Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
Photography from Minneapolis

June 2020

George Floyd Square Memorial and Burned Buildings on Lake Street

June 2020 in Minneapolis was shaped by the continuation of mass protest activity, the emergence of community-organized spaces, and evolving calls for systemic change following the death of George Floyd. With sustained demonstrations throughout the city, June saw widespread participation in marches, vigils, and public art; neighbors and organizers worked together to assert community care while demanding accountability and transformation in policing and civic institutions.

Throughout the month, George Floyd Square at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue remained a vibrant hub of memorialization and protest. The intersection drew steady crowds of worshippers, families, volunteers, artists, and activists who maintained the site through planting gardens, painting murals, and creating spaces for music, conversation, and reflection. In neighborhoods across Minneapolis, residents organized neighborhood patrols, mutual aid efforts, and decentralized actions aimed at reimagining public safety outside conventional law enforcement structures.

June also saw increased engagement with policy and civic processes, including public forums, city council discussions, and debates over police accountability measures. As demonstrations continued day after day, the visual landscape of Minneapolis reflected both resilience and rupture — from crowds occupying streets to community members boarding up and repairing commercial corridors. June stands as a period of sustained collective pressure, expanding local efforts to transform protest energy into long-term political dialogue and neighborhood initiatives.

Key dates
  • June 1, 2020 — Protest marches and gatherings continue throughout Minneapolis and the Twin Cities as organizers reinforce demands for justice and systemic reform.
  • June 3, 2020 — Sustained actions and community mobilizations persist at George Floyd Square and throughout south Minneapolis.
  • June 9–10, 2020 — Large marches and teach-ins emphasize community care, abolitionist frameworks, and alternatives to traditional policing.
  • Mid-June 2020 — City council forums, public hearings, and broader civic engagement events address police accountability, use of force policy, and community demands for structural change.
  • June 20, 2020 — Juneteenth commemorations intersect with sustained protest activity and memorial gatherings at key sites across the city.
  • Late June 2020 — Neighborhood outreach, mutual aid efforts, and continual gatherings at George Floyd Square mark the transition into ongoing summer organizing.
Year Index
Cyclist passing boarded Walgreens on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: Uptown Minneapolis Walgreens, ‘EMPTY + BURNED’ graffiti
June 1, 2020 — A cyclist rides past a boarded Walgreens storefront on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. Plywood covers the windows and doors, with graffiti reading “EMPTY + BURNED” painted across several panels. The boarding was installed after unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, leaving commercial corridors such as Uptown marked by temporary security measures and damage.
Boarded Walgreens and Orangetheory on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: Hennepin Avenue Boarded Walgreens & Orange Theory, Minneapolis
June 1, 2020 — Boarded storefronts on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, including a Walgreens and an Orangetheory Fitness, are shown on June 1, 2020. Plywood covers the windows and doors of both businesses following days of unrest in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd. Graffiti on the boards includes “JUSTICE 4 GEORGE” and references to Black Lives Matter.
Minnesota National Guard troops outside City Center in downtown Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest.View full post: Minnesota National Guard at City Center, Minneapolis
June 1, 2020 — Minnesota National Guard troops stand outside City Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 1, 2020, during protests following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd. The image shows three armed service members at the entrance to the mixed-use retail and office complex as the city remained under curfew orders that week.
Minnesota National Guard Humvee on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during unrest in June 2020.View full post: National Guard Humvee, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis 2020 Unrest
June 1, 2020 — A Minnesota National Guard Humvee is parked on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, beneath the city’s skyway system near 7th Street South.
National Guard and concrete barricades outside Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: National Guard and Barricades at Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct
June 1, 2020 — National Guard troops and layered concrete and metal barricades block a street outside the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. The image shows a heavily restricted perimeter with military vehicles, fencing, and traffic-control barriers positioned around the station. These security measures were put in place during the unrest and protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020.
AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown boarded with plywood before curfew during unrest on June 1, 2020.View full post: AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown, boarded for curfew
June 1, 2020 — The AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown in downtown Minneapolis is boarded with plywood across its ground-floor windows and entrance on June 1, 2020. The protective barriers were installed as businesses prepared for a 10 p.m. curfew and possible damage during unrest following the killing of George Floyd on May 25.
Concrete barricades and chain-link fencing on Hennepin Avenue near Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct, June 2020.View full post: Concrete barricades surround Downtown Minneapolis 1st Precinct
June 1, 2020 — Concrete barricades and chain-link fencing line Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct. The barriers were installed in late May and early June 2020 after protests followed the killing of George Floyd. In this block, temporary security measures surround parking lots and building frontages, reflecting the tightened perimeter around the precinct and nearby businesses.
Barricades outside the Hennepin County Government Center on South 6th Street in downtown Minneapolis during curfew.View full post: Hennepin County Government Center Barricades, Minneapolis Curfew
June 1, 2020 — The Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street in downtown Minneapolis is barricaded with concrete barriers and traffic cones across the street outside the building. The county complex houses administrative offices and courts, and the road restrictions appear to have been put in place during the nighttime security measures that accompanied the citywide curfew in early June 2020. The curfew followed protests after the police killing of George Floyd.
Minnesota National Guard member on the Hennepin County Forensic Science Laboratory roof in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: National Guard on Hennepin County Forensic Lab Roof, Minneapolis
June 1, 2020 — A Minnesota National Guard member stands watch on the roof of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Forensic Science Laboratory in downtown Minneapolis. The photograph was made on June 1, 2020, during the period of protests and heightened security that followed the killing of George Floyd. The laboratory is a Hennepin County law enforcement facility used for forensic analysis, and National Guard troops were deployed around Minneapolis as a nighttime curfew took effect.
Tow trucks at Bobby & Steve's Mobil station in downtown Minneapolis before the June 1, 2020 curfew.View full post: Minneapolis Curfew: Tow Trucks at Bobby & Steve’s Gas Station
June 1, 2020 — Tow trucks are lined up at Bobby & Steve's Auto World, a Mobil gas station and convenience store in downtown Minneapolis, on June 1, 2020. The photograph was made at about 9:20 p.m., roughly 40 minutes before a 10:00 p.m. curfew took effect after days of protests and unrest following the May 25 killing of George Floyd.
Minnesota National Guard outside Cedar Food & Grill on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis on June 1, 2020.View full post: National Guard at Cedar Food & Grill during Minneapolis unrest
June 1, 2020 — Minnesota National Guard troops stand outside Cedar Food & Grill on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. The grocery, produce, and deli storefront is boarded up, with handwritten signs on the plywood noting that it is minority owned. Their deployment came in the days after the May 25 killing of George Floyd, when National Guard units were stationed around Minneapolis commercial corridors and neighborhood businesses during the unrest.
Makeshift barricades on a South Minneapolis street during the George Floyd unrest in June 2020.View full post: South Minneapolis Makeshift Barricades, George Floyd Unrest
June 1, 2020 — Makeshift barricades on a residential street in South Minneapolis block traffic during the unrest following the killing of George Floyd in late May and early June 2020. The barriers consist of orange traffic barrels, official roadwork signs reading “Sidewalk Closed Ahead 1 Block,” and a household yard-waste bin placed across the roadway at night. Residents in parts of South Minneapolis set up street closures like these to restrict vehicle access and create controlled neighborhood entry points during the period of protests and unrest.
