during protests.

Racists Not Welcome Here

Protesters hold up signs outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. “All My Homes Hate Fascism”. The protest and rally…

Downtown Minneapolis, Federal Courthouse, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protest Sign, Protester
A car with “Defund the police and military” written on a window.

Defund the police and military

A car with “Defund the police and military” written on a window.

Car, Defund Police, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Wells Fargo Mobile ATM setup in the parking lot of a burned Wells Fargo Bank. Located at 3030 Nicollet, the bank was burned during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Wells Fargo Mobile ATM

Wells Fargo Mobile ATM setup in the parking lot of a burned Wells Fargo Bank. Located at 3030 Nicollet, the…

ATM Machine, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mobile ATM, South Minneapolis, Wells Fargo
Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street with boards over the windows.

Chicago Lake Liquors, Lake St.

Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street with boards over the windows.

Boards, Chicago Ave, Chicago Lake Liquors, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store
People social distancing in line at a taco food truck on Lake Street.=

Tacos on Lake Street

People social distancing in line at a taco food truck on Lake Street.=

Food Truck, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Social Distancing, Taco
A board being prepped for a mural on Lake Street.

South Minneapolis Graffiti

A board being prepped for a mural on Lake Street.

Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Poster hanging on the boards of Cadillac Pawn announcing a vigil for Calvin Horton Jr, who was shot and killed by the owner on May 27th. He was shot and killed during the unrest in Minneapolis over the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Justice for Calvin Horton Jr Flyers

Poster hanging on the boards of Cadillac Pawn announcing a vigil for Calvin Horton Jr, who was shot and killed…

Boards, Cadillac Pawn, Calvin Horton, Flowers, Flyer, Lake Street, Memorial, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posters hanging on the boards next to Cadillac Pawn. Memorial for Calvin Horton Jr, who was shot and killed on May 27th. He was shot and killed during the unrest in Minneapolis over the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Calvin Horton Memorial at Cadillac Pawn

Posters hanging on the boards next to Cadillac Pawn. Memorial for Calvin Horton Jr, who was shot and killed on…

Boards, Cadillac Pawn, Calvin Horton, Lake Street, Memorial, Minneapolis
A vigil for Calvin Horton Jr on what would have been his 44th birthday. Calvin Horton was shot and killed by the owner of Cadillac Pawn on May 27th during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Calvin Horton Jr memorial outside Cadillac Pawn

A vigil for Calvin Horton Jr on what would have been his 44th birthday. Calvin Horton was shot and killed…

Cadillac Pawn, Calvin Horton, Lake Street, Memorial, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Traffic calming on 16th Avenue South and East 31st Street in South Minneapolis.

Traffic Calming in South Minneapolis

Traffic calming on 16th Avenue South and East 31st Street in South Minneapolis.

Art, Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, Traffic Calming
Fire damaged Family Dollar on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The store was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Family Dollar store fire damage

Fire damaged Family Dollar on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The store was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of…

Arson, Burned Building, Family Dollar, Fire, George Floyd, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Riot, Riot Damage
Graffiti on the US Bank on Lake Street after riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

US Bank after Minneapolis riots

Graffiti on the US Bank on Lake Street after riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store, Riot, Riot Damage, US Bank
Mae Roberts, the mother of Calvin Horton speaks outside Cadillac Pawn on what would have been his 44th birthday. Calvin Horton Jr. was killed on May 27th by the owner of the pawn shop during the unrest in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd.

Calvin Horton’s mother speaks at vigil

Mae Roberts, the mother of Calvin Horton speaks outside Cadillac Pawn on what would have been his 44th birthday. Calvin…

Cadillac Pawn, Calvin Horton, Lake Street, March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nekima Levy Armstrong, Protest, Protester, Rally, Vigil
Cadillac Pawn where Calvin Horton Jr. was killed by the owner during unrest.

