Inside the burned Wells Fargo building
Inside Wells Fargo bank across from the Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct. The bank was burned on May 29th and for…
Photography by Chad Davis
For years I shared photos to various sites and services only for them to change or disappear all together. I felt it was important to find a place of my own that will live on regardless. This continuously updated archive includes not only my work published elsewhere, but also new work. You'll find photos of life in Minneapolis, my Minneapolis Uprising series, travel photography from Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and more.
I’ve done my best to include accurate location data on photos when possible.
Licensing inquiries: chad@daviss.org.
Inside the burned Wells Fargo Bank in Minneapolis
Inside a tunnel below the drive thru of the Wells Fargo bank across from the Minneapolis police 5th Precinct. The…
FUCK PISS BOYS
“Fuck piss boys” in a highway tunnel in St. Paul during a Proud Boys Stop The Steal rally on December…
Black Lives Matter protesters in St. Paul
Protesters march against fascism in downtown St. Paul. The protesters marched through downtown with large banners.
George Floyd Square map on a board
A map near the entrance of George Floyd Square. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th,…
Free State of George Floyd
A sign reading “You are now entering the free state of George Floyd” as you enter George Floyd Square. The…
Temporary US Bank branch in Minneapolis
A temporary US Bank branch in the parking lot of the US Bank building. The bank sits just a few…
Target sign announcing their store has opened
A Target Store billboard on Lake Street after they re-opened their stores following damage after the May 25th, 2020 death…
Keep the Greenway enjoyable for all
New signs on the greenway that replaced homeless encampment safety notices. The people living along the greenway were evicted on…
Freewheel Bike on the Midtown Greenway with boards
The Freewheel Bike Center located on the Midtown Greenway. Calvin Horton signs posted on the boards. Calvin was allegedly killed…
Demolition of US Bank on West Lake Street
The demolition of a riot damaged US Bank branch. The bank was rebuilt.
Chicago Lake Liquors after boards are removed
Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street after boards were removed.
12/16/20 Cadillac Pawn, E. Lake St.
Cadillac Pawn, where it’s been claimed that Calvin Horton was killed by the owner during unrest. Hennepin County declined to…
Protest boards in South Minneapolis
Boards continue to come off storefronts on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The boards which appeared after late May unrest…
Dumping Trump Is Not a Crime
Flyers taped to a pole outside of the Minneapolis Third Precinct police station, which burned after the murder of George…
12/15/20 Stillwater Correctional Facility
Myon Burrell is released from the Stillwater Correctional Facility after serving 18 years for a crime he says he never…
12/15/20 Stillwater Correctional Facility
Myon Burrell is released from the Stillwater Correctional Facility after serving 18 years for a crime he says he never…
Dogs at a protest outside the St. Paul police department
Protesters marched the half mile from Wilder Playground to the St. Paul Police at Minnehaha & Payne where they heard…
Protest to the St. Paul Police Department
Protesters marched the half mile from Wilder Playground to the St. Paul Police at Minnehaha & Payne where they heard…
Economic Justice
Protester holds up a sign that reads "Economic Justice" during a defund police rally.
Protest outside the St. Paul Police Department
Protesters marched the half mile from Wilder Playground to the St. Paul Police at Minnehaha & Payne where they heard…
St. Paul Stop The Steal Protest
A "Stop The Steal" rally at the Minnesota State Capitol following President Trump's re-election loss.
MAGA protesters wave flags at Minnesota State Capitol
Protesters wave “Trump 2020” flags at a Stop The Steal rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on December 12, 2020.
Minnesota State Capitol after Trump looses election
Minnesota State Patrol deployed around the Minnesota State Capitol after reports of protests following President Trump's re-election loss.
Minneapolis Park Police on The Mall in Uptown
Minneapolis Park Police park near the location of an encampment that was cleared earlier in the day.
Tenth Ave Bridge Scaffolding
Scaffolding under the 10th Avenue bridge. The bridge over the Mississippi River underwent a major rehab.