George Floyd billboard above an encampment in June 2020.View full post: Justice For George Floyd billboard in Minneapolis
June 1, 2020 — A Justice for George Floyd billboard seen above an encampment in Minneapolis 3 days after his murder.
Curfew billboard above a homeless encampment in South Minneapolis on June 1, 2020.View full post: Minneapolis 2020: Curfew Billboard & Homeless Encampment
June 1, 2020 — A digital billboard in South Minneapolis displays a “Twin Cities Curfew 10:00 p.m. Please stay home” message above a homeless encampment on the night of June 1, 2020. Tents, tarps, and fencing fill the lot beneath the sign, with a resident visible at left. The photograph was made during the period of curfews imposed in Minneapolis after the police killing of George Floyd, placing an official public safety directive directly over an encampment already occupying the site.
National Guard soldiers and Humvees outside the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 2, 2020.View full post: National Guard soldiers and Humvees, Minneapolis Convention Center
June 2, 2020 — National Guard soldiers and Humvees stand outside the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 2, 2020. The convention center was being used as a temporary base during the protests and unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. The image shows armed troops and military vehicles positioned on the facility grounds during the state response in Minneapolis.
National Guard troops and military vehicles at the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 2, 2020.View full post: Minneapolis Convention Center, National Guard Base, June 2020
June 2, 2020 — National Guard personnel stand outside the marshalling yard at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis on June 2, 2020. The convention center was being used as a temporary National Guard base during the citywide protests that followed the murder of George Floyd. A line of military vehicles is parked inside the fenced service area behind the guards, while the convention center’s patterned exterior wall fills the left side of the frame.
Empty street by the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis, with the Foshay Tower in the background.View full post: Empty Street Near Minneapolis Convention Center, Post-Unrest
June 2, 2020 — An empty street in downtown Minneapolis runs past the Minneapolis Convention Center, with the Foshay Tower and other central business district buildings visible in the background. The photograph was made in early June 2020 during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd.
Curfew billboards near Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 2, 2020, above an empty South 7th Street.View full post: Downtown Minneapolis Curfew Billboards, George Floyd Unrest
June 2, 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis near Target Center is lined with digital billboards displaying a “Twin Cities Curfew 10:00 p.m. Please stay home” message on June 2, 2020. The photograph looks down South 7th Street toward the arena, with nearby commercial buildings and largely empty streets under evening light. The warning was posted during the period of curfews imposed after the killing of George Floyd, when officials used roadside signs and billboards to communicate public safety restrictions across the city.
Bob Dylan lyric mural reflected in a puddle in downtown Minneapolis on June 2, 2020.View full post: Bob Dylan Mural Reflected in Downtown Minneapolis Puddle
June 2, 2020 — A mural with the words “The times they are a-changin’” is reflected in a puddle in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The text quotes the title lyric of Bob Dylan’s 1964 song “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” linking the public artwork to the Minnesota-born songwriter.
Boarded-up Uptown Theater in Minneapolis with red graffiti reading “Silence = Violence” and “Wake Up White People.”View full post: Uptown Theater, Minneapolis: ‘Silence = Violence’ Boards
June 2, 2020 — The Uptown Theater in Uptown Minneapolis is shown boarded up on June 2, 2020, with protest messages painted across plywood covering its facade. Red spray-painted text on the boards reads “Silence = Violence” and “Wake Up White People,” while the marquee above says “ITS OVER” and “GO HOME.” The historic movie theater was among many Twin Cities buildings covered after protests that followed the murder of George Floyd.
Cowboy Slim’s at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis, boarded and covered in George Floyd graffiti.View full post: Cowboy Slims, Hennepin & Lagoon, Minneapolis, George Floyd Graffiti
June 2, 2020 — Cowboy Slim’s Saloon at Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is boarded up and covered in graffiti, including the words “GEORGE” and “FLOYD,” in a photograph made on June 2, 2020. The temporary plywood barriers and street barricade place the image in the period of protests and unrest following the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. Neon signage remains lit above the boarded windows, contrasting the nightlife business’s normal appearance with the conditions in the neighborhood at that time.
Barricades and police at the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020.View full post: MN Guard & Police, Minneapolis 1st Precinct Barricade
June 4, 2020 — The Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis is shown behind concrete barriers, fencing, concertina wire, and a road closure checkpoint on June 4, 2020. Minneapolis police officers and a Minnesota National Guard soldier stand at the secured perimeter during the citywide protests following the killing of George Floyd. The image shows the extensive fortification of the precinct and street access controls that were in place in the weeks after unrest spread through Minneapolis.
Boarded storefront at 110 N. 3rd St. in Minneapolis with Black Lives Matter and Justice 4 George messages.View full post: Black Lives Matter & Justice 4 George Boards, Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — Boards covering storefront windows at 110 N. 3rd Street in downtown Minneapolis bear hand-painted messages including “Black Lives Matter” and “Justice 4 George.” Photographed on June 4, 2020, the boarded facade also includes notes such as “People’s pets live here” and “Kids live here,” combining protest messages with notices to passersby in a mixed commercial and residential building. The markings appeared in the days after the murder of George Floyd, when plywood over downtown businesses became surfaces for mourning, demands for justice, and neighborhood communication.
Minnesota National Guard outside the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on June 4, 2020.View full post: Minnesota National Guard guarding Federal Reserve Bank, Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — Minnesota National Guard troops and military vehicles stand outside the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Ninth District, in Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. The deployment took place during the period of unrest and protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25. The Federal Reserve Bank building, visible behind the troops, is the regional headquarters for the Ninth Federal Reserve District.
Boarded-up Target store at Nicollet Mall and 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis, closed during June 2020 unrest.View full post: Target Store, Nicollet Mall, Boarded Up During 2020 Unrest
June 4, 2020 — The Target flagship store at Nicollet Mall and South 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis is boarded up and closed on June 4, 2020. Temporary plywood covers the ground-level windows and entrances, and posted notices state that the store is temporarily closed. The closures came during the period of unrest and protests in Minneapolis following the May 25 killing of George Floyd, when businesses across the city center took protective measures.
Boarded State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis with an MLK quote on the marquee, June 2020.View full post: State Theatre, Downtown Minneapolis, boarded up, MLK quote
June 4, 2020 — The State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis is boarded over beneath its marquee, which displays the Martin Luther King Jr. quote, “The time is always right to do what is right.” The plywood covering the entrance and street-level windows reflects protective measures taken by many Minneapolis businesses in early June 2020 after the murder of George Floyd. Opened in 1921, the theater is a historic performing arts venue and former movie palace on Hennepin Avenue.
Fire-damaged O'Reilly Auto Parts in North Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing.View full post: O’Reilly Auto Parts Burned, North Minneapolis Uprising
June 4, 2020 — The fire-damaged O'Reilly Auto Parts store in North Minneapolis stands boarded and gutted in the aftermath of unrest following the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. Burn marks, a collapsed opening, and shattered front windows are visible on the one-story retail building. The business, part of a national auto parts chain, was among numerous commercial properties damaged in Minneapolis during late May and early June 2020.