Cadillac Pawn Calvin Horton Vigil

Cadillac Pawn where Calvin Horton Jr. was killed by the owner during unrest.

Boards, Cadillac Pawn, Calvin Horton, Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rally, Vigil
Protesters march to Minneapolis City Council member Alondra Cano's home on what would have been Calvin Horton's 44th birthday. Calvin was shot and killed by the owner of Cadillac Pawn on May 27th during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Calvin Horton march down Lake Street

Protesters march to Minneapolis City Council member Alondra Cano's home on what would have been Calvin Horton's 44th birthday. Calvin…

Cadillac Pawn, Calvin Horton, Lake Street, March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protester
Toussaint Morrison speaks outside Cadillac Pawn where Calvin Horton Jr was killed during protests over the murder of George Floyd. Protesters are asking for charges in the case.

Toussaint Morrison at Cadillac Pawn

Toussaint Morrison speaks outside Cadillac Pawn where Calvin Horton Jr was killed during protests over the murder of George Floyd….

Cadillac Pawn, Calvin Horton, Lake Street, March, Minneapolis, Protest, Toussaint Morrison, Vigil
Outside the Max It Pawn shop on Cedar Ave. The building was destroyed in fires following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Outside Max It Pawn Shop on Cedar

Outside the Max It Pawn shop on Cedar Ave. The building was destroyed in fires following the May 25th, 2020…

Arson, Burned Building, Cedar Ave, Fire, George Floyd, Max It Pawn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store, Riot, Riot Damage
Inside the fire damaged Max It Pawn in South Minneapolis. The Pawn Shop was destroyed during the unrest in Minneapolis over the murder of George Floyd.

Max It Pawn Minneapolis Riot Damage

Inside the fire damaged Max It Pawn in South Minneapolis. The Pawn Shop was destroyed during the unrest in Minneapolis…

Arson, Burned Building, Cedar Ave, Fire, George Floyd, Max It Pawn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store, Riot, Riot Damage
A shoe sits in broken glass inside a fire damaged pawn shop. The shop was destroyed in riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Max It Pawn on Cedar Ave

A shoe sits in broken glass inside a fire damaged pawn shop. The shop was destroyed in riots following the…

Arson, Burned Building, Cedar Ave, Fire, George Floyd, Max It Pawn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store, Riot, Riot Damage
Inside Max It Pawn on Cedar Avenue after it was destroyed by fire following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Max It Pawn after the fires

Inside Max It Pawn on Cedar Avenue after it was destroyed by fire following the May 25th, 2020 death of…

Arson, Burned Building, Cedar Ave, Fire, George Floyd, Max It Pawn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store, Riot, Riot Damage
Caved in roof after a fire damaged Max It Pawn on Cedar Ave following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Max It Pawn rubble on Cedar Ave.

Caved in roof after a fire damaged Max It Pawn on Cedar Ave following the May 25th, 2020 death of…

Arson, Burned Building, Cedar Ave, Fire, George Floyd, Max It Pawn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store, Riot, Riot Damage
Inside GoPuff food delivery service after damage during riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

GoPuff Food, Cedar Ave.

Inside GoPuff food delivery service after damage during riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Burned Building, Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Riot, Riot Damage
Minneapolis park police bulldoze over tents left behind after clearing an encampment at Powderhorn Park in July 2020.

Police bulldoze tents in Powderhorn Park

Minneapolis park police bulldoze over tents left behind after clearing an encampment at Powderhorn Park in July 2020.

Encampment, Homelessness, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park Police, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police Officer, Minnesota, Police Officer, Powderhorn Park
Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.

Police remove people from tents in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.

Encampment, Homelessness, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park Police, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police Officer, Minnesota, Police Officer, Powderhorn Park
Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.

Powderhorn Park Encampment Clearing

Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.

Encampment, Homelessness, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park Police, Minnesota, Police, Powderhorn Park
Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.

Powderhorn Park and Park Police

Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.

