Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
Photography from Minneapolis

Minneapolis Uprising – August 2021

August 1–31, 2021 Minneapolis
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Rebuild on the site of the Atlas Staffing building. The building was burned down during protests following the murder of George Floyd.
August 5, 2021 — Rebuild on the site of the Atlas Staffing building. The building was burned down during protests following the murder of George Floyd.
Fencing around the Minneapolis police fifth precinct police station.
August 5, 2021 — Fencing around the Minneapolis police fifth precinct police station.
The "Community Living Room" in the former O'Reilly Auto Parts lot.
August 5, 2021 — The "Community Living Room" in the former O'Reilly Auto Parts lot.
A memorial for Emmett Till at the Say Their Names Memorial near George Floyd Square.
August 5, 2021 — A memorial for Emmett Till at the Say Their Names Memorial near George Floyd Square.
A memorial for Leneesha Columbus, who was shot and killed on July 5th, 2020 near George Floyd Square.
August 5, 2021 — A memorial for Leneesha Columbus, who was shot and killed on July 5th, 2020 near George Floyd Square.
A sticker reading "BARRICADE MATERIAL" referring to the heavy use of just about anything available to create barricades in the streets during unrest.
August 5, 2021 — A sticker reading "BARRICADE MATERIAL" referring to the heavy use of just about anything available to create barricades in the streets during unrest.
They can't cage our rage, abolush everything flyer seen in South Minneapolis.
August 5, 2021 — They can't cage our rage, abolush everything flyer seen in South Minneapolis.
The wooden "Justice For George Floyd" signs sit in front yards of many homes on Park Avenue near George Floyd Square.
August 5, 2021 — The wooden "Justice For George Floyd" signs sit in front yards of many homes on Park Avenue near George Floyd Square.
"Fuck Proud Boys" and "ACAB" written under a bridge in South Minneapolis.
August 5, 2021 — "Fuck Proud Boys" and "ACAB" written under a bridge in South Minneapolis.
"Abolish Prisons" written on a bridge in South Minneapolis.
August 6, 2021 — "Abolish Prisons" written on a bridge in South Minneapolis.
"Defund Police Please?" written on a street curb in South Minneapolis.
August 6, 2021 — "Defund Police Please?" written on a street curb in South Minneapolis.
Development of apartments at 112 East Lalke Street. The property was formerly a tobacco shop destroyed during unrest.
August 6, 2021 — Development of apartments at 112 East Lalke Street. The property was formerly a tobacco shop destroyed during unrest.
The Coliseum Building on East Lake Street.
August 8, 2021 — The Coliseum Building on East Lake Street.
Recently re-opened Wendy's as seen from the back of the Coliseum Building. The building was destroyed by fire on May 28th.
August 8, 2021 — Recently re-opened Wendy's as seen from the back of the Coliseum Building. The building was destroyed by fire on May 28th.
Community space on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Lake Street where variety shows have been held along with the growing of a garden.
August 8, 2021 — Community space on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Lake Street where variety shows have been held along with the growing of a garden.
A "Days without answers" sign at George Floyd Square.
August 10, 2021 — A "Days without answers" sign at George Floyd Square.
Development continuing on the I-35W & Lake Street station.
August 10, 2021 — Development continuing on the I-35W & Lake Street station.
A car wash across the street from the Minneapolis police fifth precinct.
August 10, 2021 — A car wash across the street from the Minneapolis police fifth precinct.
A Mobile Pharmacy outside what will become a new Walgreens store on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Walgreens will move into what was the Office Depot store that was damaged during the Minneapolis Uprising.
August 10, 2021 — A Mobile Pharmacy outside what will become a new Walgreens store on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Walgreens will move into what was the Office Depot store that was damaged during the Minneapolis Uprising.
Storefronts still covered in murals on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
August 13, 2021 — Storefronts still covered in murals on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
A protester rides a Scooter across barricades that read "Winston Smith" in Uptown Minneapolis on Lake Street.
August 15, 2021 — A protester rides a Scooter across barricades that read "Winston Smith" in Uptown Minneapolis on Lake Street.
"Stop The Cover Up" painted on a concrete barrier outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement.
August 15, 2021 — "Stop The Cover Up" painted on a concrete barrier outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement.
The US Bank Branch on Lake Street being rebuilt.
August 15, 2021 — The US Bank Branch on Lake Street being rebuilt.
A burned light post across the street from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.
August 15, 2021 — A burned light post across the street from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.
The Stop-N-Shop gas station across from the fifth precinct being renovated after being damaged during unrest.
August 17, 2021 — The Stop-N-Shop gas station across from the fifth precinct being renovated after being damaged during unrest.
The Stop N Shop car wash across from the Minneapolis Police fifth precinct.
August 17, 2021 — The Stop N Shop car wash across from the Minneapolis Police fifth precinct.
The "Raised Fist" at 38th and Columbus.
August 17, 2021 — The "Raised Fist" at 38th and Columbus.
Little Caesars "We're Open" sign. The store was closed after being damaged during unrest.
August 18, 2021 — Little Caesars "We're Open" sign. The store was closed after being damaged during unrest.
Signage for the Urban Farm Project at the Roof Depot site in South Minneapolis.
August 18, 2021 — Signage for the Urban Farm Project at the Roof Depot site in South Minneapolis.
A sign reading "Foot Traffic Only" and "Winston Smith was Assasinated" seen at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
August 19, 2021 — A sign reading "Foot Traffic Only" and "Winston Smith was Assasinated" seen at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
A "Welcome to Minneapolis" sticker on a bench in Minneapolis.
August 19, 2021 — A "Welcome to Minneapolis" sticker on a bench in Minneapolis.
The under construction 35W Transit Center in South Minneapolis.
August 21, 2021 — The under construction 35W Transit Center in South Minneapolis.
Greenway Liquors in Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis.
August 21, 2021 — Greenway Liquors in Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis.
The "Community Living Room" in the former O'Reilly Auto Parts lot.
August 24, 2021 — The "Community Living Room" in the former O'Reilly Auto Parts lot.
Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
August 25, 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
August 25, 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
August 25, 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
August 25, 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
August 25, 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
August 25, 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
August 25, 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
August 25, 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
Imez Wright memorial at George Floyd Square
August 27, 2021 — Imez Wright memorial at George Floyd Square
A rainy evening in George Floyd Square looking down Chicago Avenue.
August 27, 2021 — A rainy evening in George Floyd Square looking down Chicago Avenue.
Street barricades on Chicago Avenue in August 2021.
August 27, 2021 — Street barricades on Chicago Avenue in August 2021.
Lake Street in Minneapolis.
August 27, 2021 — Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.
August 27, 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.
Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.
August 27, 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.
Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.
August 27, 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.