Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd

March 2024

Minneapolis Uprising – March 2024

March 1–31, 2024 Minneapolis

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Police officers inside glass tower — March 1, 2024 — Minneapolis police officers are visible inside the flagship Target store on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis at night.

Bike Lane Police in Minneapolis — March 1, 2024 — Minneapolis Police squad cars are positioned on Hennepin Avenue bike lanes near S 8th Street in Downtown Minneapolis on the night of March 1, 2024.

People cross the street to the theatre — March 1, 2024 — Patrons gather outside the Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis in March 2024. Opened in 1921 as a vaudeville house, the Orpheum Theatre is a significant part of Minneapolis's historic Hennepin Avenue theater district.

Ceasefire now signs on fencing — March 1, 2024 — Protest signs advocating for a ceasefire and social justice hang on a fence at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. This site, located at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue, was abandoned after being burned in May 2020 during the Minneapolis Uprising, following the murder of George Floyd. Since then, the precinct has remained untouched.

Students for Socialist Revolution Flyer — March 1, 2024 — A flyer from "Students for Socialist Revolution" advertises Spring 2024 events at the University of Minnesota. Found in March 2024, the flyer lists three events scheduled for February, March, and April, all to be held in Blegen Hall Room 120 on the university's Minneapolis campus. These events, focused on Marxist philosophy and a communist revolution.

Car in the drive thru of a Popeye's chicken — March 1, 2024 — The Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen drive-thru on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis operates from a newly constructed building. This structure replaces the previous fast-food establishment that was burned during protests in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.

Miller Beer Metro Transit Free Rides — March 3, 2024 — A sign on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis advertises free rides on Metro Transit for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Sponsored by Miller Lite, this public service initiative offered complimentary transportation on all Metro Transit routes from 6 p.m. through the end of service on Saturday, March 16. The program aimed to provide a safe alternative for revelers during the holiday period, reducing impaired driving.

Old beer advertisement and bridge — March 4, 2024 — The Grain Belt Beer sign, a historic Minneapolis landmark, stands on Nicollet Island overlooking the Mississippi River. Originally installed in 1941, this illuminated sign once advertised the nearby Grain Belt Brewery, which operated in Northeast Minneapolis. In the background, the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, the first bridge to cross the Mississippi River at Minneapolis, connects downtown with the city's northeast side. The current cable-stayed bridge, completed in 1990, serves as a key transportation route and a visual marker of the city's riverfront development.

Passenger train goes over a major river — March 4, 2024 — The Northstar Line commuter train crosses a railway bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, as observed in March 2024. This bridge is an integral part of the Northstar Commuter Rail line, which connects downtown Minneapolis with communities to the northwest, providing public transportation. The Northstar Line began service in 2009, utilizing existing freight rail corridors and new infrastructure to establish a vital link in the region's transit network.

Church on Main St during sunset — March 4, 2024 — Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, situated on Main Street in Minneapolis, is the city's oldest continuously used church building. Consecrated in 1857, this Gothic Revival structure features a prominent spire and stone facade. It remains an active place of worship and a significant landmark along the Mississippi Riverfront within the St. Anthony Falls Historic District. Adjacent to the church, the Main Hall at Riverplace reflects the area's mixed-use development.

2 large bridges over a major river — March 4, 2024 — The 10th Avenue Bridge and the I-35W Bridge span the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis at sunset in March 2024.

Graffiti on a billboard and old theatre — March 4, 2024 — The LynLake Brewery, located on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, occupies a building known for its distinctive theater-like architecture. Adjacent to the brewery, a commercial billboard features an advertisement that has been marked with the graffiti 'ACAB'.

Gay 90s nightclub in downtown Minneapolis — March 5, 2024 — The exterior of the Gay 90's nightclub stands on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. This establishment has operated as a prominent LGBTQ+ nightclub and entertainment venue for decades, serving as a cultural landmark in the city's nightlife.

Are you a communist protest flyer — March 6, 2024 — A "Are you a Communist? Then Get Organized!" flyer, produced by Socialist Revolution, is affixed to an electrical box on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Basketball fans at toms watch bar in Minneapolis — March 8, 2024 — Tom's Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis draws large crowds during the Big Ten Tournaments.