George Floyd Say His Name in North MinneapolisView full post: George Floyd Say His Name Boards, North Minneapolis, June 2020
June 4, 2020 — Boards bearing the message "George Floyd Say His Name" are displayed on a building facade in North Minneapolis in June 2020.
Protest murals on boarded storefronts on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis after George Floyd's killing.View full post: George Floyd Protest Murals, Broadway, North Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — Protest murals and handwritten signs cover the boarded storefronts of a commercial building on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis. Photographed on June 4, 2020, the messages reference George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, and demands for racial justice in the days after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25. The temporary artwork turned plywood coverings on closed businesses into a public memorial and message wall, with calls to “say his name,” “stop killing us,” and “rebuild community” visible across the block.
Fire-damaged storefront on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis after unrest in June 2020.View full post: Burned Retail Space on Broadway Ave, North Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — A fire-damaged retail building on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis stands with its roof partially collapsed and storefronts burned out on June 4, 2020. The structure housed neighborhood businesses, including Flora's Hair Designs and a cafe, before it was damaged during the unrest that followed the May 25 killing of George Floyd. Burned interiors, exposed framing, and boarded windows show the extent of the destruction to commercial property along the corridor.
Boarded McDonald’s on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis with drive-thru open, June 2020.View full post: Broadway Ave McDonald’s Boarded After 2020 Minneapolis Uprising
June 4, 2020 — A McDonald’s restaurant on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis is boarded over in early June 2020. Plywood covers the front windows while signs at the entrance and drive-thru state that service remains open. The protective boarding reflects security measures adopted by some Minneapolis businesses after the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 and the unrest that followed.
Boarded-up Cub Foods on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis on June 4, 2020, with downtown skyline behind.View full post: Cub Foods, Broadway Ave, North Minneapolis, Boarded Up, 2020
June 4, 2020 — Cub Foods on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis is shown boarded up on June 4, 2020, with downtown Minneapolis visible in the background. Plywood covers the store entrances and sections of the exterior as businesses across the city took protective measures after protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd.
Military helicopter near the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020.View full post: Military Helicopter over IDS Center, Minneapolis 2020
June 4, 2020 — A military helicopter flies past the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. The aircraft presence came during the state security response that followed protests over the killing of George Floyd. Completed in 1972, the IDS Center is the tallest building in Minneapolis and a major office, retail, and hotel complex in the city center.
Minnesota National Guard armored vehicle in downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020 after George Floyd protests.View full post: Armored National Guard Vehicle Departs Downtown Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — A Minnesota National Guard armored vehicle drives through downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. The deployment followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25 and the protests and unrest that spread across the city in the days after his death. National Guard units were activated to support local authorities during the emergency response, bringing military vehicles onto central city streets.
Mourners at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis beside a street memorial on June 4, 2020.View full post: Minneapolis: George Floyd Square Memorial at Night
June 4, 2020 — George Floyd Square at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis is shown at night on June 4, 2020, with mourners and visitors gathered around a large street memorial of flowers, signs, candles, and portraits. The memorial formed in the days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, at this intersection. By the time of this photograph, the crossroads had become a center for remembrance, protest, and community gathering.
Crowd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis outside the Speedway gas station on June 4, 2020.View full post: George Floyd Square Gathering, Minneapolis Speedway
June 4, 2020 — A crowd gathers at George Floyd Square at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, outside the Speedway gas station on June 4, 2020. The intersection became a memorial and protest site after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police there on May 25, 2020.
George Floyd memorial at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis with flowers, signs, and candles outside Fire Arts Center.View full post: George Floyd Memorial, 38th & Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — The George Floyd memorial at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is lined with flowers, signs, candles, and handwritten tributes outside Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center. Photographed on June 4, 2020, about 10 days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, the intersection had become a large public memorial and gathering place. Messages including “Black Lives Matter” and calls for justice are visible among the offerings placed along the sidewalk.
George Floyd memorial outside Cup Foods in South Minneapolis, with flowers, signs, and a mural on June 4, 2020.View full post: George Floyd Square Memorial at Cup Foods, Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — George Floyd Square outside Cup Foods in South Minneapolis is shown covered with flowers, candles, handwritten signs, and memorial objects on June 4, 2020. The memorial formed at the corner of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. A large mural of Floyd and messages calling for justice line the storefront, documenting the site’s role as a place of mourning and protest.
George Floyd memorial at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, with mourners gathered at dusk.View full post: George Floyd Memorial at 38th St and Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — Community members gather around a memorial at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on June 4, 2020, days after the killing of George Floyd. Flowers, candles, signs, and chalk messages cover the street in front of Cup Foods, the store beside the intersection where Floyd was killed on May 25. The site became known as George Floyd Square and remained a place of mourning, protest, and community vigil during the nationwide protests against police violence and racism.
Community members gather at George Floyd Square memorial on East 38th Street in Minneapolis.View full post: Night Vigil at George Floyd Memorial, 38th and Chicago Ave
June 4, 2020 — George Floyd Square at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis is shown on June 4, 2020, filled with flowers, handwritten signs, candles, and portraits left in memory of George Floyd. People stand and sit around the memorial at night as tents and informal gathering areas line the street behind it. The intersection became a major site of mourning and protest after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.
Protester with Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, during a memorial gathering.View full post: Protester holds Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square
June 4, 2020 — A protester raises a Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square, the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The photograph was made on June 4, 2020, days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police at this corner on May 25. People gather around the street memorial and protest site, where flowers, signs, and tributes filled the intersection during sustained calls for racial justice and police accountability.
George Floyd memorial outside Cup Foods at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: George Floyd Memorial at Cup Foods, E 38th St, Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — George Floyd memorial outside Cup Foods at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. Flowers, wreaths, portraits, handwritten signs, and candles cover the storefront at the location where Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020. The memorial formed in the days after his death and became the center of what is now known as George Floyd Square.
Boarded Smitten Kitten and Caffrey's Deli on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests.View full post: Caffrey’s Deli & Smitten Kitten Boarded, Minneapolis Protest
June 4, 2020 — The boarded storefronts of Smitten Kitten and Caffrey's Deli on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis are shown during the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd in May and June 2020. Plywood covering the ground-floor windows and doors is marked with hand-painted messages including “We want cops in cuffs,” “Don’t burn, we live here,” and “People live here, kids live here.”
Boarded Iron Door Pub on Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, with BLM and protest graffiti in June 2020.View full post: Iron Door Pub, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, Protest Graffiti
June 4, 2020 — The Iron Door Pub on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is boarded up in early June 2020, with plywood covering its windows and doors. Messages including “BLM,” “Stay Safe,” “MPLS Strong,” and “Look for the helpers” are spray-painted across the boards. Taken a week after the killing of George Floyd.
Bryant-Lake Bowl on Lake Street in Minneapolis, boarded with protest graffiti beneath a lit neon sign.View full post: Bryant-Lake Bowl, Boarded with Protest Graffiti, Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — Bryant-Lake Bowl on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown boarded up at night, with its neon sign lit above plywood covered in protest graffiti. Messages painted on the boards include “Liberty and Justice for all,” “People live here,” and “Freedom.” The bowling alley, theater, and restaurant was among the Lake Street businesses that secured their storefronts during the unrest following the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd.
