Lake Street Strip Mall Sign & Construction, Minneapolis, August 2020

A strip mall sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis, featuring businesses such as Office Depot and Dollar Tree, stands amidst ongoing construction in August 2020. The sign displays graffiti, including the word "Medic" with an arrow, a common marking during the protests that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. This commercial corridor on Lake Street sustained significant damage during the unrest. The visible construction equipment and materials signify the beginning of rebuilding and recovery efforts in the area.