Cowboy Slims, Hennepin & Lagoon, Minneapolis, George Floyd Graffiti

Cowboy Slim's Saloon stands at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The building's windows are boarded up, covered with graffiti, including the name "GEORGE FLOYD." This imagery reflects the period of civil unrest that occurred in Minneapolis after the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. Businesses in the Uptown area, like Cowboy Slim's, boarded their windows as a protective measure during the protests. The graffiti on these temporary barriers served as a public expression of grief and protest.