Boarded up McDonald’s in North Minneapolis
McDonald’s store boarded up in North Minneapolis after fires from riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
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Burned buildings in North Minneapolis
Fire damaged retail space in North Minneapolis after days of unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Boards on broadway in North Minneapolis
Storefronts in North Minneapolis boarded up after days of unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
George Floyd Say His Name in North Minneapolis
George Floyd Say His Name written on boards in North Minneapolis in June 2020.
O’Reilly Auto Parts in North Minneapolis after fire
Burned out O'Reilly Auto Parts in North Minneapolis after days of unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George…
State Theatre boarded up in Downtown Minneapolis
State Theatre marquee in downtown Minneapolis with an MLK quote.
Target Store on Nicollet Mall boarded up
Target's flagship store in Downtown Minneapolis boarded up during the 2020 unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
National Guard outside Minneapolis Federal Reserve
Minnesota National Guard guards the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis during the 2020 unrest over the May 25th death of…
Black Lives Matter boards in Downtown Minneapolis
"Peoples Pets Live Here", "Kids Live Here", "Black Lives Matter" and "Justice 4 George" written on boards in downtown Minneapolis…
National Guard talk to Minneapolis Police
The National Guard stationed outside the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in Downtown Minneapolis.
Cowboy Slims on Hennepin behind boards
Cowboy Slims at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis after days of unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death…
Silence equals violence
Boarded up Uptown Theater in Uptown Minneapolis with boards reading “Silence = Violence” and “Wake Up White People”.
Bob Dylan mural in a puddle
A Bob Dylan mural on a building as seen from a puddle in Downtown Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Curfew billboards
Twin Cities Curfew billboards in downtown Minneapolis after unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Empty Streets in Downtown Minneapolis
Empty streets in downtown Minneapolis after unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Convention Center with National Guard
The National Guard outside the Minneapolis Convention Center on 06/02/20. They used the facility as a "base" during protests following…
National Guard outside Minneapolis Convention Center
The National Guard outside the Minneapolis Convention Center on 06/02/20. They used the facility as a "base" during protests following…
Encampment below billboard
Billboard reading "Twin Cities Curfew. Please stay home" with a homeless camp below. Shot during the 2020 Minneapolis unrest over…
South Minneapolis street barricades
During George Floyd unrest neighborhoods in South Minneapolis closed off their streets with whatever they could find.
National Guard outside Cedar Food and Grill
National Guard outside of Cedar Food & Grill in South Minneapolis. The National Guard was deployed following unrest over the…
Tow trucks surround Bobby & Steves
Bobby & Steves convenience store an hour before a 10pm curfew goes into effect after days of unrest following the…
National Guard on top of Forensic Laboratory
A National Guard member on the roof of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Forensic Science Laboratory in downtown Minneapolis. About an…
Hennepin County Government Center Barricades
Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. Barricades in place just prior to a curfew that was put in place…