K-Mart Store Closing, Murals on Boards, Lake Street, Minneapolis

The K-Mart store on Lake Street in Minneapolis, shown on June 14, 2020, displayed 'Store Closing Sale' banners. Its boarded-up windows were covered with vibrant murals and graffiti, reflecting community expression during the period of unrest following the murder of George Floyd. These artworks, featuring messages like 'Love Conquers Hate' and symbols of peace and unity, transformed the retail facade into a public canvas. This former K-Mart building was later repurposed to serve as a temporary United States Post Office after two nearby stations were destroyed during the Minneapolis Uprising.