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SEE Retail Store Reopening, August 24, 2020, Minneapolis

SEE Retail Store Reopening, August 24, 2020, Minneapolis

August 2020 — SEE retail store with boards and a sign announcing their re-opening in August 24, 2020.

“Pain is Purification” Graffiti on North Minneapolis Train Bridge

“Pain is Purification” Graffiti on North Minneapolis Train Bridge

August 2020 — "Pain is Purification" on a train bridge in North Minneapolis.

Former K-Mart, Lake Street, Minneapolis: Murals & USPS Fencing

Former K-Mart, Lake Street, Minneapolis: Murals & USPS Fencing

September 2020 — Fencing in the parking lot of the former K-Mart as the United States Postal Service prepares to move in.

“Fuck The System” Graffiti, Minneapolis Bike Trail Tunnel

“Fuck The System” Graffiti, Minneapolis Bike Trail Tunnel

September 2020 — "Fuck The System" written on a bike trail near downtown Minneapolis.

Graffiti ‘Replace RBG With Nobody’ on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis

Graffiti ‘Replace RBG With Nobody’ on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis

September 2020 — Ruth Bader Ginsburg graffiti on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.

Hennepin County Public Safety Facility Barricades with Graffiti

Hennepin County Public Safety Facility Barricades with Graffiti

September 2020 — 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?

Minneapolis Jail Barricade Graffiti: Do Good Guys Use Bulldozers?

September 2020 — Do Good Guys Use Bulldozers? written on a concrete barricade outside the jail in downtown Minneapolis.

Love Your Enemy Graffiti, Former K-Mart, South Minneapolis

Love Your Enemy Graffiti, Former K-Mart, South Minneapolis

September 2020 — Painted boards on the former K-Mart in South Minneapolis.

Popeyes on Lake Street, Minneapolis, boarded with graffiti

Popeyes on Lake Street, Minneapolis, boarded with graffiti

September 2020 — A Popeyes Chicken on Lake Street boarded up following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Lynlake Brewery, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, protest murals

Lynlake Brewery, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, protest murals

September 2020 — Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Many stores boarded up following the the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Lake Street Minneapolis ‘Do Not Burn, People Live Here’ Boards

Lake Street Minneapolis ‘Do Not Burn, People Live Here’ Boards

September 2020 — Boards on Lake Street in Minneapolis that read "Do Not Burn" and "People Live Here”. The boards appeared following the the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Mural on Former K-Mart, Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis

Mural on Former K-Mart, Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis

October 2020

South Minneapolis Mural & ACAB Graffiti on Building Wall

South Minneapolis Mural & ACAB Graffiti on Building Wall

October 2020

“Live Laugh Loot” Graffiti on Damaged US Bank, Lake Street

“Live Laugh Loot” Graffiti on Damaged US Bank, Lake Street

October 2020

Lisa Bender Must Go Graffiti, Fox Den Salon, Hennepin Ave

Lisa Bender Must Go Graffiti, Fox Den Salon, Hennepin Ave

October 2020

George Floyd mural with graffiti at Cup Foods, Minneapolis

George Floyd mural with graffiti at Cup Foods, Minneapolis

October 2020

ACAB car and protests at 5th precinct

ACAB car and protests at 5th precinct

October 2020

MPLS Loves PDX Graffiti near Hennepin County Jail, Minneapolis

MPLS Loves PDX Graffiti near Hennepin County Jail, Minneapolis

October 2020

Chalk Message at Minneapolis Mayor Frey’s Home Protest

Chalk Message at Minneapolis Mayor Frey’s Home Protest

October 2020

Graffiti Art on John Fluevog Store, Hennepin Ave

Graffiti Art on John Fluevog Store, Hennepin Ave

November 2020 — Art on boards covering the John Fluevog store on Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Uptown Minneapolis Target Graffiti: Stand Up Fight Back, Free Stuff

Uptown Minneapolis Target Graffiti: Stand Up Fight Back, Free Stuff

November 2020 — Graffiti on the windows of a Target Store in Uptown Minneapolis that reads “Stand Up Fight Back” “Free Stuff”. The graffiti appeared following a march down Lake Street on election night.

“Abolish The Police” Mural, Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis

“Abolish The Police” Mural, Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis

November 2020 — Protesters gathering on Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis after the Presidential race was decided in favor of Joe Biden.

