Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
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Minneapolis Uprising – October 2024

October 1–31, 2024 Minneapolis
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The modern pavilion at Bde Maka Ska glows softly under evening light, its signage prominently honoring the lake’s Dakota name — “Bdé Óta Othúŋwe,” meaning “Many Village Place.” This site, located in southwest Minneapolis, holds deep historical and cultural significance as part of Dakota homeland, long before it was renamed “Lake Calhoun” in the 19th century. After years of advocacy by Indigenous groups and community leaders, the lake officially reclaimed its Dakota name in 2018, marking a shift toward recognizing Minnesota’s original peoples and languages. The illuminated pavilion stands today as both a gathering space and a statement of cultural restoration, blending modern urban design with respect for ancestral land and history.
October 8, 2024 — The modern pavilion at Bde Maka Ska glows softly under evening light, its signage prominently honoring the lake’s Dakota name — “Bdé Óta Othúŋwe,” meaning “Many Village Place.” This site, located in southwest Minneapolis, holds deep historical and cultural significance as part of Dakota homeland, long before it was renamed “Lake Calhoun” in the 19th century. After years of advocacy by Indigenous groups and community leaders, the lake officially reclaimed its Dakota name in 2018, marking a shift toward recognizing Minnesota’s original peoples and languages. The illuminated pavilion stands today as both a gathering space and a statement of cultural restoration, blending modern urban design with respect for ancestral land and history.
A home decorated for Halloween with ghostbusters stuff.
October 10, 2024 — A home decorated for Halloween with ghostbusters stuff.
A billboard for "The Abandoned Hayride" in Chaska seen on 35W near downtown Minneapolis.
October 10, 2024 — A billboard for "The Abandoned Hayride" in Chaska seen on 35W near downtown Minneapolis.
Northern lights above Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. The downtown Minneapolis skyline visible in the background.
October 10, 2024 — Northern lights above Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. The downtown Minneapolis skyline visible in the background.
Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from South Minneapolis.
October 15, 2024 — Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from South Minneapolis.
Sticker reading "System Change - Not Climate Change" "All Days For Future"
October 15, 2024 — Sticker reading "System Change - Not Climate Change" "All Days For Future"
Visitors at George Floyd Square. The area has been a place of protest since the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
October 15, 2024 — Visitors at George Floyd Square. The area has been a place of protest since the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
If you built it the trains will come.. now just waiting on the trains! From the METRO Green Line Extension that'll run between St. Paul and Eden Prairie. (October 2024)
October 16, 2024 — If you built it the trains will come.. now just waiting on the trains! From the METRO Green Line Extension that'll run between St. Paul and Eden Prairie. (October 2024)
Flagship Target store on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis on Thursday October 17, 2024.
October 17, 2024 — Flagship Target store on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis on Thursday October 17, 2024.
"Butter Cookies For Days" vendor selling cookies in downtown Minneapolis.
October 17, 2024 — "Butter Cookies For Days" vendor selling cookies in downtown Minneapolis.
Lines outside the State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis for Anne Wilson.
October 17, 2024 — Lines outside the State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis for Anne Wilson.
People stand in line at First Avenue concert hall in Downtown Minneapolis.
October 17, 2024 — People stand in line at First Avenue concert hall in Downtown Minneapolis.
An October supermoon rising over the "big 3" buildings in downtown Minneapolis.
October 17, 2024 — An October supermoon rising over the "big 3" buildings in downtown Minneapolis.
A "Cats for Kamala" yard sign in South Minneapolis, Seen less than a month away from the 2024 Presidential election.
October 18, 2024 — A "Cats for Kamala" yard sign in South Minneapolis, Seen less than a month away from the 2024 Presidential election.
"Stop Project 2025" "Minnesotans For Harris Walz" yard signs in South Minneapolis.
October 18, 2024 — "Stop Project 2025" "Minnesotans For Harris Walz" yard signs in South Minneapolis.
Construction of the Royalston Ave/Farmers Market Station near downtown Minneapolis. The station is part of the Green Line Extension project.
October 18, 2024 — Construction of the Royalston Ave/Farmers Market Station near downtown Minneapolis. The station is part of the Green Line Extension project.
Cover of the October 2024 issue of Southside Pride. Cover photo is a Harris Walz photo and a side story regarding the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
October 20, 2024 — Cover of the October 2024 issue of Southside Pride. Cover photo is a Harris Walz photo and a side story regarding the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
As Governor Tim Walz is on the presidential campaign trail, graffiti has appeared on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence. The Governor and his family temporarily moved to the University of Minnesota’s Eastcliff mansion last year while the residence is renovated. Graffiti reads "WALZ FAILED".
