Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
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August 2024

Minneapolis Uprising – August 2024

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Volcanic Bike Patrol Bike in MinneapolisView full post: Minneapolis Police Volcanic Patrol Bikes Downtown
August 2, 2024 — Minneapolis Police Department "Patrol Bike" bicycles, manufactured by Volcanic Bikes, are seen parked in a downtown Minneapolis urban environment. These bicycles are utilized by the Minneapolis Police Department for patrol duties.
Vice President finalist Tim Walz prior to fundraiserView full post: Tim Walz Departs Eastcliff Residence in Rain for Fundraiser
August 5, 2024 — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz departs his official residence, the Eastcliff, during heavy rainfall. The governor was en route to a fundraising event in Minneapolis. This event, associated with the "Harris Victory Fund," indicates political fundraising activities supporting Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party's election efforts.
Red White and Blue Capella Tower, Tim Walz VPView full post: Capella Tower Lit Red White Blue, Minneapolis
August 5, 2024 — Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis is illuminated in red, white, and blue lights in August 2024. This lighting coincided with speculation about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz potentially joining the 2024 presidential ticket.
Crowds gather outside Tim Walz residenceView full post: Crowd Gathers at Governor’s Mansion for VP Announcement
August 6, 2024 — A crowd gathers outside the Governor's Mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on August 6, 2024. The gathering occurred just before Governor Tim Walz departed for Philadelphia to be announced as Kamala Harris's running mate for the upcoming presidential election.
Tim Walz leaves the governors mansion as VP candidateView full post: Tim Walz Departs St. Paul Mansion as VP Candidate
August 6, 2024 — Governor Tim Walz departs the Eastcliff mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on August 11, 2024. This residence serves as the official home for the sitting governor of Minnesota. Walz was leaving to travel to the airport shortly after being selected as Kamala Harris's running mate for the upcoming presidential election. His departure was met by media and onlookers, and he was expected to receive Secret Service protection during his travel.
Don Samuels Campaign Sign in 2024View full post: Don Samuels Yard Sign, Minneapolis CD5
August 8, 2024 — A "Vote for Love Don Samuels" yard sign is displayed in South Minneapolis, Minnesota. The sign indicates Don Samuels' candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District. This sign was visible during the election cycle where Samuels challenged incumbent Ilhan Omar for the Democratic nomination in the CD5 primary.
Ilhan Omar Campaign Sign in Minneapolis 2024View full post: Ilhan Omar Campaign Sign, South Minneapolis
August 8, 2024 — A yard sign for Ilhan Omar's congressional campaign is displayed in South Minneapolis. The sign indicates that Omar, representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, is endorsed by the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and labor unions. This sign was visible during the 2024 election cycle, when Omar faced a primary challenge from Don Samuels. Yard signs are a common method for political campaigns to gain visibility and express support within local communities.
Fire All Cops at George Floyd SquareView full post: George Floyd Square: “Fire All Cops” Graffiti
August 8, 2024 — Graffiti reading "Fire All Cops" is visible on a dark surface at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis. This location became a focal point for protests and activism following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square August 2024View full post: Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
August 8, 2024 — The Daunte Wright Memorial is located at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This memorial honors Daunte Wright, who was killed by a Brooklyn Center police officer in April 2021. The site, which became a focal point during the Minneapolis Uprising, serves as a space for remembrance and protest.
Tesla Cybertruck at 801 Chophouse in MinneapolisView full post: Tesla Cybertruck at 801 Chophouse Valet, Minneapolis
August 9, 2024 — A Tesla Cybertruck is parked at the valet stand of 801 Chophouse in downtown Minneapolis.
Floyd's World mural on Nicollet Ave in MinneapolisView full post: “Floyd’s World” Mural on Nicollet Avenue
August 9, 2024 — A mural reading "Floyd's World" adorns a building on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. This artwork emerged in the context of the 2020 protests and uprisings following the murder of George Floyd.
Cheapo Records on Nicollet Ave August 2024View full post: Cheapo Records, Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis – 2024
August 9, 2024 — Cheapo Records, a long-standing independent music store located on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, is documented here in 2024.
It's All Good on Nicollet AveView full post: Man walks past store on Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
August 9, 2024 — A man walks past a convenience store on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. The store displays "OPEN" in neon and advertises "TOBACCO," "VAPO," and "GLASS." Nicollet Avenue is a major commercial street in Minneapolis, known for its retail and dining establishments.
Street Pole Copper TheftView full post: Minneapolis Streetlight Wiring Stripped by Copper Thieves
August 9, 2024 — Copper thieves have targeted Minneapolis's public infrastructure, stripping wiring from streetlights and other essential services. This act of vandalism, driven by the rising market value of copper, leaves entire blocks without illumination and disrupts traffic signals.
Eat Street in Minneapolis August 2024View full post: Nicollet Ave, Eat Street, Minneapolis: Pedestrians and Traffic
August 9, 2024 — Nicollet Avenue, known locally as Eat Street, is a major thoroughfare in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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