Uptown Smoke Shop, Lake Street, Minneapolis, ‘Help + Love’ graffiti

Uptown Smoke Shop, Lake Street, Minneapolis, ‘Help + Love’ graffiti

November 2020 — Uptown Smoke Shop with boards that read “Help + Love each other”

Tires Plus, Uptown Minneapolis, Stop Line 3 Graffiti 2020

Tires Plus, Uptown Minneapolis, Stop Line 3 Graffiti 2020

November 2020 — Graffiti on Tires Plus boards that read “Stop Line 3” “No More Prez” “Riots 2020”

Lyndale Ave Black Lives Matter Mural, Uptown Snowfall

Lyndale Ave Black Lives Matter Mural, Uptown Snowfall

November 2020 — A Black Lives Matter mural on Lyndale Ave in Uptown Minneapolis after snowfall.

Former K-Mart, Lake Street Minneapolis Post Office

Former K-Mart, Lake Street Minneapolis Post Office

November 2020 — After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning as a US Post Office. It's a temporary replacement for the Lake Street and Minnehaha locations.

K-Mart, Lake Street Minnehaha Temporary Post Office

K-Mart, Lake Street Minnehaha Temporary Post Office

November 2020 — After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning as a US Post Office. It's a temporary replacement for the Lake Street and Minnehaha locations which were burned down.

Minneapolis Uprising: Justice 4 George Floyd Boards, Hennepin Ave

Minneapolis Uprising: Justice 4 George Floyd Boards, Hennepin Ave

November 2020 — Justice 4 George Floyd boards on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Pioneers Statue Vandalized with Graffiti, Minneapolis

Pioneers Statue Vandalized with Graffiti, Minneapolis

November 2020 — The Pioneers Statue vandalized in Minneapolis with "Decolonize" "Land Back" & "All Colonizers Are Bastards.

Protest art boards from Lake Street, Minneapolis

Protest art boards from Lake Street, Minneapolis

December 2020 — Boards continue to come off storefronts on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The boards which appeared after late May unrest are being saved and preserved by a commission that is curating all the art that has decorated this city this summer.

Cadillac Pawn, E. Lake St., Minneapolis: Calvin Horton Graffiti

Cadillac Pawn, E. Lake St., Minneapolis: Calvin Horton Graffiti

December 2020 — Cadillac Pawn, where it’s been claimed that Calvin Horton was killed by the owner during unrest. Hennepin County declined to prosecute citing lack of evidence. The Cadillac Pawn sign was recently removed after the building was sold to another pawn shop.

Graffiti ‘Fuck Piss Boys’ St. Paul Highway Tunnel

Graffiti ‘Fuck Piss Boys’ St. Paul Highway Tunnel

December 2020 — “Fuck piss boys” in a highway tunnel in St. Paul during a Proud Boys Stop The Steal rally on December 19, 2020.

Riot Damaged Strip Mall, Nicollet Ave & Lake St

Riot Damaged Strip Mall, Nicollet Ave & Lake St

December 2020 — A riot damaged strip mall at Nicollet Ave and Lake Street. The building was heavily damaged after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Boarded Building: ‘Mpls Hates Kenosha Cops’

Minneapolis Boarded Building: ‘Mpls Hates Kenosha Cops’

December 2020 — Boards on a building near the burned Minneapolis Police third precinct with "Breonna Taylor", "Mpls Hates Kenosha Cops", "Jacob Blake", "1312" and "ACAB" written on them.

Graffiti on Burned Atlas Staffing, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Graffiti on Burned Atlas Staffing, Lake Street, Minneapolis

December 2020 — The remains of the Atlas Staffing building still in ruins on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The building burned following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Excavator at Minnehaha Liquors Demolition, Minneapolis

Excavator at Minnehaha Liquors Demolition, Minneapolis

December 2020 — 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.

Fix Lyndale & Black Lives Matter Mural, Lyndale & Lake St

Fix Lyndale & Black Lives Matter Mural, Lyndale & Lake St

December 2020 — #FixLyndale on the corner of Lyndale and Lake St in Uptown Minneapolis. Advocates have long pushed for a reconfiguration of Lyndale Ave after high amounts of vehicle and pedestrian accidents.

Hennepin Ave Protest Murals, Uptown Minneapolis, Dec 2020

Hennepin Ave Protest Murals, Uptown Minneapolis, Dec 2020

December 2020 — Murals on protest boards on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police Investigate Shooting at George Floyd Square

Minneapolis Police Investigate Shooting at George Floyd Square

December 2020 — Officers look for evidence inside George Floyd Square after responding to a shooting on December 27, 2020.

