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July 2021

"Read the Demand" "Justice for Murphy Ranks!" at George Floyd Square on July 29, 2021.

Read the demands Justice For Murphy Ranks

“Read the Demand” “Justice for Murphy Ranks!” at George Floyd…

Air Quality, George Floyd Square, MinneapolisUprising, Murphy Ranks, Smoke

A smoky evening at George Floyd Square during air quality warnings over Canadian wildfire smoke. The wildfires brought the worst on record Minnesota air quality to the state for weeks at a time.

Cup Foods and George Floyd Memorial July 2021

A smoky evening at George Floyd Square during air quality…

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Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square during a Canadian wildfire smoke filled evening.

George Floyd Square and bad air quality

Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square during a Canadian wildfire…

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Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.

Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis July 2021

Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.

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A Metro Transit surveillance camera system setup outside the flagship Target Store.

Metro Transit cameras on Nicollet Mall

A Metro Transit surveillance camera system setup outside the flagship…

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"Love Hope Unity" written in a parking lot on Franklin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.

Love Hope Unity mural

“Love Hope Unity” written in a parking lot on Franklin…

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A few candles and flowers remain at the memorial for Deona Knajdek a week after the space was cleared by private security contractors. Knajdek was killed while protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith 10 days prior when a car dove through barricades put in place by protesters.

Deona Marie Memorial after being cleared

A few candles and flowers remain at the memorial for…

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A sign that reads "Wince Way" behind the newly installed security fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp and Wince Marie Garden.

Wince Way sign in Uptown Minneapolis

A sign that reads “Wince Way” behind the newly installed…

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Milwaukee celebrates as the Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA Championship since 1971.

Photos: Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Championship (2021)

Bucks Win!Thousands gather in Milwaukee after the Milwaukee Bucks with…

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A sign reading "We will not be silent so that you can remain comfortable!" on the security fencing around the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials at Lake & Girard.

We will not be silent protest sign

A sign reading “We will not be silent so that…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith

A sign reading "Paramilitary contractors accountable to no one are running around uptown now." with "They assaulted someone last night." added to the bottom. The sign was seen after a private security company cleared and started to patrol the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorial sites.

Paramilitary Contractors in Uptown

A sign reading “Paramilitary contractors accountable to no one are…

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Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

Winston Smith Memorial Garden clearing

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie…

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Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

Private security at peace garden in Minneapolis

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie…

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Minneapolis Police outside what was the Wince Marie Memorial Garden. Private security and police cleared the lot and fencing was put up.July 17, 2021

Fencing goes up at Winston Smith protest site

Minneapolis Police outside what was the Wince Marie Memorial Garden….

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Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

Armed private security at Seven Points protest

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Guerrilla garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Raid, Security, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

Private security at Seven Points

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie…

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Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials.

Signs outside the newly cleared Winston Smith Protest

Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the…

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The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors.

Deona Marie Memorial after clearing by police

The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Guerrilla garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Raid, Security, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue.

The space had been a protest zone since June 3rd after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades that were put in place to protect protesters.

Armed private security in Uptown Minneapolis

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie…

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A security guard looks down at those on Lake Street with a pair of binoculars.

Private Security Surveillance in Uptown

A security guard looks down at those on Lake Street…

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Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held memorials for Winston smith and Deona Marie.

Fencing at Winston Smith protest site

Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held…

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Protesters climb the fence outside the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials. The memorials had been cleared by private security contractors earlier in the morning.

Protesters climb fencing at Winston Smith protest site

Protesters climb the fence outside the Winston Smith and Deona…

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Foxconn buildings in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

This building is called "The Globe" and was originally meant as high tech data center. It's since been used just as office space.

Photos: July 2021 Visit to Foxconn Wisconsin

Factory, Foxconn, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Downtown Minneapolis with wildfire haze.

Air quality alerts and Downtown Minneapolis

Downtown Minneapolis with wildfire haze.

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