Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct

Photography of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Police Station.

Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Police StationMinneapolis, MN

Photography from the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The police station was burned on May 28th during protests that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Construction on the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building vestibule, featuring community-themed banners on fencing.
March 20, 2026 — Construction is underway on the vestibule of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building. The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building was a focal point of protests and unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Graffiti reading "Forever Coming Soon" on a barrier at the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct construction site.
January 10, 2026 — Graffiti reading "FOREVER COMING SOON" is visible on a wall in front of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The precinct was burned by protesters in May 2020 following the killing of George Floyd.
Graffiti reading "FUCK MPD FUCK ICE" on a barrier of former 3rd precinct after Renee Good was killed.
January 7, 2026 — Graffiti reading "FUCK MPD FUCK ICE" is spray-painted on a concrete barrier surrounding the future Minneapolis Democracy Center. This follows the shooting death of Renee Good. On January 7, 2026, 37-year-old Renée Nicole Good was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a federal immigration enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Good attempting to drive away as agents surrounded her vehicle before an ICE agent fired multiple shots into the SUV. Federal officials claimed the shooting was justified because the agent feared being struck by the vehicle, while witnesses, local officials, and independent video analyses questioned that account and called for further investigation. Good, a Minneapolis resident, and community advocate, was remembered by family and supporters as compassionate and deeply involved in supporting immigrant communities. Her death sparked large protests across Minneapolis and intensified national debate over immigration enforcement, the use of federal agents in local operations, and the expanding role of ICE under the Trump administration. The ICE agent that shot Renee Good has been identified as Jonathan Ross of Chaska, Minnesota.
Protest sign at former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct reads "THIS IS NOT Democracy THIS IS NOT Safety!! STOP THE VIOLENCE."
May 25, 2025 — A protest sign reading 'THIS IS NOT Democracy THIS IS NOT Safety!! STOP THE VIOLENCE' is displayed at the former site of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Third Precinct building was burned during the protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. This sign was present on the fifth anniversary of Floyd's murder, reflecting continued public sentiment regarding policing and community safety in Minneapolis.
We Remember George Floyd 5 years later
May 25, 2025 — The former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station stands partially destroyed, surrounded by a fence adorned with community messages, in Minneapolis. This structure became a central site during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020. Five years after the events, the building remains a stark reminder of the Minneapolis Uprising, with banners indicating ongoing development at the site. The messages displayed on the surrounding barriers, including calls to "Remember George Floyd" and "Stop the Violence," reflect the community's continued engagement with themes of justice, safety, and systemic change.
George Floyd at Minneapolis police station 5 years later
May 25, 2025 — A sign reading "WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD" is displayed on the fencing surrounding the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station. This site became a focal point during the protests that followed George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020, when the building was set ablaze. The sign commemorates the fifth anniversary of Floyd's death.
Construction barriers and signage for the future Minneapolis Democracy Center at the former 3rd Precinct site.
May 18, 2025 — The site of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct is undergoing redevelopment. This building was significantly damaged by fire during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. It is now being transformed into the Minneapolis Democracy Center, a new civic hub for the community.
Boarded and damaged front vestibule of Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station during structural removal.
April 27, 2025 — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue has sat vacant since it burned during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020.
Construction and plywood at burned Minneapolis police station
April 15, 2025 — Construction is underway at the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis. The building sustained significant damage during protests in May 2020, which erupted following the murder of George Floyd.
Police station clean up efforts underway
February 2, 2025 — Cleanup efforts are underway at the site of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station, located at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue. The building was extensively damaged by fire during protests in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct fence removed
October 28, 2024 — Construction fencing and concrete barriers surround the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, which is undergoing redevelopment. The precinct was famously damaged by fire during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The city plans to transform the site into a "Democracy Center" intended to house election services and community spaces.
Razor wire comes down at Third Precinct
October 28, 2024 — Workers remove razor wire from the exterior of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building. The precinct was heavily damaged by fire during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The razor wire and concrete barricades were installed as security measures during the subsequent unrest and the Derek Chauvin trial. The city plans to redevelop the site into a "Democracy Center" intended to house election services and community spaces.
