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Minneapolis Uprising – July 2021

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The top of the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed in.Winston Smith was killed by Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriffs officers who were part of a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.   On June 10th, Deona Marie was killed when a protester drove his vehicle through barricades setup to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith. — 07/02/21
Abolish The Police No Cops in Minneapolis

"Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever" written in chalk near where Winston Smith was killed. — 07/02/21
Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever

The Winston Smith Memorial at the spot where he was killed by law enforcement. — 07/02/21
Winston Smith Memorial on top of parking ramp

A memorial garden on Lake/Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. The garden was built after the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Winston Smith and the death of Deona Marie 10 days later. Deona was killed when a man drove his vehicle through barricades put in place to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith. The area has been occupied ever since. — 07/02/21
Wince Marie Peace Garden at sunset

"Outreach Experts" walk the streets of Downtown Minneapolis. — 07/03/21
Minneapolis Outreach Experts in Downtown Minneapolis

Protesters close down vehicle traffic on streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis. — 07/03/21
Our Streets fire barricades in Minneapolis

Protesters close down the streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis. Winston Smith was killed by Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriffs officers who were part of a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.   On June 10th, Deona Marie was killed when a protester drove his vehicle through barricades setup to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith. — 07/03/21
Our Streets barricades on Lake Street

Winston written on the side of the building next to the Deona Marie memorial. — 07/03/21
Winston Smith mural in Uptown Minneapolis

A "sun dog" at George Floyd Square. Apparently sun dogs are rare in the summer? — 07/05/21
Sun Dog at George Floyd Square

"Wince Way", a protest zone in Uptown Minneapolis following the deaths of Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021 and Deon Marie 10 days later. — 07/05/21
Stop The Cover Up graffiti in Minneapolis

Memorials for Winston Smith at the location he was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd. — 07/05/21
Seven Points Parking Ramp Graffiti

Firefighters put a dumpster fire out behind the Stella's Fish Cafe. The restaurant has said they suffered $53,000 in damage. — 07/06/21
Minneapolis Fire at Stellas in Uptown Minneapolis

Casablanca Foods in South Minneapolis during a rainy evening. — 07/06/21
Casablanca Foods reflections

Signs at George Floyd Square on a rainy night in Minneapolis. — 07/06/21
No Racists Allowed at George Floyd Square

Barricades placed at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. — 07/07/21
Barricades on Hennepin and Lagoon in Minneapolis

Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. — 07/08/21
Barricaded Streets in Uptown Minneapolis

Shortly after the "hot rodders" dispersed at Hennepin & Lagoon. The streets were barricaded during protests following Winston Smith being killed by police. — 07/08/21
Dumpster Fires in Uptown Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police across the street from the "Wince Marie Peace Garden". — 07/08/21
Minneapolis Police at the Winston Smith Protest

Protesters and who the police call "hot rodders" shut down streets in Uptown Minneapolis. Police moved in hours later and the crowd dispersed. Minneapolis Police declared an unlawful assembly but eventually left without making any arrests. — 07/08/21
Minneapolis police at Winston Smith peace garden

Minneapolis Police arrive at the "Wince Marie Peace Garden" after they respond to "hot rodder" and protester street closures a couple blocks away. — 07/08/21
Power to the People in Uptown Minneapolis

Protesters and who the police call "hot rodders" shut down streets in Uptown Minneapolis. Police moved in hours later and the crowd dispersed. Minneapolis Police also declared an unlawful assembly but eventually left without making any arrests. — 07/08/21
Minneapolis Police and Winston Smith protesters

Downtown Minneapolis with wildfire haze. — 07/11/21
Air quality alerts and Downtown Minneapolis

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters. — 07/14/21
Winston Smith Memorial Garden clearing

Minneapolis Police outside what was the Wince Marie Memorial Garden. Private security and police cleared the lot and fencing was put up.July 17, 2021 — 07/14/21
Fencing goes up at Winston Smith protest site

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters. — 07/14/21
Private security at peace garden in Minneapolis

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters. — 07/14/21
Armed private security at Seven Points protest

Armed security placing cones outside the Seven Points Mall parking garage. — 07/14/21
Private security at Seven Points

Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials. — 07/14/21
Signs outside the newly cleared Winston Smith Protest

The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors. — 07/14/21
Deona Marie Memorial after clearing by police

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue.The space had been a protest zone since June 3rd after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades that were put in place to protect protesters. — 07/14/21
CRG Security in Uptown Minneapolis

A security guard looks down at those on Lake Street with a pair of binoculars. — 07/14/21
Private Security Surveillance in Uptown

Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held memorials for Winston smith and Deona Marie. — 07/14/21
Fencing at Winston Smith protest site

Protesters climb the fence outside the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials. The memorials had been cleared by private security contractors earlier in the morning. — 07/14/21
Protesters climb fencing at Winston Smith protest site

A sign reading "Paramilitary contractors accountable to no one are running around uptown now." with "They assaulted someone last night." added to the bottom. The sign was seen after a private security company cleared and started to patrol the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorial sites. — 07/16/21
Paramilitary Contractors in Uptown

A sign reading "We will not be silent so that you can remain comfortable!" on the security fencing around the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials at Lake & Girard. — 07/16/21
We will not be silent protest sign

A few candles and flowers remain at the memorial for Deona Knajdek a week after the space was cleared by private security contractors. Knajdek was killed while protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith 10 days prior when a car dove through barricades put in place by protesters. — 07/22/21
Deona Marie Memorial after being cleared

A sign that reads "Wince Way" behind the newly installed security fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp and Wince Marie Garden. — 07/22/21
Wince Way sign in Uptown Minneapolis

Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. — 07/28/21
Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis July 2021

A Metro Transit surveillance camera system setup outside the flagship Target Store. — 07/28/21
Metro Transit cameras on Nicollet Mall

"Love Hope Unity" written in a parking lot on Franklin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. — 07/28/21
Love Hope Unity mural

Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square during a Canadian wildfire smoke filled evening. — 07/29/21
George Floyd Square and bad air quality

"Read the Demand" "Justice for Murphy Ranks!" at George Floyd Square on July 29, 2021. — 07/29/21
Read the demands Justice For Murphy Ranks

A smoky evening at George Floyd Square during air quality warnings over Canadian wildfire smoke. The wildfires brought the worst on record Minnesota air quality to the state for weeks at a time. — 07/29/21
Cup Foods and George Floyd Memorial July 2021

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