Boarded businesses on Lake Street in Minneapolis painted with Black Lives Matter and protest messages in June 2020.View full post: BLM graffiti on boarded businesses, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — Boarded storefronts on Lake Street in Minneapolis are covered with protest art and messages in early June 2020. Visible text and symbols include “Black Lives Matter,” “Don’t Shoot,” a peace sign, and “Liberty + Justice 4 All” painted across plywood panels protecting business entrances. The boards were installed after the murder of George Floyd and became surfaces for memorials, political messages, and neighborhood response along one of the city’s main commercial corridors.
Minnesota National Guard outside a boarded CVS on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: Minnesota National Guard at CVS, Lake Street, Uptown
June 4, 2020 — Members of the Minnesota National Guard stand outside a boarded CVS Pharmacy on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. The deployment came during the period of unrest and protests in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd. Plywood covers the storefront windows and doors, reflecting the precautionary measures taken by businesses along the corridor during that time.
George Floyd mural on boarded Stella’s Fish Cafe windows on Lake Street in Minneapolis after protests in 2020.View full post: George Floyd ‘Say My Name’ mural, Stella’s Fish Cafe, Lake St
June 4, 2020 — A George Floyd mural covers boarded windows at Stella’s Fish Cafe on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The painting includes Floyd’s portrait, the words “SAY MY NAME,” and repeated “BLM” text, while adjacent plywood panels are marked with messages including “Justice 4” and “Say His Name.” The boards were installed to protect storefronts during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing in May 2020, and many became surfaces for memorials and protest art across Minneapolis.
Granada Theatre in Uptown Minneapolis with Justice 4 George Floyd marquee and BLM mural on boarded facade.View full post: Granada Theatre, Justice 4 George Floyd Marquee & BLM, Uptown
June 4, 2020 — The Granada Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown boarded up with a marquee reading “Justice 4 George Floyd” and “Uptown Love.” A large pink “BLM” mural covers the plywood across the theater’s ground-floor facade. Photographed on June 4, 2020, the image documents how the theater’s exterior was used for messages tied to the protests and neighborhood response after the killing of George Floyd.
Burned storefront beside U-7 Nails on Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest.View full post: U-7 Nails & Burned Buildings, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis Unrest
June 5, 2020 — A burned commercial building on Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis stands gutted beside U-7 Nails on June 5, 2020. The brick exterior remains, but the roof and interior have been destroyed, with a partial sign above the storefront advertising building materials and plumbing. The damage was part of the widespread fire and destruction along Minneapolis commercial corridors following the murder of George Floyd in late May 2020. The image documents the immediate aftermath for small businesses in the neighborhood as cleanup and rebuilding began.
Burned remains of Wong's Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, with potted flowers by the sidewalk.View full post: Potted Flowers at Burned Wong’s Restaurant, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 5, 2020 — The burned remains of Wong's Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis are pictured on June 5, 2020, with potted flowers placed along the sidewalk in front of the gutted interior. The restaurant was heavily damaged by fire in the unrest that followed George Floyd's murder in late May 2020.
Burned Chicago Furniture on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing.View full post: Chicago Ave Furniture Store Burned, Minneapolis Unrest
June 5, 2020 — The burned remains of Chicago Furniture on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis stand gutted less than two weeks after unrest following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. The two-story brick retail building shows extensive fire damage, with missing windows, collapsed interior sections, and scorched exterior walls. A pedestrian passes memorial flowers placed along the sidewalk, underscoring how commercial properties on this corridor were left damaged during that period.
Fire-damaged house in South Minneapolis with melted siding and an American flag.View full post: House with Burned Siding and American Flag, South Minneapolis
June 5, 2020 — A house in South Minneapolis shows extensive fire damage to its exterior siding, with melted cladding exposing the wood underneath, while an American flag hangs between the front windows. The photograph was made on June 5, 2020, shortly after fires during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The damage visible on the residential building documents how nearby fires affected homes as well as commercial properties in the area.
Fire-damaged building interior on East 29th Street in Minneapolis after the unrest following George Floyd's murder.View full post: Burned Building on E 29th St, Minneapolis Uprising
June 5, 2020 — A fire-damaged building on East 29th Street in Minneapolis stands gutted, with charred brick walls, exposed steel framing, and collapsed debris filling the interior. The structure was burned during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd. Located about a block from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, it shows the extent of property destruction in the surrounding neighborhood in early June 2020.
Protesters march on Park Avenue in Minneapolis with signs calling for justice after George Floyd’s killing.View full post: George Floyd Protest March on Park Ave, Minneapolis
June 5, 2020 — Protesters march on Park Avenue in Minneapolis on June 5, 2020, during the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. The crowd carries handmade signs calling for justice, denouncing racism and police violence, and criticizing “All Lives Matter” responses. Many participants wear face masks, placing the march during the first summer of the COVID-19 pandemic as demonstrations continued across the city.
Protesters march on Park Avenue toward downtown Minneapolis on June 5, 2020.View full post: Protesters March Down Park Avenue, Minneapolis, June 5, 2020
June 5, 2020 — Protesters march along Park Avenue toward downtown Minneapolis on June 5, 2020, with the downtown skyline visible in the background. The march took place during the wave of protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Participants move in the roadway and bike lanes, some carrying signs, as the procession heads north into the city center.
Protester with “White Supremacists We See You” sign on Park Avenue in Minneapolis during a June 2020 march.View full post: Minneapolis Protester with “White Supremacists We See You” Sign
June 5, 2020 — A marcher on Park Avenue in Minneapolis holds a large sign reading “White Supremacists We See You … You Fuck” during a protest on June 5, 2020. Other participants walk ahead carrying signs including “Black Lives Matter” and a memorial message for Breonna Taylor. The march took place during the wave of Minneapolis protests following the killing of George Floyd, when Park Avenue was a regular route for demonstrators heading toward downtown.
Adam Turman mural on plywood at Uptown Theatre in Minneapolis reading “The Right Thing” and “Love Mpls.”View full post: Adam Turman George Floyd Mural, Uptown Minneapolis
June 5, 2020 — Adam Turman’s 2020 mural on the boarded-up Uptown Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis fills the facade with the words “THE RIGHT THING” above a figure presenting “LOVE MPLS” in outstretched fists. Created in the days after the murder of George Floyd, the work uses bold lettering and a medallion in Pan-African colors to reference solidarity, Black liberation, and calls for justice. Painted on temporary plywood covering the theater, the mural reflects how storefront barriers across Minneapolis became surfaces for public art and messages during that period.
George Floyd murals on boarded windows at Jakeeno’s Pizza on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: Jakeeno’s Pizza George Floyd Murals, Chicago Ave
June 7, 2020 — George Floyd memorial murals cover the boarded windows of Jakeeno’s Pizza on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. Photographed in early June 2020, the storefront displays hand-painted portraits, flowers, and messages including “Black Lives Matter” and “Say His Name” that were created after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, a short distance away. The boards turned the restaurant’s facade into a temporary memorial and a marker of the protests for racial justice that spread across the city.