Razor wire comes down at Third Precinct
October 28, 2024 — Workers remove razor wire from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building, which was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The precinct was subsequently fortified with concrete barricades and razor wire. The city is now redeveloping the site into a "Democracy Center" intended to house election services and community spaces, replacing the temporary security measures with standard construction fencing.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct October 2024
October 24, 2024 — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building in October 2024, several years after it was significantly damaged by fire. The precinct was set ablaze by protesters in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.
Police station still surrounded by razor wire in Minneapolis
September 15, 2024 — Razor wire and concrete barricades continue to surround the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building on Lake Street. The station was significantly damaged by fire during protests in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. The building is undergoing renovation to be repurposed as a community voting center.
Minneapolis 3rd precinct cleanup signage
September 15, 2024 — Signage at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station, located on Lake Street, announces "Cleanup efforts are underway." This precinct was a focal point during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, and the building sustained significant damage. The "Minnehaha 3000" project referenced on the sign indicates ongoing redevelopment and revitalization efforts in the area. The building is slated to be renovated into a community voting center, reflecting a shift in its public use.
CPAC IS BACK
September 15, 2024 — A flyer announcing the relaunch of a petition for a Civilian Police Accountability Commission (CPAC) is posted on a pole outside the former Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue. The precinct was a site of significant unrest and was later burned during protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The flyer invites the public to learn more about CPAC, hear from organizers, and sign the petition, indicating ongoing community efforts to reform police oversight in Minneapolis. The event was scheduled for Thursday, September 12, at 5 p.m.
Abolition stop the violence at 3rd precinct
June 19, 2024 — Signs reading "ABOLITION" and "STOP THE VIOLENCE" are displayed on the fence surrounding the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station on June 19, 2024. The building has been vacant since it was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The Minneapolis Police Department has since consolidated its precinct operations. The "Site cleanup begins spring/summer 2024" sign in the background indicates ongoing efforts to address the aftermath of the unrest.
Minneapolis police station 4 years after it was burned
May 28, 2024 — Four years after the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station was set ablaze during protests following the murder of George Floyd, signs hang on the fencing surrounding the site. The signs, bearing messages such as "healing," "reclaim Black joy," "clean up the MPD," and "we remember George Floyd," reflect the ongoing impact of the uprising on the community and the police department. The precinct, located on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis, has remained fenced off and under reconstruction since the events of May 2020.
Signs on police station 4 years after it burned
May 28, 2024 — Four years after protesters set fire to the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station, signs of remembrance and protest remain affixed to the barricades surrounding the building. The precinct, located on Minnehaha Avenue, was a focal point of the Minneapolis Uprising following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The signs, bearing messages such as "George Floyd," "Say His Name," "No Justice, No Streets," and "Abolition," reflect the ongoing impact of the events and the continued calls for police reform and accountability.
Site cleanup banners at former third precinct
May 18, 2024 — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, located on Minnehaha Avenue, is slated for cleanup and fencing removal in spring/summer 2024. The site has remained largely inactive since the precinct was set ablaze during protests in the summer of 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. The city's announcement marks a step towards addressing the future of the site.
Ceasefire now signs on fencing
March 1, 2024 — Protest signs advocating for a ceasefire and social justice hang on a fence at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. This site, located at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue, was abandoned after being burned in May 2020 during the Minneapolis Uprising, following the murder of George Floyd. Since then, the precinct has remained untouched.
No Pig Farm banner at 3rd Precinct Police Station
November 3, 2023 — A banner reading "NO PIG FARM" is displayed on a barricade surrounding the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. This building was set ablaze during the 2020 Uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. The precinct has remained vacant since the incident in May 2020.
Minneapolis Police Station in October 2023
October 18, 2023 — The former Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct building stands in disrepair in October 2023, several years after it was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd. The precinct, located in the south of Minneapolis, was a focal point of unrest in May 2020. Following the protests, the building was boarded up and has remained largely derelict since.
Reimagining the commons at third precinct
June 10, 2023 — Banners advocating for police abolition are displayed outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. One banner, reading "Abolition is a Choice," features checkboxes for "Here," "There," and "Nowhere," with "Nowhere" marked. The other banner, titled "Reimagining the Commons," states "is one step towards a future without police."
