El Nuevo Rodeo Restaurant Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis

The El Nuevo Rodeo Restaurant on Lake Street in South Minneapolis stands severely damaged by fire. This building was extensively burned during the protests and civil unrest that occurred in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. For decades, El Nuevo Rodeo served as a prominent restaurant and entertainment venue, functioning as a cultural gathering place for the Latino community in the area. The structure is now largely reduced to charred remains and rubble, with a visible warning sign indicating the instability of the remaining walls. Its destruction marks a significant loss for the neighborhood and serves as a tangible reminder of the widespread impact of the 2020 protests.