Boarded Lake Street storefronts in Minneapolis with “Kids Live Upstairs” messages after George Floyd’s killing.View full post: “Kids Live Upstairs” during Minneapolis Unrest, Lake Street
June 7, 2020 — Boarded storefronts on Lake Street in Minneapolis are covered with handwritten warnings including “Kids Live Upstairs” and “Please Don’t Burn” in the days after the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. The businesses, photographed at night, include ground-floor retail spaces in a mixed-use commercial block with apartments above. Plywood barriers were widely installed along the corridor during the unrest to protect windows while also drawing attention to residents living over the shops.
“Love Hope Unity” mural on an alley wall in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: Love Hope Unity Graffiti, Minneapolis Uptown Alley
June 7, 2020 — The “Love Hope Unity” mural in an alley in Minneapolis’s Uptown neighborhood covers a long black-painted brick wall with large multicolored graffiti-style lettering. Photographed in June 2020, the work is part of the wave of public art created across Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed. Its message of love, hope, and unity places the alley within the city’s wider landscape of memorial and response murals from that period.
Burned SuperAmerica gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing.View full post: Burned SuperAmerica Gas Station, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 7, 2020 — The burned SuperAmerica gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands behind a chain-link fence with its canopy collapsed and interior reduced to charred debris. The station was damaged during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd, when many businesses along the Lake Street corridor were burned or looted. Before the fire, the site provided fuel and convenience retail services on one of the city’s main east-west commercial streets.
Boarded storefront murals on West Lake Street in Minneapolis with George Floyd and Black Lives Matter messages.View full post: West Lake Street Murals on Boarded Stores, Minneapolis
June 7, 2020 — Boarded storefronts covered with murals line West Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early hours of June 7, 2020. The painted plywood panels include messages such as “Justice 4 George,” “Black Lives Matter,” “I Can’t Breathe,” and “I Have a Dream,” displayed across retail spaces protected after damage and unrest following the police killing of George Floyd in late May 2020. The murals turned the temporary barriers into a highly visible corridor of memorial and protest art along one of the city’s main commercial streets.
Calhoun Square at Hennepin Ave and Lake Street in Minneapolis at night, with illuminated signs and boarded murals.View full post: Calhoun Square, Minneapolis: Post-Unrest Boarded Windows
June 7, 2020 — Calhoun Square at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night with its rooftop sign illuminated and its ground-floor storefronts boarded and painted with murals. The mall was later renamed Seven Points Mall. Shown here boarded up with murals after the killing of George Floyd.
Maya Angelou mural on boarded windows at Calhoun Square in Minneapolis with a quote from “Still I Rise.”View full post: Maya Angelou Mural at Calhoun Square, Minneapolis
June 7, 2020 — A mural of Maya Angelou mounted on boarded storefront windows at Calhoun Square in Minneapolis features a passage from her poem “Still I Rise.” Installed along Hennepin Avenue in June 2020, the temporary artwork was part of the wave of protest murals and memorial art that appeared across the city after the murder of George Floyd. The painted boards combine Angelou’s portrait with the lines, “You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies … but still, like dust, I’ll rise.”
Boarded entrance of The General Store Dad on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: General Store Dad Boards, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Unrest
June 7, 2020 — The boarded entrance of The General Store Dad on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown on June 7, 2020. Plywood panels cover the storefront doors and windows, with handwritten text identifying the business as “a community work space” and stating, “Nothing left to steal except some La Croix,” followed by an offer to call for a drink. The protective boarding was installed after protests and unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May 2020.
Granada Theater in Uptown Minneapolis with Justice 4 George Floyd marquee and boarded windows painted with BLM graffiti.View full post: Granada Theatre Marquee: Justice 4 George Floyd, Uptown, Minneapolis
June 7, 2020 — The Granada Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis displays “Justice 4 George Floyd” and “Uptown Love” on its marquee. Painted plywood covers the theater’s ground-floor windows and doors, with large “BLM” graffiti and floral artwork visible across the facade. The boarding reflects security measures used by many Twin Cities businesses during protests and unrest following the police killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Built in 1928, the theater became a prominent public surface for messages during that period.
Boarded Hoban Korean BBQ in Minneapolis with “Justice for George” mural and takeout signs.View full post: Hoban Korean BBQ, Minneapolis: Justice for George Mural
June 7, 2020 — The boarded storefront of Hoban Korean BBQ on Hennepin Avenue South in Minneapolis is covered with plywood painted with business information and a large heart-shaped “Justice for George” mural. The boards include the messages “OPEN for change and take-out” and a phone number, along with a note for DoorDash drivers. The storefront was photographed in June 2020, when many Minneapolis businesses were boarded following unrest after the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct on N 4th Street behind concrete barriers and razor wire in June 2020.View full post: Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct Concrete & Razor Wire
June 9, 2020 — The Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station on North 4th Street in downtown Minneapolis is surrounded by stacked concrete barriers topped with razor wire. The security fortifications were installed in early June 2020 after protests and unrest followed the killing of George Floyd and after the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building was overrun and set on fire.
Burned chiropractor office behind East Lake Street in Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest.View full post: E. Lake Street Burned Chiropractor Office, 2020 Unrest
June 9, 2020 — A fire-damaged chiropractor office on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown from the rear, with barred windows, soot-blackened brick walls, and debris scattered across the lot. The commercial building was burned during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. Located across from the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station, it was among many Lake Street businesses damaged by fire and looting in late May 2020.
Cleanup tools on 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis beside a boarded building after the 2020 unrest.View full post: Brooms & Shovels for Minneapolis Cleanup, 27th Ave S
June 9, 2020 — Cleanup tools line the sidewalk on 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis beside a brick building with boarded windows on June 9, 2020. Brooms, shovels, dustpans, and other supplies were left out for volunteers cleaning debris and damaged storefronts after the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.
Burned interior of Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest.View full post: Burned Minnehaha Liquors, East Lake Street
June 10, 2020 — The fire-damaged interior of Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown in June 2020, with collapsed roof beams, twisted shelving, and burned merchandise filling the gutted store. The liquor store was destroyed during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Located across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, the building was one of many businesses on the Lake Street corridor that suffered extensive fire damage.
Fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, marked with “Justice for Floyd” graffiti.View full post: Minnehaha Liquors, E. Lake St, Post-Fire: Justice for Floyd
June 10, 2020 — Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis stands fire-damaged in the aftermath of unrest following the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd. Broken windows, charred interiors, and boarded wall sections remain visible beneath the store’s sign. Graffiti on the facade includes the words “Justice for Floyd,” linking the damaged storefront to the protests and calls for accountability that spread along the Lake Street corridor in late May and early June 2020.
Burned facade of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street, with part of the original sign still visible.View full post: Burned Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Letters
June 10, 2020 — The fire-damaged facade of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis shows the remaining letters of the building’s original signage. The precinct was heavily burned during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. A police station serving south Minneapolis, the building became one of the most widely recognized damaged sites from that period.
“No Hate Zone” sign on the burned former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis.View full post: No Hate Zone Art at Burned Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
June 10, 2020 — A “No Hate Zone” sign and a small “Welcome” mat are attached to the fire-damaged exterior of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The building was heavily burned during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The improvised installation marks the site in the weeks after the precinct was abandoned and damaged.