Banners on the Minneapolis police on 3 year anniversary
May 28, 2023 — Signs expressing messages of justice, change, and remembrance are displayed on fencing surrounding the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct seen on the 3rd anniversary of it's burning. The precinct was significantly damaged during protests in the summer of 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.
Breathe with your heart signs on police station
May 26, 2023 — The Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct is shown barricaded with concrete barriers and fencing on May 26, 2023. This event occurred in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, which led to widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis. The precinct building itself was damaged during the protests and subsequently moved to a new location.
No New Third Not Now Not Ever Flyers MPD 2023
April 15, 2023 — Flyers protesting the proposed rebuilding of the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct are displayed on a wooden structure. The flyers, which read "NO NEW THIRD. NOT NOW. NOT EVER." and "WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD. WE DEMAND ABOLITION.", reference the precinct's destruction during the 2020 George Floyd protests. The city had been holding "community listening sessions" to gather input on whether to rebuild the precinct at its original location or elsewhere.
No New Third flyers on third precinct police station
April 15, 2023 — Flyers demanding "NO NEW THIRD" and "WE DEMAND ABOLITION" are posted on a fence surrounding the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The precinct was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The city has been holding community listening sessions to determine whether to rebuild a police precinct at the site or elsewhere. These flyers reflect ongoing activism and community sentiment regarding policing in Minneapolis.
Art on the former third precinct police station
April 11, 2023 — Projection art illuminates the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building, a site that became a focal point during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising. The projections display text related to racial justice and inequality, reflecting the sentiments expressed during public meetings about the precinct's future. Many residents voiced distrust in the Minneapolis Police Department and questioned the necessity of a new precinct, highlighting a complex history and ongoing community concerns.
The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building, damaged by fire and secured with fencing, sits vacant and snow-covered after civil unrest in May 2020.
April 1, 2023 — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, vacant and covered in snow, is secured by fencing and barbed wire. The structure shows visible damage from fire and is partially obscured by falling snow. The precinct has been unoccupied since it was damaged during civil unrest in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. The ongoing presence of security measures highlights the lasting impact of the events on the city's public facilities.
Snow around burned minneapolis police station
November 14, 2022 — The former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building in South Minneapolis is seen here during a snowfall. This precinct was a focal point of protests and unrest following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The building was subsequently damaged by fire during demonstrations that occurred in the days following Floyd's death. The structure has remained vacant and secured since the incident.
Minneapolis third precinct as seen on Minnehaha Ave
November 2, 2022 — The former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, located on Minnehaha Avenue, stands after being significantly damaged by fire during protests in May 2020. The unrest followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
We Remember signs at Minneapolis Police Station
September 18, 2022 — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, located on Lake Street, stands vacant and barricaded more than 2 years after it was taken over by protesters following the murder of George Floyd. Signs on the fencing read "The times are urgent, let us slow down". "We remember say their names" "cultivate care".
Minneapolis Police Third Precinct with Joyful Art
September 5, 2022 — An art installation adorns the fencing surrounding the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The building sustained significant damage during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The installation, featuring banners with messages like "CULTURE," "ONE SOUND IN UNITY," and "SPACE."
Make a Joyful Noise at Police Station
September 5, 2022 — An art installation, "Make a Joyful Noise," is displayed on the fencing surrounding the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The precinct was heavily damaged during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Minneapolis Police Third Precinct Art Fence
September 5, 2022 — An art installation featuring hubcaps and other metallic objects adorns the security fencing surrounding the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. This precinct was significantly damaged during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Shopping cart on fire outside the burned Minneapolis police station
May 28, 2022 — Fires burned outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on May 28, 2022, on the second anniversary of the burnung of the police station by protesters after George Floyd's murder.
Minneapolis Police third precinct police station on Lake Street May 2022
May 1, 2022 — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station on Lake Street is shown fortified with concrete barriers and fencing. This building was significantly damaged by fire during protests in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. Since the incident, the precinct has remained closed and secured.
