MN National Guard on Lake Street, Minneapolis Uprising Sunrise

Minnesota National Guard personnel and vehicles are stationed on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis during sunrise on May 30, 2020. Their deployment occurred amidst widespread protests and civil unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. Smoke from fires set during the protests is visible in the distance, highlighting the intensity of the events that unfolded across the city. Lake Street, a major commercial corridor in South Minneapolis, experienced significant damage and became a focal point for community response and recovery efforts in the aftermath.