MN National Guard at Burning Speedway, Lake St & Bryant Ave

The Minnesota National Guard deployed to Lake Street and Bryant Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. Their presence was part of the state's response to widespread civil unrest and property damage that followed the killing of George Floyd. Guard members and emergency services attend to a fire at the Speedway gas station, a commercial establishment located at this busy urban intersection. The deployment aimed to restore order and support local authorities during a period of significant public protest and community impact.
The Minnesota National Guard deployed to Lake Street and Bryant Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. Their presence was part of the state's response to widespread civil unrest and property damage that followed the killing of George Floyd. Guard members and emergency services attend to a fire at the Speedway gas station, a commercial establishment located at this busy urban intersection. The deployment aimed to restore order and support local authorities during a period of significant public protest and community impact.
Photo taken in May 2020.
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