Black Lives Matter flag over a church near the burned Minneapolis police station
May 1, 2022 — A Black Lives Matter flag flies atop a church in Minneapolis, near the site of the Third Precinct police station that was set ablaze during protests in May 2020. The flag's presence signifies solidarity with the movement for racial justice that gained national attention following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis police sign on the burned 3rd precinct police station
May 1, 2022 — The Minneapolis Police third precinct building, located on Lake Street, is shown on May 1, 2022, fortified with concrete barriers and razor wire. This structure was significantly damaged by fire during protests that followed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020.
Razor wire and concrete blocks outside the door of the burned Minneapolis police station
May 1, 2022 — Razor wire and concrete barriers surround the exterior of the Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station, which was damaged during protests in the summer of 2020. The station, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, was a focal point of unrest following the murder of George Floyd.
Concrete blocks over doors of burned police station in Minneapolis
May 1, 2022 — Concrete blocks and razor wire secure the former entrance of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station following its damage during protests on May 28, 2020. The precinct, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, was set ablaze by protesters in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The incident marked a significant moment in the widespread unrest that followed Floyd's death, highlighting public anger towards police conduct and systemic injustice.
Razor wire at burned Minneapolis police station May 2022
May 1, 2022 — Razor wire continues to surround the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct building nearly two years after its evacuation. The precinct was abandoned by police in June 2020 following protests and unrest in the wake of George Floyd's murder. While surrounding structures, such as the Everlake apartment building on Lake Street, have since been rebuilt and reopened, the 3rd Precinct building itself has undergone no significant changes.
Razor wire surrounding parking lot of the burned Minneapolis police station
May 1, 2022 — Razor wire encircles the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct parking lot, with a Target store visible across Snelling Avenue. This Target store was rebuilt after sustaining damage during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. The precinct and surrounding businesses became focal points during the protests and riots that occurred in the aftermath.
Protest signs outside Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis at night behind a passing car.
February 11, 2022 — Protests against police brutality continued for ten days following the fatal shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis Police on February 2, 2022. Signs displayed outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct read "Our Children Are Speaking," "Justice for Amir Locke," and "Our Ancestors Are Watching."
Amir Locke memorial banner on the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building in Minneapolis.
February 8, 2022 — A banner reading "Rest In Power Amir Locke" is displayed on the exterior of the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building. The banner was erected following the death of Amir Locke, who was killed by police during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. The Third Precinct building was a site of significant protest activity in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd and was subsequently vacated by the Minneapolis Police Department.
Abolish the police flyer for Amir Locke on fence at Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct.
February 6, 2022 — Flyers advocating for police abolition, including an excerpt from Mariame Kaba's New York Times opinion piece, were posted on fencing around the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The flyers also reference Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022. Amir Locke was killed on February 2, 2022 by Minneapolis Police officers during a no knock warrant at a Downtown Minneapolis apartment building.
Flyers on the barricade at Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis.
February 6, 2022 — The former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, damaged during protests in May 2020, is shown barricaded and adorned with flyers. These materials, including an opinion piece by Mariame Kaba titled "Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish The Police," originally published in The New York Times on June 12, 2020, signify the ongoing public discourse and protest following the precinct's destruction.
Avenge Kenosha Fuck Kyle at Minneapolis Police Station
November 27, 2021 — "Avenge Kenosha" and “Fuck Kyle” written on the barriers surrounding the third precinct.
Minnehaha Avenue Open Streets Banner
October 24, 2021 — A banner reading "On Minnehaha, We Celebrate" hangs across Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis, during the 2021 Open Streets event. The event coincided with the city's election, and the presence of numerous candidates and discussions about ballot questions like the strong mayor policy, public safety, and rent control were prominent. The backdrop includes the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, which was barricaded with concrete barriers and barbed wire, reflecting the ongoing tensions and community responses following the 2020 Minneapolis uprising.
Spirit Halloween Minneapolis Police Station
October 10, 2021 — Banners reading "Avenge Indigenous Children" and "Spirit Halloween" are displayed on the barricaded perimeter of the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The building was set ablaze during protests that erupted following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The precinct, located in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood, was a focal point of unrest and has remained a symbol of the protests against police brutality. The "Spirit Halloween" banner, featuring a grim reaper figure and the text "Opening Soon!", was placed on the site after the building's destruction.
