Quik Shop, Grand Ave & W 28th St, Minneapolis

The Quik Shop convenience store stands at the corner of Grand Avenue and West 28th Street in South Minneapolis. Photographed in the early morning hours of July 12, 2020, the store operates as a local retail hub, providing daily necessities to the neighborhood. Its continued operation, indicated by the "Open 365 Days a Year" sign, reflects the resilience of community businesses in the aftermath of the civil unrest that affected Minneapolis in the preceding months. A "Watch Force" sign on a nearby pole further indicates community efforts towards security and mutual aid during this period.