Seven Points Parking Ramp Barricades After Protests

Concrete barriers and chain-link fencing block access to the upper levels of the Seven Points parking ramp in Minneapolis. These security measures were put in place following protests in June 2021, which occurred after the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith. The ramp, located in the Uptown Minneapolis neighborhood, serves the Seven Points Mall and surrounding commercial areas. The continued closure of sections of the ramp highlights the lingering impact of the protests on public spaces and infrastructure in the city.