October 23, 2024 — As Governor Tim Walz is on the presidential campaign trail, graffiti has appeared on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence. The Governor and his family temporarily moved to the University of Minnesota’s Eastcliff mansion last year while the residence is renovated. Graffiti reads "WALZ FAILED".
As Governor Tim Walz is on the presidential campaign trail, graffiti has appeared on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence. The Governor and his family temporarily moved to the University of Minnesota’s Eastcliff mansion last year while the residence is renovated. Graffiti reads "WALZ FAILED".
October 23, 2024 — As Governor Tim Walz is on the presidential campaign trail, graffiti has appeared on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence. The Governor and his family temporarily moved to the University of Minnesota’s Eastcliff mansion last year while the residence is renovated. Graffiti reads "WALZ FAILED".
A motorized unicycle on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
October 24, 2024 — A motorized unicycle on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
Fall Colors on the Midtown Greenway. As seen from Lyndale Ave.
October 24, 2024 — Fall Colors on the Midtown Greenway. As seen from Lyndale Ave.
A Kamala Harris Tim Walz for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis;
October 24, 2024 — A Kamala Harris Tim Walz for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis;
Kamala Harris Tim Walz for President sign next to a "No Justice No Streets" George Floyd Square sign in South Minneapolis.
October 24, 2024 — Kamala Harris Tim Walz for President sign next to a "No Justice No Streets" George Floyd Square sign in South Minneapolis.
A recipe found on the sidewalk in South Minneapolis.
October 24, 2024 — A recipe found on the sidewalk in South Minneapolis.
A presidential election yard sign in 2024 as seen in South Minneapolis.
October 24, 2024 — A presidential election yard sign in 2024 as seen in South Minneapolis.
Harris Walz and other political yard signs prior to the 2024 presidential election. As seen in South Minneapolis.
October 24, 2024 — Harris Walz and other political yard signs prior to the 2024 presidential election. As seen in South Minneapolis.
Stop Project 2025 yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.
October 24, 2024 — Stop Project 2025 yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station on October 2024. The police station was burned in May 2020 by protesters following the murder of George Floyd.
October 24, 2024 — The Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station on October 2024. The police station was burned in May 2020 by protesters following the murder of George Floyd.
Trees during late October on Harriet Ave.
October 26, 2024 — Trees during late October on Harriet Ave.
Fall colors on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
October 26, 2024 — Fall colors on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
Fall colors on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
October 26, 2024 — Fall colors on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
A man removes razor wire from the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The razor wire was installed on the burned police station during the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The city says it'll be taking the concrete barricades down and replacing it with typical fabric lined construction fencing. The building, which was famously burned by protesters following the murder of George Floyd, is being redeveloped into a "Democracy Center" that'll be home to the city's election services and community use.
October 28, 2024 — A man removes razor wire from the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The razor wire was installed on the burned police station during the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The city says it'll be taking the concrete barricades down and replacing it with typical fabric lined construction fencing. The building, which was famously burned by protesters following the murder of George Floyd, is being redeveloped into a "Democracy Center" that'll be home to the city's election services and community use.
A man removes razor wire from the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The razor wire was installed on the burned police station during the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The city says it'll be taking the concrete barricades down and replacing it with typical fabric lined construction fencing. The building, which was famously burned by protesters following the murder of George Floyd, is being redeveloped into a "Democracy Center" that'll be home to the city's election services and community use.
October 28, 2024 — A man removes razor wire from the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The razor wire was installed on the burned police station during the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The city says it'll be taking the concrete barricades down and replacing it with typical fabric lined construction fencing. The building, which was famously burned by protesters following the murder of George Floyd, is being redeveloped into a "Democracy Center" that'll be home to the city's election services and community use.
A man removes razor wire from the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The razor wire was installed on the burned police station during the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The city says it'll be taking the concrete barricades down and replacing it with typical fabric lined construction fencing. The building, which was famously burned by protesters following the murder of George Floyd, is being redeveloped into a "Democracy Center" that'll be home to the city's election services and community use.
October 28, 2024 — A man removes razor wire from the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The razor wire was installed on the burned police station during the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The city says it'll be taking the concrete barricades down and replacing it with typical fabric lined construction fencing. The building, which was famously burned by protesters following the murder of George Floyd, is being redeveloped into a "Democracy Center" that'll be home to the city's election services and community use.