National Guard at Hennepin County Government Center during Chauvin Trial

Members of the National Guard are stationed outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. The building, located at 300 South 6th Street, serves as a central hub for county government operations. Its security was heightened during the trial of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. The presence of the National Guard underscored the significant public attention and potential for unrest surrounding the trial.