July 2024 — Concrete barricades being installed at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Security fencing in the streets around the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — A Trump billboard outside the RNC security fencing hours after an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

July 2024 — A car being towed near a parking ramp at the 2024 Republican National Convention. The ramp is wrapped with Make America Great Again branding.

July 2024 — The vehicle checkpoint at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. The hotel is where former President Trump is staying during the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Security fencing and dump truck outside the Pfister Hotel during the Republican National Convention. The hotel is where former President Trump is staying.

July 2024 — A woman walks down the sidewalk that's filled with concrete barriers and security fencing near the Pfister Hotel.

July 2024 — United States Capitol Police on bicycles at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Biking by a "Fight the Leftwing Media" digital billboard.

July 2024 — United States Capitol Police on bicycles at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Police officers from the Columbus Division of Police and other regional departments patrol in formation near the Fiserv Forum during the Republican National Convention in July 2024. Bicycle units provided mobility through fenced and pedestrian-only zones, allowing for rapid deployment along protest routes and access corridors. These coordinated movements were part of the large multi-agency presence tasked with maintaining safety during demonstrations and convention proceedings.

July 2024 — An officer with the Massachusetts State Police walks down the sidewalk in Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A federal law enforcement officer stands at a post near the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, holding a communication device while overseeing a checkpoint area. Officers from multiple agencies—including the Secret Service, Capitol Police, and DHS task forces—were assigned to interior and exterior perimeters. Security staff operated under coordinated radio networks provided by federal command and the city’s Emergency Operations Center.

July 2024 — A U.S. Secret Service officer monitors a restricted intersection near the convention perimeter in Milwaukee during the 2024 RNC. Temporary street closures and layered fencing systems surrounded the Fiserv Forum complex, part of a federally designated National Special Security Event. Agents and uniformed officers coordinated with local police to maintain traffic control and manage credentialed access in secure areas throughout the downtown core.

July 2024 — A FirstNet emergency mobile communications truck deployed outside the AT&T building in downtown Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention. Operated by AT&T in partnership with the federal First Responder Network Authority, these mobile units provide redundant cellular and satellite connectivity for police, fire, and EMS networks during large-scale events. The truck’s rooftop dish and side-mounted antennas allow for secure, high-bandwidth data service when local infrastructure is congested or restricted within a security zone.

July 2024 — The Florida Delegation at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — A United States Secret Service sign on a check point at the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A United States Coast Guard helicopter flies over the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee where a RNC welcome party is taking place.

July 2024 — A United States Coast Guard helicopter flying over the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. The heavily secured hotel was where former President Donald Trump was staying during the 2025 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A man is arrested after driving his car into the barricades outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A man is arrested after driving his car into the barricades outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — At tonight's RNC welcome party put on by the Milwaukee Host Committee. Photo: A couple wearing Make America Great Again again apparel get a photo taken raising their firsts recreating the now famous image of former President Trump surviving an assassination attempt the day before.

July 2024 — A man sells pins from his cart that he calls The Roving Anti-Trump "Save Democracy Tour!" Band-Wagon outside the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A man dressed as Donald Trump in jail uniform with handcuffs outside the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A woman holds up her protest sign outside the Republican National Convention prior to a march to the secure perimeter.

July 2024 — Anthony Johnson holds up a sign that reads "Fight the racist and reactionary republican agenda" outside the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Hand-painted banners lay across the grass in Milwaukee ahead of protests timed with the 2024 Republican National Convention. The slogans—such as “March on the RNC” and “Join with us against warmongering”—were created by antiwar coalitions and grassroots organizers rallying against U.S. foreign policy and political militarism. The banners’ bold red and black lettering, accompanied by imagery referencing Palestine and anarchist symbols, reflect the convergence of antiwar and pro-Palestine movements that framed much of the summer’s political dissent. Organizers from across the Midwest gathered for coordinated demonstrations in the city, part of a long tradition of convention-era activism stretching back to the 1968 DNC protests in Chicago.

July 2024 — A man holds up a "Fuck Donald Trump" protest sign at a march outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Protesters hold up signs as they march around the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Protesters carry handmade cardboard signs declaring “Planet Over Profit” and “People Over Corporations” during a march near the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The crowd included a coalition of environmental, labor, and human rights organizations advocating for global and domestic reforms. Flags, placards, and messages supporting Palestine and equality interwove through the demonstration, marking one of the more diverse and issue-spanning gatherings of the event.

