February 2026 — A box truck with "Free wall express how ice makes you feel...." written on the back. Seen in South Minneapolis.

February 2026 — The Minneapolis mural and "FUCK ICE" graffiti at Chickadee Park in Minneapolis.

January 2026 — Protesters held a “noise demonstration” outside the Home2 Suites Hilton in Minneapolis last night, a hotel it’s believed that ICE agents stay at. These demonstrations have been common in the last month at various hotels around the metro area. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety posted on X “While they collaboratively worked to encircle the group for arrests because the demonstration was not peaceful, federal agents arrived without communication and deployed chemical irritants, clearing the group. The State Patrol and DNR are no longer on scene.”

January 2026 — Protesters held a “noise demonstration” outside the Home2 Suites Hilton in Minneapolis last night, a hotel it’s believed that ICE agents stay at. These demonstrations have been common in the last month at various hotels around the metro area. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety posted on X “While they collaboratively worked to encircle the group for arrests because the demonstration was not peaceful, federal agents arrived without communication and deployed chemical irritants, clearing the group. The State Patrol and DNR are no longer on scene.”

January 2026 — Protesters held a “noise demonstration” outside the Home2 Suites Hilton in Minneapolis last night, a hotel it’s believed that ICE agents stay at. These demonstrations have been common in the last month at various hotels around the metro area. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety posted on X “While they collaboratively worked to encircle the group for arrests because the demonstration was not peaceful, federal agents arrived without communication and deployed chemical irritants, clearing the group. The State Patrol and DNR are no longer on scene.”

January 2026 — Protesters held a “noise demonstration” outside the Home2 Suites Hilton in Minneapolis last night, a hotel it’s believed that ICE agents stay at. These demonstrations have been common in the last month at various hotels around the metro area. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety posted on X “While they collaboratively worked to encircle the group for arrests because the demonstration was not peaceful, federal agents arrived without communication and deployed chemical irritants, clearing the group. The State Patrol and DNR are no longer on scene.”

January 2026 — Graffiti on Hennepion Avenue in Minneapolis that reads "NO ICE GESTAPO". Seen on January 16, 2026.

January 2026 — ICE GO HOME graffiti with heavy tear gas in the air.

January 2026 — "ICE KILLS" "Rest In Peace Renee Good" Seen on Lake Street in South Minneapolis on January 13, 2026.

January 2026 — US Border Patrol officer wearing Ray-Ban meta glasses in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026.

January 2026 — A man stands at a bus shelter with "RENEE" written on the glass windows. Seen at Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026.

January 2026 — Graffiti on a Minneapolis Public School entrance area that reads "Love and protect your neighbors don't trust the feds"

January 2026 — Graffiti seen on Lake Street in Minneapolis following the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent.

January 2026 — Graffiti on the Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station following the killing of Renee Good. This police station was burned by protesters in May 2020.

January 2026 — "We'll do it again, ICE OUT NOW!" on the side of the Target across the street from the Minneapolis police station that was burned in 2020.

January 2026 — A car drives by a building with graffiti reading "FUCK ICE" "RIP RENEE GOOD" in South Minneapolis on January 9th.

January 2026 — Graffiti on the street where Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent on January 7, 2026.

January 2026 — Graffiti on the barricades around the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The police station was burned in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.

December 2025 — "Stop The Occupation" seen in South Minneapolis. Federal officials have said they've deported 600+ over the last month.

December 2025 — Someone walks their dogs in South Minneapolis. Walking past a painted fence that reads "We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes."

November 2025 — Graffiti reading "cold? burn a precint!"[sic]

October 2025 — A mural by Shane Anderson in Minneapolis with a Martin Luther King quote that reads "Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that".

July 2025 — RIP Ozzy written on the Loring Greenway in South Minneapolis.

July 2025 — Graffiti on a Stop Ahead sign in South Minneapolis.

May 2025 — Graffiti in South Minneapolis that reads "Paint is cheaper than eggs".

May 2025 — A mural reading "RIP TRANSTIFA" seen on Lake Street.

