Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
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September 2024

Minneapolis Uprising – September 2024

September 1–30, 2024 Minneapolis
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Protester holds a "Never Walz" sign at the Minnesota State Fair during the 2024 election campaign.View full post: “Never Walz” Sign Raised Near Amy Klobuchar Banner at State Fair
September 1, 2024 — A man holds a "Never Walz" sign near an Amy Klobuchar campaign banner at the Minnesota State Fair. Tim Walz, Minnesota's governor, was serving his second term and running as the Democratic vice presidential nominee alongside Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
A crowd of people attends the Minnesota State Fair, with a woman in the center wearing a Harris-Walz campaign hat.View full post: Woman in “Harris Walz” Cap Checks Phone at Minnesota State Fair
September 1, 2024 — A woman wears a "Harris Walz" hat while looking at her phone at the Minnesota State Fair in September 2024 as Vice Presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz makes an appearance.
Homeland Security officer stands guard at a food stand during Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz's appearance at the Minnesota State Fair.View full post: Homeland Security Police Before Walz’s Minnesota State Fair Visit
September 1, 2024 — A Homeland Security officer stands guard outside a food stand at the Minnesota State Fair prior to the anticipated appearance of Vice Presidential Candidate and then-Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz waves to crowds at the Minnesota State Fair during his 2024 Vice Presidential campaign.View full post: Tim Walz Waves to Fairgoers at the Minnesota State Fair
September 1, 2024 — Tim Walz, then Governor of Minnesota, waves to a crowd at the Minnesota State Fair. Walz was campaigning during the 2024 presidential election cycle as a candidate for Vice President.
Midtown Exchange building illuminated at night above the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.View full post: Midtown Exchange Tower Lit Up at Night in Minneapolis
September 3, 2024 — The Midtown Exchange, originally constructed in the 1920s as a distribution center for Sears, seen from the Midtown Greenway.
Private security guard stands beside a white pickup truck at a Minneapolis gas station on Lake Street at night.View full post: Security Guard Seen Through Fence at Lake Street Gas Station
September 3, 2024 — A private security guard stands by a pickup truck at a gas station on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police officers stand at a Metro Transit bus stop on Lake Street at night.View full post: Police Check on a Man at a Lake Street Bus Shelter
September 3, 2024 — Minneapolis Police officers stand near a Metro Transit bus stop on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Fenced sidewalks and road markings on East 31st Street in Minneapolis at night under an underpass.View full post: Night Traffic Lights Under the E 31st Street Overpass, Minneapolis
September 7, 2024 — Fencing was installed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) along E 31st Street in Minneapolis. This barrier was erected following the removal of an encampment that had been established in the area.
A temporary sidewalk closure sign directs pedestrians to use Lake Street in Minneapolis.View full post: Sidewalk Closed Under I-35W Overpass, Detour to Lake Street
September 7, 2024 — Temporary fencing has been erected to close the sidewalk on E 31st Street in Minneapolis, directing pedestrians to use Lake Street. This closure followed the pitching of tents under a nearby bridge.
Uptown Theater marquee displays illuminated signage advertising Sepultura concert on September 18.View full post: Uptown Theater Marquee Advertises Sepultura’s Sept. 18 Show
September 7, 2024 — The Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis with SEPULTURA on it.
Person wearing a Swoosh High hoodie stands on a street blocked by construction barriers at night in Minneapolis.View full post: “Swoosh High” Sweatshirt Amid Road Construction on Hennepin Avenue
September 7, 2024 — Man stands on Hennepin Avenue during heavy road construction while club goers come and go from a nightclub behind the barricades.
A person fishes from a bench on Cedar Lake's shore in Minneapolis with downtown towers visible across the water.View full post: Angler Casts a Line into Cedar Lake Near Downtown Minneapolis
September 11, 2024 — Cedar Lake is one of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, about 170 acres and 51 feet deep at its deepest point. An angler casts a line from the shore toward the open water.
Boarded storefront on Chicago Avenue displays graffiti memorializing Breonna Taylor, Amir Locke, and George Floyd in Minneapolis.View full post: Breonna Taylor and George Floyd Graffiti at the Former Sheraton on Chicago Ave
September 12, 2024 — Graffiti honoring Breonna Taylor, Amir Locke, and George Floyd on the boarded-up windows of the former Sheraton Hotel on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The Hotel was used to house the homeless during the Minneapolis Uprising and has sat vacant since it was closed down.