Burned AutoZone rubble on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, with a damaged Metro Transit sign in the foreground.View full post: Burned AutoZone Rubble, E. Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 10, 2020 — The burned remains of the AutoZone store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis fill the frame, with a damaged Metro Transit sign lying across the rubble in the foreground. The store was among the first buildings destroyed during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May 2020. East Lake Street, a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis, sustained widespread fire damage and business losses during that period. Store signs for Aldi and Walgreens are visible in the background beyond the debris.
Projection on Gold Medal Flour elevators in Minneapolis, with people gathered in Gold Medal Park.View full post: “Revolution Will Be Televised” Projection on Gold Medal Flour Elevators
June 10, 2020 — A projection titled "Revolution Will Be Televised" illuminates the historic Gold Medal Flour grain elevators in downtown Minneapolis. The art installation, displayed on the concrete silos, features text recounting historical events related to police actions and social justice, resonating with themes from the Minneapolis Uprising. Viewers gather in Gold Medal Park, a public green space adjacent to the former industrial complex, to observe the temporary display. The Gold Medal Flour complex, once a major industrial site, represents Minneapolis's milling history and now stands as a prominent landmark in the city's riverfront district.
Boarded storefronts at Cheng's Garden, El Rey, and Subway in South Minneapolis after George Floyd protests.View full post: Cheng’s Garden, El Rey, Subway Boards, George Floyd Uprising
June 11, 2020 — Boarded storefronts at Cheng's Garden Chinese Restaurant, El Rey, and Subway in a South Minneapolis strip mall are shown on June 11, 2020. Sheets of plywood cover the windows and doors, with hand-painted messages including "POC Owned," "BIPOC Owned," and "George. Say His Name." The businesses were among many in Minneapolis that were boarded up in the weeks after the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd, as commercial corridors across the city prepared for damage during protests and unrest.
Former Sheraton Hotel in Minneapolis, used as a temporary shelter in June 2020.View full post: Former Sheraton Hotel, Minneapolis, Post-Uprising Shelter
June 11, 2020 — The former Sheraton Hotel in Minneapolis is shown at dusk, with the neighboring Allina Commons building visible at right. In June 2020, after the killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed in the city, the hotel was repurposed as a temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The building’s use during that period reflected an emergency response to immediate housing and safety needs near the Lake Street corridor.
Fire-damaged Foot Locker interior on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing.View full post: Foot Locker Interior, Lake Street, Minneapolis, 2020 Fire Damage
June 11, 2020 — The fire-damaged interior of a Foot Locker on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown weeks after the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Charred debris, collapsed ceiling materials, burned fixtures, and overturned display furniture remain inside the gutted retail space. The damage was part of a wider pattern of destruction to businesses along the Lake Street commercial corridor during that period.
Burned furniture store rubble on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest.View full post: Rubble of Chicago Ave Furniture Store, South Minneapolis
June 11, 2020 — The burned remains of a furniture store on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis stand in partial ruin on June 11, 2020. The image shows surviving brick side walls and a debris-filled interior after the building was destroyed by fire during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in late May 2020. Damage to businesses along this corridor left visible gaps in the commercial streetscape weeks after the fire.
Protest banner in Minneapolis reading “Bob Kroll has blood on his hands,” covered with red handprints.View full post: Bob Kroll Protest Banner with Red Handprints, Minneapolis
June 12, 2020 — A protest banner in Minneapolis is covered with red handprints and the message “Bob Kroll has blood on his hands.” Trays of red paint and disposable gloves beside the sign show how participants added the prints during a June 2020 protest outside the Minneapolis police union headquarters. The banner refers to Bob Kroll, then head of the Minneapolis police union, during protests that followed the murder of George Floyd. The protest and march called for Bob Kroll to step down as Minneapolis Police Union leader.
Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters hold anti-Bob Kroll signs in June 2020.View full post: Minneapolis Protest Sign: ‘Eat Shit, Bob Kroll’
June 12, 2020 — Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters in Minneapolis hold signs criticizing union president Bob Kroll during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd in June 2020. Hand-lettered messages including “Eat Shit, Bob Kroll” and “Now you’re gonna get it, Bobby!” are raised above the crowd, while another sign references Black Lives Matter. The gathering reflected demands for police accountability and opposition to Kroll’s leadership during a period of sustained protest across the city.
Protesters demonstrate outside Minneapolis Police & Fire Union offices demanding police accountability and Bob Kroll'sView full post: Crowd Demands Bob Kroll’s Resignation, Minneapolis Police Union Offices
June 12, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police & Fire Union Offices in Minneapolis on June 12, 2020, calling for the resignation of police union president Bob Kroll. Signs reading “George Floyd,” “Black Lives Matter,” and messages directed at Kroll are raised in front of the union building, whose windows are boarded up. The protest took place during the sustained local response to the murder of George Floyd and demands for police accountability in Minneapolis.
Protesters gather at 18th Avenue NE in Minneapolis demanding police defunding and Bob Kroll's resignation on June 12, 2020.View full post: Protest at Minneapolis Police Federation HQ, 18th Ave NE
June 12, 2020 — Protesters gather at 18th Avenue NE and University Avenue NE in Minneapolis, outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters, on June 12, 2020. Signs in the crowd call for police defunding and for the resignation of federation president Bob Kroll, whose leadership drew sustained criticism after the murder of George Floyd. The protest took place during a period of continued street actions in Minneapolis focused on police accountability, the role of the police union, and structural changes to public safety.
Sheraton Hotel lobby on Lake Street in Minneapolis with debris, scattered furniture, and notices on the front desk.View full post: Sheraton Hotel Lobby Takeover, Minneapolis 2020
June 12, 2020 — The Sheraton Hotel lobby on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown in disarray on June 12, 2020. During the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, the hotel was temporarily used as shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The reception desk is covered by a clear barrier and posted notices, while overturned furniture, scattered belongings, and debris remain across the lobby floor.
Damaged lobby of the Midtown Sheraton on Lake Street in Minneapolis, with debris scattered across the floor.View full post: Midtown Sheraton Lobby Damage, Minneapolis Uprising
June 12, 2020 — The lobby of the Midtown Sheraton on Lake Street in Minneapolis sits in disarray, with scattered trash, overturned items, and a damaged front desk visible in the hotel interior. The property was used during the COVID-19 pandemic to house people experiencing homelessness. By June 2020, after those residents had left, the building bore damage associated with unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis police outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis during an overnight response in June 2020.View full post: Minneapolis Police respond to fire at Midtown Sheraton Hotel
June 14, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers gather outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis during an overnight response in June 2020. Several squad cars are parked near a side entrance as officers confer beside the building. The response took place during the period of unrest in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd, when police and fire crews were repeatedly dispatched to commercial properties across the city.
Minneapolis police outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis as an officer aims toward broken windows.View full post: Minneapolis Police aim guns at Sheraton Hotel during squatters fire
June 14, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers take cover behind a squad SUV outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis early on June 14, 2020. One officer points a rifle toward broken hotel windows as police respond to reports of a fire at the building. The hotel had been occupied by squatters in the weeks after the murder of George Floyd, and visible damage to the entrance and windows reflects the unrest affecting the property at that time.
