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Minneapolis Uprising

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Minneapolis Uprising
A multi-year archive documenting protests, memorials, police reform debates, civic response, and the long aftermath of 2020 in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis News

My coverage of news stories around Minneapolis.

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Rainy night at an empty Speedway Gas in Loring Park

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Minneapolis COVID Shutdown

March 15, 2020 - December 18, 2020 Minneapolis 24 photos

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Construction of the West Lake Street Station, a component of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (Green Line Extension), is underway at night. This project extends Metro Transit's Green Line LRT, connecting Minneapolis to surrounding communities. The station's modern design features prominent red supports and illuminated orange panels, highlighting its contemporary architectural approach. The development represents a significant investment in public transportation infrastructure for the Minneapolis region.

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METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest LRT)

Testing and construction on the METRO Green Line Extension, Minneapolis

October 5, 2025 - December 9, 2025 Minneapolis, MN 15 photos

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The Minneapolis community gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a vigil following a mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church. This tragic event, which occurred earlier that morning, resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to seventeen others. Community members convened to mourn the victims and hear from various public officials, including the Minnesota Attorney General, Minneapolis Mayor, City Council Members, and Congresswomen. The vigil at Lynnhurst Park served as a collective expression of grief and a call for action against gun violence in the city.

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Annunciation Catholic Church Shooting

Coverage of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting

August 27, 2025 Minneapolis, MN 23 photos

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A memorial tribute to State Representative Melissa Hortman is displayed on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. Hortman and her husband were assassinated in their home on June 14th, an event that also led to accusations against Vance Boelter for the shooting of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. The memorial, featuring flowers, candles, and campaign signs, serves as a public expression of grief and remembrance for the fallen representative.

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Attacks on Minnesota legislators

Memorials and rallies follow shootings of state lawmakers in Minnesota, June 2025.

June 14, 2025 - June 17, 2025 Brooklyn Park, MN 8 photos

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2024 Hennepin Ave Road Construction

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Hennepin Avenue Road Construction

Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis

March 6, 2024 - November 1, 2025 Minneapolis, MN 24 photos

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The Minneapolis Lock and Dam on the Mississippi River is obscured by haze from Canadian wildfire smoke, impacting air quality in the downtown area. Constructed in the early 20th century, the lock and dam system was designed to improve navigation on the river, facilitating the transport of goods and materials. Today, it continues to play a role in managing water levels and supporting barge traffic, though its visual presence is altered by atmospheric conditions. The Stone Arch Bridge, a historic landmark, is visible in the background, further contextualizing the industrial and infrastructural history of Minneapolis.

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke in Minneapolis

Canadian wildfire smoke over Minneapolis transit routes and riverfront

May 18, 2023 Minneapolis, MN 12 photos

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A Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane helicopter, a heavy-lift aircraft known for its utility in construction and logging, is seen here delivering HVAC equipment to the US Bank Plaza in Minneapolis. The S-64, originally developed by Igor Sikorsky's company, has been in service since the 1960s and is frequently employed for tasks requiring precise placement of heavy loads in urban environments. This operation highlights the helicopter's role in modern infrastructure maintenance and development, enabling access to difficult-to-reach areas like building rooftops.

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Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane in Downtown Minneapolis

Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane lifts HVAC to U.S. Bank Plaza, Minneapolis

February 26, 2023 Minneapolis, MN 5 photos

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An aerial view shows the aftermath of a fire on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, the day after the blaze. The apartment building's interior is gutted, with only the exterior walls remaining, standing amidst snow-covered neighboring structures. Temporary fencing and barriers are in place as crews assess the damage. The fire occurred during a period of unrest in Minneapolis, with the keywords suggesting a possible connection to arson and the Minneapolis Uprising.

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Fire destroys Lyndale Avenue building in Minneapolis

Aftermath of major apartment fire on Lyndale Avenue in south Minneapolis

December 4, 2022 Minneapolis, MN 3 photos

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Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara engaged with community members at Stewart Park. The meet and greet provided a forum for residents to discuss public safety concerns and the potential impact of a consent decree, a process O'Hara had experience with in Newark. This event occurred during a period of significant public scrutiny and discussion surrounding policing in Minneapolis, particularly in the wake of the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising.

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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara Community Meeting

Police chief nominee discusses consent decree experience with South Minneapolis residents

October 27, 2022 Minneapolis, MN 3 photos

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Personal-care items—including toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other everyday hygiene products—sit behind locked Plexiglas cabinets at the Target flagship store in downtown Minneapolis. In recent years, large retailers across U.S. urban centers have expanded the use of secured cases for small, easily resold goods in response to rising shrink and merchandise loss. At this location, much of the oral-care section now requires staff assistance to access, reflecting a broader shift in store security strategies and retail operations in high-traffic downtown corridors.

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Target Loss Prevention Methods

Target Stores with new locked cabinets.

October 21, 2022 Minneapolis, MN 2 photos

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stands with members of George Floyd's family, including Terrence Floyd, Paris Stevens, and Angela Harrelson, at Minneapolis City Hall. The group holds proclamations declaring "George Floyd Day" in the city, marking what would have been Floyd's 49th birthday. This event honors the memory of George Floyd, whose death in police custody in 2020 sparked widespread protests and a global reckoning on racial justice and police brutality.

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George Floyd Day Proclamation

Floyd’s family joins Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announcing a proclamation on his 49th birthday

October 14, 2022 Minneapolis, MN 3 photos

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Pedestrians and cyclists use the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, with modern apartment buildings lining the path and a pedestrian bridge overhead.

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Wild Minneapolis Weather

Minneapolis transit and infrastructure during July 12, 2022 severe weather

July 12, 2022 Minneapolis, MN 8 photos

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St. Paul police vehicles provided security outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Day 3 of the federal civil rights trial. Former officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane were accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights during the incident that led to his death. The police presence also managed traffic as a car caravan protest moved through downtown, reflecting public engagement with the judicial proceedings. The Warren E. Burger Federal Building, completed in 1967, serves as a significant federal courthouse for the district.

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George Floyd Federal Civil Rights Trial Security

Security at Warren E. Burger Federal Building, St. Paul, Jan 2022

January 23, 2022 - January 26, 2022 St. Paul, MN 12 photos

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Stop Project 2025 yard sign in Minneapolis

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Minneapolis Political Signs

Yard signs, protest messages, and polling access across Minneapolis neighborhoods

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Tim Walz during Vice Presidential Run

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Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz at State Fair

Tim Walz’s 2024 VP campaign stop at the Minnesota State Fair, with supporters, protests, and heightened federal security.

Falcon Heights, MN 7 photos

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