MAD DADS organization members gather at the Midtown Transit Center on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.View full post: MAD DADs Gather Outside Midtown Transit Center
September 12, 2024 — MAD DADS, an organization focused on community safety and violence prevention, is present at the Midtown Transit Center in Minneapolis.
Black Daze mural with stylized eyes and ornamental designs on a building along Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.View full post: “Black Daze” Murals on an Empty Chicago Avenue Lot, Minneapolis
September 12, 2024 — This mural, created by artist Black Daze, on the side of a building on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
Man on a red Ecofun Motorsport moped rides down East Lake Street in Minneapolis near a Metro Transit 21E bus.View full post: “Stud of the Week” Shirt on a Moped Along East Lake Street
September 12, 2024 — A man rides a red Ecofun Motorsport moped down East Lake Street in Minneapolis. The bus behind him is a Metro Transit vehicle on the 21E route.
McDonald's storefront on Lake Street displays yellow window wraps advertising McDelivery and third-party delivery services.View full post: McDonald’s Window Signage for Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub on Lake Street
September 12, 2024 — A McDonald's restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays McDelivery window wraps and partnerships with third-party delivery services including Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub.
Interstate 35W directional sign above Lake Street in Minneapolis with green traffic lights and storefronts below.View full post: Sunset Traffic on Lake Street Under the I-35W Overpass
September 12, 2024 — A September sunset casts a warm glow on Lake Street in Minneapolis, illuminating the I-35W overpass.
Concertgoers queue outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis amid street construction barriers.View full post: Ticket Line Outside Uptown Theater Amid Hennepin Avenue Construction
September 12, 2024 — A line at the Uptown Theater as heavy road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis continues.
Cyclist passes a yellow "Slow Turtle X-ing" sign along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis.View full post: Cyclist Passes “Turtle X-ing” Sign on Cedar Lake Trail
September 15, 2024 — A temporary "Turtle X-ing" sign is placed along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis.
Cyclists ride along the Midtown Greenway past a mural-covered underpass in Minneapolis.View full post: Cyclists Ride Through Painted Underpass on the Midtown Greenway
September 15, 2024 — Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, a 5.5-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor.
Mexican Independence Day celebration draws crowds and vendors to Lake Street at the I-35W & Lake Street Station in Minneapolis.View full post: Crowds Fill Lake Street for Mexican Independence Day Near I-35W Station
September 15, 2024 — Mexican Independence Day celebrations fill Lake Street in Minneapolis. The event features numerous vendors and a stage set up for performances.
Vendors grill meat at a Mexican Independence Day celebration on Lake Street in Minneapolis.View full post: Street Vendors Grill Meat During Lake Street Fiesta, Minneapolis
September 15, 2024 — On Lake Street in Minneapolis, vendors prepare food for a Mexican Independence Day celebration.
Numerous Democratic campaign yard signs for Omar, Walz, Harris, and Klobuchar displayed in Minneapolis DFL office windows.View full post: Campaign Signs Fill the Window of the Minneapolis DFL Office
September 15, 2024 — Yard signs for various Democratic candidates, including Ilhan Omar, Amy Klobuchar, Kamala Harris, and Tim Walz, are displayed in the windows of the Minneapolis DFL office.
A green and white flyer posted on a pole announces a Civilian Police Accountability Commission petition relaunch event at the former Minneapolis 3rd Precinct.View full post: “CPAC Is Back” Flyer Near the Former 3rd Precinct on Minnehaha Ave
September 15, 2024 — A flyer announcing the relaunch of a petition for a Civilian Police Accountability Commission (CPAC) is posted on a pole outside the former Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue. The flyer invites the public to learn more about CPAC, hear from organizers, and sign the petition regarding efforts to reform police oversight.
Public signage on a Minneapolis building announces cleanup efforts are underway for the former police third precinct station.View full post: “Minnehaha 3000” Sign at the Former 3rd Precinct, Minneapolis
September 15, 2024 — Signage at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station, located on Lake Street, announces "Cleanup efforts are underway." This precinct was a focal point during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, and the building sustained significant damage.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building surrounded by razor wire fencing and concrete barricades on Lake Street.View full post: Razor Wire Fencing Along the Former 3rd Precinct on Lake Street
September 15, 2024 — Razor wire and concrete barricades continue to surround the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building on Lake Street. The station was significantly damaged by fire during protests in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
Utility pole labeled "Aluminum Wiring Inside No Scrap Value" to deter copper theft in Minneapolis.View full post: “No Scrap Value” Warning Label on Minneapolis Utility Box
September 15, 2024 — A utility pole in Minneapolis bears a warning label stating "Aluminum Wiring Inside – No Scrap Value."
