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Minneapolis Uprising – January 2021

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Around a hundred joined a NYE nationwide call for protest supporting those imprisoned by the state. The Minneapolis Police, State Patrol, Golden Valley PD, Hennepin Sheriffs, & state aerial surveillance descended on the area to arrest dozens after the jail was spray-painted. — 01/01/21
New Years Eve noise demo protest in Minneapolis

Around 100 in Minneapolis joined a NYE nationwide call for protest supporting those imprisoned by the state. After the jail was spray-painted Minneapolis Police, State Patrol, Golden Valley PD, Hennepin Sheriffs, & state aerial surveillance descended on the area to arrest dozens. — 01/01/21
Mnneapolis police make arrest at Noise Demo protest

Around 40 were arrested after participating in a annual nationwide "Noise Demonstration" calling for the abolishing of prisons and standing in solidarity with those incarcerated. — 01/01/21
Minneapolis Police arrest 40 at New Years Eve protest

Around 40 were arrested after participating in a annual nationwide "Noise Demonstration" calling for the abolishing of prisons and standing in solidarity with those incarcerated. — 01/01/21
Minneapolis Police arrest 40 at Noise Demo protest

"A riot is the language of the unheard" -- MLK — 01/03/21
A riot is the language of the unheard on Nicollet Mall

Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. — 01/03/21
Dolal Idd Protest on Cedar Avenue

Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. — 01/03/21
Justice for Dolal Idd protest signs

Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. — 01/03/21
System of Oppression Violence Exclusion

Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. — 01/03/21
Abolish Police Ice Poverty protest sign

Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. — 01/03/21
Dolal Idd rally, January 3, 2021 Minneapolis

Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. — 01/03/21
Protesters march after Dolal Idd death

Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. — 01/03/21
Justice for Dolal Idd march through Minneapolis

Protesters march to George Floyd Square from where Dolal Idd was killed about a mile away. — 01/03/21
Protesters arrive at George Floyd Square in January 2021

Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. Some marched to George Floyd Square. — 01/03/21
Dolal Idd protest at George Floyd Square

Minnesota State Patrol outside the Governor's Mansion while the attack on the US Capitol is occurring. Governor Walz says the State Patrol came into the residence for the first time to remove his son over safety concerns. — 01/06/21
Riot police surround Minnesota’s Governor’s Mansion on January 6

Trump supporters gather at the Minnesota Governor’s Residence after a “Storm The Capitol” event at the Minnesota State Capitol. — 01/06/21
Trump Train Truck on January 6

Trump supporters gather at the Minnesota Governor’s Residence after a “Storm The Capitol” event at the Minnesota State Capitol. — 01/06/21
St. Paul Police with less lethal weapons on January 6th

Minnesota State Patrol outside the Governor's Mansion while the attack on the US Capitol is occurring. Governor Walz says the State Patrol came into the residence for the first time to remove his son over safety concerns. — 01/06/21
Protesters at Minnesota Governor’s Mansion on January 6th

Trump supporters gather at the Minnesota Governor’s Residence after a “Storm The Capitol” event at the Minnesota State Capitol. — 01/06/21
Man holds a large flag at a Stop The Steal Protest

Trump supporters and counter-protesters at the Minnesota Governor’s Residence after a “Storm The Capitol” event at the Minnesota State Capitol. — 01/06/21
Black Lives Matter protesters at a Stop The Steal rally

Minnesota State Capitol on the evening of an Insurrection at the US Capitol. — 01/06/21
January 6 at the Minnesota State Capitol

Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis lit up red, white and blue following the United States Capitol attack. — 01/06/21
Capella Tower on January 6

“The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”. — 01/09/21
Protest Our Water No Line 3

“The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”. — 01/09/21
Counter protesters arrive at a Stop The Steal protest

“The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”. — 01/09/21
Aiding and abetting is also a crime

“The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”. — 01/09/21
Counter Protest at Stop The Steal Rally in St. Paul

“The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”. — 01/09/21
Follow Your Leader protest in St. Paul

A lone protester holds up a sign reading "Jesus save America from evil. The steal is real" outside the Minnesota Governor's Mansion. — 01/09/21
Jesus Save America From Evil protest sign

An FBI digital billboard seeking information on United States Capitol violence. — 01/14/21
FBI U.S. Capitol Violence Digital Billboard

Barriers and State Patrol guard the Minnesota State Capitol the weekend before the Presidential inauguration. This after an FBI affidavit mentioning potential protests at State Capitols on the weekend of January 16th, 2021 following the January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol. — 01/15/21
Minnesota Capitol Security prior to inauguration

A pro-Trump rally at the Minnesota State Capitol had about 20 in attendance. The Capitol was heavily secured by Ramsey County, St. Paul Police, DNR Conservation Officers, State Patrol and the National Guard after reports of possible violence at State Capitols. — 01/16/21
Minnesota State Capitol roads closed

A pro-Trump rally at the Minnesota State Capitol had about 20 in attendance. The Capitol was heavily secured by Ramsey County, St. Paul Police, DNR Conservation Officers, State Patrol and the National Guard after reports of possible violence at State Capitols. — 01/16/21
Cathedral of Saint Paul and the National Guard

Minnesota law enforcement surround the Minnesota State Capitol about 10 days after the attack on the United States Capitol. — 01/16/21
MN State Capitol surrounded by State Troopers

Law enforcement guards the Minnesota State Capitol. — 01/16/21
Minnesota Conservation Officer at the State Capitol