Encampment, Homelessness, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park Police, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police Officer, Minnesota, Police Officer, Powderhorn Park
Stairway at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis with Police Line Do Not Cross tape.

Police tape at Powderhorn Park

Stairway at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis with Police Line Do Not Cross tape.

Encampment, Housing, Minneapolis, Police Tape, Powderhorn Park
Signs on a tree located near the entrance to the Powderhorn East homeless encampment in South Minneapolis. The encampment was cleared by Minneapolis Police on July 21, 2020.

Powderhorn Park Encampment

Signs on a tree located near the entrance to the Powderhorn East homeless encampment in South Minneapolis. The encampment was…

Encampment, Housing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Park, Powderhorn Park, Tent
Graffiti on the damaged Lake Street Station post office. 

“We love our postal patrons! We WILL be back to serve you!”

USPS Lake Street Station graffiti

Graffiti on the damaged Lake Street Station post office. “We love our postal patrons! We WILL be back to serve…

Arson, Burned Building, Fire, Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Post Office, Riot, Riot Damage, USPS
The USPS Post Office and the Stop N Shop gas station. Both were damaged during unrest over the death of George Floyd.

USPS Lake Street Station after fire

The USPS Post Office and the Stop N Shop gas station. Both were damaged during unrest over the death of…

Arson, Boards, Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Post Office, Riot, Riot Damage, USPS
Community painted mural on Plymouth Avenue in July 2020.

Community painted mural in Minneapolis

Community painted mural on Plymouth Avenue in July 2020.

Art, Minneapolis, Mural
Black Lives Matter Mural painted on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis. Completed on July 18th, 2020.

North Minneapolis mural

Black Lives Matter Mural painted on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis. Completed on July 18th, 2020.

Art, Black Lives Matter, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, Street Art
A Black Lives Matter mural on Plymouth Ave in North Minneapolis. “Racism is social terrorism”

Racism is social terrorism

A Black Lives Matter mural on Plymouth Ave in North Minneapolis. “Racism is social terrorism”

Art, Black Lives Matter, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, Street Art
Black Lives Matter Mural painted on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis. Completed on July 18th, 2020.

North Minneapolis Street Mural

Black Lives Matter Mural painted on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis. Completed on July 18th, 2020.

Art, Black Lives Matter, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, Street Art
Black Lives Matter Mural painted on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis. Completed on July 18th, 2020.

Plymouth Ave Black Lives Matter Mural

Black Lives Matter Mural painted on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis. Completed on July 18th, 2020.

Art, Black Lives Matter, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, Street Art
Lightning strike near downtown Minneapolis in the early morning hours of July 18th, 2020.

Lightning Strike in Minneapolis

Lightning strike near downtown Minneapolis in the early morning hours of July 18th, 2020.

Cityscape, Downtown, Downtown Minneapolis, Lightning, Minneapolis, Minnesota, NFL Stadium, Stadium, US Bank Stadium
A board in front of a home that reads “Nobody thought the revolution would start in Minneapolis except Prince”.

Prince revolution

A board in front of a home that reads “Nobody thought the revolution would start in Minneapolis except Prince”.

Art, Boards, George Floyd, Graffiti, Home, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prince, South Minneapolis
Speedway gas station with painted art boards in South Minneapolis.

Speedway Gas, Justice Now

Speedway gas station with painted art boards in South Minneapolis.

Art, Black Lives Matter, Boards, Gas Station, Minneapolis, Mural, Native Lives Matter, Speedway
Ingebretsen's, located at 1601 E Lake St in South Minneapolis. Damaged during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Ingebretsen’s store with boards

Ingebretsen's, located at 1601 E Lake St in South Minneapolis. Damaged during the unrest over the May 25th death of…

Boards, Graffiti, Ingebretsen's, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store
Star Dragon Restaurant located at 1540 E Lake St  in South Minneapolis. The building was boarded up during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Star Dragon with boards on it – but open

Star Dragon Restaurant located at 1540 E Lake St in South Minneapolis. The building was boarded up during the unrest…

Boards, Chinese restaurant, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store, Star Dragon
Cadillac Pawn, located at 1538 E Lake St. The store was heavily looted during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd. Calvin Horton Jr was shot and killed by the store owner, no charges have been filed.

Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street

Cadillac Pawn, located at 1538 E Lake St. The store was heavily looted during the unrest over the May 25th…

Boards, Cadillac Pawn, Calvin Horton, Fuck 12, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store
Midtown Transit Center at Chicago and Lake in Minneapolis with boards on it on July 16, 2020.

Boarded up Midtown Transit Center

Midtown Transit Center at Chicago and Lake in Minneapolis with boards on it on July 16, 2020.

Boards, Bus, Bus Stop, Chicago Ave, Midtown Transit Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store
Inside a burned out building on Chicago Ave. The building was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Inside Burned out Chicago Ave building

Inside a burned out building on Chicago Ave. The building was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George…

Arson, Burned Building, Chicago Ave, Fire, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Riot, Riot Damage
Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Ave with boards on it after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Hop Wong Restaurant on Chicago Ave

Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Ave with boards on it after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Boards, Burned Building, Chicago Ave, Chinese restaurant, Hop Wong, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Riot, Riot Damage
Flowers inside a burned out building on Chicago Ave in Minneapolis. The building was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Chicago Ave riot damaged buildings

Flowers inside a burned out building on Chicago Ave in Minneapolis. The building was burned after the May 25th, 2020…

Arson, Burned Building, Chicago Ave, Fire, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Riot, Riot Damage
Damaged buildings on the 2900 block of Chicago Ave. The buildings were burned and looted during riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Chicago Avenue riot damage

Damaged buildings on the 2900 block of Chicago Ave. The buildings were burned and looted during riots following the May…

Burned Building, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store, Riot, Riot Damage, U-7 Nails
No Justice No Peace! Written on what’s left of Chicago Furniture on Chicago Ave in Minneapolis. The store was burned in riots after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

No Justice No Peace!

No Justice No Peace! Written on what’s left of Chicago Furniture on Chicago Ave in Minneapolis. The store was burned…

Burned Building, Chicago Ave, Chicago Ave Furniture, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store, Riot, Riot Damage
Attorney Ben Crump speaks outside the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Minneapolis on July 15th, 2020. He announced the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of the George Floyd family against the City of Minneapolis.

Ben Crump speaks at Federal Courthouse

Attorney Ben Crump speaks outside the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Minneapolis on July 15th, 2020. He announced the filing of…

Ben Crump, Downtown Minneapolis, Federal Courthouse, Lawyer, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Press Conference
Boards on art studios near downtown Minneapolis.

Gamut Gallery art boards

Boards on art studios near downtown Minneapolis.

Art, Boards, Downtown Minneapolis, Gamut Gallery, George Floyd, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Retail Store
George Floyd art in South Minneapolis. Art popped up on boards after the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Abolish the police mural

George Floyd art in South Minneapolis. Art popped up on boards after the unrest over the May 25th death of…

Abolish the police, Boards, George Floyd, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Ave, Mural
Minnehaha Station United States Post Office located at 3033 27th Ave S in Minneapolis. The post office was burned during unrest over the death of George Floyd.

USPS Post Office fire rubble

Minnehaha Station United States Post Office located at 3033 27th Ave S in Minneapolis. The post office was burned during…

27th Ave S, Arson, Burned Building, Fire, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Station, Minnesota, Post Office, Riot, Riot Damage, USPS
Minnehaha Station United States Post Office located at 3033 27th Ave S in Minneapolis. The post office was burned during unrest over the death of George Floyd.