Cyclist riding on a newly constructed protected bike lane along Lake Street in Minneapolis during dusk.View full post: Evening Ride in the Protected Bike Lane on Lake Street
September 15, 2024 — A cyclist rides on a newly constructed bike lane along Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Full moon rises above street lamps and patio umbrellas at a rooftop bar in Uptown Minneapolis.View full post: Full Moon Rises Over a Rooftop Bar in Uptown Minneapolis
September 15, 2024 — The full moon rises over a rooftop bar in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2024.
The Original Uptown Pizza storefront on Lake Street displays a red awning and neon OPEN sign.View full post: Open Sign Glows Inside The Original Uptown Pizza on Lake Street
September 15, 2024 — The Original Uptown Pizza, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, has been serving the community since 1980.
Pedestrian bridge spans the Midtown Greenway bike trail at night in Minneapolis with red cyclist lights below.View full post: Light Trails on the Midtown Greenway Near Girard Avenue
September 15, 2024 — The Midtown Greenway pedestrian bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is illuminated at night, with red tail lights from cyclists marking the path below. This corridor, originally a railroad line established in the early 20th century, was transformed into a protected bike and pedestrian route in the early 2000s.
Red neon BAR sign and blue neon Beckett's sign illuminate Lyndale Avenue at Beckett's Bar in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.View full post: Beckett’s Bar Sign Glows Along Lyndale Avenue at Night
September 15, 2024 — Neon signage for Beckett's Bar illuminates Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. The establishment, which opened in 2024, occupies a space with a history of previous bars, including the Country Bar and Fool Me Once.
Memorial bench overlooking Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, surrounded by vegetation and trees.View full post: A Memorial Bench Overlooking Cedar Lake
September 20, 2024 — A memorial bench dedicated to Geoffrey Hellman sits along the shore of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, part of a park program that lets people sponsor a bench for a decade. Its plaque reads, "for my husband Geoffrey Hellman who finds his peace here on the shores of Cedar Lake. Randi." Cedar Lake is one of the city's Chain of Lakes, managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Southwest Light Rail Transit tunnel construction equipment and barriers visible from the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.View full post: Cranes Over Southwest LRT Construction Along Midtown Greenway
September 21, 2024 — Construction is underway on the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Minneapolis, as seen from the Midtown Greenway. This extensive infrastructure project aims to connect Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie via a new light rail line.
Multiple cyclists cross the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis at dusk.View full post: Cyclists at a Red Light on Bde Maka Ska Drive, Minneapolis
September 21, 2024 — Cyclists navigate the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis on the final day of summer 2024.
Cyclist performs a wheelie on Lake Street in Minneapolis during evening hours.View full post: Wheelie on Lake Street at Sunset, Minneapolis
September 21, 2024 — A cyclist performs a wheelie on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Travel Wisconsin billboard advertising autumn tourism above brick storefronts on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at dusk.View full post: “Awe in Autumn” Billboard Over Uptown Minneapolis Storefronts
September 21, 2024 — A "Travel Wisconsin" billboard promoting autumn tourism is displayed on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The advertisement features the slogan "Here's to putting the awe in autumn" and imagery of people enjoying fall foliage.
Illuminated Uptown Theater vertical sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis against a twilight sky.View full post: Uptown Theater Sign Glowing at Nightfall on Hennepin Avenue
September 21, 2024 — The illuminated Uptown Theater sign stands tall on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at dusk.
Cyclist rides past The Local restaurant's outdoor patio on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Cyclist Passes The Local’s Patio on Nicollet Mall
September 26, 2024 — A Thursday evening on Nicollet Mall. Biker passes by The Local restaurant patio at 10th Street.
Beachgoers and a paddleboarder at Hidden Beach on Cedar Lake with Minneapolis downtown skyline rising beyond autumn trees.View full post: Downtown Minneapolis Towers Seen from Hidden Beach on Cedar Lake
September 26, 2024 — Hidden Beach is a beach on the east side of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, with no lifeguards or city upkeep. Cedar Lake covers about 170 acres and is one of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, joined to Lake of the Isles by the Kenilworth Channel.
American and Minnesota state flags hang from poles above the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Flags Fly Above the Foshay Tower at Dusk
September 30, 2024 — The American and Minnesota state flags fly above the Foshay Tower in Minneapolis, a building completed in 1929 that was the city's first skyscraper.

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