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.

November 2021 —

June 2021 — Hennepin County Sheriff Officers on Girard Ave while authorities remove protester street barricades. The area has been a place of protest since the June 3rd and June 13th killings 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.

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.

June 2021 — Police outside the street barricades on Lake Street. Protesters had been holding space following the June 3rd and June 13th killings 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.

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.

June 2021 — Renters look down as law enforcement arrives to move out protesters who have been gathered in the area since the June 3rd and June 13th killings 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.

June 2021 — Law enforcement from multiple agencies move in to clear out protesterts who have continued to gather in the area 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.

June 2021 — Law enforcement on the scene of the crash caused by Nicholas Kraus who drove his vehicle into cars used as barricades to protect those protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith 10 days earlier.

June 2021 — The wreckage of the vehicle driven by Nicholas Kraus and the car he ran into. Kraus drove into vehicles used as a barricade for those protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith 10 days prior.

June 2021 — Hennepin County Sheriff Officers along with Minneapolis Police respond to protests at Lake Street and Girard Avenue. Protesters have been gathering in the area for days following the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith at Seven Points parking ramp.

June 2021 — Heavy law enforcement presence on Lake Street where protesters have been gathering since the June 3rd shooting death of Winston Smith. Smith was killed by a Federal Task Force on top of the Seven Points parking ramp. Officials have said task force members from Hennepin and Ramsey County fired their weapons.

June 2021 — Police on Girard Avenue inside a white van during Winston Smith protests. Smith was shot and killed by law enforcement on June 3rd.

June 2021 — Hennepin County Sheriff officer points his weapon at someone inside a vehicle near Winston Smith protests. Smith was killed by law enforcement days earlier.

June 2021 — The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility which houses the county jail in downtown Minneapolis. Security fencing around the facility was installed prior to the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

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.

April 2021 —

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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 22, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Barbed wire fencing put up around government buildings in downtown Minneapolis in preperation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

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 — 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 — 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.

January 2021 — Around 100 in Minneapolis joined a NYE nationwide call for protest supporting those imprisoned by the state. After the jail was spray-painted Minneapolis Police, State Patrol, Golden Valley PD, Hennepin Sheriffs, & state aerial surveillance descended on the area to arrest dozens.

January 2021 — Around 40 were arrested after participating in a annual natiowide "Noise Demonstration" calling for the abolishing of prisons and standing in solidarity with those incarcerated.

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.

August 2020 — National Guard & Hennepin County Sheriff on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on August 29th, 2020. The vehicles are seen after rioting broke out following false rumors of a police shooting days prior.

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

August 2020 — Hennepin County Sheriffs Officers patrol outside the Norstrom Rack and IDS Center in Minneapolis after looting and vandalism on August 27th, 2020.

August 2020 — Pizza delivered to protesters outside the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis by “jail support” as they demand the release of protesters arrested earlier in the evening. Protesters had marched after Jacob Blake was shot in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

August 2020 — Hennepin County Sheriffs Officers holding cans of irritants inside the garage of the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, a downtown Minneapolis jail. Protesters were gathering demanding the release of other protesters who were arrested earlier in the evening after a protest through downtown in a Jacob Blake solidarity march.

August 2020 — Hennepin County Sheriff's Officers guarding the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters had gathered after a dozen protesters were arrested following a large march downtown in solidarity with Jacob Blake.

August 2020 — Vandalism of the front doors of the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in downtown Minneapolis.

August 2020 — Hennepin County Sheriff's Officers guarding the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters were gathered after a dozen protesters were arrested following a large march downtown in solidarity with Jacob Blake.

August 2020 — Hennepin County Sheriffs Officer with a gas mask on outside the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis.

August 2020 — Hennepin County Sheriff's Officers guarding the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters were gathering after about a dozen protesters were arrested following a large march in solidarity with Jacob Blake.

August 2020 — Protesters gather at the downtown jail seeking the release of protesters who were arrested earlier in the evening at a downtown Minneapolis march.

August 2020 — Inmates inside the City Hall Jail look down on protesters outside who are playing music and asking for their release.

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 — 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 — 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 — 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.

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.

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.