USPS Minnehaha Station rubble

Minnehaha Station United States Post Office located at 3033 27th Ave S in Minneapolis. The post office was burned during…

27th Ave S, Arson, Burned Building, Fire, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Station, Minnesota, Post Office, Riot, Riot Damage, USPS
A burned out USPS van inside a burned down Post Office in South Minneapolis. The building burned in riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Burned Postal Service Van

A burned out USPS van inside a burned down Post Office in South Minneapolis. The building burned in riots following…

27th Ave S, Arson, Burned Building, Fire, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Station, Minnesota, Post Office, Riot, Riot Damage, USPS
Minnehaha Station United States Post Office located at 3033 27th Ave S in Minneapolis. The post office was burned during unrest over the death of George Floyd.

Burned out Minnehaha Station Post Office

Minnehaha Station United States Post Office located at 3033 27th Ave S in Minneapolis. The post office was burned during…

27th Ave S, Arson, Burned Building, Fire, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Station, Minnesota, Post Office, Riot, Riot Damage, USPS
No Justice, No Peace written on the sidewalk in front of a bench in South Minneapolis.

No Justice No Peace in front of bench

No Justice, No Peace written on the sidewalk in front of a bench in South Minneapolis.

Bench, George Floyd, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota
ReUSE Minnesota flyer on storefront board. The organization is coordinating the recovery of plywood across the twin cities after it was used to cover doors and windows.

ReUSE Minnesota flyer

ReUSE Minnesota flyer on storefront board. The organization is coordinating the recovery of plywood across the twin cities after it…

Boards, Flyer, Minneapolis, ReUSE Minnesota
Kiku Bistro on Hennepin Avenue with art boards following unrest after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Kiku Bistro on Hennepin Ave with art boards

Kiku Bistro on Hennepin Avenue with art boards following unrest after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Art, Hennepin Ave, Kiku Bistro, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Uptown Minneapolis
The remains of a Subway store and a tax office that burned during unrest over the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

St. Paul Subway Remains

The remains of a Subway store and a tax office that burned during unrest over the May 25th, 2020 murder…

Burned Building, Fire, Minnesota, Riot, Riot Damage
Boards on the Ananya Dance Theatre in St. Paul.

Ananya Dance Theatre, St. Paul

Boards on the Ananya Dance Theatre in St. Paul.

Ananya Dance Theatre, Art, Boards, George Floyd, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Theaters
Gabriel Black Elk speaking outside the Minnesota State Capitol on the 5 year anniversary of the death of his brother Paul Castaway. Castaway was shot and killed by the Denver Police on July 12, 2015.

Garbriel Black Elk at Native Lives Matter rally

Gabriel Black Elk speaking outside the Minnesota State Capitol on the 5 year anniversary of the death of his brother…

Gabriel Black Elk, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota State Capitol, Native Lives Matter, Protest, Protester, Rally
Royce White speaks at a Native Lives Matter rally at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Royce White speaks at Native Lives Matter Rally

Royce White speaks at a Native Lives Matter rally at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Justice Squad, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota State Capitol, Native Lives Matter, Rally, Royce White
A Native Lives Matter rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on July 12, 2020.

Native Lives Matter rally at Minnesota State Capitol

A Native Lives Matter rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on July 12, 2020.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota State Capitol, Native Lives Matter, Protest, Protester, Rally
A Slice of New York on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis with boards up following riots after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

A Slice of New York on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis

A Slice of New York on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis with boards up following riots after the May 25th, 2020…

Boards, Minneapolis, Nicollet Ave, Pizza, Pizza Shop, Retail Store, Sign, Slice of New York
A large mural on the side of a building on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. “Floyd’s World” “Taking about the revolution”.

Floyd’s World on Nicollet Ave

A large mural on the side of a building on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. “Floyd’s World” “Taking about the revolution”.

