Minneapolis I-35W: Smoke Haze, May 30, 2020

Interstate 35W in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is seen on May 30, 2020, under a haze of smoke. This atmospheric condition followed a night of fires across the city, occurring after four days of protests in Minneapolis related to the death of George Floyd. Interstate 35W serves as a vital north-south freeway, connecting downtown Minneapolis with its southern suburbs and facilitating regional transportation. The usually busy highway appears largely empty, reflecting the widespread disruption and altered urban environment during this period of civil unrest. The smoke-filled sky over this key urban corridor documents the profound societal impact of the events unfolding in Minneapolis.