July 2024 — A large yellow sign reading “Lock Him Up!” rises above a dense crowd of demonstrators near the 2024 RNC venue in Milwaukee. The protest blended national and local activist groups, with participants calling out issues ranging from reproductive rights to racial justice, while chanting and marching through the downtown area under a heavy police and media presence. ⸻

July 2024 — Hundreds of demonstrators cross Milwaukee’s Wells Street Bridge during a large-scale protest march held parallel to the 2024 Republican National Convention. Red flags and banners demanding justice and political change fill the frame as security patrols monitor from below the bridge and along the riverbanks, highlighting the tightly controlled environment around the convention zone.

July 2024 — A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat equipped with twin outboard engines and mounted equipment navigates the Milwaukee River beneath the Wells Street Bridge. The vessel formed part of the multi-agency security perimeter surrounding the 2024 Republican National Convention, with maritime units maintaining a visible presence along the riverfront as protesters and delegates converged downtown.

July 2024 — Las Vegas ventriloquist April Brucker and her puppet “Donald J. Tramp” marching at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A woman wearing a "Make America Gospel Again" yells through a megaphone holding up a "Protest Life In Platform!" sing at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Protester holding up a sign that reads "Nobody's Free Until Everybody's Free" at a march during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Protesters march to the secure perimeter around the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Protesters marching through Milwaukee near where the Republican National Convention is being held.

July 2024 — Protester holds up a sign that reads "May Trump Rot in Hell" at a march outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Video boards on trucks that read "Dictator on Day One" outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — A t-shirt in the grass at the 2024 Republican National Convention. It reads No Genocide Joe No Fascist Trump. The whole damn system's got to go! Shirt from The Revolutionary Communist Party.

July 2024 — A pile of protest signs after a march around the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Protesters from Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising meet other protesters that marched around the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Protesters from the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising organization at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — A woman walks with a Trump sign outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A Secret Service officer speaks to local law enforcement officers at the secure perimeter of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Delegates gather outside Fiserv Forum at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Madison Cawthorn seen at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Boxes of papers found outside the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Lightning hits Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee tonight as former President Trump makes an appearance at Day 1 of the 2024 Republican National Convention. With a bandage on his ear following an assassination attempt 2 days ago, he appeared for the first time with chosen VP, J.D. Vance.

July 2024 — Lightning hits Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee tonight as former President Trump makes an appearance at Day 1 of the 2024 Republican National Convention. With a bandage on his ear following an assassination attempt 2 days ago, he appeared for the first time with chosen VP, J.D. Vance.

July 2024 — Televisions inside a Minneapolis bar show live coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention, with news networks focusing on the Biden campaign’s response to Donald Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate. The empty bar, dimly lit and lined with copper fixtures, reflects the late-night quiet after a long day of political events broadcast nationwide. The scene illustrates how political moments ripple far beyond the convention floor, reaching everyday public spaces where national politics become part of casual conversation.

July 2024 — Protester holding up a sign that reads "Save the Earth Vote Dem" during a march during the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — MAGA hat wearing delegates at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A brightly painted campaign bus promoting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 presidential bid sits outside a downtown Milwaukee venue during the Republican National Convention. The vehicle, wrapped in patriotic red, white, and blue artwork, bears slogans such as “The Remedy is Kennedy” and “Heal the Divide,” part of his campaign’s messaging focused on unity and reform. The bus’s retro RV design, complete with hand-painted lettering and American flag motifs, stands out against the modern glass architecture nearby. Its presence during the RNC reflected the independent candidate’s cross-party outreach and symbolic effort to engage voters across the political spectrum while touring key cities nationwide.

July 2024 — Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in downtown Milwaukee stands out at night with its signature red neon signage and alternating blue-and-red window lighting. Opened in 2019, the hotel is known for merging hospitality with contemporary art, housing rotating exhibitions, installations, and performance spaces curated by local and national artists. Located at the intersection of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street, the building’s design blends early 20th-century architectural elements with a modern artistic identity. The reflective wet pavement and illuminated façade echo Milwaukee’s growing emphasis on creative redevelopment in the city’s cultural and theater district, positioning Saint Kate as both an art destination and a community hub.

July 2024 — Amber Rose and other's wearing Trump MAGA hats at Saint Kates Hotel in Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A flyer for "Trump Cereal" seen in Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Law enforcement boats in the Wisconsin River during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A vendor at the 2024 Republican National Convention selling t-shirts with a photo of Trump following an assassination attempt days prior.