Art, George Floyd, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Nicollet Ave
Signs in a window of a store in Minneapolis that read “Protect our elders” “MPLS Rejects Hate” “You are welcome here you belong”

COVID-19 MPLS Rejects Hate

Signs in a window of a store in Minneapolis that read “Protect our elders” “MPLS Rejects Hate” “You are welcome…

COVID-19, Flyer, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store, Sign
The Quik Shop Convenience Store at the corner of Grand and W 28th in South Minneapolis.

Quik Shop Convenience store in Minneapolis

The Quik Shop Convenience Store at the corner of Grand and W 28th in South Minneapolis.

Corner Store, Grand Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Quik Shop, Retail Store, W 28th St
West Lake Street with boards on businesses.

Lake Street Boarded Up

West Lake Street with boards on businesses.

Art, Boards, Graffiti, Lake Street, Lyn Lake, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Uptown Minneapolis
Painted boards on the CVS on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. “You hold the key” “Peace”

You Hold The Key, CVS Boards

Painted boards on the CVS on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. “You hold the key” “Peace”

Boards, CVS Pharmacy, George Floyd, Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Retail Store, Uptown Minneapolis
An Oromo protest marched from Northeast Minneapolis to the Hennepin County Government Center.

Oromo Protest in Downtown Minneapolis

An Oromo protest marched from Northeast Minneapolis to the Hennepin County Government Center.

City Hall, Downtown Minneapolis, March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Oromo, Protest, Protester
Oromo protesters march over the Mississippi River protesting the unrest in Ethiopia.

Oromo march over Mississippi River

Oromo protesters march over the Mississippi River protesting the unrest in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia, March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northeast Minneapolis, Oromo, Protest, Protester
Woman with an Oromo flag during a march through Northeast Minneapolis.

Woman at Oromo march in Minneapolis

Woman with an Oromo flag during a march through Northeast Minneapolis.

Flag, March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northeast Minneapolis, Oromo, Protest, Protester
An Oromo protest in Northeast Minneapolis over the unrest in Ethiopia.

Oromo protest in Northeast Minneapolis

An Oromo protest in Northeast Minneapolis over the unrest in Ethiopia.

March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northeast Minneapolis, Oromo, Protest, Protester
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks on July 10th, 2020 at a Oromo march in Northeast Minneapolis.

Jacob Frey speaks at Oromo march

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks on July 10th, 2020 at a Oromo march in Northeast Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mayor, Minnesota, Oromo, Protest
An empty I-35w leading into Downtown Minneapolis during interstate construction.

Empty I-35w leading to Minneapolis

An empty I-35w leading into Downtown Minneapolis during interstate construction.

Bridge, Downtown Minneapolis, Interstate 35W, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Skyline, Minneapolis Skyline At Night, Minneapolis-Cityscape, Minnesota
The Warehouse District Light Rail platform in Downtown Minneapolis with caution tape.

Warehouse District Station with caution tape

The Warehouse District Light Rail platform in Downtown Minneapolis with caution tape.

Caution Tape, Downtown Minneapolis, Light Rail, Minneapolis, Train, Train Station, Warehouse District
Boards on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis. RIP Floyd written on the wall.

Augies in downtown Minneapolis with boards

Boards on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis. RIP Floyd written on the wall.

Adult Boutique, Augies, Bar, Boards, Brass Rail, Downtown Minneapolis, Graffiti, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Strip Club
Construction site in downtown Minneapolis with wood that reads “Stay happy stay safe”.

Stay Happy, Stay Safe

Construction site in downtown Minneapolis with wood that reads “Stay happy stay safe”.

Construction, Development, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis
The rubble of the O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue. The store was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

ACAB, Fuck Jacob Frey, Fuck 12, RIP George and Riots work written on the remaining wall

O’Reilly Auto Parts rubble

The rubble of the O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue. The store was burned after the May 25th, 2020…

Arson, Burned Building, Family Dollar, Fuck 12, George Floyd, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicollet Ave, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Retail Store, Riot, Riot Damage, Rubble
Minneapolis police at the homicide scene that left Leneesha Columbus dead just outside of George Floyd Square.

