August 2025 — A "no tobacco or cannabis use Anywhere on property" sign at a Hennepin County Library.

October 2023 — Crime victims and the families of held a rally titled “Rally for Justice” at the Hennepin County Government Center this afternoon. Sharing stories of frustration with the leniency and in some cases the lack of any charges by County Attorney Mary Moriarty.

August 2022 — Interim Minneapolis Police Chief Huffman arrives at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation" on public safety. The forum was also attended by Hennepin County Attorney candidates.

August 2022 — Ryan Winkler, a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation - Let's talk about public safety". The panel included other candidates as well as the interim Chief of Police.

August 2022 — Saraswati Singh, a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation - Let's talk about public safety". The panel included other candidates as well as the interim Chief of Police.

April 2021 — A protester holds up a sign outside the Hennepin County Government Center asking for murder charges against Kim Potter.

April 2021 — Protesters gather for the 5th straight day at the Brooklyn Center Police Department after 20-year old Daunte Wright was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center Police on April 11th, 2020.

April 2021 — Protesters gather for the 5th straight day at the Brooklyn Center Police Department after 20-year old Daunte Wright was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center Police on April 11th, 2020.

April 2021 — Protesters gather for the 5th straight day at the Brooklyn Center Police Department after 20-year old Daunte Wright was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center Police on April 11th, 2020.

April 2021 — Protesters gather for the 5th straight day at the Brooklyn Center Police Department after 20-year old Daunte Wright was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center Police on April 11th, 2020. Air fresheners hang from fencing signifying reports that Wright was pulled over for having an air freshener hanging from his mirror.

April 2021 — April 15, 2021 - Brooklyn Center, Minn. — Protesters gather for the 5th straight day at the Brooklyn Center Police Department after 20-year old Daunte Wright was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center Police on April 11th, 2020.

April 2021 — A memorial for Daunte Wright stands where he died. The wooden fist sculpture was the original fist from George Floyd Square.

April 2021 — Candles at the Daunte Wright Memorial on April 14, 2021.

April 2021 — Brooklyn Center Police, Hennepin County Sheriffs, Minnesota State Patrol and the National Guard surround the police station as the community gathers to protest the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — Brooklyn Center Police, Hennepin County Sheriffs, Minnesota State Patrol and the National Guard surround the police station as the community gathers to protest the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — Brooklyn Center Police, Hennepin County Sheriffs, Minnesota State Patrol and the National Guard surround the police station as the community gathers to protest the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — Brooklyn Center Police, Hennepin County Sheriffs, Minnesota State Patrol and the National Guard surround the police station as the community gathers to protest the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — The community protests outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department after the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — Brooklyn Center Police, Hennepin County Sheriffs, Minnesota State Patrol and the National Guard surround the police station as the community gathers to protest the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Park Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — The community protests outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department after the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Park Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — Protesters on top of the FBI Minneapolis Field Office during a march protesting the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Park Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — Brooklyn Center Police, Hennepin County Sheriffs, Minnesota State Patrol and the National Guard surround the police station as the community gathers to protest the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Park Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — Brooklyn Center Police, Hennepin County Sheriffs, Minnesota State Patrol and the National Guard surround the police station as the community gathers to protest the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Park Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — Brooklyn Center Police, Hennepin County Sheriffs, Minnesota State Patrol and the National Guard surround the police station as the community gathers to protest the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Park Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

March 2021 — 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.

February 2021 — The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, the county jail, behind security fencing in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

February 2021 — The Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center with boarded windows in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

February 2021 — Razor wire being installed around the courthouse that will host the Derek Chauvin trial in less than 2 weeks.

February 2021 — Razor wire being installed around the courthouse that will host the Derek Chauvin trial in less than 2 weeks.

February 2021 — 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.

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

July 2020 — Graffiti on the Hennepin County Medical Examiner building near downtown Minneapolis. Graffiti reads “Abolish the police” and “AutoZone them again” (referring to the burning of the AutoZone building that was the first building burned during 2020 riots).

June 2020 — A National Guard member on the roof of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Forensic Science Laboratory in downtown Minneapolis. About an hour later a 10pm curfew went into effect due to unrest over the death of George Floyd on May 25th while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police.

March 2019 — Man working on a water tank for the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center.

October 2018 — Hennepin County Government Center, construction was completed in 1977. While often looked at as a single building, it’s actually 2 different towers with glass in between them. When viewed from the northeast or southeast(such as this photo), the building gives the appearance of the letter H for Hennepin. The towers are accessible from each other via catwalks on each floor. Glass walls were added after multiple suicides.