February 2025 — Graffiti on a long vacant building on Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis. It reads "Real patriots kill nazis"

January 2025 — United Crushers graffiti on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis., The building was once a Target store that closed in 2023.

September 2024 — Stud Of The Week on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.

September 2024 — A mural on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis by the artist Black Daze.

September 2024 — Breonna Taylor, Amir Locke, Ricky Cobb, and George Floyd written on the former Midtown Sheraton on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

August 2024 — People walk by a Floyd's World mural on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis.

August 2024 — "Fire All Cops" written on a fist at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.

July 2024 — Graffiti above Ragstock. An older couple walk down the under construction Lake Street.

June 2024 — Nature taking back the car wash after what seems like weeks of rain in Minneapolis. The car wash on Nicollet Ave has been abandoned for years.

June 2024 — A DAESK1 painted train in North Minneapolis in June 2024.

June 2024 — A new mural painted over the spot where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police in May 2020.

June 2024 — A jogger on the Midtown Greenway after rain moves through the area. The Greenway runs through South Minneapolis.

May 2024 — Graffiti on an electrical box 4 years after the murder of George Floyd.

May 2024 — A sign on the front of the "Dundry House" in Minneapolis. It reads "this building will be demolished May 20". The building was destroyed by fire in April 2024. The building had been vacant.

May 2024 — Fencing around the White Castle on Lake Street

May 2024 — "Welcome to George Floyd Square" on the former Speedway Gas sign at 38th and Chicago Ave. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police.

May 2024 — A Stop Sign in South Minneapolis with the Northern Lights visible behind it.

April 2024 — Coffman Union at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis after local/state police ordered the mostly student protesters to vacate the lawn after arresting 9 the day prior. The protesters continue to demand that the university divest in companies working with Israel’s military.

April 2024 — Graffiti outside of Coffman Memorial Union where pro-Palestinian protesters have been gathering to protest the war in Gaza.

March 2024 — Black Lives Matter written on a light post in South Minneapolis, March 2024.

March 2024 — Kirby Puckett graffiti on Emerson Avenue South in Minneapolis. March 2024.

March 2024 — Construction on Hennepin Avenue at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

March 2024 — LynLake Brewery and a billboard tagged ACAB on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. March 2024.

February 2024 — Graffiti on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis that reads "Repair Pot Holes, Quit Buffing Graffiti".

January 2024 — Black Bean Coffee on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis with graffiti on the front shutters. January 2024.

December 2023 — Graffiti on a boarded up White Castle in Minneapolis.

November 2023 — Snoopy left behind after city workers repainted the Loring Bike Bridge over Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis

October 2023 — A Minneapolis Police squad car parked on Nicollet Avenue in Octoberr 2023.

October 2023 — Graffiti in Uptown Minneapolis at Emerson Avenue in October 2023.

September 2023 — Graffiti found on the bike bridge over Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis.

September 2023 — Graffiti covers the windows of long vacant former Rudolphs Bar-B-Que.

August 2023 — New billboards above the George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square. The boards created by 8th grade students at Franklin Middle School are part of the Social Justice Billboard Project thats been showcasing local artists since July 2020. https://ne-sculpture.org/sjbp

April 2023 — Graffiti reading "Winston Smith was assassinated by the MPD on the Cedar Lake Trail in April 2023.

February 2023 — “DONT DEMO ROOF DEPOT” is the message on 394 as environmental groups continue the years long fight over a South Minneapolis warehouse and pollution. The city wants their public works facilities on the former EPA superfund site. Community groups want housing and an urban farm.

February 2023 — Minneapolis Police parked outside Fire House bar/restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis. Graffiti that reads “No Good cops. No bad protesters”

November 2022 — Boards on the former Victoria Secret and Gap building at Lake and Hennepin. Until recently, the building still had all of the original boards from June 2020 that went up following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

November 2022 — A newly built Wendy's in Minneapolis. The restaurant was burned down in May 2020 during riots following the murder of George Floyd.