The Murder of Leneesha Columbus

Minneapolis police at the homicide scene that left Leneesha Columbus dead just outside of George Floyd Square.

Crime Scene, Leneesha Columbus, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police Officer, Minnesota, Police Officer, Squad Car
Complimentary shuttle bus station setup outside Cub Foods store providing transportation to another Cub Foods. The shuttles were setup after the store was damaged following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Cub Foods shuttle bus stop

Complimentary shuttle bus station setup outside Cub Foods store providing transportation to another Cub Foods. The shuttles were setup after…

Bus, Bus Stop, Cub Foods, Grocery Store, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Shuttle Bus
Empty shelving in a newly built “Community Market” that will serve as a temporary store while the damaged Cub Foods store is repaired. The store was damaged following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Empty shelving at Cub Foods community market

Empty shelving in a newly built “Community Market” that will serve as a temporary store while the damaged Cub Foods…

Cub Foods, Minneapolis, Retail Store
Fireworks being lit off on 1st Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. Police drove through to clear the crowd.

Amateur fireworks lit in downtown Minneapolis

Fireworks being lit off on 1st Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. Police drove through to clear the crowd.

Downtown Minneapolis, Fireworks, Minneapolis, Minnesota, N 1st Ave
MAD DADs organization with their truck on Hennepin Ave outside the Gay 90s nightclub in downtown Minneapolis.

MAD DADS on Hennepin Ave

MAD DADs organization with their truck on Hennepin Ave outside the Gay 90s nightclub in downtown Minneapolis.

Bar, Downtown Minneapolis, Gay 90s, Hennepin Ave, MAD DADS, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nightclub, Violence Interrupters
A sign reading “We’ll stand together and we’ll build together” on a Target Store with CVS Pharmacy on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. The store was heavily looted during the 2020 unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th death of George Floyd.

We’ll stand together And we’ll build together

A sign reading “We’ll stand together and we’ll build together” on a Target Store with CVS Pharmacy on East Lake…

CVS Pharmacy, Fencing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Retail Store, Riot, Riot Damage, Sign, Target Store
A temporary “Community Market” being built outside the looted and damaged Cub Foods grocery store on 26th Ave S in South Minneapolis. The store was damaged during the unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Cub Foods Community Market in Minneapolis

A temporary “Community Market” being built outside the looted and damaged Cub Foods grocery store on 26th Ave S in…

Barricade, Community Market, Cub Foods, George Floyd, Grocery Store, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The intersection of Lake and Minnehaha. The corner was home to AutoZone, Minnehaha Liquors and the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. All the buildings were burned in May 2020.

Intersection of Minnehaha and Lake Street

The intersection of Lake and Minnehaha. The corner was home to AutoZone, Minnehaha Liquors and the Minneapolis police third precinct…

Arson, Autozone, Burned Building, Downtown Minneapolis, Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Ave, Minnehaha Liquor Store, Minnesota, Riot, Riot Damage
Target on East Lake Street. The store closed in May 2020 following damage from riots after George Floyd’s murder.

Target on East Lake Street closed after protests

Target on East Lake Street. The store closed in May 2020 following damage from riots after George Floyd’s murder.

Lake Street, Minneapolis, Renovation, Target, Target Store
A Dollar General store on East Lake Street in South Minneapolis. In the foreground, what’s left of an HR Block store.

Burned out Dollar General store in strip mall

A Dollar General store on East Lake Street in South Minneapolis. In the foreground, what’s left of an HR Block…

Arson, Burned Building, Dollar General, Fire, Hi-Lake Shopping Center, HR Block, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Riot, Riot Damage
A bridge for a Metro Transit Light Rail train over Haiwatha Ave in South Minneapolis.

Light Rail Bridge over Haiwatha

A bridge for a Metro Transit Light Rail train over Haiwatha Ave in South Minneapolis.

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