Spirit Halloween, Minneapolis police third precinct
October 10, 2021 — A Spirit Halloween sign hangs on the former Minneapolis police third precinct in October 2021. The precinct was set on fire by protesters following the murder of George Floyd. It still sits vacant.
Sunflowers at Third Precinct in South Minneapolis
September 5, 2021 — Sunflowers grow amidst the debris and security measures at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The building was damaged during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered 46-year-old George Floyd during an arrest outside Cup Foods at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe. Three other Minneapolis police officers - J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao — were also present during the arrest and later faced criminal charges for their roles in Floyd’s death. Floyd’s murder sparked protests and civil unrest across Minneapolis and around the world, leading to widespread demonstrations against police violence, major policy debates on policing, and the conviction of Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges in 2021.
Burned Minneapolis Police Station in September 2021
September 5, 2021 — The Minneapolis Police third precinct. The precinct was burned last may during unrest over the murder of George Floyd.
Burned pole across from Minneapolis police station
August 15, 2021 — A burned utility pole stands across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building in South Minneapolis. This pole was damaged during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The precinct building itself was a focal point of protests and was eventually set ablaze and abandoned by the Minneapolis Police Department.
Minneapolis police hold a religious ceremony 1 year after the precinct burned.
May 28, 2021 — Minneapolis Police officers gather at the Third Precinct on May 28, 2021 to hold some time of religious ceremony. It was the one-year anniversary of the precinct being burned during protests that followed the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis police gather 1 year after George Floyd's murder
May 28, 2021 — Police officers and a chaplain gather at the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct on May 28, 2021, the one-year anniversary of the precinct's burning during civil unrest. The precinct was compromised on May 28, 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.
May 28 forever sign on Minneapolis police station
May 28, 2021 — A sign reading "May 28th Forever" is affixed to the fence surrounding the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. This date marks the one-year anniversary of the precinct being set ablaze during protests following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis police station 1 year after it was burned
May 28, 2021 — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct stands fortified one year after it was set ablaze during protests following the murder of George Floyd. The building, a key law enforcement facility for the south Minneapolis area, sustained significant damage during the unrest in May 2020. The surrounding area has been secured with concrete barriers and fencing, reflecting the ongoing impact of the events and the community's response to police actions.
Minneapolis Police station 1 year after George Floyd's murder
May 26, 2021 — Art and messages adorn the perimeter of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, one year after the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The precinct was a focal point during the widespread protests and unrest that followed Floyd's death. The artwork and signage reflect calls for justice, accountability, and healing in the community.
Everything Must Go sign on a Minneapolis police station
May 19, 2021 — A banner reading "Everything Must Go!!!" is displayed on the fencing surrounding the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building. The precinct was heavily damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Signs on fencing around burned Minneapolis police station
March 10, 2021 — Protest signs adorn the exterior of the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, which was set ablaze during the unrest following the May 25th death of George Floyd. The signs, including messages such as "Justice for George Floyd," "Defund the Police," and "Black Lives are Sacred," reflect the sentiments of the community and the broader movement for racial justice. The precinct, a symbol of law enforcement in the neighborhood, became a focal point of protests and a site of significant destruction. The presence of these signs on the barricaded structure serves as a visual testament to the events of spring and summer 2020.
Well Burn This Bitch Again on Minneapolis Police Station
January 23, 2021 — Graffiti on the exterior of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct reads "We'll Burn This Bitch Again" and "Fuck 12." The precinct building was abandoned by police and subsequently set ablaze by protesters on May 28, 2020, during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The building has remained vacant and unrepaired since the incident, serving as a visual reminder of the protests and the community's response to police actions. The graffiti reflects the anger and defiance expressed by some during the period of civil unrest.
Fuck your Precinct at Minneapolis Police Station
January 23, 2021 — Graffiti and messages are displayed on concrete barricades that surrounded the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct. The precinct was a focal point during the 2020 Minneapolis uprising, following the murder of George Floyd. The messages reflect the complex sentiments expressed during the period of unrest, with one card offering a "Merry Christmas" to the MPD, while large red spray paint reads "Fuck Your Precinct." These markings serve as a visual record of the intense public reaction and protest directed at law enforcement during that time.
