Minnesota National Guard at CVS, Lake Street, Uptown

Members of the Minnesota National Guard stand outside a CVS Pharmacy on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Their deployment occurred during widespread protests in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The National Guard was activated to assist local law enforcement and maintain public order, with many businesses along Lake Street, including this CVS, boarded up for protection. Lake Street is a vital commercial and cultural corridor in South Minneapolis, heavily impacted by the unrest.