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Concrete Barricades in the grass

Concrete Barricades in the grass

June 2024 — Concrete barricades in the grass in South Minneapolis. Officials began filling empty lots that encampments previously occupied with rubble from the city. Concrete chunks and street poles have been used in other locations.

Tents at protest encampment in Minnesota

Tents at protest encampment in Minnesota

May 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.

Anti-war protest at University of Minnesota

Anti-war protest at University of Minnesota

May 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.

Northrup Auditorium with protest encampment

Northrup Auditorium with protest encampment

May 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.

Anti-War protesters in Minneapolis

Anti-War protesters in Minneapolis

May 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.

14th Ave lot rubble

14th Ave lot rubble

February 2024 — City rubble placed in an empty lot on 14th Avenue South in Minneapolis. The lot was the site of an encampment in the summer of 2022. In recent months, the city has begun filling these lots with rubble to prevent encampments from forming again.

Closed Little Earth Trail in Minneapolis

Closed Little Earth Trail in Minneapolis

September 2022 — 2 years ago the city closed a large part of the Little Earth Trail after tents returned to the Wall of Forgotten Natives, where homeless gathered in 2018. With the fencing, the city also made it a graveyard of old metal street poles and concrete barricades. It's still closed off.

Protest your neigbors sign

Protest your neigbors sign

April 2022 — A flyer seen on a street sign that reads "Together we can block encampment evictions" "Protest your neighbors".

No Encampment Evictions Yard Sign in Minneapolis

No Encampment Evictions Yard Sign in Minneapolis

October 2021 — "I support my neighbors in tents. No encampment evictions" yard sign on Minnehaha Avenue.

Homeless Encampment deterrents

Homeless Encampment deterrents

May 2021 — Street poles placed in the grass at the site of a former homeless Encampment in Minneapolis.

Camping is not allowed in this area

Camping is not allowed in this area

May 2021 — Metro Transit Police officers have been authorized by the property or business to arrest people violating MN State statute 609.740 Public Nuisance or Minneapolis Ordinance 427.30 (Obstructions, Encroachments & Littering generally). CAMPING IS NOT ALLOWED IN THIS AREA. PLEASE REMOVE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS; TENTS, CLOTHING, TRASH, REFUSE, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, BEDDING AND DEBRIS IMMEDIATELY. METRO TRANSIT WILL REMOVE ALL REMAINING ITEMS.

Police at Near North encampment clearing in Minneapolis

Police at Near North encampment clearing in Minneapolis

March 2021 — Minneapolis Police arrive to a crowd of camp protectors who were waiting after the City of Minneapolis had said they would clear the homeless encampment.

Keep the Greenway enjoyable for all

Keep the Greenway enjoyable for all

December 2020 — New signs on the greenway that replaced homeless encampment safety notices. The people living along the greenway were evicted on December 17th and 18th.

Minneapolis Park Police on The Mall in Uptown

Minneapolis Park Police on The Mall in Uptown

December 2020 — Minneapolis Park Police park near the location of an encampment that was cleared earlier in the day.

Hennepin County Encampment Notice sign

Hennepin County Encampment Notice sign

August 2020 — Notice about encampments and COVID-19 posted on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis seen on August 10, 2020.

Police bulldoze tents in Powderhorn Park

Police bulldoze tents in Powderhorn Park

July 2020 — Minneapolis park police bulldoze over tents left behind after clearing an encampment at Powderhorn Park in July 2020.

Police remove people from tents in Minneapolis

Police remove people from tents in Minneapolis

July 2020 — Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.

Powderhorn Park Encampment Clearing

Powderhorn Park Encampment Clearing

July 2020 — Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.

Powderhorn Park and Park Police

Powderhorn Park and Park Police

July 2020 — Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.

Police tape at Powderhorn Park

Police tape at Powderhorn Park

July 2020 — Stairway at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis with Police Line Do Not Cross tape.

Powderhorn Park Encampment

Powderhorn Park Encampment

July 2020 — Signs on a tree located near the entrance to the Powderhorn East homeless encampment in South Minneapolis. The encampment was cleared by Minneapolis Police on July 21, 2020.

Powderhorn Park Encampment

Powderhorn Park Encampment

June 2020 — A large encampment formed at Powderhorn Park with many of those moving here from “The Sanctuary” at the Sheraton Hotel after being evicted.

Encampment below billboard

Encampment below billboard

June 2020 — Billboard reading "Twin Cities Curfew. Please stay home" with a homeless camp below. Shot during the 2020 Minneapolis unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.