The Police Are The Biggest Gang in America
January 20, 2021 — A protester holds a sign reading "THE POLICE ARE THE BIGGEST GANG IN AMERICA" attributed to Tupac, during a march on Inauguration Day in Minneapolis. The march, which began at South High School and proceeded to the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, was organized to advocate for community control of the police and for President Biden to reverse Trump-era environmental policies. This event occurred amidst ongoing national discussions about policing and environmental justice.
Protesters at 3rd Precinct on Inauguration Day
January 20, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2021. The precinct had been a focal point of protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020 and was subsequently set ablaze. This demonstration occurred less than three weeks after Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police during a firearm sting, an incident that reignited tensions and calls for police reform.
Dumping trump is a not a crime
December 16, 2020 — Flyers are affixed to a pole outside the Minneapolis Third Precinct police station on Lake Street. This station was significantly damaged by fire during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. The prominent flyer demands "DROP THE CHARGES!" and states "DUMPING TRUMP IS NOT A CRIME." This call to "Drop the Charges" refers to the 646 individuals criminally charged during the largest mass arrest in Minnesota history, which occurred after a post-election march onto I-94. Other messages on the pole, including "ABOLISH THE MPD!", reflect ongoing demands for police reform and accountability in Minneapolis.
Protesters at 3rd precinct following election results.
November 7, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis. This march took place shortly after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 Presidential election. Participants carried signs addressing a range of issues, including environmental justice, housing rights, and broader calls for social change. The Third Precinct building, a central facility for the Minneapolis Police Department, sustained significant damage during the 2020 protests following the murder of George Floyd. The gathering reflects ongoing public engagement with policing, political outcomes, and various social justice concerns in the city.
Orange Democracy Defender vests
November 7, 2020 — "Democracy Defender" vests mark volunteers from Nonviolent Peaceforce, a global nonprofit that trains civilians in unarmed protection work at protests and conflict zones. The group deployed monitors at marches across Minneapolis following the 2020 presidential election, positioning themselves between demonstrators and police to de-escalate potential confrontations. A "Green New Deal" sign carried nearby points to the range of causes represented in the crowd that day. The Third Precinct station had already become a of unrest in Minneapolis months earlier, drawing continued demonstrations through the fall.
Stop Environmental Racism
November 7, 2020 — Marchers carried hand-painted signs reading "No Burning Trash" and "Stop Environmental Racism" through Minneapolis on November 7, 2020, the day major news outlets projected Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential race. The demonstration linked opposition to waste incineration and pollution in low-income neighborhoods with the broader wave of marches that followed the election call. Environmental justice organizing in the Twin Cities has long focused on facilities like the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, a downtown trash-burning incinerator that critics have targeted for its emissions impact on nearby communities of color.
Protester holds up sign reading No Coup
November 7, 2020 — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct sits on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, and it was here that protesters gathered after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election. A demonstrator's hand-lettered "No Coup" sign spoke to fears that Donald Trump would refuse to concede the race. The precinct building had been burned during the unrest following George Floyd's death in May 2020, and by this gathering it remained fenced off and reinforced with concrete barriers as the department continued to operate out of temporary quarters elsewhere in the city.
Burned out building on Lake Street
October 29, 2020 — The remains of a commercial building on Lake Street in Minneapolis, which previously housed restaurants, stand damaged. This structure was affected during the civil unrest that occurred in May and June 2020. The unrest followed the murder of George Floyd and significantly impacted the commercial corridor around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.
Cleared out AutoZone lot
October 4, 2020 — The cleared site of the former AutoZone retail store stands on Lake Street at Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis. This commercial building was destroyed during the widespread protests and unrest that occurred in the city following the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned facade of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street, with part of the original sign still visible.
June 10, 2020 — The fire-damaged facade of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis shows the remaining letters of the building’s original signage. The precinct was heavily burned during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. A police station serving south Minneapolis, the building became one of the most widely recognized damaged sites from that period.
Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct entrance on Lake Street in Minneapolis after George Floyd protests.