October 2022 — The aging ADM grain elevator rises over the Harris Machinery Co. building in Minneapolis, a reminder of the city’s long industrial relationship with grain milling and riverfront commerce. These concrete storage silos and metal-clad headhouses were once central to moving Midwestern grain through the milling district, part of an infrastructure network that fueled Minneapolis’s identity as the “Flour Milling Capital of the World.” Harris Machinery Co., a longtime supplier of industrial equipment, occupies the foreground, its brick façade contrasting with the weathered surfaces of the towering elevator. The structures together illustrate the layered industrial history of the city’s working riverfront.

October 2022 — "We are back to serve you!" written on the side of the newly opened Lake Street Station. The post office was burned down during protests that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

October 2022 — Painted boards on Mortimer's on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis.

September 2022 — Pizza Hut on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

September 2022 — Graffiti on an electrical box in Uptown Minneapolis reading “FUCK MPD”

September 2022 — The location of the Minnehaha Liquors building that burned down during riots over the murder of George Floyd.

August 2022 — A sign at George Floyd Square reading "Minneapolis City of Finding Out”. The area has been a protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

August 2022 — A mural in South Minneapolis with a mural that reads "White Silence is Violence”.

August 2022 — Stop Cops! written on a former bus shelter at George Floyd Square.

June 2022 — A conversation on the Martin Olav Sabo in Minneapolis.

June 2022 — A couple walk across Lake Street in front of a parking garage with graffiti that reads “Deona Marie” “161”. The area has been a place of protest since the June 2021 killing of Winston Smith. Smith was killed by a federal task force serving a warrant. Protester Deona Marie was killed ten days later when a man drove his vehicle through barricades killing her.

June 2022 — MPD HQ written on a porta potty.

May 2022 — Graffiti on a bus shelter across from the Minneapolis police third precinct on the 2nd anniversary of the Minneapolis police station being burned following the murder of George Floyd.

May 2022 — Minneapolis as seen from the Cedar Lake Trail.

May 2022 — Graffiti found on the Martin Olav Sabo bridge that reads: “I miss you. Always -N- Never.

May 2022 — A weathered metal bench sits along one of Minneapolis’s elevated pedestrian and bicycle bridges, its frame showing rust from years of exposure to winter salt and freeze–thaw cycles. The skyline appears in the distance—soft, cool, and out of focus—giving the bench a quiet vantage point over the city. Graffiti tags on the slats and a discarded green Mickey’s bottle beneath the seat add small traces of everyday use, hinting at how these bridges serve not just as transportation corridors but as informal social spaces. Many of the city’s long-span pedestrian bridges, especially those built over rail corridors and highways, were added during the late 20th century to connect neighborhoods divided by infrastructure. Despite their utilitarian design, they often become familiar landmarks for runners, cyclists, and residents crossing between neighborhoods at dusk, when the muted lights of downtown begin to glow against the evening sky.

May 2022 — Weak Mayor, Stop Line 3, Detention Centers are for burning stickers on a stop sign in Minneapolis.

May 2022 — Graffiti on shutters over U7 Nails on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

May 2022 — Graffiti on metal shutters covering the windows of Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

March 2022 — A mural honoring Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022, is displayed outside Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis. The mural, reading "In Loving Memory Amir Locke" and "Justice 4 Amir," appeared following Locke's death and subsequent protests. Orchestra Hall, a prominent venue for the Minnesota Orchestra, is located in the heart of the city's cultural district and serves as a key destination for performing arts.

March 2022 — A boarded-up bar in South Minneapolis displays extensive graffiti, a visual remnant of the civil unrest that occurred in the city in 2020. The plywood covering the establishment's windows and doors is marked with various tags and messages, overlaying the building's original green facade and teal window frames. This image documents the impact of the 2020 protests on urban commercial spaces, showing a period of damage and temporary closure in a neighborhood affected by social upheaval.

March 2022 — A mural depicting former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling is displayed on the exterior of a building at 812 East 38th Street in Minneapolis. The artwork is situated near George Floyd Square, a location that became a significant site of protest and activism following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Kaepernick, known for his protests against racial injustice and police brutality during NFL games, is honored in this mural, which serves as a visual statement within a neighborhood that has been central to discussions on racial equality and social justice.