July 2024 — Milwaukee Police on the scene of a shooting. Columbus Police shot and killed a homeless man who was brandishing a knife in an argument with another. Columbus Police are in Milwaukee as part of the security surrounding the 2024 RNC.

July 2024 — Milwaukee Police at the scene of the Samuel Sharpe shooting. Sharpe was shot and killed by the Columbus Police during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Vehicle security checkpoints at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Officers stand on a walkway over the freeway during the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A couple stop to purchase MAGA apparel outside the RNC in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — A woman looks at Trump merchandise outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A T-shirt vendor at the Republican National Convention. Pointing to what he says is his best selling shirt, one of after Trump was shot.

July 2024 — Security fencing and vehicles at an entrance to the hard security zone at Fiserv Forum during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Buildings in Milwaukee lit up in Red White and Blue during the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A TeamBMW.org truck at the shooting of Samuel Sharpe by Columbus Police in Milwaukee during the 2024 RNC.

July 2024 — T-shirts being sold at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — A Maritime Security Response Team outside the RNC on the Milwaukee River this afternoon. Today was the first day i’ve seen this particular boat and team on the river.

July 2024 — New Jersey State Police and New Jersey Department of Corrections flags flying at a security checkpoint at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Police officers behind the secure perimeter at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Milwaukee Police officers on bikes during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — RNC 2024 Trump Supporter on megaphone outside a Republican National Convention checkpoint.

July 2024 — A woman dressed in American flag attire holds a Trump flag outside the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Supporters of Donald Trump hold up signs outside the entrance of the 2024 Republican National Convention,

July 2024 — Carlos Davis at a memorial in Milwaukee where Samuel Sharpe Jr. was killed by Columbus Police. Milwaukee Police has said 5 Columbus officers, who are in town for the RNC, shot the man after they witnessed an altercation with another man in which Sharpe refused to drop a knife.

July 2024 — A memorial in Milwaukee where Samuel Sharpe Jr. was killed by Columbus Police. Milwaukee Police has said 5 Columbus officers, who are in town for the RNC, shot the man after they witnessed an altercation with another man in which Sharpe refused to drop a knife.

July 2024 — Man holds up a sign that reads "Fake media is the virus" and women hold hats that say "Stand with trump" "Never surrender". Never surrender began being used by supporters after Trump surrendered to Georgia authorities.

July 2024 — A suggestion board at Warehouse District Live in Downtown Minneapolis.

July 2024 — A bar in Uptown Minneapolis with walk through metal detectors.

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July 2024 — Minneapolis Police at the scene of a shooting on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2024 — Gay 90's Nightclub on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis in July 2024.

July 2024 — Minneapolis Police at the scene of a shooting on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2024 — Dario, a modern Italian restaurant in the North Loop of Minneapolis, serves as a popular evening gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant opened in 2023, quickly gaining attention for its refined approach to contemporary Italian cuisine and its sleek architectural design featuring warm wood paneling and large glass façades that invite a soft street glow inside. The patio along Washington Avenue fills during summer evenings, with diners enjoying shared plates and cocktails under the ambient light of the city’s post-industrial district. This corner of the North Loop—once dominated by warehouses—has evolved into one of Minneapolis’s most dynamic culinary destinations, where restaurants like Dario reflect the neighborhood’s transformation into a hub of design, dining, and nightlife.

July 2024 — President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law sign on the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2024 — Arson is suspected in the late night fire of the Psychic Reader building on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2024 — Graffiti above Ragstock. An older couple walk down the under construction Lake Street.

July 2024 — Revel apartments on Lake Street after gunshots break windows. This is one of multiple times the Uptown Minneapolis building has been behind wood following a shooting.

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July 2024 — People walking inside the Minneapolis skyways in July 2024.

July 2024 — The Foshay Tower and IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis with a Metro Transit bus passing.

July 2024 — "Stand Here Take Pic" in downtown Minneapolis outside the IDS Center.

July 2024 — People walking in downtown Minneapolis as a Metro Transit bus moves down Nicollet Mall.

August 2024 — A Volcanic Bike brand "Patrol Bike" parked outside a downtown Minneapolis bar and grill. The bikes are used by the Minneapolis Police Department.

August 2024 — Skyway between Target Plaza North and Target Plaza South. The buildings are home to the headquarters of retail giant Target.