May 31, 2020 — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands burned and heavily damaged on May 31, 2020. Broken windows, charred exterior surfaces, and debris inside the entrance are visible after the fire during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The precinct was a local police station, and its destruction became one of the most widely recognized images from the unrest in south Minneapolis.
Anti-racism signs on Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests.
May 31, 2020 — Handmade signs reading “White supremacy is a public health crisis. We.Are.The.Cure. Anti-Racism NOW” hang from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The precinct became a major focus of protests after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police five days earlier.
Fire near Lake Street and Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis behind the Metro Transit Blue Line crossing.
May 29, 2020 — A large fire burns near East Lake Street and Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during overnight protests on May 29, 2020, following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The photograph shows traffic moving beneath the Metro Transit Blue Line rail crossing as flames and smoke rise behind commercial buildings along the Lake Street corridor in south Minneapolis.
Protesters at a Metro Transit shelter on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as a building burns behind them.
May 28, 2020 — Protesters gather at a Metro Transit bus shelter on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in the background on May 28, 2020. The station was set on fire during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, and its burning became one of the most widely recognized moments of the unrest in Minneapolis.
Fire at Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street during a protest in Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — Fire burns at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, as a crowd gathers outside during protests following the death of George Floyd. The police station had been abandoned by officers earlier that evening before the building was set ablaze. The Third Precinct became one of the most visible locations in Minneapolis during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing.
Protesters outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on the night of May 28, 2020. The fire followed days of protests after the killing of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody on May 25. The 3rd Precinct, the station where former officer Derek Chauvin had worked, was abandoned by police before the building was set ablaze.
Minneapolis police station on fire during protests
May 28, 2020 — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. The precinct was set ablaze after the Minneapolis Police abandoned the precinct following 3 days of protests.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests.
May 28, 2020 — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020, as people gather outside the building during protests after the death of George Floyd. Flames engulf the station after officers withdrew from the site earlier that night. The fire at the precinct became one of the most widely recognized moments of the protests that spread across Minneapolis and other cities in the days following Floyd’s killing.
Protester before the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — A protester stands in front of the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020. The image was made on the third night of protests following the killing of George Floyd. The 3rd Precinct served south Minneapolis, and the fire at the station became one of the most widely recognized moments of the unrest in the city.
Protesters at the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — Protesters stand before the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020. The station became a focal point during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, with demonstrators gathering around the building as fire consumed part of the structure.
Man yells at police guarding the 3rd Precinct station
May 27, 2020 — A man on a motorcycle confronts Minneapolis Police officers stationed outside the 3rd Precinct during protests in May 2020. These protests began on May 26, 2020, following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. On the second day of protests, a crowd gathered near the precinct, which served as a focal point for public outcry against police brutality. Officers, protected by metal barriers, maintained a perimeter as protesters voiced their grievances.
Minneapolis police guard their police station
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the Third Precinct station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The precinct became a central location during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police in front of their sign at 3rd Precinct
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear and gas masks stand outside the department’s 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police aims his less lethal weapon
May 27, 2020 — A Minneapolis Police officer in gas mask and tactical gear aims a less-lethal launcher outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The photograph was made on May 27, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.
Police officer reloads his less lethal weapon
May 27, 2020 — A Minneapolis Police officer in gas mask, helmet, and tactical gear reloads a less-lethal launcher outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The photograph was made during the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, when the precinct became a central location for clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.
Minneapolis Police officer during a protest
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers in riot gear stand outside the Third Precinct station on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The photograph was made on the second day of protests after the killing of George Floyd, when the precinct had become a central location for demonstrations against police violence and racial injustice.
Woman holds up sign reading cold blooded murder
May 27, 2020 — A protester holds a hand-lettered sign reading “Cold Blooded Murder” outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The precinct became a central gathering point in demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.
Minneapolis Police and protesters at police station
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the Third Precinct station at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as demonstrators gather in the foreground. The precinct became a central location during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police two days earlier.
Minneapolis Police on top of police station
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police on the roof of the 3rd Precinct as protesters gathered outside following the killing of George Floyd days earlier.