February 2022 — Murals related to the Black Lives Matter movement and the call to "Abolish MPD" (Minneapolis Police Department) are displayed on a wooden structure on 38th Street in Minneapolis. The "BLM" mural incorporates a rainbow flag, often associated with LGBTQ+ pride, and a tribute to George Floyd, who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020. These artworks emerged in the wake of widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice that followed Floyd's death. The location on 38th Street is significant as it is near the site of Floyd's murder, which became a focal point for the protests.

February 2022 — This mural on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis honors George Floyd, whose death in May 2020 at the hands of police ignited widespread protests. The artwork, which includes portraits of Floyd and other figures, alongside messages of remembrance and solidarity, became a focal point for public mourning and a symbol of the ongoing movement for racial justice. Its creation and presence reflect the community's response to Floyd's death and its commitment to preserving his memory and advocating for systemic change.

February 2022 — Hayat Restaurant, Lake Street Minneapolis

February 2022 — Graffiti reading "Destroy Me" was spray-painted on a storefront in Uptown Minneapolis on February 17, 2022. This act of vandalism occurred following a protest march that honored Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police earlier that month. The marchers, numbering approximately one hundred, moved through the Uptown neighborhood, expressing grief and anger over Locke's death.

February 2022 — Graffiti reading "AMIR LOCKE" is spray-painted on the window of the Odell Brewing Cafe in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. This act of vandalism occurred on February 2, 2022, the same day Amir Locke was killed by Minneapolis police officers during a no-knock warrant execution. The graffiti serves as a public memorial and a statement of protest against the police killing, appearing in the aftermath of a march where participants chanted "Say His Name! Amir Locke!" as they moved through the commercial corridor of Lake Street.

February 2022 — A Minneapolis Police Department vehicle is parked at the intersection of E Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue in Minneapolis, following a protest. The protest, which drew approximately one hundred participants, marched through the Uptown area of South Minneapolis, with chants of "Say His Name! Amir Locke!" echoing. The surrounding area shows evidence of the unrest, with graffiti visible on concrete barriers, including the words "DESTROY" and "MPD." This image was taken during a period of heightened tension and public discourse surrounding police conduct in Minneapolis, following the death of Amir Locke.

February 2022 — Protests against police brutality continued for ten days following the fatal shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis Police on February 2, 2022. Signs displayed outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct read "Our Children Are Speaking," "Justice for Amir Locke," and "Our Ancestors Are Watching." The protests, which occurred in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, involved chants and graffiti, reflecting ongoing public outcry against police conduct.

February 2022 — Graffiti reading "Looks Good On Fire" and "Shoot Back" is spray-painted on a construction barrier surrounding the Minneapolis Fifth Precinct building. These messages appeared during protests in February 2022, following the police shooting death of Amir Locke. The protests, which lasted for ten days, saw participants chanting "Say His Name! Amir Locke!" and leaving messages of dissent throughout the Uptown Minneapolis area. The Fifth Precinct building was under construction at the time of the events.

February 2022 — Graffiti art, including the words "Revolution" and "George Floyd," adorns a building wall in Uptown Minneapolis. This artwork emerged in the wake of George Floyd's murder in May 2020, a period of significant protests and civil unrest in the city. The location, at the intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue, became a focal point for community expression and remembrance during this time. The graffiti serves as a visual testament to the events and the ongoing dialogue surrounding racial justice and police brutality.

February 2022 — Graffiti marks the entrance of the ATT Tower in Downtown Minneapolis, following protests over the death of Amir Locke in February 2022. The building, a significant telecommunications and corporate office hub, became a visual focal point during the civil unrest that addressed issues of police brutality and racial injustice. The vandalism serves as a physical reminder of the public response to these events.

