GM Tobacco on Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis Protests

The GM Tobacco building on Lake Street in Minneapolis is engulfed in flames during the widespread protests that occurred in May 2020. These protests erupted following the death of George Floyd, with significant activity concentrated around the nearby Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The destruction of businesses like GM Tobacco became a visible manifestation of the intense public anger and unrest during this period. A protester walks past the burning structure, which bears graffiti reflecting the sentiments of the time.