October 2014 — Looking down from what was a parking garage before it was demolished to make way for the Minneapolis Public Service Center.

August 2015 — The Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Government Center on the right.

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.

May 2020 — Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on a clear night.

May 2020 —

May 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020.

June 2020 — Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. Barricades in place just prior to a curfew that was put in place over unrest over the killing of George Floyd on May 25th while in custody of the Minneapolis Police.

August 2020 — A rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake after he was shot by police in Kenosha, WI.

August 2020 — A rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake after he was shot by police in Kenosha, WI on August 24, 2020.

August 2020 — Woman holds up a sign that reads "Murderous Police" "City Of Lakes" at a protest and march in solidarity for Jacob Blake held in downtown Minneapolis at the Hennepin County Government Center.

August 2020 — Hennepin County Court House boarded up in Downtown Minneapolis after false rumors of a police shooting.

October 2020 —

October 2020 —

February 2021 — February 17, 2021 - Minneapolis -- The Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis is where former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin's trial over the death of George Floyd will take place. Jury selection starts on March 8th, 2021. The area around the courtroom is being secured by barricades and layers of fencing in preperation for unrest.

February 2021 — February 17, 2021 - Minneapolis -- The Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis is where former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin's trial over the death of George Floyd will take place. Jury selection starts on March 8th, 2021. The area around the courtroom is being secured by barricades and layers of fencing in preperation for unrest.

February 2021 — February 18, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Security measures taking shape around the courthouse where Derek Chauvin will be on trial for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

February 2021 — Security measures taking shape around the courthouse where Derek Chauvin will be on trial for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

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.

February 2021 — A CourtTV van parked outside the Hennepin County Government Center. CourtTV will be providing the cameras and video feed to the media pool during the Derek Chauvin Trial that begins March 8th. Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

February 2021 — A woman holds a sign at a press conference announcing a March 8th protest at the start of the Derek Chauvin trial.

February 2021 — Activists held a press conference this afternoon outside the government center to announce a March 8th protest. They say the fortification of government buildings and acting like the people are the problem is not going to stop this community from demanding justice and change.

February 2021 — Activists held a press conference this afternoon outside the government center to announce a March 8th protest. They say the fortification of government buildings and acting like the people are the problem is not going to stop this community from demanding justice and change.

February 2021 — Fencing continues to go up around the government center in preparation for Derek Chauvin's murder trial.

February 2021 — Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.

February 2021 — Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.

February 2021 — Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.

February 2021 — Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.

March 2021 — Signage on secure fencing around the government center. The Derek Chauvin trial is set to begin on March 8th.

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.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — The day before Derek Chauvin goes on trial in Minneapolis for the murder of George Floyd a thousand march from the Government Center and down Hennepin Ave with a scroll that has 470+ names of people killed by MN police. Organizers point out Chauvin was involved in 5 of the names.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters walking into "The Cage" around the Hennepin County Government Center.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — A man speaks through the fence to the Minnesota National Guard during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — Security outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is being held.

March 2021 — The Minnesota National Guard at the Hennepin County Government Center during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — A George Floyd memorial outside the courthouse on March 7, 2021 in Minneapolis where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.

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 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 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 behind security fencing that surrounds the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.

March 2021 — A protester writes with chalk outside the Hennepin County courthouse at the start of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — Protesters outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is beginning in Minneapolis.

March 2021 — George Floyd pins being sold outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.

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

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

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 — 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 — 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 — 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 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 — 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 — 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 demanding a fair jury selection process in the Derek Chauvin trial.

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

March 2021 — National Guard guarding the Government Center.

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 — 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 — 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. .

April 2021 — Security around the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

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 — Security fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center.

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

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 —

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 — A member of the Minnesota National Guard walks the fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center during the Derek Chauvin murder trial in 2021.

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 — 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 — Locks with the names of police brutality victims placed on the fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

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.

April 2021 — George Floyd's family leaves the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown 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 — 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 — United States Federal courthouse behind barricades and fencing during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

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

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

April 2021 — Demonstrators outside of the Hennepin County Government center preparing to march the day before the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

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

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.

November 2021 —

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.

December 2021 — Candles in a shape of a heart outside the courthouse where jury selection has begun in the Kim Potter trial. Potter is charged in the April 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Outside the courthouse while the jury deliberates in the Kim Potter trial. Sign reading “Where there is no accountability there will be no responsibility. Convict Potter”.

December 2021 — CourtTV vans outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Kim Potter is on trial for her involvement in the killing of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Justice for Daunte Wright signs outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Kim Potter is being tried for her involvement in his killing.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Emmett Till's cousin Deborah Watts outside the courthouse as the jury finds former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — George Floyd's girlfriend Courteney Ross reacts along with activists outside the courthouse as the jury finds former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.