W Lake St. Sign and Traffic Light, Minneapolis

A "W Lake St" street sign hangs above Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, illuminated by a traffic light. The sign and surrounding area show damage, including peeling paint, from the unrest that followed the law enforcement killing of Winston Smith in June 2021. The unrest significantly impacted the commercial and cultural hub of Uptown Minneapolis, with W. Lake Street being a central artery affected by the events.