The Breakfast Club "Now Open" sign outside the restaurant on Lagoon Ave in Minneapolis — March 10, 2024 — The Breakfast Club restaurant, situated at 1300 Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is a recently established eatery serving breakfast and lunch.

Kirby Puckett and Minnesota Twins graffiti — March 10, 2024 — A mural honoring Minnesota Twins legend Kirby Puckett is displayed on a concrete block wall along Emerson Avenue South in Minneapolis. The artwork features Puckett's iconic number 34 jersey, set against a backdrop that includes a city skyline silhouette and colorful abstract lettering, with the year '1993' visible as part of the design. Kirby Puckett, a beloved Hall of Fame outfielder, played his entire career for the Minnesota Twins from 1984 to 1995, leading the team to two World Series championships.

Black Lives Matter in South Minneapolis 2024 — March 10, 2024 — The phrase "Black Lives Matter" is spray-painted in black and red on a weathered utility post in South Minneapolis.

Commuters and outreach workers at train station — March 10, 2024 — TRIP Outreach workers engage with riders at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Station, a key Light Rail Transit (LRT) stop in downtown Minneapolis. Opened in 2004 as part of Metro Transit's Blue Line, this station serves as a vital transportation hub connecting the Warehouse District to the wider metropolitan area. The TRIP Outreach program, which includes violence interrupters, operates within the Metro Transit system to foster a safer environment for passengers and address community concerns.

TSIP Outreach in downtown Minneapolis — March 10, 2024 — Transit Service Intervention Project (TSIP) outreach workers are stationed on a light rail platform in Downtown Minneapolis. The TSIP program, which includes "Violence Interrupters," operates within the Metro Transit system to enhance public safety and de-escalate conflicts. These workers engage with passengers and community members at vital transit hubs, such as this station, which serves as a key component of the city's public transportation network.

Fans in line outside concert club — March 10, 2024 — Fans gather outside the 7th St Entry in downtown Minneapolis on March 10, 2024, awaiting a performance by The Snuts.

Billboard reading END US AID TO ISRAEL — March 10, 2024 — A billboard sponsored by the Anti-War Committee stands prominently on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. It displays the message "END U.S. AID TO ISRAEL!" accompanied by an image of a hand making a peace sign against a Palestinian flag.

Woman walks on sidewalk and boarded up building — March 15, 2024 — The Century Plaza building on S 12th Street in Downtown Minneapolis is undergoing renovation. This structure is being adapted to serve as the new Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct police station.

Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct rebuild March 2024 — March 15, 2024 — The Century Plaza building in Downtown Minneapolis is undergoing renovation to house the new Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station.

Under renovation building in front of skyline — March 15, 2024 — Century Plaza in Downtown Minneapolis is undergoing renovation to become the new Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station.

4th St Saloon bar in the snow — March 24, 2024 — The 4th St Saloon, a long-standing bar on West Broadway in North Minneapolis, is shown shortly before its permanent closure after 37 years of operation.

Night street on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis with the Green Room neon sign and parked cars — March 28, 2024 — The Green Room, a prominent live music venue, is situated on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Epoch Times and protest banners on building — March 30, 2024 — An illuminated billboard for The Epoch Times newspaper stands atop a commercial building at the corner of Lake Street and South 2nd Avenue in Minneapolis. The building's facade also displays large protest banners calling to "Stop the genocide in Gaza."

Claudia De La Cruz Capitalism Flyer — March 30, 2024 — This flyer promotes the 2024 presidential campaign of Claudia De La Cruz and Karina Garcia, candidates for the Party for Socialism and Liberation, in Minneapolis. The campaign material prominently features the slogan "END CAPITALISM BEFORE IT ENDS US!" and outlines "OUR SOCIALIST PLATFORM."

Whiskey Junction bar after paint job — March 30, 2024 — The former Whiskey Junction bar on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis is visible at night, featuring a prominent yellow patch where its long-standing Jack Daniels mural was recently removed. This establishment, a known concert venue and nightclub in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, ceased operations in 2017. Months later, the property was acquired by The Joint Bar, located adjacent to it.

Join the communists flyer — March 31, 2024 — A flyer from the "Revolutionary Communists of America" is posted in Minneapolis, advertising a rally and march scheduled for Saturday, April 6th, 2024.

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