Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
Photography from Minneapolis

Minneapolis Uprising – May 2024

May 1–31, 2024 Minneapolis
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The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd.This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.
May 1, 2024 — The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd. This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.
The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd.This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.
May 1, 2024 — The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd. This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.
The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd.This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.
May 1, 2024 — The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd. This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.
The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd.This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.
May 1, 2024 — The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd. This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.
Tulips at Loring Parkin in Minneapolis.
May 3, 2024 — Tulips at Loring Parkin in Minneapolis.
The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.
May 5, 2024 — The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.
The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.
May 5, 2024 — The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.
The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.
May 5, 2024 — The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.
The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.
May 5, 2024 — The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.
"Welcome to George Floyd Square" on the former Speedway Gas sign at 38th and Chicago Ave. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police.
May 10, 2024 — "Welcome to George Floyd Square" on the former Speedway Gas sign at 38th and Chicago Ave. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police.
The Northern Lights seen over the People's Way awning at George Floyd Square.
May 10, 2024 — The Northern Lights seen over the People's Way awning at George Floyd Square.
The northern lights appear above Minneapolis on May 10, 2024
May 11, 2024 — The northern lights appear above Minneapolis on May 10, 2024
Outside nightclubs in downtown Minneapolis.
May 12, 2024 — Outside nightclubs in downtown Minneapolis.
Walking across Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.
May 13, 2024 — Walking across Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.
A Porsche Cayman on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis in May 2024.
May 13, 2024 — A Porsche Cayman on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis in May 2024.
Wolves Back on a skyway in Downtown Minneapolis as the Minnesota Timberwolves continue a playoff run.
May 13, 2024 — Wolves Back on a skyway in Downtown Minneapolis as the Minnesota Timberwolves continue a playoff run.
Roxy's Cabaret in Downtown Minneapolis. The diner is open 24/7.
May 13, 2024 — Roxy's Cabaret in Downtown Minneapolis. The diner is open 24/7.
Looking down Nicollet Ave from the former K-Mart lot. The land the K-mart was on will be re-developed by the City of Minneapolis after the store was demolished.
May 13, 2024 — Looking down Nicollet Ave from the former K-Mart lot. The land the K-mart was on will be re-developed by the City of Minneapolis after the store was demolished.
Fencing around the White Castle on Lake Street
May 13, 2024 — Fencing around the White Castle on Lake Street
New banners up as we near the 4th anniversary of protesters burning the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. After no major site activity since 2020, the city says they're going to begin site cleanup and take fencing down.
May 18, 2024 — New banners up as we near the 4th anniversary of protesters burning the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. After no major site activity since 2020, the city says they're going to begin site cleanup and take fencing down.
A sign on the front of the "Dundry House" in Minneapolis. It reads "this building will be demolished May 20". The building was destroyed by fire in April 2024. The building had been vacant.
May 19, 2024 — A sign on the front of the "Dundry House" in Minneapolis. It reads "this building will be demolished May 20". The building was destroyed by fire in April 2024. The building had been vacant.
Naz Reid banner seen in the Minneapolis North Loop.
May 20, 2024 — Naz Reid banner seen in the Minneapolis North Loop.
Flooded road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
May 22, 2024 — Flooded road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Tom's Watch Bar in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals game.
May 24, 2024 — Tom's Watch Bar in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals game.
Mounted Patrol in downtown Minneapolis during a Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals playoff game.
May 24, 2024 — Mounted Patrol in downtown Minneapolis during a Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals playoff game.
A block party during the 2024 Minnesota Timberwolves playoff run.
May 24, 2024 — A block party during the 2024 Minnesota Timberwolves playoff run.
A man with a anti covid virus sign in downtown Minneapolis in May 2024.
May 24, 2024 — A man with a anti covid virus sign in downtown Minneapolis in May 2024.
New artwork at the location George Floyd was killed by Derek Chauvin and 3 other Minneapolis Police officers. As seen on the 4th anniversary of his death.
May 25, 2024 — New artwork at the location George Floyd was killed by Derek Chauvin and 3 other Minneapolis Police officers. As seen on the 4th anniversary of his death.
Signs hang on the Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station on the 4 year anniversary of protesters burning it.
May 28, 2024 — Signs hang on the Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station on the 4 year anniversary of protesters burning it.
Signs hang on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct police station. The station burned 4 years ago on this day.
May 28, 2024 — Signs hang on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct police station. The station burned 4 years ago on this day.
Graffiti on an electrical box 4 years after the murder of George Floyd.
May 28, 2024 — Graffiti on an electrical box 4 years after the murder of George Floyd.
Outside the Hennepin County Medical Center tonight in downtown Minneapolis as Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, killed in today's mass shooting, is escorted by hundreds of officers to the medical examiner's office in Minnetonka.
May 30, 2024 — Outside the Hennepin County Medical Center tonight in downtown Minneapolis as Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, killed in today's mass shooting, is escorted by hundreds of officers to the medical examiner's office in Minnetonka.
Outside the Hennepin County Medical Center tonight in downtown Minneapolis as Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, killed in today's mass shooting, is escorted by hundreds of officers to the medical examiner's office in Minnetonka.
May 30, 2024 — Outside the Hennepin County Medical Center tonight in downtown Minneapolis as Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, killed in today's mass shooting, is escorted by hundreds of officers to the medical examiner's office in Minnetonka.