Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
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October 2024

Minneapolis Uprising – October 2024

October 1–31, 2024 Minneapolis
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Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Minneapolis illuminated at night with signage displaying the Dakota name for the lake.View full post: String Lights at Bde Maka Ska Pavilion After Dark
October 8, 2024 — The Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Minneapolis, illuminated at night, features signage honoring the lake's Dakota name, "Bdé Óta Othúŋwe," meaning "Many Village Place."
A residential home in Minneapolis displays a large inflatable Stay Puft Marshmallow Man figure with Ghostbusters-themed Halloween decorations including an Ecto-1 replica and pumpkins.View full post: Giant Stay Puft Inflatable Towers Over South Minneapolis Yard
October 10, 2024 — A residential property in Minneapolis with elaborate Halloween decorations, featuring prominent figures from the "Ghostbusters" franchise. The display includes a large inflatable Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and a replica of the Ecto-1 vehicle, alongside numerous pumpkins and a Slimer decoration.
A billboard advertising The Abandoned Hayride haunted attraction stands along Interstate 35W with Minneapolis downtown skyline illuminated at dusk.View full post: “The Abandoned Hayride” Billboard Near the Minneapolis Skyline
October 10, 2024 — A digital billboard along Interstate 35W advertises "The Abandoned Hayride," billed as "The Haunted Hayride, Totally Reinvented" and open that night. The attraction is a seasonal Halloween event held each fall in Chaska, Minnesota, about 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis.
Aurora borealis illuminates the sky above Cedar Lake with downtown Minneapolis skyline lights mirrored in the still water below.View full post: Northern Lights Glow Above Cedar Lake in Minneapolis
October 10, 2024 — The Aurora Borealis is visible above Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. The lights of the downtown Minneapolis skyline are reflected in the water.
Minneapolis downtown skyline with high-rise office and residential towers above autumn trees under clear sky.View full post: Downtown Minneapolis High-Rises Above Autumn Foliage
October 15, 2024 — Downtown Minneapolis office towers stand above autumn foliage in October 2024. The skyline includes the IDS Center, at 792 feet the tallest building in Minnesota.
A sticker reading "System Change Not Climate Change" and "All Days For Future" is affixed to a pedestrian crossing signal.View full post: “System Change – Not Climate Change” Sticker on Crosswalk Signal
October 15, 2024 — A sticker reading "System Change - Not Climate Change" and "All Days For Future" is affixed to a pedestrian crossing signal in Minneapolis.
Pedestrians gather at George Floyd Square at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street in Minneapolis.View full post: Evening Gathering at George Floyd Square on Chicago Avenue
October 15, 2024 — George Floyd Square at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street became a focal point for protests following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.
Light rail track switches under construction at sunset along the METRO Green Line Extension in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.View full post: Track Switches at Sunset Along the METRO Green Line Extension
October 16, 2024 — Construction of the METRO Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project, is underway in St. Louis Park, MN. This expansion aims to connect St. Paul and Eden Prairie, enhancing public transportation options in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The project involves significant infrastructure development, including new tracks, stations, and bridges, to integrate light rail service into the existing transit network.
Target on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis October 2024View full post: Target Store on Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis
October 17, 2024 — The Target store on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis. The store is the flagship store of Target Corporation which has it's headquarters down the road.
Three people converse on a downtown Minneapolis street near a Butter Cookies For Days vendor cart.View full post: Conversation Near a Cookie Cart in Downtown Minneapolis
October 17, 2024 — A street vendor, identified by the "Butter Cookies For Days" sign on their cart, operates in downtown Minneapolis.
Concertgoers queue outside the State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Crowd Gathers Outside State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue
October 17, 2024 — A line of concertgoers waits outside the historic State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis for a performance by Anne Wilson.
Crowds gather outside First Avenue concert hall in downtown Minneapolis beneath a "Let's Go Lynx" banner supporting the WNBA team.View full post: “Let’s Go Lynx” Banner at First Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis
October 17, 2024 — A crowd gathers outside the First Avenue concert hall in downtown Minneapolis with a "Let's Go Lynx" banner hanging on the side, referring to the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx basketball team.
A full moon rises behind downtown Minneapolis buildings including the gold-lit IDS Center and purple-accented RBC Plaza.View full post: Supermoon Behind the IDS Center and RBC Plaza
October 17, 2024 — A supermoon rises behind prominent buildings in downtown Minneapolis, including the IDS Center, which is illuminated in gold, and the RBC Plaza, lit with purple accents.
A red yard sign reading "Cats for Kamala" with a cat illustration stands in a South Minneapolis residential yard during the 2024 presidential campaign.View full post: “Cats for Kamala” Sign Beneath a Backyard Tree
October 18, 2024 — A "Cats for Kamala" yard sign is displayed in South Minneapolis, Minnesota, less than a month before the 2024 Presidential election.
Stop Project 2025 yard sign in MinneapolisView full post: Minneapolis Yard Signs: Harris Walz and Stop Project 2025
October 18, 2024 — Yard signs supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, and opposing "Project 2025," are displayed on a residential lawn in South Minneapolis. The "Minnesotans for Harris Walz" sign indicates support for the Democratic ticket in a political election.
Royalston Avenue station platform under construction for the Minneapolis Green Line Extension light rail project.View full post: Royalston Avenue Station Platform on the Green Line Extension
October 18, 2024 — Construction is underway for the Royalston Avenue/Farmers Market Station, a key component of the Green Line Extension project in Minneapolis.
Southside Pride newspaper front page from October 2024 featuring Harris-Walz campaign imagery and Third Precinct coverage.View full post: Southside Pride Cover Story on the Third Precinct