Burned USPS Post Office, 110 E 31st St, Minneapolis

Burned USPS Post Office, 110 E 31st St, Minneapolis

December 2020 — Located at 110 E 31st St in South Minneapolis and across from the Minneapolis Police 5th precinct. The post office was burned during the George Floyd uprising on May 29th. This along with the Minnehaha Station moved into a vacant K-Mart on Lake Street a block away. The post office was eventually rebuilt and opened 3 years to the day that it burned.

Mural on H&M Boards, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Uprising

Mural on H&M Boards, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Uprising

December 2020 — Boards and a mural on a H&M store on Hennepin Ave. in Uptown Minneapolis.

People’s Way, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, covered in snow

People’s Way, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, covered in snow

December 2020 — The People’s Way at George Floyd Square after a fresh snowfall. The intersection has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Community Book Shelf at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Community Book Shelf at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

December 2020 — The Community Book Shelf at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The building holds books that people can drop off and take out.

Stop Sign with ‘Stop 12’ Graffiti, Cedar Ave, Minneapolis

Stop Sign with ‘Stop 12’ Graffiti, Cedar Ave, Minneapolis

December 2020 — “Stop 12" graffiti at Holiday Gas on Cedar Ave. The Minneapolis Police shot and killed Dolal Idd the night before on December 30th, 2020. This is one mile from where George Floyd was murdered. Minneapolis Police released video they say showed Dolal Idd shooting first through the window of his car during a firearm sting.

Minneapolis Juvenile Justice Center Graffiti and Protest Site

Minneapolis Juvenile Justice Center Graffiti and Protest Site

January 2021 — 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.

Nicollet Mall boarded storefront with graffiti, Minneapolis

Nicollet Mall boarded storefront with graffiti, Minneapolis

January 2021 — "A riot is the language of the unheard" -- MLK

Graffiti on Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Barricades

Graffiti on Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Barricades

January 2021 — A "Merry Christmas" message to the Minneapolis Police pasted to the side of concrete barricades surrounding the former third precinct.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Graffiti: “We’ll Burn This Bitch Again”

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Graffiti: “We’ll Burn This Bitch Again”

January 2021 — Graffiti on the Minneapolis Police third precinct that reads "We'll burn this bitch again" and "Fuck 12". The precinct has been vacant since it was abandoned by the Minneapolis Police and burned by protesters on May 28th, 2020.

Fuck Walz + Frey

Fuck Walz + Frey

February 2021 — "Fuck Walz + Frey" "No Line 3" written under a bridge on the Midtown Greenway.

Lake Street Shops Reopen After Unrest, Minneapolis

Lake Street Shops Reopen After Unrest, Minneapolis

February 2021 — Shops begin to re-open in a strip mall that was heavily damaged during unrest over the death of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Minneapolis US Bank Building boarded with protest messages

Minneapolis US Bank Building boarded with protest messages

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

Chalk messages outside Minneapolis courthouse during Chauvin trial

Chalk messages outside Minneapolis courthouse during Chauvin trial

March 2021 — Chalk laying outside a building across the street from the Hennepin County Government Center where the trial of Derek Chauvin has begun. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis: Mirror Art at Hennepin County Government Center During Chauvin Trial

Minneapolis: Mirror Art at Hennepin County Government Center During Chauvin Trial

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.

Minneapolis: Lock on fence at Hennepin County Government Center during Chauvin trial

Minneapolis: Lock on fence at Hennepin County Government Center during Chauvin trial

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.

Minneapolis Police car at boarded US Bank Plaza

Minneapolis Police car at boarded US Bank Plaza

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

Graffiti “No Justice No Streets” at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Graffiti “No Justice No Streets” at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

March 2021 — "No Justice, No Strteet!" written on the side of building in Uptown Minneapolis. It refers to George Floyd Square where the city has had press conferences the last 2 days about opening the intersection back up to vehicular traffic. The intersection has been closed since George Floyd's May 25th death and been held by the community as a place of protest and sacred ground.

George Floyd Square: ACAB protest signs and teddy bear

George Floyd Square: ACAB protest signs and teddy bear

March 2021 — Protest signs leaning against Cup Foods in George Floyd Square.

Minneapolis Police Third Precinct Rooftop Message

Minneapolis Police Third Precinct Rooftop Message

March 2021 — "RIP George" "Can you hear us now!" written on a rooftop of a building across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Third Precinct was burned during unrest over the May 25th murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Government Center Fencing with Protest Art

Minneapolis Government Center Fencing with Protest Art

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.

