February 5, 2023 — A "W Lake St" street sign hangs above Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The sign shows burn marks left over from protests following the killing of Winston Smith.
Smith was killed by federal agents in 2021 on top of the Seven Points parking garage.February 5, 2023 — The Running Room and Ragstock stores are visible on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on February 5, 2023.February 5, 2023 — The "Arts + Rec Uptown" sign illuminates Lake Street at Girard Avenue in Minneapolis on February 5, 2023. This area of Uptown Minneapolis has historically been a vibrant commercial and entertainment district, with the Seven Points Mall being a significant landmark.February 5, 2023 — The McDonald's at Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is pictured on February 5, 2023.February 5, 2023 — Stickers advocating for justice for George Floyd and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement are displayed in a storefront window on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. These materials appeared in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police officers on May 25, 2020.February 5, 2023 — The "New" Uptown Cafe sign is illuminated on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.February 5, 2023 — Minneapolis Police vehicles are parked outside Uptown Ties Lounge & Rooftop on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Police officers regularly work off-duty at this location.February 5, 2023 — Minneapolis Police vehicles are parked outside the Fire House bar and restaurant on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Graffiti on ther fence reads "No Good Cops. No Bad Protesters."February 6, 2023 — Construction cranes are visible through the fog in Downtown Minneapolis.February 15, 2023 — Williams Pub Bar, located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, is seen here after it's closure.February 15, 2023 — Williams Pub, a restaurant and bar located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, features prominent neon signage.February 18, 2023 — A sign on the fence referencing The Roof Depot Urban Farm in South Minneapolis.February 18, 2023 — A water tower, bearing graffiti that reads "Depot Pool," stands over industrial buildings in South Minneapolis. The image was taken on February 18, 2023, on the Roof Depot Urban Farm property. This area of South Minneapolis has a history of industrial use, with structures like the water tower serving essential functions for manufacturing and distribution.February 18, 2023 — The Everlake Apartments in South Minneapolis, photographed in February 2023, stand near the site of a Target store. This building was under construction in May 2020 when it was destroyed by fire during civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The unrest led to widespread damage in the area, including the nearby Target store, which was looted and burned. The Everlake Apartments have since been rebuilt, representing a return to development in the neighborhood.February 18, 2023 — A flyer for "The George Floyd Uprising" book, edited by Vortex Group, is displayed at George Floyd Square. The flyer announces a book release and panel discussion scheduled for February 17th at Seward Cafe, located at 2129 E Franklin Ave in Minneapolis. This event commemorates the uprising that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, a significant period of protest and activism in Minneapolis and across the nation. George Floyd Square itself has become a memorial and a focal point for ongoing community engagement and remembrance.February 18, 2023 — The George Floyd Memorial stands at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, February 18, 2023. This site became a focal point for protests and activism following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. The memorial, located outside Cup Foods, serves as a space for remembrance and continued calls for justice and police reform. The area has been a site of ongoing community engagement and public expression since the events of 2020.February 18, 2023 — A changeable-letter sign at "The Peoples Way" reads "JUSTICE FOR TYRE KEENAN & TORTUGUITA!!!" The sign, which also features a raised fist symbol, is a public statement of solidarity and a call for justice. Tyre Nichols was a Black man who died in police custody in Memphis, Tennessee, in January 2023. Manuel “Tortuguita” Terán was a protester killed by police during a raid on a training facility in Atlanta, Georgia, in January 2023. The location, "The Peoples Way," is a street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that was renamed by activists during the 2020 George Floyd Uprising.February 18, 2023 — A chair bearing the name "George Floyd" sits in the snow at the Say Their Names Cemetery in South Minneapolis on February 18, 2023.February 18, 2023 — The Luminary Loppet, a winter festival held at Minneapolis's Lake of the Isles, took place on February 11, 2023. The event, which typically involves ice skating and other winter activities on the frozen lake, was rescheduled from its original January date due to unseasonably warm weather and heavy snowfall. Thousands of attendees gathered for the festival, which is known for its illuminated pathways and community spirit.February 19, 2023 — The Roof Depot Urban Farm is situated near the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This area, once a hub for industrial activity, has seen transformations in its land use. The urban farm itself represents a contemporary effort to repurpose urban spaces for agricultural purposes, contributing to local food systems and community engagement.February 19, 2023 — A sticker reading "Weak Mayor" with the website WEAKMAYOR.COM is affixed to a sign along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.7-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor, serving as a vital transportation and recreation artery for the city.February 19, 2023 — A Metro Transit light rail train, operated by the Metropolitan Council, passes through Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis. The station serves the Blue and Green Lines, connecting residents to various parts of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The surrounding area, including the Riverside Plaza apartment complex visible in the background, has been a significant site for community development and cultural events. This station is a vital component of the region's public transportation network, facilitating daily commutes and access to urban amenities.February 21, 2023 — The Minnehaha Liquors sign stands on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, February 2023, during a snowfall. The building adjacent to the sign features a mural with quotes from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Paul Wellstone, advocating for economic, social, and racial justice. This location is near the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, which was a focal point during the 2020 Minneapolis uprising following the murder of George Floyd. While the building survived the unrest, Minnehaha Liquors sustained damage, though its sign remains as a historical marker.February 23, 2023 — Graffiti reading "DON'T DEMO ROOF DEPOT" is visible on a retaining wall along Interstate 35W in Minneapolis. This message reflects an ongoing dispute over the former Roof Depot site, a former EPA Superfund site in South Minneapolis. Environmental groups and community activists oppose the city's plan to develop public works facilities on the land, advocating instead for housing and an urban farm.
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