Sheriff’s Officers Guard Hennepin County Public Safety Facility
August 2020
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Hennepin County Sheriff's Officers guarding the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters were gathered after a dozen protesters were arrested following a large march downtown in solidarity with Jacob Blake.
Vandalized doors at Hennepin County Public Safety Facility
August 2020
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Vandalism of the front doors of the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in downtown Minneapolis.
Armed Sheriff’s Officers on Hennepin County Public Safety Facility
August 2020
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Hennepin County Sheriff's Officers guarding the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters had gathered after a dozen protesters were arrested following a large march downtown in solidarity with Jacob Blake.
Hennepin County Officers in riot gear at Public Safety Facility
August 2020
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Hennepin County Sheriffs Officers holding cans of irritants inside the garage of the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, a downtown Minneapolis jail.
Protesters were gathering demanding the release of other protesters who were arrested earlier in the evening after a protest through downtown in a Jacob Blake solidarity march.
Pizza Boxes, ‘Only Touch Your Slice’, Hennepin County Jail, Aug 2020
August 2020
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Pizza delivered to protesters outside the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis by “jail support” as they demand the release of protesters arrested earlier in the evening. Protesters had marched after Jacob Blake was shot in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Hennepin Sheriffs patrol Nordstrom Rack after False Rumors riot
August 2020
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Hennepin County Sheriffs Officers patrol outside the Norstrom Rack and IDS Center in Minneapolis after looting and vandalism on August 27th, 2020.
August 2020
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Arrests made by Minneapolis Police in downtown Minneapolis after looting broke out following false rumors of a Minneapolis Police shooting. The death of the man was a suicide.
Man aids protester pepper-sprayed by MPD, Downtown Minneapolis, Aug 2020
August 2020
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A man helps a woman who had been pepper sprayed by the Minneapolis Police following unrest that broke out over false rumors of a police shooting.
Homeless man on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Police riot response
August 2020
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A homeless man sits on Nicollet Mall asking for help while riot police move in after rioting broke out following the false rumors of a downtown shooting by the police. The man died of a suicide.
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church: Dismantling Racism
August 2020
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Dismantling Racism on a sign at a church near Downtown Minneapolis.
Minnesota National Guard vehicle, Nicollet Mall by Dayton’s, August 2020
August 2020
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A Minnesota National Guard vehicle parked on Nicollet Mall following unrest in downtown Minneapolis. Unrest occurred after false rumors of a police shooting.
Boarded Hennepin County Government Center, Downtown Minneapolis, August 2020
August 2020
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Hennepin County Court House boarded up in Downtown Minneapolis after false rumors of a police shooting.
National Guard M-ATV & Sheriff Vehicle, Nicollet Mall, 2020
August 2020
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National Guard & Hennepin County Sheriff on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on August 29th, 2020. The vehicles are seen after rioting broke out following false rumors of a police shooting days prior.
Minnesota National Guard on Marquette Ave after False Rumors riot
August 2020
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National Guard members in Downtown Minneapolis after the False Rumors riot.
Target World Headquarters, 1000 Nicollet Mall, Boarded Up
September 2020
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Target World Headquarters located at 1000 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. Boarded up during unrest over the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Boarded Starbucks at Nicollet Mall Station, Minneapolis
September 2020
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Starbucks located at 450 S Marquette Ave. in Downtown Minneapolis after it was boarded up following the murder of George Floyd.
Rand Tower, Minneapolis, Night Red White Blue Illumination
September 2020
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The Rand Tower lit up in blue red and white.
4Marq Apartments Boarded at Night, Downtown Minneapolis
September 2020
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4Marq Apartments, located at 400 S Marquette Ave South in downtown Minneapolis. Boarded up after the death of George Floyd.
365 Nicollet Apartment Building, Boarded Entrance
September 2020
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The 365 Nicollet apartment building in downtown Minneapolis boarded following the murder of George Floyd.
Hennepin County Family Justice Center, Downtown Minneapolis, Boarded Up
September 2020
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Hennepin County Family Justice Center in Downtown Minneapolis. Located at 110 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
Minneapolis Mounted Police Patrol on Nicollet Mall
September 2020
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Minneapolis Mounted Police on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis.
Hennepin County Public Safety Facility Barricades with Graffiti
September 2020
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Barricades outside the Hennepin Count Public Safety Facility. The facility had been barricaded after protesters gathered asking for arrested protesters to be released.
Minneapolis Jail Barricade Graffiti: Do Good Guys Use Bulldozers?
September 2020
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Do Good Guys Use Bulldozers? written on a concrete barricade outside the jail in downtown Minneapolis.
