Minnesota National Guard at City Center, Minneapolis

Minnesota National Guard personnel are positioned outside City Center in Downtown Minneapolis during protests over the murder of George Floyd. This deployment occurred shortly before a 10pm curfew was enforced across the city in May 2020. City Center, a significant mixed-use retail and office complex, was originally constructed in the early 1980s and remains a central commercial destination. The presence of military forces in this urban environment reflects the widespread civil unrest and the historical significance of the protests for racial justice in Minneapolis.