Chalk Graffiti at Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis

Chalk Graffiti at Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis

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.

Minneapolis City Hall Boarded Up during Chauvin Trial

Minneapolis City Hall Boarded Up during Chauvin Trial

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

Chalk message outside Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis

Chalk message outside Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis

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.

More Value Food & Deli at E 28th St and Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis

More Value Food & Deli at E 28th St and Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis

April 2021 — More Value Food & Deli at East 28th and Bloomington in Minneapolis.

RIP Floyd Graffiti in Abandoned Minneapolis Building

RIP Floyd Graffiti in Abandoned Minneapolis Building

April 2021 — RIP Floyd written inside a popular abandoned building in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis: FOX9 Billboards for Derek Chauvin Trial

Minneapolis: FOX9 Billboards for Derek Chauvin Trial

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

Minneapolis Protest for George Floyd Outside Hennepin County Courthouse

Minneapolis Protest for George Floyd Outside Hennepin County Courthouse

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

Minneapolis: “No Justice No Street” Graffiti on 35W

Minneapolis: “No Justice No Street” Graffiti on 35W

April 2021 — "No Justice, No Street!" written on the side of 35W as seen from a former post office.

George Floyd Square Gas Station: “Fuck Trump Fuck Obama” Graffiti

George Floyd Square Gas Station: “Fuck Trump Fuck Obama” Graffiti

April 2021 — Written on the former gas pumps at the Speedway gas station at George Floyd Square: "they could give every one shelter, clean water, healthy food, but instead they bomb other countries. fuck trump fuck obama"

Daunte Wright Mural at Minnesota Food Grocery, West Lake Street

Daunte Wright Mural at Minnesota Food Grocery, West Lake Street

May 2021 — A Daunte Wright mural on West Lake Street.

RIP Winston Smith Graffiti on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis

RIP Winston Smith Graffiti on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis

June 2021 — RIP Winston Smith on the Midtown Greenway. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021 in Minneapolis.

Chalked Names of Police Violence Victims on Uptown Minneapolis Parking Ramp

Chalked Names of Police Violence Victims on Uptown Minneapolis Parking Ramp

June 2021 — The names of others effected by police violence written on the top of the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement days earlier.

Winston Smith Memorial, Uptown Minneapolis

Winston Smith Memorial, Uptown Minneapolis

June 2021 — "We love you Winston" written on a pillar next to where Winston Smith was shot and killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.

Minneapolis Police on Lake Street After Winston Smith Shooting

Minneapolis Police on Lake Street After Winston Smith Shooting

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police gather on Lake Street following days of protests in the area after the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith. Smith was shot and killed when Federal Task Force members from Ramsey and Hennepin county fired their weapons while serving a warrant.

Graffiti on Seven Points Parking Ramp, Uptown Minneapolis

Graffiti on Seven Points Parking Ramp, Uptown Minneapolis

June 2021 — "Fuck 12" written on top of the Seven Points parking ramp. Winston Smith was killed on the top floor on June 3rd by a Federal Task Force.

Chalk messages at Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis, after Winston Smith protest

Chalk messages at Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis, after Winston Smith protest

June 2021 — Chalk graffiti outside of Seven Points Mall. The area has been a place of protest since the June 3rd shooting death of Winston Smith by members of a Federal Task Force.

ACAB and Wince Way Graffiti on West Lake Street, Minneapolis

ACAB and Wince Way Graffiti on West Lake Street, Minneapolis

June 2021 — ACAB and Wince Way written on West Lake Street in Minneapolis. Protesters have been gathered in the area ever since the June 3rd shooting death of Winston Smith. Officials say Ramsey and Hennepin County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

Minneapolis: Chicago Ave Construction and Hop Wong Restaurant

Minneapolis: Chicago Ave Construction and Hop Wong Restaurant

June 2021 — Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on June 9, 2021 during major street construction.

Graffiti: “The Blood Is On Your Hands” in Uptown Minneapolis

Graffiti: “The Blood Is On Your Hands” in Uptown Minneapolis

June 2021 — "The Blood Is On Your Hands" written on a private drive outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.

