November 2021 — As the 1st juror is selected on day one of the Potter trial, a small group of community activists and protesters are outside the Hennepin County Government Center with large air fresheners in the grass. A prosecutor previously said officers noticed an air freshener hanging from mirror.

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November 2021 — "Protesting is not a crime murder is" protest sign seen in Downtown Minneapolis

November 2021 — A protester with a "Welcome to Minneapolis!" patch during a march following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

November 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis the day after Kyle Rittenhouse is acquitted.

November 2021 — Protesters march after a rally at the Hennepin County Government Center. A day earlier, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges.

November 2021 — A protester holds up a Black Lives Matter sign outside the Hennepin County Government Center.

November 2021 — Graffiti on Light Rail tracks outside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility.

November 2021 — Security fencing around the county jail in downtown Minneapolis prior to the Kim Potter trial. Potter is accused of killing Daunte Wright.

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September 2021 — Face Covering Required A sign seen at Minneapolis City Hall. It states individuals should not enter the building if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness.

September 2021 — A backlit sign marks the entrance to Northstar Center, a three-building complex that has been a fixture of downtown Minneapolis since the early 1960s. Developed during a period of major postwar urban renewal, the complex originally combined office space, a hotel, retail, and skyway connections under one coordinated design—an early example of the mixed-use development model that would later define much of the downtown core. Today, the Northstar Center remains tied into the city’s extensive skyway system and continues to serve as a key pedestrian link between the central business district and nearby transit corridors.

September 2021 — A lower-level vehicle ramp inside the Northstar Center parking garage in downtown Minneapolis. Built as part of the original 1960s mixed-use complex, the garage reflects the era’s push to accommodate growing automobile traffic in the central business district. Its narrow lanes, low ceilings, and concrete-banded structure are typical of mid-century urban parking facilities designed to integrate directly with office towers and the city’s emerging skyway network. Despite renovations to portions of the complex above, much of the garage retains its original utilitarian character, serving daily commuters and visitors accessing nearby government buildings, hotels, and transit connections.

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September 2021 — September fog and the Minneapolis City Hall clock tower in Downtown Minneapolis.

July 2021 — Mill Ruins Park near downtown Minneapolis with Canadian wildfire smoke.

July 2021 — Smoke in Minneapolis from the Canadian wildfires makes the view of downtown hazy. Seen from Minneapolis North Loop.

July 2021 — The Dayton’s Project in downtown Minneapolis, located at 700 Nicollet Mall, redevelops the historic Dayton’s department store building into a mixed-use complex of offices, retail, and dining. Originally opened in 1902 and later operating as Macy’s, the site was a cornerstone of the city’s retail history for over a century. The renovation preserves the building’s Beaux-Arts character while transforming it into a hub for modern workspaces and commerce—symbolizing Minneapolis’s broader efforts to revitalize its downtown core.

July 2021 — Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.

July 2021 — A Metro Transit surveillance camera system setup outside the flagship Target Store.

July 2021 — Green café-style chairs along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, part of the city’s ongoing effort to reimagine its primary pedestrian corridor. The redesigned Nicollet emphasizes public gathering spaces, energy-efficient lighting, and accessible streetscapes intended to make the downtown environment more inviting after dark. Once known as “Nicollet Mall” following its 1960s pedestrianization, the corridor remains a central artery for commerce, transit, and public art in the heart of Minneapolis.

July 2021 — The Legacy Condominiums in downtown Minneapolis. The Eleven tower under construction behind it. July 2021.

July 2021 — The downtown Minneapolis skyline glows at sunset, viewed from the south side near the Elliot Park and Stevens Square neighborhoods. Prominent landmarks include the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Wells Fargo Center—each a hallmark of the city’s late-20th-century architectural boom. The mix of older mid-rise apartment structures and new glass towers highlights the city’s ongoing evolution, where historic housing blocks now share the horizon with symbols of modern corporate development.

July 2021 — Cooling towers next to US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis on July 24, 2021.

July 2021 — The downtown Minneapolis business district as seen from the Walker Art Center,.

July 2021 — Downtown Minneapolis with wildfire haze.

July 2021 — Tower cranes around the gateway project behind Minneapolis City Hall.

July 2021 — Minneapolis during bad qir quality due to wildfires.

July 2021 — "Outreach Experts" walk the streets of Downtown Minneapolis.

June 2021 — The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility which houses the county jail in downtown Minneapolis. Security fencing around the facility was installed prior to the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

June 2021 — The current temporary home of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct police station. The original third precinct was set on fire during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising following the murder of George Floyd.

May 2021 — The former Midtown Sheraton Hotel in South Minneapolis.

May 2021 — After a George Floyd Remembrance rally at the courthouse protesters marched through downtown.

May 2021 — Al Sharpton speaks at a George Floyd Remembrance Rally in downtown Minneapolis as the 1-year anniversary of his murder nears.

May 2021 — Those standing in solidarity with Palestine march through downtown Minneapolis.

May 2021 — Those standing in solidarity with Palestine march through downtown Minneapolis.

April 2021 — Boards on buildings across from the Hennepin County Government Center began coming down 3 days after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin Murder trial was reached.

April 2021 — Crowd gathering outside the courthouse on April 21, 2021 after the jury convicts Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.

April 2021 — The crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center celebrates after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd.

April 2021 — A crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center celebrates the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin was found guilty on all 3 counts.

April 2021 — Roxie Washington, the mother of George Floyd’s daughter Gianni, leave the Hennepin County Government Center after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd.

