Minneapolis Police officers on Lake Street, building fire

Minneapolis Police officers are positioned on Lake Street as a building burns in the background during the civil unrest in Minneapolis. This period of widespread protest and property damage followed the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Lake Street, a vital commercial corridor in South Minneapolis, was particularly affected by fires and other damage during the uprising. The presence of law enforcement was part of the city's response to the extensive protests and associated events that drew national attention to racial injustice.