Red Paint on Private Drive Near Winston Smith Protest Site, Minneapolis

Red Paint on Private Drive Near Winston Smith Protest Site, Minneapolis

June 2021 — A private drive near where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd. The road has been painted red multiple times by protesters after property owners tried removing the paint. The area has been a protest zone since the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

RIP Winston Smith graffiti on Uptown Minneapolis storefront

RIP Winston Smith graffiti on Uptown Minneapolis storefront

June 2021 — "RIP Winston Smith" written on the side of a business at Lake and Hennepin. Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

Minneapolis: “No Justice No Street” Graffiti on Lake Street

Minneapolis: “No Justice No Street” Graffiti on Lake Street

June 2021 — "No Justice No Street" written on a sidewalk outside "Wince Marie Way" The area in Uptown Minneapolis has been a place of protest since the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

Minneapolis Police Clear Deona Marie Memorial Site at Sunset

Minneapolis Police Clear Deona Marie Memorial Site at Sunset

June 2021 — Police outside the Deona Marie Memorial clearing out protesters who had been gathered since the June 3rd Winston Smith killing and June 13th Deona Marie killing. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

Minneapolis Police Clear Winston Smith Memorial Garden on Lake Street

Minneapolis Police Clear Winston Smith Memorial Garden on Lake Street

June 2021 — Law enforcement from multiple agencies respond to protesters who had been gathered since June 3rd protesting the killing of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

Graffiti on Hennepin Ave McDonald’s During Protests

Graffiti on Hennepin Ave McDonald’s During Protests

June 2021 — Graffiti on the side of McDonalds on Hennepin during Winston Smith and Deona Marie protests. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

Graffiti on Uptown Minneapolis Parking Ramp After Winston Smith Killing

Graffiti on Uptown Minneapolis Parking Ramp After Winston Smith Killing

June 2021 — The parking ramp where law enforcement shot and killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Graffiti reading “Fuck America the killing needs to stop” among other things. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

Black Lives Matter Protest March on Lake Street, Minneapolis

Black Lives Matter Protest March on Lake Street, Minneapolis

June 2021 — Protester holds up Black Lives Matter flag while marching down Lake Street during a march following the June 3rd and June 13th deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

Minneapolis Police at Lake Street after Winston Smith protest

Minneapolis Police at Lake Street after Winston Smith protest

June 2021 — Minneapolis police on Hennepin Ave and Lake Street near where protesters have been holding space after the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

Minneapolis Police Car Over “Abolish The Police” Graffiti on Lake Street

Minneapolis Police Car Over “Abolish The Police” Graffiti on Lake Street

June 2021 — A Minneapolis Police squad car drives over "Abolish The Police" graffiti on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Winston Smith Graffiti at Lake & Girard Parking Ramp, Minneapolis

Winston Smith Graffiti at Lake & Girard Parking Ramp, Minneapolis

June 2021 — Graffiti on top of the parking ramp at Lake & Girard. Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

Minneapolis Parking Ramp Graffiti: Abolish Police, No Cops

Minneapolis Parking Ramp Graffiti: Abolish Police, No Cops

July 2021 — The top of the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed in. Winston Smith was killed by Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriffs officers who were part of a Federal Task Force on June 3rd. 

On June 10th, Deona Marie was killed when a protester drove his vehicle through barricades setup to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith.

Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever, Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis

Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever, Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis

July 2021 — "Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever" written in chalk near where Winston Smith was killed.

Winston Smith Mural, Uptown Minneapolis

Winston Smith Mural, Uptown Minneapolis

July 2021 — Winston written on the side of the building next to the Deona Marie memorial.

Seven Points Parking Ramp Memorial for Winston Smith, Minneapolis

Seven Points Parking Ramp Memorial for Winston Smith, Minneapolis

July 2021 — Memorials for Winston Smith at the location he was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

Wince Way Sign, Uptown Minneapolis

Wince Way Sign, Uptown Minneapolis

July 2021 — A sign that reads "Wince Way" behind the newly installed security fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp and Wince Marie Garden.

South Minneapolis Graffiti: “Fuck Proud Boys” Under Bridge

South Minneapolis Graffiti: “Fuck Proud Boys” Under Bridge

August 2021 — "Fuck Proud Boys" and "ACAB" written under a bridge in South Minneapolis.

Abolish Prisons Graffiti on South Minneapolis Bridge

Abolish Prisons Graffiti on South Minneapolis Bridge

August 2021 — "Abolish Prisons" written on a bridge in South Minneapolis.

Defund Police Graffiti on South Minneapolis Curb

Defund Police Graffiti on South Minneapolis Curb

August 2021 — "Defund Police Please?" written on a street curb in South Minneapolis.