April 2021 — April 20, 2021 - Minneapolis —The Family of George Floyd leaves the Hennepin County Government Center after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd.

April 2021 — April 20, 2021 - Minneapolis -- A crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center celebrate the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin was found guilty on all 3 counts.

April 2021 — National Guard Members stand outside the Hennepin County Government Center on the day a verdict was announced in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

April 2021 — Brandyn Tulloch talks to the crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center after notice being given that a verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial would be read within 2 hours. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

April 2021 — A crowd gathers outside the Hennepin County Government Center after notice being given that a verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial would be read within 2 hours. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

April 2021 — Rev. Jesse Jackson arrives at the Hennepin County Courthouse just prior to a verdict being read in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

April 2021 — On the day the Derek Chauvin murder trial was handed over to the jury hundreds marched through downtown Minneapolis continuing the year long protests asking for justice.

April 2021 — On the day the Derek Chauvin murder trial was handed over to the jury hundreds marched through downtown Minneapolis continuing the year long protests asking for justice.

April 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

April 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

April 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis starting at ending at the courthouse that's holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

April 2021 — Abolish the MPD protest sign on someones back during a march through downtown Minneapolis.

April 2021 — Boarded up windows at Hennepin County Medical Center during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

April 2021 — FOX9 billboards in downtown Minneapolis. US Bank Stadium to the left behind security fencing.

April 2021 — Security fencing around the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office as the Chauvin trial begins.

April 2021 — Boarded up and broken windows at the USPS Loop Station in downtown Minneapolis.

April 2021 — United States Federal courthouse behind barricades and fencing during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

April 2021 — Protesters arrive in a car caravan around the Hennepin County Government Center in the pouring rain. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

April 2021 — Protesters arrive in a car caravan around the Hennepin County Government Center in the pouring rain. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

April 2021 — George Floyd's family leaves the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.

April 2021 — The skies over Hennepin County Government Center lit up by lightning. The heavily guarded and fortified courthouse in Downtown Minneapolis is where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

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April 2021 — Rick's Cabaret with security boarding during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

April 2021 — Chalk writing on the plaza outside the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holdin the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

April 2021 — A couple walked by and picked up chalk to help finish a Black Lives Matter mural during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

April 2021 — Minneapolis City Hall during the Derek Chauvin muerder trial.

April 2021 — Minnesota National Guard patrolling inside the security cage around the Hennepin County Government Center where Derek Chauvin is being tried for the murder of George Floyd.

April 2021 — Heavy winds knock off boarding around the Minneapolis City Hall building in downtown Minneapolis.

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April 2021 — The security "cage" around the Hennepin County Government Center has begun to be decorated by ribbons and signs as protesters occupy the space 24/7. Derek Chauvin is currently on trial for the May 25th death of George Floyd.

April 2021 — Supplies made available as temperatures drop inside the Government Center fencing where protesters have been occupying the space 24/7.

April 2021 — Security fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center.

April 2021 — Chalk graffiti on a Hennepin County Government Center building. Derek Chauvin is currently on trial for the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

April 2021 — Boards on US Bank Plaza during the Derek Chauvin murder trial in 2021.

March 2021 — Since March 15th families and those supporting the families of the victims of police brutality have been placing locks on fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center. The locks, which have the names of victims of police violence written on them, have been continuously cut off by police. Theres now a couple hundred locks along with protesters who've locked themselves to the fence 24/7 one at a time. Among their demands are for the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors & the Governor to meet with families of those killed by police, ending qualified immunity for police and for voting on police accountability bills to occur. .

March 2021 — An Abolish The Police protest sign on the security fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center where Derek Chauvin is on trial for the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Security fencing around the Hennepin County Governmeent Center in Downtown Minneapolis where Derek Chauvin is standing trial for the murder of George Floyd.

March 2021 — Protesters tie ribbons with stories of police brutality to the security fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — A woman ties ribbons in the shape of a heart to security fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Radisson RED hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

March 2021 — The Hennepin County Health Services Building in downtown Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Concrete barricades in front of doors at The Amory concert venue in downtown Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Centre Village a Hyatt Place hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Security fencing around US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — Locks of police violence victims hang on the security fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center.

March 2021 — A National Guard vehicle with a optical CROWS system attached sits under the courthouse where Derek Chauvin is standing trial for the death of George Floyd.

March 2021 — Locks with the names of police violence victims were placed on fencing around the Government Center where Derek Chauvin is on trial for the murder of George Floyd. A day later they were cut off.

March 2021 — Protesters march around the Hennepin County Government Center demanding a fair jury selection process in the Derek Chauvin trial.

March 2021 — Protesters march around the Hennepin County Government Center demanding a fair jury selection process in the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters march around the Hennepin County Government Center demanding a fair jury selection process in the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters march around the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — A Minneapolis Police squad drives down 3rd Ave in Downtown Minneapolis.

March 2021 — A lock hanging on fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Protest signs in the form of mirrors outside the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — A military vehicle drives around the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — The Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — The Target Center received fencing like many other properties owned by the City of Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Minneapolis Police installs security door that slides down in front of the windows.

March 2021 — Roses in red paint portrayed to look like blood in an installation outside the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters place mirrors and red paint on the road outside the courthouse.

March 2021 — A sign hanging on a fence around the Hennepin County Government Center that reads "Bringing in the National Guard. What could possibly go wrong?".

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Boards on the US Bank Building with chalk writing on it.

March 2021 — The Minnesota National Guard outside the Hennepin County Government Center.