August 2024 — A red white and blue Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis tonight as the state waits to see if their Governor Tim Walz will be on the 2024 presidential ticket. (Minneapolis, August 2024)

August 2024 — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and family leave his Eastcliff residence under heavy rain. There is "Reception with Tim Walz" "Harris Victory Fund" event near downtown Minneapolis tonight.

August 2024 — Outside the Eastcliff mansion in St. Paul this morning as Gov Tim Walz prepared to walk out for the first time after being picked as Kamala Harris's VP. Leaving out the back door, he got in a State Patrol SUV to the airport. He'll have Secret Service protection when he lands.

August 2024 — Outside the Eastcliff mansion in St. Paul this morning as Gov Tim Walz prepared to walk out for the first time after being picked as Kamala Harris's VP. Leaving out the back door, he got in a State Patrol SUV to the airport. He'll have Secret Service protection when he lands.

August 2024 — Outside the Eastcliff mansion in St. Paul this morning as Gov Tim Walz prepared to walk out for the first time after being picked as Kamala Harris's VP. Leaving out the back door, he got in a State Patrol SUV to the airport. He'll have Secret Service protection when he lands.

August 2024 — Outside the Eastcliff mansion in St. Paul this morning as Gov Tim Walz prepared to walk out for the first time after being picked as Kamala Harris's VP. Leaving out the back door, he got in a State Patrol SUV to the airport. He'll have Secret Service protection when he lands.

August 2024 — Crowds gather outside the Governor's Mansion prior to Tim Walz leaving for Philadelphia where he would be announced as Kamala Harris's running mate.

August 2024 — Outside the Eastcliff mansion in St. Paul this morning as Gov Tim Walz prepared to walk out for the first time after being picked as Kamala Harris's VP. Leaving out the back door, he got in a State Patrol SUV to the airport. He'll have Secret Service protection when he lands.

August 2024 — A Don Samuels yard sign seen in South Minneapolis. Samuels is running against Ilhan Omar in the Minnesota CD5 primary.

August 2024 — Yard signs mentioning Don Samuels laying next to a Don Samuels yard sign in Minneapolis.

August 2024 — A Ilhan Omar yard sign seen in South Minneapolis. Omar is running against Don Samuels in the Minnesota CD5 primary.

August 2024 — "Fire All Cops" written on a fist at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.

August 2024 — Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square in August 2024. Wright was killed by Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter in April 2021. Potter was found guilty of 1st and 2nd degree manslaughter and sentenced to 2 years in prison in December 2021.

August 2024 — Yard signs mentioning Don Samuels laying next to a Don Samuels yard sign in Minneapolis.

August 2024 — A Tesla Cybertruck is parked at the valet stand of 801 Chophouse in downtown Minneapolis. The stainless-steel truck, one of the first of its kind seen in the Twin Cities, draws attention with its angular design and matte finish against the glass-fronted restaurant row of 801 Hennepin Avenue. The vehicle’s appearance in upscale nightlife areas reflects how electric vehicles are entering luxury and business settings beyond early tech adopters.

August 2024 — People walk by a Floyd's World mural on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis.

August 2024 — Cheapo Records on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis continues its long tradition as a hub for local music lovers and collectors in 2024. The store, known for its walls lined with vinyl, CDs, and vintage posters, is one of the last surviving independent record shops in the city. On a sunny afternoon, people walk past the shop’s red awnings while others wait at the nearby bus stop, reflecting the rhythm of everyday life along Nicollet—a street known for its mix of long-time businesses and evolving urban culture.

August 2024 — Live music flyers on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis outside a restaurant.

August 2024 — Man with a "It's All Good" shirt walks across Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis.

August 2024 — A light pole near a city intersection in Minneapolis shows exposed and stripped wiring — the result of ongoing copper theft that has plagued the city’s infrastructure in recent years. Thieves pry open the access panels at the base of streetlights to remove the copper cabling inside, often leaving entire blocks without functioning lights. Copper’s rising market value has made it a frequent target for theft across Minneapolis, affecting not only street lighting but also traffic signals, HVAC systems, and even public art installations. City crews routinely repair these damages, but replacement costs can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Officials have experimented with deterrents such as tamper-proof covers and non-copper wiring, yet the problem persists, reflecting a broader challenge faced by municipalities nationwide.

August 2024 — Bikers and walkers on Nicollet Ave/Eat Street in South Minneapolis.