Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
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June 2024

Minneapolis Uprising – June 2024

June 1–30, 2024 Minneapolis
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Wooden boards with yellow letters reading "Say His Name" and artist tags cover building facades in North Minneapolis.View full post: “George Floyd Say His Name” Boards in North Minneapolis
June 4, 2020 — Boards bearing the message "George Floyd Say His Name" are displayed on a building facade in North Minneapolis in June 2020.
Eduardo Kobra's colorful geometric mural depicting Bob Dylan covers a building wall on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.View full post: Pedestrians Pass the Bob Dylan Mural in Downtown Minneapolis
June 5, 2024 — This mural, located on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, features a portrait of musician Bob Dylan by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. The artwork, completed in 2015, spans the side of a building and incorporates Kobra's signature geometric style with vibrant colors.
Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis features a water feature with blue Adirondack chairs, mature trees, and modern skyscrapers in the background.View full post: Downtown Skyline Reflected in Peavey Plaza’s Pools
June 5, 2024 — Peavey Plaza, located in downtown Minneapolis, is a public space designed by M. Paul Friedberg and opened in 1975.
Blue chairs line a wooden deck at Peavey Plaza overlooking a still pool surrounded by mature trees and modern downtown Minneapolis architecture.View full post: Peavey Plaza’s Reflecting Pool in Downtown Minneapolis
June 5, 2024 — Peavey Plaza is a public plaza in downtown Minneapolis, next to Orchestra Hall on Nicollet Mall. It opened in 1975 and was rebuilt in 2019, keeping its signature reflecting pool as a central feature.
Floral memorial with red and white flowers at the base of a utility pole at Blaisdell Avenue and 31st Street in Minneapolis.View full post: Flowers and Flags at Officer Jamal Mitchell’s Memorial on Blaisdell Ave
June 5, 2024 — A makeshift memorial honors Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell at the corner of Blaisdell Avenue and 31st Street. Officer Mitchell was killed on May 30, 2024, while responding to a shooting incident.
Handwritten memorial note honoring Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell attached to a utility pole on Blaisdell Avenue.View full post: Handwritten Tribute to Officer Jamal Mitchell on a Blaisdell Ave Tree
June 5, 2024 — A makeshift memorial honors Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell on Blaisdell Avenue. Officer Mitchell was killed on May 30, 2024, while responding to a shooting incident.
Minneapolis Police Department squad car covered in flowers, handwritten tributes, and law enforcement patches memorializing Officer Jamal Mitchell.View full post: Patches and Flowers Cover Officer Jamal Mitchell’s Memorial Squad Car
June 5, 2024 — A Minneapolis Police Department squad car serves as a makeshift memorial for Officer Jamal Mitchell, who was killed on May 30, 2024, while responding to a mass shooting. The vehicle is covered in flowers, tributes, and patches from various law enforcement agencies.
Community members visit a memorial tent for Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell outside the 4th Precinct police station.View full post: Children Visit Jamal Mitchell Memorial Squad Car in Minneapolis
June 5, 2024 — A temporary memorial has been established outside the Minneapolis Police Department's 4th Precinct in honor of Officer Jamal Mitchell. Officer Mitchell was killed on May 30, 2024, while responding to a mass shooting incident.
Crowd of people gathered on an illuminated rooftop at Uptown Ties nightclub in Minneapolis.View full post: Crowded Rooftop at Uptown Ties on Lagoon Avenue
June 9, 2024 — The rooftop of Uptown Ties, a nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Waterbury House Apartments and surrounding residential towers on Lake Street in Minneapolis at dusk with downtown skyline visible in distance.View full post: Storm Clouds Over Lake Street Near Downtown Minneapolis
June 12, 2024 — Waterbury House Apartments, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, is a modern residential building situated near the intersection of Lake Street and Excelsior Boulevard.
LakeHaus Apartments rooftop pool and amenity deck in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood viewed from above.View full post: Aerial View of LakeHaus Apartments’ Rooftop Pool in Uptown
June 13, 2024 — LakeHaus Apartments in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood is a multifamily residential building with a rooftop pool and resident amenity deck.
Psychic Reader storefront at 1700 Lake Street in Minneapolis glows with neon palm tarot and psychic reading signs at dusk.View full post: Neon Glow at the Psychic Reader on Lake Street
June 16, 2024 — Psychic Reader, a business offering palm and tarot card readings, is located at 1700 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Pho Tau Bay Restaurant storefront on Cecil Newman Lane in Minneapolis, illuminated at dusk with street signs and trees.View full post: Pho Tau Bay Restaurant on Cecil Newman Lane at Night
June 17, 2024 — Pho Tau Bay Restaurant is located on Cecil Newman Lane between Nicollet Avenue and 1st Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Little Tijuana Bar & Restaurant storefront at Nicollet Avenue and East 26th Street in South Minneapolis, illuminated by neon signs and red lighting at night.View full post: Little Tijuana Bar & Restaurant at Night on Nicollet Avenue
June 17, 2024 — The Little Tijuana Bar & Restaurant, located at Nicollet Avenue and East 26th Street in South Minneapolis.
A colorful mural depicting George Floyd lies on the street at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, surrounded by candles, flowers, and plants.View full post: George Floyd Memorial Mural at George Floyd Square