Hubert Humphrey Statue, Boarded City Hall Victory Garden
September 2020
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The "City Hall Victory Garden" with boarded up windows.
Minneapolis Police Patrol on Nicollet Mall with Mounted Unit
September 2020
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Minneapolis Police on foot, vehicle and on horses patrolling Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis.
George Floyd Star, First Avenue Concert Venue, Minneapolis
September 2020
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The George Floyd Star on the First Avenue concert venue in downtown Minneapolis.
WCCO-TV Building Boarded Up on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
October 2020
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State Theatre Marquee, MLK Quote & Murals, Minneapolis
October 2020
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MPLS Loves PDX Graffiti near Hennepin County Jail, Minneapolis
October 2020
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Minneapolis Protest: ‘Jail Not Bail’ for Derek Chauvin
October 2020
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Hennepin County Government Center Protest after Chauvin Bail
October 2020
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Protesters march Downtown Minneapolis after Derek Chauvin release
October 2020
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Minneapolis Protest Sign: ‘Hey Derek you forgot your hat’
October 2020
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Protesters march past Minneapolis First Precinct after Chauvin release
October 2020
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Toussaint Morrison speaks at Minneapolis protest after Chauvin release
October 2020
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Minneapolis Police Station at Convention Center Night
October 2020
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Crystal Court Roof, IDS Center, Downtown Minneapolis
October 2020
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Riverside Plaza near downtown Minneapolis
October 2020
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Riverside Plaza apartment buildings in Cedar-Riverside, near downtown Minneapolis.
Vote Here Sign at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
November 2020
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A Vote Here sign outside the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Downtown Minneapolis on election day.
Nicollet Mall Boarded Retail Stores and Cyclists
November 2020
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Bikers bike past boarded up buildings on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis.
US Bank Stadium Construction Workers
November 2020
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Construction workers work to repair the side of US Bank Stadium in November 2020.
Saks Off 5th Ave Boarded Store Democracy Signs, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Signs on the side of Saks Off 5th Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.
News Helicopter Over Minneapolis City Hall, Downtown
November 2020
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A news helicopter over Minneapolis City Hall in Downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Post-Election Night Protest March
November 2020
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Protesters prepare to march on the night after Election Day in Minneapolis. Authorities would arrest 646 for marching on Interstate 94 in what would be the largest mass arrest in Minnesota.
Minneapolis I-94 Night Protest March
November 2020
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Protesters demanding democracy march from Downtown Minneapolis and Cedar/Riverside onto I-94. 646 arrests were made in what is likely the largest mass arrest/citation event in city history.
Minneapolis Protesters March on Interstate 94
November 2020
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Protesters demanding democracy march on I-94. 646 arrests were made, the largest mass arrest event in Minnesota history.
Minneapolis Police on Overpass, Protesters on I-94
November 2020
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Protesters demanding democracy march from Downtown Minneapolis and Cedar/Riverside onto I-94. 646 arrests were made in what is likely the largest mass arrest/citation event in city history.
US Bank Plaza, Downtown Minneapolis, Boarded Windows
November 2020
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US Bank Plaza in downtown Minneapolis with boards covering the windows.
State Patrol at Minneapolis Convention Center Temporary Precinct
November 2020
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State Patrol and arrestee buses outside the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Convention Center is currently being used as a temporary home for the Minneapolis Police third precinct that was burned in May following the murder of George Floyd.
MN State Patrol LRAD & Arrest Buses, Minneapolis Convention Center
November 2020
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The State Patrol LRAD vehicle along with mass arrest buses parked behind the Downtown Minneapolis Convention Center. The center is being used as the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct after it was burned in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
Downtown Minneapolis Snow Blower on Sidewalk, Nov 11, 2020
November 2020
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A man plows the snow off a sidewalk in downtown Minneapolis on November 11th, 2020
Maruso Bar, Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis November Snowstorm
November 2020
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Maruso Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during a November 11th snowstorm.
November 2020
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“Yes, we are open for you” banner on a boarded cup UnBank branch in Downtown Minneapolis.
State Theatre, Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis Snowstorm
November 2020
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The State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a November 10th snowstorm
Downtown Minneapolis from North Loop, 401 Building at Night
November 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the North Loop on November 19, 2020.
Target Field Station, Downtown Minneapolis, Purple Lights
November 2020
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Target Field Station in Downtown Minneapolis at night.
Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Minneapolis at Night
November 2020
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Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Minneapolis.
Tenth Ave Bridge Scaffolding
December 2020
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Scaffolding under the 10th Avenue bridge. The bridge over the Mississippi River underwent a major rehab.
Government Plaza LRT Station, Downtown Minneapolis
December 2020
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The Government Plaza LRT stop in downtown Minneapolis.
