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Minneapolis Uprising – February 2021

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"Fuck Walz + Frey" "No Line 3" written under a bridge on the Midtown Greenway. — Fuck Walz + Frey

A bench at George Floyd Square with a note that reads "Community building is revolutionary" — Community Building Is Revolutionary

Rare winter rainfall covering the George Floyd Memorial with ice. — I Can’t Breathe George Floyd Memorial

The George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis in Winter 2021. — Ice and snow at George Floyd Square

George Floyd Trial starts in 21 days from this -7F evening at GFS. — 02/15/21
George Floyd Trial in 21 Days

Fencing and barricades begin going up around downtown locations with Derek Chauvin trial just 20 days away. — Fencing around Minneapolis City Hall before Derek Chauvin trial

Security fencing and boards go up at Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Jail prior to the Derek Chauvin Murder trial. — George Floyd trial security at Minneapolis City Hall

Fencing going up around Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. The unprecedented security measures are taking place 18 days before the start of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th death of George Floyd. — Derek Chauvin trial security around city hall

The Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis with boards on the doors prior to the Derek Chauvin murder trial. — Courthouse boards prior to Derek Chauvin murder trial

Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Government Center security preparations begin for the Derek Chauvin trial. — Snowstorm and Minneapolis City Hall prior to Chauvin trial

Public Works vehicles work through the night to put jersey barriers in place around government buildings across from the Hennepin County Government Center where Derek Chauvin trial begins in 19 days. — Barricades being put up for Derek Chauvin trial

The rebuilding of the Midtown Corner six-story apartment building. It was still under construction when it burned during unrest. It’s located a block away from the Minneapolis Police third precinct. — Midtown Corner rebuild after Minneapolis riots

Cub Foods in South Minneapolis re-opens after being damaged during the unrest over the death of George Floyd. The grocery store is a block away from the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station. — Cub Foods grand opening after riots

Wells Fargo Bank on Nicollet Ave in South Minneapolis after it was burned during unrest over the 2020 death of George Floyd. The bank sits across from the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct. — Wells Fargo after Minneapolis riots

Shops begin to re-open in a strip mall that was heavily damaged during unrest over the death of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020. — Shops Are Open sign on Lake Street

Security measures taking shape around the courthouse where Derek Chauvin will be on trial for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd. — Barricades at Hennepin County Courthouse tunnel

Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center with security fencing and boards in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial. — Barricades in downtown Minneapolis for Derek Chauvin trial

The Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct has continued to have some form of security barriers around it the entirety of the time between George Floyd's death and now. — Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct in February 2021

About 70 marched down Lake Street in a march organized by Save The Boards to Memorialize the Movement and Visual Black Justice. They demand the President take action to abolish the death penalty, re-open all police murder cases, & defund/de-militarize police. — Save the Boards protest on Lake Street in Minneapolis

Dozens gathered at George Floyd Square to remember Malcolm X and talk about black liberation movements. Malcolm was killed 56 years ago. The GFS Liberation Loppet also took place honoring explorer Matthew Henson, who is said to be the first to reach the North Pole. — 02/21/21
Remembering Malcolm X at George Floyd Square

Dozens gathered at George Floyd Square to remember Malcolm X and talk about black liberation movements. Malcolm was killed 56 years ago. The GFS Liberation Loppet also took place honoring explorer Matthew Henson, who is said to be the first to reach the North Pole. — 02/21/21
George Floyd Square and Malcolm X

Barricades at George Floyd Square on what was the 56th anniversary of the death of Malcolm X. — 02/21/21
Barricaded streets around George Floyd Square

Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office with security being installed prior to the Derek Chauvin murder trial. — Barricades at the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office

Security fencing going up around the Minneapolis Police 2nd Precinct in northeast Minneapolis. Security comes ahead of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. — Minneapolis Police Second Precinct Chauvin Security

A wet newspaper lays in the snow outside the Hennepin County Government Center. Article titled “Who’s running for Mayor of Minneapolis?” — Who’s running for mayor?

Razor wire being installed around the courthouse that will host the Derek Chauvin trial in less than 2 weeks. — Razor wire around the Hennepin County Government Center Security

Razor wire being installed around the courthouse that will host the Derek Chauvin trial in less than 2 weeks. — Razor wire and fencing outside Derek Chauvin trial courthouse

The Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center with boarded windows in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial. — Boards on Juvenile Justice Center Derek Chauvin Trial

The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, the county jail, behind security fencing in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial. — Barricades at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility

A woman holds a sign at a press conference announcing a March 8th protest at the start of the Derek Chauvin trial. — Community Control of MPD

Activists held a press conference this afternoon outside the government center to announce a March 8th protest. They say the fortification of government buildings and acting like the people are the problem is not going to stop this community from demanding justice and change. — Michelle Gross speaks prior to Derek Chauvin Trial

Activists held a press conference this afternoon outside the government center to announce a March 8th protest. They say the fortification of government buildings and acting like the people are the problem is not going to stop this community from demanding justice and change. — Nekima Levy Armstrong in Downtown Minneapolis

Fencing continues to go up around the government center in preparation for Derek Chauvin's murder trial. — Workers installing security fencing at courthouse for Chauvin trial

Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th. — Hennepin County Government Center Derek Chauvin Trial Security

Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th. — Reflections outside Minneapolis City Hall and Government Center

Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th. — APX Perimeters fencing at Derek Chauvin murder trial

Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th. — Derek Chauvin Razor Wire at Hennepin Courthouse

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