Minneapolis McDonald’s Sign: George Floyd Protests

A McDonald's drive-thru menu board in Minneapolis displays a handwritten notice on May 30, 2020. The sign informs customers of an early closure at 6:30 PM, citing "recent activity in our city." This operational adjustment reflects the immediate impact of the widespread protests and civil unrest that occurred in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd. Such notices became common across the city as businesses responded to the significant public events, illustrating the direct effects on urban commerce and daily routines.
A McDonald's drive-thru menu board in Minneapolis displays a handwritten notice on May 30, 2020. The sign informs customers of an early closure at 6:30 PM, citing "recent activity in our city." This operational adjustment reflects the immediate impact of the widespread protests and civil unrest that occurred in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd. Such notices became common across the city as businesses responded to the significant public events, illustrating the direct effects on urban commerce and daily routines.
Photo taken in May 2020.
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Minneapolis Uprising – May 2020
207 photos • 2020

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