Protesters with their hands up outside 3rd Precinct
May 27, 2020 — Protesters and Minneapolis police officers face each other outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. Officers in riot gear stand on the entrance steps and behind metal barricades while demonstrators gather in the street with many raising their hands.
Minneapolis police and protesters in Minneapolis
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the department’s 3rd Precinct station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The building’s entrance and windows are boarded and broken, with graffiti visible on the plywood as crowds gather in the foreground.
Minneapolis police on the 3rd Precinct roof in south Minneapolis during protests.
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers stand on the roof of the department’s 3rd Precinct station in south Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. Several officers are equipped with helmets, shields, and less-lethal launchers as the building became a flashpoint during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd two days earlier.
Minneapolis Police fire at protesters at 3rd Precinct
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers stand on the roof and at the entrance of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as protesters gather behind barricades outside the building. Several officers aiming less-lethal launchers from the roof, while boarded and damaged windows are visible across the front of the precinct. The station became a central location in the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd earlier that week.
Protesters and police at the third precinct
May 27, 2020 — Protesters outside the battered 3rd precinct police station as officers surround it. This follows the death of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020. The precinct would be abandoned and burned the next evening.
Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
May 27, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street near Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The demonstration took place two days after the death of George Floyd in police custody, as crowds assembled at the Third Precinct station. Minneapolis police officers are visible outside the building and on the roof while people in the street hold signs and raise their hands toward the precinct.
Protesters and police at the third precinct
May 27, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct at Minnehaha Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as officers stand on the roof and at the entrance to the building. The demonstration took place during the second day of protests after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, one day before the precinct was evacuated and later burned.
Minneapolis Police Deploy Tear Gas at 3rd Precinct
May 26, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers advance through tear gas near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during protests following the death of George Floyd. Officers, equipped with protective gear, pushed protesters and media away from the police station, which served as a focal point for the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020.
Minneapolis police fire less-lethal munitions near the 3rd Precinct as a protester runs past.
May 26, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers fire less-lethal munitions on a street near the 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, as a protester runs through the foreground holding a sign. The officers are wearing helmets and gas masks during demonstrations that followed the killing of George Floyd and intensified around the precinct.
MPD disperse protesters with less lethal at 3rd Precinct
May 26, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers deployed less-lethal weapons to disperse protesters near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in May 2020. These protests erupted following the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, leading to widespread civil unrest. Protesters marched from the site of George Floyd's death to the 3rd Precinct, which became a central location for expressing community grievances against police brutality. The precinct building served as a significant focal point during the Minneapolis Uprising.
Protesters with hands up at the 3rd Precinct
May 26, 2020 — Protesters hold their fists up outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct police station. Police officers behind broken glass on day 1 of protests after the death of George Floyd the night before.
Protester with gallons of milk at the 3rd Precinct
May 26, 2020 — A protester carries jugs of milk outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis during the widespread protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. This image was taken on May 26, 2020, the day after Floyd's death. The 3rd Precinct building, a central facility for the Minneapolis Police Department, exhibits damage including broken windows and graffiti, reflecting its role as a focal point of the civil unrest. Milk was commonly used by protesters to alleviate the effects of tear gas and chemical irritants deployed by law enforcement during the demonstrations.
Damaged Minneapolis police SUV outside the Third Precinct, with Minnehaha Liquors in the background.
May 26, 2020 — A damaged Minneapolis Police squad car, unit 342, sits outside the Third Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, with the Minnehaha Liquor sign visible across the street. Broken windows, blackened doors, and police tape mark the vehicle after unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The Third Precinct became a major location for protests and confrontations in the days that followed.
Protester stands on top of a squad car with hands up
May 26, 2020 — A protester stands on top of a Minneapolis Police squad car outside the 3rd Precinct. The large crowd marched from 38th Street and Chicago Ave the day after George Floyd was killed.
Protesters outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct in Minneapolis holding Black Lives Matter signs.
May 26, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, one day after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. The precinct became a major gathering point in the early days of the protests calling for police accountability and justice for George Floyd.
Protesters arrive at the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct
May 26, 2020 — Protesters surround the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The large crowd marched the 2 miles from 38th St and Chicago Ave the day after George Floyd was killed.

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