A pro-Trump rally at the Minnesota State Capitol had about 20 in attendance. The Capitol was heavily secured by Ramsey County, St. Paul Police, DNR Conservation Officers, State Patrol and the National Guard after reports of possible violence at State Capitols. — 01/16/21
Open carry of guns around a State Capitol protest

A pro-Trump rally at the Minnesota State Capitol had about 20 in attendance. The Capitol was heavily secured by Ramsey County, St. Paul Police, DNR Conservation Officers, State Patrol and the National Guard after reports of possible violence at State Capitols. — 01/16/21
Stop The Steal Rally at the MN State Capitol

Minnesota National Guard leader Shawn Manke at the Minnesota State Capitol where security was high following violence at the US Capitol. A pro-Trump rally at the Minnesota State Capitol had about 20 in attendance. The Capitol was heavily secured by Ramsey County, St. Paul Police, DNR Conservation Officers, State Patrol and the National Guard after reports of possible violence at State Capitols. — 01/16/21
Major General Shawn Manke at State Capitol

Minnesota National Guard and the State Patrol stationed around the Minnesota State Capitol. — 01/16/21
National Guard at a Stop The Steal protest in St. Paul

Minnesota State Patrol guards the State Capitol on reports of possible protests following a January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol. 3 Trump supporters at a rally. — 01/17/21
4 Protesters at a Stop The Steal rally in St. Paul

Minnesota State Patrol guards the State Capitol on reports of possible protests following a January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol. 3 Trump supporters at a rally. — 01/17/21
Heavily secure MN State Capitol during Stop The Steal protest

Minnesota State Patrol guards the State Capitol on reports of possible protests following a January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol. 3 Trump supporters at a rally. — 01/17/21
Trump supporters and heavy security at MN State Capitol

Minnesota National Guard stationed around the Minnesota State Capitol. — 01/17/21
National Guard Vehicle at Minnesota State Capitol

Minnesota State Patrol guards the State Capitol on reports of possible protests following a January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol. 3 Trump supporters at a rally. — 01/17/21
Minnesota State Patrol surround the State Capitol

On Martin Luther King day a metal fist replaced what was originally a wooden first and then a wooden hand. “Like the materials of the Black Power fist that stand in the center of the Square, we are evolving and becoming a stronger community every day.” — 01/18/21
Cars drive through George Floyd Square in January 2021

Around 100 protesters marched on Inauguration Day from South High to the 3rd precinct. Among the demands were for Biden to reverse Trump climate change & environmental policies and community control of police. — 01/20/21
Protesters on Inauguration Day in Minneapolis

Protesters return to the burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Inauguration day asking for community control of the police.Less than 3 weeks prior, Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police during a firearm sting. The Minneapolis Police released video showing what they say was Dolal Idd shooting at them first through the car window. — 01/20/21
Protesters outside Minneapolis police station on Inauguration Day

Protesters return to the burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Inauguration Day asking for community control of the police. Less than 3 weeks prior, Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police during a firearm sting. The Minneapolis Police released video showing what they say was Dolal Idd shooting at them first through the car window. — 01/20/21
Protesters at 3rd Precinct on Inauguration Day

100 protesters marched on Inauguration Day from South High to the 3rd precinct. Among the demands were for Biden to reverse Trump climate change & environmental policies and community control of police. — 01/20/21
The Police Are The Biggest Gang in America

A "Merry Christmas" message to the Minneapolis Police pasted to the side of concrete barricades surrounding the former third precinct. — 01/23/21
Fuck your Precinct at Minneapolis Police Station

Graffiti on the Minneapolis Police third precinct that reads "We'll burn this bitch again" and "Fuck 12". The precinct has been vacant since it was abandoned by the Minneapolis Police and burned by protesters on May 28th, 2020. — 01/23/21
We’ll Burn This Bitch Again on Minneapolis Police Station

Inside the gutted Walgreens building that was destroyed during Minneapolis riots. — 01/23/21
Riot damaged Walgreens on E Lake Street

Trump supporters continuing to gather at the Minnesota State Capitol. — 01/23/21
Trump protesters continue to gather at MN State Capitol

Snow falls over the metal fist at George Floyd Square. — 01/23/21
George Floyd Square during a snowstorm

Countdown to the Derek Chauvin trial on the former Speedway Gas station at 38th and Chicago, George Floyd Square. — 01/23/21
George Floyd Trial in 44 Days

George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on a snowy January 23, 2021. The area has been a protest zone since May 2020. — 01/23/21
George Floyd Memorial under heavy snow

A repurposed Minneapolis Park & Recreation sign at George Floyd Square. — 01/23/21
Minneapolis Park and Rec George Floyd Square

Barricades at George Floyd Square on January 23, 2021. The area has been a protest zone since the May 2020 murder of George Floyd. — 01/23/21
Concrete Barricades in the snow at George Floyd Square

While the Autozone on East Lake was the first building to burn during unrest, the Autozone on W. Lake is the first building to be completely rebuilt. — 01/23/21
Rebuilt AutoZone store on Lake Street in Minneapolis

Protesters march in St. Paul holding up a sign reading "We want soup for my family and yours". — 01/30/21
We want soup for my family and yours

Speedway gas station preparing to reopen following a rebuilt after being burned down in May 2020. — 01/31/21
Speedway gas station rebuilt on Hennepin Ave

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