Wells Fargo bank after being burned down
The remains of the Wells Fargo Bank on Nicollet Ave. The bank was located across the street from the Minneapolis…
Burned out Wells Fargo Building in Minneapolis
The remains of the Wells Fargo on Nicollet Ave. The bank was located across the street from the Minneapolis police…
Minnesota State Patrol outside Governor Walz residence
Minnesota State Patrol outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence during a Stop The Steal protest that brought a counter protest. December…
Jail support number written on a protester
A Stop The Steal counter protester gets the National Lawyer's Guild Number written on their hand in the event of…
Minnesota State Patrol at a Stop The Steal rally
State Patrol at a Stop The Steal rally in St. Paul after counter-protesters arrive. The Stop The Steal protesters had…
Stop The Steal protesters and police in St. Paul
Back The Blue/Stop The Steal rally with counter-protesters near the Governor's Mansion in St. Paul. The counter-protest was after weeks…
Counter protesters at a Stop The Steal rally
Counter protesters at a "Stop The Steal" rally outside the Governor's Residence. For weeks, Stop The Steal protesters have been…
Follow Your Leader in St. Paul
A woman looks out her window at dueling protests occurring across the street at the Governor's Residence. For weeks Stop…
Stop The Steal protest at Tim Walz residence
"Stop The Steal" protesters and the Minnesota State Patrol outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul on December 5,…
Stop The Steal protesters in St. Paul
Stop The Steal protesters in St. Paul as counter protesters arrive.
Stop The Steal Counter Protest in St. Paul
Protesters march to the Governor's Mansion to counter a Stop The Steal protest that the Proud Boys attended the previous…
Joseph Washington march and protest in St. Paul
Protesters march in St. Paul after Joseph Washington is shot by St. Paul police.
Toshira Garraway Allen speaks at a St. Paul rally
Local activist Toshira Garraway Allen talks about her sons father, Justin Teigen. Teigen was killed by the St. Paul police…
Joseph Washington protest in St. Paul
Protesters march in St. Paul after Joseph Washington is shot by St. Paul police.
How many killers still on force?
Protesters march down Rice St. a day after police released the body cam footage of a St. Paul police officer…
Hexagon Bar, South Minneapolis
Hexagon Bar in South Minneapolis after it was damaged during the riots following George Floyd murder.
Governor’s Residence protest
Proud Boys & Stop The Steal protesters clash with counter protesters outside the Governor’s mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota on…
Protesters clash with Proud Boys
A man with an ANTIFA patch on the back of his vest at a Stop The Steal rally with Proud…
Proud Boys at Governor’s Mansion
"Proud Boys" confront counter protesters outside the Minnesota Governor's Mansion where "Stop The Steal" protesters were holding a rally.
Proud Boys in St. Paul, Minnesota
Proud Boys and counter protesters at a pro-Trump rally following the President’s loss in the election. The protests at the…
Proud Boys at Governor’s Mansion
Stop The Steal protesters with the Proud Boys at the Governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Drop The Charges protest
Advocates for those arrested on November 4th on I-94 gathered outside the Governor's mansion demanding that charges be dropped against…
Northeast Minneapolis
The Pioneers Statue vandalized in Minneapolis with "Decolonize" "Land Back" & "All Colonizers Are Bastards.
George Floyd Square in November 2020
The site of George Floyd's death on the 6 month anniversary of his death. Located at 38th and Chicago Ave…
George Floyd Memorial on a November 2020 night
The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square on November 25, 2020.
Minneapollis Neighborhood Watch Banner
A Neighborhood Watch banner in a South Minneapolis neighborhood.
Speedway, Hennepin Ave.
Re-modeling beginning on the burned out Speedway on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Downtown Minneapolis at night from the North Loop
Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the North Loop on November 19, 2020.
Lake Street Empty Chairs
Chairs outside the former SuperValu grocery store on W. Lake street in South Minneapolis.
K-Mart, South Minneapolis
After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning…
K-Mart after post office moves in
After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning…
K-Mart Post Office
After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning…
K-Mart Post Office
After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning…
Governor’s Mansion Protest
"Stop the Steal" rally at the Minnesota Governor's Mansion. Man holding up a sign that reads "Biden For President 2020…
Proud Boy at Governor’s Mansion
A man wearing a "Proud Boys" shirt waves a flag at a pro-Trump rally outside the Minnesota Governor's mansion following…
Stop The Steal rally in St. Paul
Stop the Steal rally at the Minnesota Governor's Mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 14, 2020.
Armed Proud Boys
Armed “Proud Boys” at a “Stop The Steal” rally outside the Minnesota Governor’s mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota on November…
Stop The Steal protest sign
A protester holds up a sign that reads “Stop The Steal” outside the Minnesota Governor’s mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota…
Line 3 protest at Governor’s Mansion
A Stop Line 3 protest outside the Governor’s mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 14, 2020.
Stop The Steal and Q anon truck
A truck with “Stop The Steal” and Qanon written on the windows found outside a “Stop The Steal” rally at…
Stop The Steal Protesters St Paul 11/14/20
"Stop The Steal" protesters at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on November 14, 2020.
