“Kids Live Upstairs” during Minneapolis Unrest, Lake Street

Retail businesses along Lake Street in Minneapolis are seen boarded up during the civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The plywood coverings, installed to protect storefronts, are adorned with messages such as "Kids Live Upstairs" and "Please Don't Burn." These appeals highlighted the residential units located above the commercial establishments, underscoring the dual use of these buildings. This practice became common across Minneapolis during the period of widespread protests and property damage.