October 20, 2024 — The October 2024 issue of Southside Pride features a cover story on the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct and a separate article on the "Harris-Walz" ticket. The Third Precinct building was set ablaze by protesters following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Aerial view of the Minnesota Governor's Residence roof displaying "WALZ FAILED" painted in large letters.View full post: Aerial View of “WALZ FAILED” Painted on Governor’s Residence Roof
October 23, 2024 — Graffiti reading "WALZ FAILED" is visible on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul. The message appeared while Governor Tim Walz was campaigning for Vice President.
Aerial view of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul showing "WALZ FAILED" painted on the roof.View full post: “WALZ FAILED” Painted on Roof of Minnesota Governor’s Residence
October 23, 2024 — Graffiti reading "WALZ FAILED" is visible on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul. The message appeared while Governor Tim Walz was campaigning for Vice President.
A cyclist rides a motorized unicycle along the Midtown Greenway surrounded by autumn foliage in Minneapolis.View full post: Rider on a Motorized Unicycle Along the Midtown Greenway in Autumn
October 24, 2024 — A rider on a motorized unicycle travels along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during fall.
Paved Midtown Greenway trail lined with autumn foliage and an orange residential building in Minneapolis.View full post: Autumn Colors Along the Midtown Greenway Near Lyndale Avenue
October 24, 2024 — Fall colors along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The trail is a 5.5-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor.
A Harris Walz campaign yard sign with illustrated portraits stands in a South Minneapolis residential yard among fallen autumn leaves.View full post: Illustrated “Harris Walz” Yard Sign Amid Fall Leaves
October 24, 2024 — A yard sign supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President is displayed in South Minneapolis. The sign features cartoonish portraits of Harris, who was the Democratic nominee for Vice President, and Walz, the then-incumbent Governor of Minnesota.
Harris Walz No Justice No Streets yard signsView full post: Minneapolis: Harris Walz & No Justice No Streets Signs
October 24, 2024 — In South Minneapolis, a "No Justice No Streets" sign, referencing the "George Floyd Square" area, stands near a yard sign supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president. The "No Justice No Streets" slogan emerged from protests following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020, which led to the establishment of a protest zone at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
Pink planter box painted with a "Recipe for Love" listing ingredients like smile, sharing, and forgiveness in South Minneapolis.View full post: “Recipe for Love” Painted on a Pink Planter Box, South Minneapolis
October 24, 2024 — A "Recipe for Love" is painted in blue on a pink planter box in South Minneapolis. The recipe lists ingredients such as "2 scoops of Smile," "3 spoonful of Sharing," and "Loads of Love," with instructions to "mix well & bake for a lifetime."
A South Minneapolis yard sign displays portraits of past U.S.View full post: “Remember When Presidents Were Presidential?” Fence Sign in South Minneapolis
October 24, 2024 — In South Minneapolis, yard signs reflect contemporary political discourse and historical reflection. One sign displays a montage of past U.S. presidents, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Barack Obama, with the question "Remember when presidents were presidential?".
Harris Walz campaign signs and handmade protest messages displayed on a chain-link fence in South Minneapolis.View full post: Harris Walz Signs on a Chain-Link Fence in South Minneapolis
October 24, 2024 — Harris Walz and other political yard signs prior to the 2024 presidential election. As seen in South Minneapolis.
South Minneapolis residential yard displays political campaign signs including "Stop Project 2025," "Kamala 2024," and "Harris & Walz 2024" alongside Halloween decorations.View full post: South Minneapolis Yard Signs: Stop Project 2025, Kamala 2024, Harris & Walz 2024
October 24, 2024 — Yard signs in South Minneapolis related to the 2024 presidential election and opposition to "Project 2025." The signs include "Kamala 2024" and "Harris & Walz 2024," indicating support for the Biden-Harris ticket and potentially Tim Walz, the current Governor of Minnesota.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building boarded up and fenced behind barriers at dusk in October 2024.View full post: Boarded-Up Minneapolis 3rd Precinct at Dusk
October 24, 2024 — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building in October 2024, several years after it was significantly damaged by fire. The precinct was set ablaze by protesters in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.
Parked cars line Harriet Avenue in Minneapolis beneath a canopy of autumn foliage in red, orange, and green.View full post: Autumn Canopy Over Parked Cars on Harriet Avenue
October 26, 2024 — Harriet Avenue in Minneapolis is lined with trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage in late October.
Paved pathway lined with trees displaying autumn foliage in red, yellow, and green on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.View full post: Fall leaves on the Midtown Greenway
October 26, 2024 — Colorful leaves on trees on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.
Paved Midtown Greenway trail lined with autumn foliage in Minneapolis.View full post: Autumn Afternoon on the Midtown Greenway
October 26, 2024 — The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis is a 5.5-mile paved multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor.
A blue sign announces "Cleanup efforts are underway" at the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building surrounded by concrete barricades and razor wire.View full post: “Cleanup Efforts Are Underway” Sign at the Minneapolis 3rd Precinct
October 28, 2024 — Workers remove razor wire from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building, which was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The precinct was subsequently fortified with concrete barricades and razor wire.
Worker removes razor wire barriers from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building exterior.View full post: Clearing Razor Wire Outside Minneapolis Third Precinct
October 28, 2024 — Workers remove razor wire from the exterior of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building. The precinct was heavily damaged by fire during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Concrete barriers and metal fencing surround the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building site undergoing redevelopment.View full post: Concrete Barriers Around the Third Precinct Construction Site
October 28, 2024 — Construction fencing and concrete barriers surround the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, which is undergoing redevelopment. The precinct was damaged by fire during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The city plans to transform the site into a "Democracy Center" intended to house election services and community spaces.

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