Post-Riot Burned Dumpster, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Charred remains of a dumpster are visible on Lake Street in Minneapolis. This debris is a direct consequence of the civil unrest that occurred in late May and early June 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. Lake Street, a significant commercial corridor in South Minneapolis, was a focal point for protests and experienced extensive property damage and fires during this period. The burned dumpster serves as a physical testament to the widespread destruction and community upheaval that marked the protests.
Charred remains of a dumpster are visible on Lake Street in Minneapolis. This debris is a direct consequence of the civil unrest that occurred in late May and early June 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. Lake Street, a significant commercial corridor in South Minneapolis, was a focal point for protests and experienced extensive property damage and fires during this period. The burned dumpster serves as a physical testament to the widespread destruction and community upheaval that marked the protests.
Photo taken in May 2020.
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