June 18, 2024 — A vibrant mural depicting George Floyd adorns the street at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, the site where he died in police custody on May 25, 2020.
Nighttime construction equipment and barriers line Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street near the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis.View full post: Night Construction Near the Uptown Theatre Sign
June 18, 2024 — Nighttime construction is underway on Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.
Alaska Airlines jet descends toward Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport above downtown Minneapolis buildings including Capella Tower.View full post: Alaska Airlines Jet Descends Past Capella Tower in Minneapolis
June 18, 2024 — An Alaska Airlines jet approaches Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, flying over the downtown core. The Capella Tower, completed in 1992, is visible on the left, distinguished by its distinctive glass-domed roof.
Minneapolis Police Department's 1st Precinct building on 4th Street North in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Flag at Half-Staff Outside the 1st Precinct in Downtown Minneapolis
June 18, 2024 — The Minneapolis Police Department's 1st Precinct is located at 400 4th Street North in downtown Minneapolis.
Pizza Luce restaurant storefront on North 1st Street in downtown Minneapolis with parked Tesla vehicles on the street.View full post: Pizza Luce on North 1st Street in Downtown Minneapolis
June 18, 2024 — Pizza Luce is a popular restaurant located on North 1st Street in Downtown Minneapolis.
Protest signs reading "ABOLITION" and "STOP THE VIOLENCE" hang on a fence surrounding the abandoned Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building.View full post: “Abolition” and “Stop the Violence” Signs on 3rd Precinct Fence
June 19, 2024 — Signs reading "ABOLITION" and "STOP THE VIOLENCE" are displayed on the fence surrounding the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station on June 19, 2024. The building has been vacant since it was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020.
Concrete barricades block access to a vacant lot on a residential street in South Minneapolis.View full post: Concrete Barricades on a Vacant South Minneapolis Lot
June 19, 2024 — Concrete barricades are placed on a lot in South Minneapolis, a tactic employed by the city following the dismantling of encampments.
DAESK1 mural featuring a loon and "Best in Minnesota" text on a building wall in north Minneapolis near a scrapyard.View full post: “Best in Minnesota” Loon Mural Beside a Scrap Metal Pile
June 19, 2024 — A mural by graffiti artist DAESK1 adorns a building in North Minneapolis, June 2024. The artwork features a loon, a symbol of Minnesota, alongside the text "BEST IN Minnesota" and "DAESK1 CRITICAL".
Pedestrians and a scooter user on Nicollet Mall at sunset in downtown Minneapolis, with the Target flagship store visible across the street.View full post: Crossing Nicollet Mall at Sunset Near Target’s Flagship Store
June 19, 2024 — Pedestrians and a scooter at sunset on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis, across from Target's flagship store.
Large mural depicting Prince with a guitar adorns a downtown Minneapolis building beside a stage set up for a celebration event.View full post: Prince Mural Towers Over “Celebration” Stage at Dusk
June 22, 2024 — A mural honoring Prince adorns a building in Downtown Minneapolis, adjacent to a stage set up for a 2024 Prince celebration.
Visitors stand at the base of Minnehaha Falls, a 53-foot waterfall in Minneapolis's Minnehaha Regional Park.View full post: Hikers Pause Near the Base of Minnehaha Falls
June 23, 2024 — Visitors gather at the base of Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in June 2024. The waterfall, a prominent feature of Minnehaha Regional Park, cascades approximately 53 feet into a creek that flows into the Mississippi River. Established in 1889, Minnehaha Regional Park is one of the oldest and most visited parks in the Minneapolis Park System.
Olympic rings stand illuminated at night beneath the red "Gymnastics City USA" skyway in downtown Minneapolis during the 2024 U.S.View full post: Olympic Rings at Night Near Target Center’s “Gymnastics City USA” Skyway
June 26, 2024 — Downtown Minneapolis was transformed into "Gymnastics City USA" for the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in June 2024.
Target Center in downtown Minneapolis displays a welcome banner for the U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials, June 2024.View full post: Target Center Lit Up for U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials
June 26, 2024 — The Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis hosted the U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials from June 27-30, 2024. This event determined the athletes who would represent the United States at the Olympic Games.
Sailboats dotting Bde Maka Ska with the Minneapolis skyline beyond under a dramatic cloudy sky.View full post: Storm Clouds Clear Over Bde Maka Ska and the Minneapolis Skyline
June 28, 2024 — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on a June evening in 2024, under a sky filled with dramatic clouds.
Large crowd gathers outside Target Center in Minneapolis during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials.View full post: Fans Gather Beneath the Target Center Sign for Olympic Trials
June 30, 2024 — A crowd gathers outside the Target Center in Minneapolis for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials. These trials are an important event for athletes seeking to qualify for the Olympic Games.
Crowds gather under tent canopies during Pride Week festivities outside The Saloon bar in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Aerial View of Pride Crowds Outside The Saloon in Minneapolis
June 30, 2024 — Minneapolis Pride Week festivities unfold outside The Saloon, a prominent LGBTQ+ bar located in downtown Minneapolis. The event, held during Pride 2024, draws a large crowd to the surrounding streets.

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