Excavator at Minnehaha Liquors Demolition, Minneapolis
December 2020
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Demolition of buildings destroyed in the uprising that followed the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd. The buildings were home to Minnehaha Liquors, a chiropractor’s office and GM Tobacco.
Downtown Minneapolis Protest, Police Response
January 2021
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Around a hundred joined a NYE nationwide call for protest supporting those imprisoned by the state. The Minneapolis Police, State Patrol, Golden Valley PD, Hennepin Sheriffs, & state aerial surveillance descended on the area to arrest dozens after the jail was spray-painted.
Hennepin County Sheriff at Minneapolis New Year’s Eve Protest
January 2021
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Around 40 were arrested after participating in a annual natiowide "Noise Demonstration" calling for the abolishing of prisons and standing in solidarity with those incarcerated.
Minneapolis Police & Hennepin Sheriff Respond to Noise Demo
January 2021
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Around 100 in Minneapolis joined a NYE nationwide call for protest supporting those imprisoned by the state. After the jail was spray-painted Minneapolis Police, State Patrol, Golden Valley PD, Hennepin Sheriffs, & state aerial surveillance descended on the area to arrest dozens.
Minneapolis Juvenile Justice Center Graffiti and Protest Site
January 2021
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Around a hundred joined a NYE nationwide call for protest supporting those imprisoned by the state. The Minneapolis Police, State Patrol, Golden Valley PD, Hennepin Sheriffs, & state aerial surveillance descended on the area to arrest dozens after the jail was spray-painted.
Minneapolis Police Arrests at Noise Demo Protest, Mill Ruins Park
January 2021
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Around 100 in Minneapolis joined a NYE nationwide call for protest supporting those imprisoned by the state. After the jail was spray-painted Minneapolis Police, State Patrol, Golden Valley PD, Hennepin Sheriffs, & state aerial surveillance descended on the area to arrest dozens.
Minneapolis Police Arrest 40 at New Year’s Eve Protest
January 2021
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Around 40 were arrested after participating in a annual nationwide "Noise Demonstration" calling for the abolishing of prisons and standing in solidarity with those incarcerated.
Minneapolis Police Arrest 40 at Noise Demo Protest
January 2021
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Around 40 were arrested after participating in a annual nationwide "Noise Demonstration" calling for the abolishing of prisons and standing in solidarity with those incarcerated.
Nicollet Mall boarded storefront with graffiti, Minneapolis
January 2021
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"A riot is the language of the unheard" -- MLK
Capella Tower, Minneapolis, Lit Red, White, Blue
January 2021
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Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis lit up red, white and blue following the United States Capitol attack.
Minneapolis City Hall Fencing Before Derek Chauvin Trial
February 2021
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MInneapolis City Hall Boards
February 2021
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Fencing and barricades begin going up around Minneapolis City Hall. The layers of fencing and barriers are going up with 20 days remaining before jury selection begins in the George Floyd Trial.
Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Jail Security Fencing
February 2021
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Security fencing and boards go up at Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Jail prior to the Derek Chauvin Murder trial.
Minneapolis City Hall Security Ahead of Derek Chauvin Trial
February 2021
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Fencing going up around Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. The unprecedented security measures are taking place 18 days before the start of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Government Plaza Light Rail Stop with boards
February 2021
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Minneapolis City Hall
February 2021
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Minneapolis City Hall in downtown Minneapolis. Security fencing going up around buildings in the area in preperation for the Derek Chauvin trial.
Hennepin County Government Center boarded up before Chauvin trial
February 2021
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The Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis with boards on the doors prior to the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Minneapolis City Hall in Snow Before Chauvin Trial Security
February 2021
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Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Government Center security preparations begin for the Derek Chauvin trial.
Minneapolis: Barriers installed near Government Center for Chauvin trial
February 2021
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Public Works vehicles work through the night to put jersey barriers in place around government buildings across from the Hennepin County Government Center where Derek Chauvin trial begins in 19 days.
Hennepin County Government Center
February 2021
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February 17, 2021 - Minneapolis -- The Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis is where former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin's trial over the death of George Floyd will take place. Jury selection starts on March 8th, 2021. The area around the courtroom is being secured by barricades and layers of fencing in preperation for unrest.
Hennepin County Government Center
February 2021
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February 17, 2021 - Minneapolis -- The Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis is where former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin's trial over the death of George Floyd will take place. Jury selection starts on March 8th, 2021. The area around the courtroom is being secured by barricades and layers of fencing in preperation for unrest.