Kmart on Lake Street in Minneapolis with store-closing signs and murals on boarded windows, June 2020.View full post: K-Mart Store Closing, Murals on Boards, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 14, 2020 — The Kmart store on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on June 14, 2020, with large “Store Closing Sale” banners and boarded storefront windows covered in murals and graffiti. Messages and images painted across the boards include “Love Conquers Hate,” peace symbols, and portraits, turning the facade into a temporary public art surface in the weeks after the murder of George Floyd. Shopping carts remain stacked near the entrance as the store stands closed behind the painted boards.
Burned Popeyes drive-thru on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest.View full post: Burned Popeye’s Drive-Thru, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 14, 2020 — The burned remains of a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen drive-thru on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis are reduced to a low mound of charred debris by mid-June 2020. The restaurant was destroyed in the fires and unrest that followed the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd in police custody.
Rear of former Uncle Hugo’s bookstore on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, burned and covered with graffiti.View full post: Uncle Hugo’s Burned Bookstore, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 14, 2020 — The rear of the former Uncle Hugo’s Science Fiction Bookstore on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is shown on June 14, 2020, with burned debris still visible inside a charred doorway and graffiti covering the alley walls. The independent bookstore was destroyed in the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. Midtown Global Market and the Allina Commons building are visible in the background above the alley.
Burned interior of Uncle Hugo's Bookstore on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: Uncle Hugo’s Bookstore Burned Remains, Minneapolis
June 14, 2020 — The burned interior of Uncle Hugo’s Science Fiction Bookstore is shown on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis in June 2020. The longtime independent bookstore was destroyed by fire during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd. Charred walls, collapsed framing, and piles of burned books and debris fill the gutted building. Uncle Hugo’s operated alongside its sister business, Uncle Edgar’s Mystery Bookstore, and had long been a well-known destination for science fiction and mystery readers.
Fire-damaged building on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, with broken windows and boarded storefronts in June 2020.View full post: Minneapolis Unrest: Burned Building on Chicago Ave
June 14, 2020 — A fire-damaged commercial building on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis stands behind temporary chain-link fencing in June 2020. Storefront signs for Community Safety Center and Midtown Eye Care remain in place, while shattered second-floor windows and blackened interiors mark extensive fire damage. The building was damaged during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd, leaving visible disruption along this commercial corridor.
Graffiti on the former USPS post office on E 31st Street in Minneapolis promises a return to service.View full post: Graffiti on Burned USPS Post Office, E 31st St, Minneapolis
June 14, 2020 — Graffiti on the former USPS post office on East 31st Street in Minneapolis reads, “WE LOVE OUR POSTAL PATRONS! WE WILL BE BACK TO SERVE YOU.” The message covers a long brick exterior wall of the damaged postal facility, which was burned during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Photographed in June 2020, the building remained closed as the handwritten message addressed customers and the anticipated return of mail service.
Burned Lake Street Station post office facade in Minneapolis, with charred brick and partial Minneapolis lettering.View full post: Burned Lake Street Station Post Office, Minneapolis
June 14, 2020 — The fire-damaged Lake Street Station post office in Minneapolis fills the frame, with soot-stained brickwork and the partially intact “MINNEAPOLIS” lettering visible on the facade. This United States Postal Service building on the Lake Street corridor was burned during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct on Nicollet Avenue behind fencing, razor wire, and graffiti-covered barriers.View full post: Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct: Razor Wire & Graffiti
June 14, 2020 — The Minneapolis Police Department’s 5th Precinct station at 3101 Nicollet Avenue South in Minneapolis is surrounded by chain-link fencing, razor wire, and concrete barriers marked with graffiti. The image was made in June 2020, weeks after protests followed the killing of George Floyd and prompted added security at police facilities across the city.
Minneapolis police and MAD DADS at the Sheraton hotel in downtown Minneapolis with lumber for boarding up.View full post: Minneapolis Police, MAD DADs Board Up Sheraton Hotel
June 15, 2020 — The Sheraton hotel in downtown Minneapolis is shown as Minneapolis police officers and members of MAD DADS gather in the parking area on June 15, 2020. They arrived to remove those that had been squatting inside the closed Sheraton hotel building.
Minneapolis police outside the boarded Sheraton Hotel at 2901 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: Minneapolis Police at boarded Sheraton Hotel, Midtown
June 15, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers stand outside the Sheraton Hotel at 2901 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis while the former Sheraton hotel was being cleared of squatters.
Minneapolis police clear the lobby of the abandoned Midtown Sheraton Hotel on June 15, 2020.View full post: Inside Minneapolis Sheraton Hotel Police Clearing
June 15, 2020 — Minneapolis Police Department officers clear the lobby of the abandoned Midtown Sheraton Hotel in Minneapolis on June 15, 2020. The former hotel had been vacated by its owner and was being secured after weeks of unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The hotel was unofficially referred to as "The Sanctuary Hotel" where homeless was using it for shelter following the murder of George Floyd.
Welcome table at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis with signs reading “Black Lives, Black Love, Black Justice.”View full post: George Floyd Square Welcome Table, Healing Space
June 15, 2020 — A welcome table at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis stands at the crossroads of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, where a memorial and community healing space formed after George Floyd was killed by police in May 2020. Hand-lettered signs on the table read “Black Lives, Black Love, Black Justice” and describe the area as sacred ground for the Black and African American community and their allies.
Raised Fist Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, surrounded by flowers and tributes in June 2020.View full post: George Floyd Square Raised Fist Memorial, June 2020
June 15, 2020 — The Raised Fist Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis stands at the junction of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, surrounded by flowers, candles, signs, and other tributes in June 2020. The memorial was established after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020, and the intersection became a community-maintained protest and remembrance site. At the center of the square, the large clenched-fist sculpture anchors a traffic circle filled with offerings and messages left during the first weeks of protests over Floyd’s death.
George Floyd mural and memorial flowers at Cup Foods in Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: George Floyd Mural, Flowers, Cup Foods, George Floyd Square
June 15, 2020 — Cup Foods at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is covered with memorial tributes beneath a mural of George Floyd. Photographed at night in June 2020, the storefront at what became known as George Floyd Square is lined with flowers, signs, candles, and other offerings left after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.
Wells Fargo mobile ATM truck being serviced in Minneapolis after a local bank branch was destroyed by fire.View full post: Wells Fargo Mobile ATM Serviced in Minneapolis
June 16, 2020 — A Wells Fargo mobile ATM truck is serviced in Minneapolis in June 2020. The temporary banking unit, equipped with a satellite dish and onboard teller machines, was deployed after a nearby Wells Fargo branch was destroyed by fire. Parked along a commercial street, the vehicle provided cash access and basic banking transactions while regular branch service was disrupted.
Burned Redbox kiosk outside a former Walgreens on Lake Street in Minneapolis, with “BLACK Solidarity” graffiti.View full post: Black Solidarity Graffiti, Burned Red Box, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 16, 2020 — A burned Redbox kiosk stands outside a former Walgreens on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Black smoke stains mark the brick wall behind the kiosk, and red graffiti reading “BLACK Solidarity” is painted beside it. The photograph was made on June 16, 2020, weeks after the store was damaged during protests following the May 25 killing of George Floyd.