Stop The Steal Trump Train Flag
“Stop The Steal” protesters at the Minnesota State Capitol on November 14, 2020.
Minnesota State Capitol Stop The Steal Rally
“Stop the steal” protesters gathering at the Minnesota State Capitol on November 14, 2020.
Lyndale Ave Black Lives Matter mural
A Black Lives Matter mural on Lyndale Ave in Uptown Minneapolis after snowfall.
George Floyd boards on Lake Street
Storefront boards reading "George Floyd" on Lake Street during snowfall.
Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Ave
Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Ave in Midtown Minneapolis during a heavy snowfall.
State Theatre, Downtown Minneapolis
The State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a November 10th snowstorm
UnBank Yes we are open
“Yes, we are open for you” banner on a boarded cup UnBank branch in Downtown Minneapolis.
Maruso Bar, Minneapolis
Maruso Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during a November 11th snowstorm.
Sidewalk snow plowing in Minneapolis
A man plows the snow off a sidewalk in downtown Minneapolis on November 11th, 2020
Target, We Stand Together
Target re-opens after being damaged during the initial days of unrest. The store, across from the Minneapolis police third precinct,…
Tires Plus, Stop Line 3
Graffiti on Tires Plus boards that read “Stop Line 3” “No More Prez” “Riots 2020”
Black Lives Matter mural being painted on Lyndale
An artist stops to talk with someone as he paints a mural on Lyndale Avenue storefront boards.
Hitler/Trump patch on protesters back
Protester with a large Hitler/Trump patch on her back following a march through Minneapolis after Biden was announced winner of…
Protesters in South Minneapolis after Biden wins
Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential Race for Joe Biden. The march went…
COVID PPE during protest
A protester with a wagon full of PPE for other protesters during a march shortly after Biden was announced the…
Defund the police shirt in Minneapolis
Protester wearing a "Defund the police" shirt in Minneapolis during a protest following the announcing of Joe Biden winner of…
Protest following results of Presidential election
March down Lake Street after the results of the Presidential election came through that Biden was the winner.
Lake Street march
Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential election for Joe Biden. The march went…
Jews Against Fascism
Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential election for Joe Biden. The march went…
Minneapolis Police Third Precinct after Biden wins
Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden was announced winner…
Democracy Defenders
Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden won the Presidential…
Stop Environmental Racism
Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential Race for Joe Biden. The march went…
Protester holds up No Coup sign in front of police station
Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden was announced as…
Abolish The Police, Minnehaha Ave
Protesters gathering on Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis after the Presidential race was decided in favor of Joe Biden.
Protesters gather at the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
Protesters gathering outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct after the media called the Presidential race for Joe Biden.
Arrest buses at Convention Center
The State Patrol LRAD vehicle along with mass arrest buses parked behind the Downtown Minneapolis Convention Center. The center is…
Temporary Minneapolis Police station
State Patrol and arrestee buses outside the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Convention Center is currently being used as a temporary…
RIP George Floyd and police officer
Heavy police response to a protest that walked onto Interstate 94 the day after the election. 646 were arrested in…
646 get arrested in Minneapolis
Police arrest 646 protesters in Minneapolis on Interstate 94 following a march down the freeway on the day after the…
646 arrested in Minneapolis
646 protesters are arrested on Interstate 94 after marching through Minneapolis on the night after election day.
Minneapolis Police on horses during protest
Minneapolis Police on horses while arrested 646 in Minneapolis following a march down Interstate 94 the day after election day.
Minneapolis Police and protesters at the fence
Protesters demanding democracy march from Downtown Minneapolis and Cedar/Riverside onto I-94. 646 arrests were made in what is likely the…
Minneapolis Police at Stop Trump Protest
Minneapolis on this day 4 years ago in 2020: 646 were arrested in the largest mass arrest in Minnesota state…
Minnesota State Patrol and protesters on I-94
Minnesota State Patrol form a line across Interstate 94 in Minneapolis prior to arrest 646 who had been marching on…
Protesters walk down I-94
Protesters demanding democracy march on I-94. 646 arrests were made, the largest mass arrest event in Minnesota history.
Protesters on I-94 in Minneapolis
Protesters demanding democracy march from Downtown Minneapolis and Cedar/Riverside onto I-94. 646 arrests were made in what is likely the…
Protesters gather on the day after election night
Protesters prepare to march on the night after Election Day in Minneapolis. Authorities would arrest 646 for marching on Interstate…
Stop trump racist voter suppression November 2020
Protester holds up a sign reading “Stop trumps racist voter suppression! Party for Socialism & Liberation”