Coliseum Building, East Lake Street, Minneapolis, August 2021

Coliseum Building, East Lake Street, Minneapolis, August 2021

August 2021 — The Coliseum Building on East Lake Street.

Minneapolis Car Wash Graffiti: Cops Are The Opps

Minneapolis Car Wash Graffiti: Cops Are The Opps

August 2021 — A car wash across the street from the Minneapolis police fifth precinct.

Uptown Minneapolis Storefronts with Murals August 2021

Uptown Minneapolis Storefronts with Murals August 2021

August 2021 — Storefronts still covered in murals on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis: “Stop The Cover Up” Graffiti at Winston Smith Site

Minneapolis: “Stop The Cover Up” Graffiti at Winston Smith Site

August 2021 — "Stop The Cover Up" painted on a concrete barrier outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement.

Minneapolis Uprising Sticker on Bench

Minneapolis Uprising Sticker on Bench

August 2021 — A "Welcome to Minneapolis" sticker on a bench in Minneapolis.

Graffiti: “If we die 12 die” in South Minneapolis

Graffiti: “If we die 12 die” in South Minneapolis

September 2021

Midtown Greenway Sign with Graffiti and Poster, South Minneapolis

Midtown Greenway Sign with Graffiti and Poster, South Minneapolis

September 2021 — A sign leading to the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Overpass and Graffiti

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Overpass and Graffiti

September 2021

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: “Winston Smith Was Assassinated” Sticker

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: “Winston Smith Was Assassinated” Sticker

September 2021

Minneapolis Post Office Ruins and Graffiti

Minneapolis Post Office Ruins and Graffiti

September 2021 — Overgrowth outside a former United States Post Office in South Minneapolis. The Post Office was destroyed during unrest over the murder of George Floyd.

Uptown Minneapolis: Urban Outfitters with George Floyd Mural

Uptown Minneapolis: Urban Outfitters with George Floyd Mural

September 2021

The Ink Lab Tattoo Neon Sign and Hours, Minneapolis

The Ink Lab Tattoo Neon Sign and Hours, Minneapolis

September 2021

Lake Street Alley, South Minneapolis with Graffiti

Lake Street Alley, South Minneapolis with Graffiti

September 2021

Midtown Greenway Graffiti: Protest Against Park Police

Midtown Greenway Graffiti: Protest Against Park Police

September 2021

Moon Palace Books Mural: Abolish The Police, Minneapolis

Moon Palace Books Mural: Abolish The Police, Minneapolis

September 2021 — Moon Palace Books storefront a few doors down from the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.

George Floyd Graffiti on Retaining Wall, South Minneapolis

George Floyd Graffiti on Retaining Wall, South Minneapolis

September 2021 — "George Floyd" written on a retaining wall in South Minneapolis.

George Floyd Mural on Nicollet Avenue, South Minneapolis

George Floyd Mural on Nicollet Avenue, South Minneapolis

September 2021 — "Be Kind... Stay Brave!" We are all George Floyd" written on the side of a building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Revolution Graffiti on Minneapolis Brick Wall

Revolution Graffiti on Minneapolis Brick Wall

September 2021 — Revolution written on a wall of a building in downtown Minneapolis.

Graffiti: Summer 2012 on Rusted Wall

Graffiti: Summer 2012 on Rusted Wall

September 2021

Seven Points Mall boarded up at Hennepin and Lake, Minneapolis

Seven Points Mall boarded up at Hennepin and Lake, Minneapolis

October 2021 — Seven Points Mall at Hennepin and Lake covered in boards. One board reading "Deona Marie", Deona Marie was killed on June 13th, 2021 when a man drove through barricades put in place by protesters.

Minneapolis Graffiti: “Burn This Shit Down” on 4-Month Anniversary of Winston Smith’s Death

Minneapolis Graffiti: “Burn This Shit Down” on 4-Month Anniversary of Winston Smith’s Death

October 2021 — Graffiti reading "Burn this shit down" written in South Minneapolis on the 4 month anniversary of the death of Winston Smith.

Minneapolis Impound Lot: Shelters Removed from George Floyd Square

Minneapolis Impound Lot: Shelters Removed from George Floyd Square

October 2021 — Warming shelters at the Minneapolis Impound Lot. The city removed them from George Floyd Square on June 3rd.

Minneapolis: Graffiti at Winston Smith Site, June 2021

Minneapolis: Graffiti at Winston Smith Site, June 2021

October 2021 — Graffiti on concrete barriers around the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021 by law enforcement.

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