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Minneapolis Police and Rescue respond to a man having a medical emergency as he drove through the east side fist. No one on the scene was injured.

Minneapolis police respond after car crashes into George Floyd M

Minneapolis Police and Rescue respond to a man having a medical emergency as he drove through the east side fist….

E 38th St, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minnesota
A protest and rally at Prior Lake High School following a viral racist video from a student goes viral online.

Students protesting at Prior Lake High School

A protest and rally at Prior Lake High School following a viral racist video from a student goes viral online.

Prior Lake, Protest, Racism, Student Protest
Students and activists gathered at Prior Lake High School after a racist video goes viral online.

Protest over racist video in Prior Lake

Students and activists gathered at Prior Lake High School after a racist video goes viral online.

Prior Lake, Protest, Racism, Student Protest
Artists and community members help remove the George Floyd mural prior to snow arriving.

Artists remove George Floyd mural prior to snow

Artists and community members help remove the George Floyd mural prior to snow arriving.

Art, Artist, Chicago Ave, George Floyd, George Floyd Memorial, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Protest
This handwritten notice, taped to the window of a Minneapolis bike shop, reflects one of the many grassroots mutual-aid efforts that emerged during the city’s protest movement. The shop offered free, rebuilt bicycles to anyone participating in demonstrations—an informal and unscheduled giveaway run entirely by staff and volunteers. While their primary mission focused on supporting young people experiencing homelessness, they used whatever capacity they had to meet the immediate needs of the surrounding community during a period of intense civic mobilization.

The message captures a moment when local businesses and residents quickly adapted, improvising systems of care and resource-sharing amid the broader upheaval following the killing of George Floyd. These small gestures—bikes, food, first-aid kits, and other supplies—became essential infrastructure for protesters navigating the city on foot and by bike as streets closed and transit routes fluctuated.

“Free Bikes for Protesters” Notice, Minneapolis

This handwritten notice, taped to the window of a Minneapolis bike shop, reflects one of the many grassroots mutual-aid efforts…

Bikes, Biking, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest
Seven Points Mall with their boards off for the first time since May 2020. The mall had been covered with boards following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Boards off Seven Points Mall

Seven Points Mall with their boards off for the first time since May 2020. The mall had been covered with…

Calhoun Square, Hennepin Ave, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seven Points Mall, Uptown Minneapolis
This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze, whose murals brighten the service corridors behind Hennepin Avenue’s bars, restaurants, and small storefronts. The deep colors, stylized florals, and swirling patterns contrast sharply with the utilitarian yellow brick wall opposite, highlighting the way Minneapolis’ alleys often double as informal public art galleries. Puddles from a recent rain reflect the overhead security lights, adding texture to a space normally overlooked in the bustle of Uptown’s nightlife.

Black Daze in Uptown Alleyway

This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze, whose murals brighten…

Black Daze, Graffiti, Graffiti Artist, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Uptown Minneapolis
Looking down Lake Street towards Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis

Lake Street looking towards Girard Avenue in Minneapolis

Looking down Lake Street towards Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis

Girard Ave, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Uptown Minneapolis
Treat Yo Self neon sign on Lake Street

Treat Yo Self neon sign on Lake Street

Treat Yo Self neon sign on Lake Street

Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Neon, Neon Sign, Retail Store, Uptown Minneapolis
Thoth Tarot By Zack Anderson located at 910 W Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Tarrot Readings on Lake Street

Thoth Tarot By Zack Anderson located at 910 W Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tarot Cards
Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"

Winston Smith graffiti on Uptown Theater

Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"

Graffiti, Graffiti Artist, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith
Bryant Square Park sits in the heart of the Lowry Hill East neighborhood—better known as “The Wedge”—and has been part of Minneapolis’ park system since the early 20th century. The illuminated sign marks one of the city’s older community parks, which originally grew out of residential expansion along the streetcar lines that shaped much of South Minneapolis. The park has long served as a gathering place for the surrounding blocks, offering playgrounds, athletic courts, open green space, and a recreation center that has hosted everything from youth programs to neighborhood meetings.

Historically, Bryant Square reflects the city’s early investment in small, walkable parks distributed throughout dense residential districts. Its development mirrored the Wedge’s transformation from a streetcar suburb into one of Minneapolis’ most eclectic and tightly knit urban neighborhoods, where parks continue to function as important public commons.

Bryant Square Park Sign at Night

Bryant Square Park sits in the heart of the Lowry Hill East neighborhood—better known as “The Wedge”—and has been part…

Bryant Square, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park
A paint covered No Trespassing sign outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

Paint covered No Trespassing sign

A paint covered No Trespassing sign outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June…

Graffiti, Graffiti Artist, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith
Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months earlier.

Stop The Cover Up graffiti behind Seven Points Mall

Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months…

Graffiti, Graffiti Artist, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith
A dumpster with "Winston Smith" written on it. Smith was shot and killed by a federal task force on top of the parking garage across the street.

Winston Smith written on a dumpster

A dumpster with "Winston Smith" written on it. Smith was shot and killed by a federal task force on top…

Dumpster, Graffiti, Graffiti Artist, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith
Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the night after the election.

Protest fires on Lake Street the day after the election

Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the night after the election.

Arson, Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Winston Smith
Winston Smith graffiti on banner surrounding the parking ramp he was killed by law enforcement in Uptown Minneapolis

Winston Smith FTP KKKops Kill

Winston Smith graffiti on banner surrounding the parking ramp he was killed by law enforcement in Uptown Minneapolis

Graffiti, Graffiti Artist, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith
The Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the day after the election in Uptown Minneapolis.

Garbage can arson on Lake Street

The Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the day after the election in Uptown Minneapolis.

Arson, Election, Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis
Fire in a garbage can in Uptown Minneapolis the day after election night.

Garbage cans on fire in Uptown Minneapolis, day after election

Fire in a garbage can in Uptown Minneapolis the day after election night.

Arson, Election, Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis
Protest signs hang on fencing around the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

Winston Smith Protest Notes

Protest signs hang on fencing around the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3,…

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks to supporters at his election night party after winning re-election.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks to supporters

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks to supporters at his election night party after winning re-election.

Election, Jacob Frey, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mayor, Minnesota
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with supporters at his re-election party near downtown Minneapolis.

Mayor Jacob Frey at re-election party

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with supporters at his re-election party near downtown Minneapolis.

Election, Jacob Frey, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mayor, Minnesota
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with supporters at his re-election party near downtown Minneapolis. The next afternoon he was declared the winner with 49% of the vote.

Mayor Jacob Frey wins re-election

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with supporters at his re-election party near downtown Minneapolis. The next afternoon he was declared…

Election, Jacob Frey, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mayor, Minnesota
A Victor Martinez "float" and campaign signs seen in North Minneapolis on election day.

Victor Martinez yard signs in Minneapolis

A Victor Martinez "float" and campaign signs seen in North Minneapolis on election day.

City Council, Election, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Politics
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