February 2022 — Graffiti memorializing Amir Locke is spray-painted on a building facade across from the Minneapolis Police Department's 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis. Locke, a 22-year-old Black man, was killed by police on February 2, 2022, during a no-knock warrant execution. His death, which occurred in the context of ongoing discussions about police reform, prompted protests and further calls for accountability. This artwork serves as a public statement in the vicinity of law enforcement operations.

February 2022 — Graffiti honoring Amir Locke is displayed on the exterior of the Minneapolis Police Department's First Precinct building in downtown Minneapolis. Locke, a 22-year-old Black man, was killed by a Minneapolis police officer during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. His death led to protests and renewed calls for police reform in the city. The First Precinct building has served as a site for public expression following incidents of police violence, with this graffiti acting as a memorial and a statement of remembrance for Locke and the broader movement for racial justice.

February 2022 — A worker cleans graffiti from a brick building in downtown Minneapolis. The graffiti appeared on the building following protests over the death of Amir Locke, a 22-year-old Black man killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. The incident prompted widespread protests and calls for police reform in the city. The removal of graffiti is part of the city's efforts to restore public spaces after periods of unrest.

February 2022 — A "PRIVATE PARKING ENTRANCE" sign in downtown Minneapolis is marked with graffiti reading "F12." The "F12" tag has been associated with graffiti artists and also emerged as a protest slogan, notably in relation to the killing of Amir Locke during a police raid in Minneapolis in 2022. The sign directs vehicles to a parking structure within the urban environment. The defacement of public signage with graffiti can signify various social sentiments, from artistic expression to political commentary.

February 2022 — Graffiti reading "MPD MURDERED AMER LOCKE" is visible on a building at the intersection of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. This message appeared following the death of Amir Locke, a 22-year-old man killed by Minneapolis Police Department SWAT officers on February 2, 2022, during a warrant execution. The graffiti serves as a public memorial and a protest against police actions. The location is a commercial area of the city.

January 2022 — A stop sign with graffiti on it in Minneapolis. "FTP", standing for "Fuck The Police".

January 2022 — A mural in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — Uptown Theatre in Minneapolis as it goes through a major renovation turning it into a concert hall.

January 2022 — Liquor Lyle's bar & restaurant on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

January 2022 — A memorial for a local activist with "no cops in heaven" painted on the walls.

December 2021 — George Floyd's last words written on a fence in South Minneapolis.

December 2021 — Boards painted "We're Open" on Hufan Restaurant & Cafe on Lake Street. Transtifa graffiti on the second floor.

November 2021 — A poem written by Anthony Ceballos on a Hennepin Ave storefront.

November 2021 — "Avenge Kenosha" and “Fuck Kyle” written on the barriers surrounding the third precinct.

November 2021 — A utility box with "Justice 4 George" written on it near 38th street in South Minneapolis.

November 2021 — The "Abolish The Police" boards that have covered Moon Palace Books since last May have been removed. Prior to boards, a large banner of same message filled windows as they refused to allow police to stage on their property, instead setting up medic stations to treat the injured.

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

November 2021 — A mural as seen tonight on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The trial for former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter is 2 weeks away - November 30th. Potter is charged with 1st & 2nd degree manslaughter for the shooting death of Daunte Wright on April 11th, 2021.

November 2021 — This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze, whose murals brighten the service corridors behind Hennepin Avenue’s bars, restaurants, and small storefronts. The deep colors, stylized florals, and swirling patterns contrast sharply with the utilitarian yellow brick wall opposite, highlighting the way Minneapolis’ alleys often double as informal public art galleries. Puddles from a recent rain reflect the overhead security lights, adding texture to a space normally overlooked in the bustle of Uptown’s nightlife.

November 2021 — Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"

November 2021 — A paint covered No Trespassing sign outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

November 2021 — Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months earlier.

November 2021 — A dumpster with "Winston Smith" written on it. Smith was shot and killed by a federal task force on top of the parking garage across the street.

November 2021 — Winston Smith graffiti on banner surrounding the parking ramp he was killed by law enforcement in Uptown Minneapolis

November 2021 — People walk past Seven Points mall in Uptown Minneapolis the day before the election.