02/18/21 Hennepin County Jail
February 2021
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February 18, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Security measures taking shape around the courthouse where Derek Chauvin will be on trial for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
02/18/21 Hennepin County Government Center
February 2021
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Security measures taking shape around the courthouse where Derek Chauvin will be on trial for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Hennepin County Government Center Security Barricades
February 2021
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Security measures taking shape around the courthouse where Derek Chauvin will be on trial for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis City Hall Security Fencing for Derek Chauvin Trial
February 2021
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Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center with security fencing and boards in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Downtown Minneapolis
February 2021
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February 22, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Barbed wire fencing put up around government buildings in downtown Minneapolis in preperation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Barricades at the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office
February 2021
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Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office with security being installed prior to the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Minneapolis Police 2nd Precinct Security Ahead of Chauvin Trial
February 2021
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Security fencing going up around the Minneapolis Police 2nd Precinct in northeast Minneapolis. Security comes ahead of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Wet Newspaper on Snow: Minneapolis Mayoral Race
February 2021
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A wet newspaper lays in the snow outside the Hennepin County Government Center. Article titled “Who’s running for Mayor of Minneapolis?”
Hennepin County Government Center Security Fencing and Razor Wire
February 2021
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Razor wire being installed around the courthouse that will host the Derek Chauvin trial in less than 2 weeks.
Razor wire and fencing surround Hennepin County Government Center for Derek Chauvin trial
February 2021
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Razor wire being installed around the courthouse that will host the Derek Chauvin trial in less than 2 weeks.
Razor Wire Outside Hennepin County Government Center
February 2021
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February 23, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Razor wire lined up between security fencing outside the Hennepin County Government Center where the Derek Chauvin trial begins on March 8th, 2021.
Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center Boarded for Derek Chauvin Trial
February 2021
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The Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center with boarded windows in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Hennepin County Jail Barricades for Chauvin Trial
February 2021
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The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, the county jail, behind security fencing in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
CourtTV Van at Hennepin County Government Center
February 2021
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A CourtTV van parked outside the Hennepin County Government Center. CourtTV will be providing the cameras and video feed to the media pool during the Derek Chauvin Trial that begins March 8th. Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Line for COVID vaccine
February 2021
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People stand in line for their turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
COVID-19 Minneapolis Convention Center
February 2021
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People stand in line for their turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Minneapolis Protest for Community Control of MPD
February 2021
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A woman holds a sign at a press conference announcing a March 8th protest at the start of the Derek Chauvin trial.
Michelle Gross speaks at press conference before Derek Chauvin Trial
February 2021
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Activists held a press conference this afternoon outside the government center to announce a March 8th protest. They say the fortification of government buildings and acting like the people are the problem is not going to stop this community from demanding justice and change.
Nekima Levy Armstrong at Downtown Minneapolis Protest
February 2021
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Activists held a press conference this afternoon outside the government center to announce a March 8th protest. They say the fortification of government buildings and acting like the people are the problem is not going to stop this community from demanding justice and change.
Hennepin County Government Center Security Fencing Installation
February 2021
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Fencing continues to go up around the government center in preparation for Derek Chauvin's murder trial.
Hennepin County Government Center: Trial Security Fencing
February 2021
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Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.
Minneapolis Courthouse Fencing for Chauvin Trial
February 2021
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Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.
APX Perimeters Fencing at Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis
February 2021
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Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.
Razor Wire Security at Hennepin Courthouse, Minneapolis
February 2021
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Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.
Hennepin County Government Center Restricted Area Signage
March 2021
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Signage on secure fencing around the government center. The Derek Chauvin trial is set to begin on March 8th.
Minneapolis City Hall Security
March 2021
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March 2, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Boards cover entrance doors to Minneapolis City Hall. Security in place prior to the start of the Derek Chauvin Trial. Derek Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd.
Hennepin County Sheriff Special Operations Vehicle at Derek Chauvin Trial
March 2021
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A Special Operations Sheriff's vehicle parked under the Hennepin County Government Center where Derek Chauvin is being tried for the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Protest for George Floyd, Trial Begins
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest: Defund White Supremacy Sign
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest for George Floyd Victims March 2021
March 2021
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The day before Derek Chauvin goes on trial in Minneapolis for the murder of George Floyd a thousand march from the Government Center and down Hennepin Ave with a scroll that has 470+ names of people killed by MN police. Organizers point out Chauvin was involved in 5 of the names.
Protestors march near Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest: “Police = Tools of White Supremacy” Sign
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest: Dismantle White Supremacy, March for Justice
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Protesters enter security perimeter at Hennepin County Government Center
March 2021
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Protesters walking into "The Cage" around the Hennepin County Government Center.
Protesters raise fists outside Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
National Guard at Hennepin County Government Center during Chauvin trial
March 2021
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A man speaks through the fence to the Minnesota National Guard during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
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