Fire-damaged Atlas Staffing building in Minneapolis, with rubble and charred walls after the May 2020 unrest.View full post: Atlas Staffing Building Rubble, Minneapolis Uprising
June 16, 2020 — The fire-damaged remains of the Atlas Staffing building in Minneapolis fill the frame, with collapsed roofing, twisted metal, and charred block walls still standing. The employment agency’s premises were destroyed in May 2020 during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. Photographed about three weeks later, the site shows the extent of damage left to commercial properties in the area.
Metro Transit bus passing the burned Atlas Staffing building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: Metro Transit Bus at Burned Atlas Staffing, E Lake St, Mpls
June 16, 2020 — A Metro Transit bus passes the burned Atlas Staffing building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on June 16, 2020. The commercial structure shows heavy fire damage, with collapsed cinder-block walls and a charred facade visible along the sidewalk. The building was among numerous Lake Street properties damaged during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in late May 2020. The image contrasts ongoing bus service on the corridor with the destruction still visible several weeks later.
Boarded businesses on Lake Street in Minneapolis after George Floyd protests, June 2020.View full post: Lake Street Boarded Businesses After George Floyd Protests
June 16, 2020 — Boarded storefronts along Lake Street in Minneapolis, including the Yusuf Center and Dulce Mex #2, are shown on June 16, 2020. Plywood covers the ground-floor windows and doors, with graffiti and memorial messages such as “RIP George” and “Justice for Floyd” visible on the barriers and concrete traffic dividers. The businesses were protected after the protests and unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May 2020.
Burned strip mall rubble on Lake Street in Minneapolis after fires during the May 2020 unrest.View full post: Burned Strip Mall Rubble, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 16, 2020 — The burned remains of a strip mall on Lake Street in Minneapolis fill the foreground, with piles of brick, twisted metal, and collapsed roofing left after a fire. A Dollar General sign is still visible on one surviving section of the commercial building behind the rubble. The damage dates to the unrest and protests that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, when multiple businesses along the Lake Street corridor were burned or destroyed.
George Floyd and MLK mural on boarded Red Cow windows on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.View full post: MLK & George Floyd Mural, Red Cow, Uptown Minneapolis
June 16, 2020 — A mural on the boarded windows of the Red Cow restaurant on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis honors George Floyd and Martin Luther King Jr. Painted after Floyd’s killing in 2020, the temporary storefront artwork includes the words “Rest in Power George Floyd Say His Name” and a quotation attributed to King. The boards turned the closed restaurant frontage into a memorial and protest surface during a period of unrest and mourning in Minneapolis.
Sheraton Hotel in Minneapolis with boarded ground-floor openings beside the Midtown Greenway at night.View full post: Sheraton Hotel, Minneapolis, boarded at night from Greenway
June 17, 2020 — The Sheraton Hotel in Minneapolis is seen at night from the Midtown Greenway, with plywood covering multiple ground-level doors and windows. The boarding was in place in mid-June 2020, after Minneapolis Police cleared and closed the hotel during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. Stairways, fencing, and landscaping along the Greenway are visible in the foreground, placing the hotel directly beside the pedestrian and bicycle corridor.
Graffiti-covered Speedway gas station at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: Speedway Gas Station with Graffiti, 38th & Chicago, Minneapolis
June 20, 2020 — The Speedway gas station at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is shown covered with graffiti and boarded storefront panels in June 2020. The station stood within George Floyd Square, the intersection where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. In the weeks after his murder, the property became part of a memorial and protest site, with messages painted across the pumps, walls, and doors.
City Pages poster on a Speedway gas pump in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, June 2020.View full post: City Pages Uprising Poster at George Floyd Memorial
June 20, 2020 — A City Pages newspaper poster is taped to a gas pump at the Speedway station in George Floyd Square, South Minneapolis. The June 3-9, 2020 cover features the words “George Floyd” and a raised fist above the headline at the bottom, linking the site to the protests and memorial activity that followed Floyd’s killing. The gas station at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue became part of the occupied public space and neighborhood memorial during June 2020.
Black Lives Matter graffiti on a Speedway gas pump at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.View full post: “Black Lives Matter” on Gas Pump, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
June 20, 2020 — A gas pump at the Speedway station in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, is marked with red “Black Lives Matter” graffiti. The station stands across from the intersection where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.
George Floyd stencil portrait on a Chicago Avenue sidewalk in Minneapolis.View full post: George Floyd stencil art, Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis
June 20, 2020 — A stencil portrait of George Floyd on a sidewalk along Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is shown in close view. The work appeared in the area after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police in May 2020, when streets around the corridor filled with memorials, murals, and protest art. Painted directly on the pavement, the portrait reflects how public space was used for remembrance and demands for racial justice during that period.
Protest graffiti on a former Metro Transit bus shelter at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.View full post: George Floyd Square Bus Shelter, Minneapolis: Protest Slogans
June 20, 2020 — A former Metro Transit bus shelter at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis is covered with protest messages and symbols at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. The glass panels bear hand-painted phrases including “Power,” “No Justice No Peace,” and “White Silence Is Violence,” along with raised-fist imagery and other markings. After the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, the intersection became a community-maintained memorial and protest site, and transit structures there were repurposed as surfaces for mourning and political expression.
Chalk art on Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis reads “Free Our Brothers” and “Lock Up Our Oppressors.”View full post: George Floyd Square Chalk Art: Free Our Brothers, Lock Up Our Oppressors
June 20, 2020 — Chalk art on Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis reads “Free Our Brothers” and “Lock Up Our Oppressors.” Painted across the street with the image of a figure behind bars, the message was part of the protest memorials and street art that appeared at the site in June 2020 after the murder of George Floyd. George Floyd Square became a focal point for mourning, calls for police accountability, and community-led occupation of the intersection.
Stuffed owl with note to Gianna Floyd at George Floyd Square memorial in Minneapolis.View full post: Stuffed Owl with Note for Gianna, George Floyd Square
June 20, 2020 — A stuffed owl with a handwritten note to Gianna Floyd sits among candles, flowers, and other memorial items at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The memorial is located at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, where public tributes accumulated after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. The note asks Gianna, Floyd’s daughter, to hug the toy when she misses her father, placing a personal message of grief within the larger memorial at the site.
Handmade “Free Groceries 4 Neighbors” sign on a Minneapolis street during mutual-aid efforts in June 2020.View full post: Minneapolis Free Groceries for Neighbors Sign
June 20, 2020 — A handmade “FREE GROCERIES 4 NEIGHBORS” sign rests on a Minneapolis street in June 2020. Made from a rough sheet of wood and painted in blue letters, the sign points to neighborhood mutual-aid efforts that distributed food and other basic supplies after the police killing of George Floyd and the disruption of nearby businesses and services. Informal signs like this appeared across the city as residents organized local relief for their communities.
Target Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis displaying the Juneteenth flag on its rooftop LED facade at night.View full post: Juneteenth Flag on Target HQ LEDs, Downtown Minneapolis
June 20, 2020 — Target Corporate Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis is illuminated with the Juneteenth flag on its rooftop LED display. Photographed on June 20, 2020, the installation marked Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas were informed of their freedom. The building’s programmable facade, a prominent feature of the city center, was used here for a public observance of the holiday.

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