Minnesota National Guard on Lake Street during George Floyd Protests

Members of the Minnesota National Guard patrol Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. Their presence followed several nights of widespread fires and property damage across the city, which occurred during protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. Lake Street, a vital commercial and cultural corridor in South Minneapolis, became a focal point of the unrest and subsequent efforts to restore order. The deployment of the National Guard aimed to support local law enforcement and protect businesses and residents amidst the civil unrest.