Lake Street

643 photos · 2009–2026

643 photographs tagged Lake Street, 2009–2026.

Wrecktangle Pizza Renee Good Banner — Banner hangs on a building at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in October 2026. Reads "ICE OUT OF MN FOR GOOD". The banner holds the names of those who died during federal immigration enforcement.

Aerial view of Minneapolis downtown skyline at twilight with West Lake Street light rail station, Cedar Lake, and Bde Maka Ska visible. — Cedar Lake and Bde Maka Ska sit west of downtown Minneapolis, two of the city's Chain of Lakes connected by the Midtown Greenway and nearby bike paths. The METRO Green Line's West Lake Street station, built along the Kenilworth corridor, opened in 2023 to link this area to downtown and the University of Minnesota.

Minneapolis Police outside Lake Street Nightclub July 2026 — A food vendor stands next to a group of Minneapolis Police officers standing around on Lake Street on July 18, 2026.

Minneapolis Lake Street Food Vendor in June 2026 — Food vendor on Lake Street and Girard Ave in Uptown Minneapolis in June 2026.

Minneapolis Police officers stand outside Rumba nightclub on Lake Street during a nighttime enforcement operation. — Minneapolis police officers outside Rumba nightclub on Lake Street in June 2026.

ICE You Are Not Welcome Here — An Anti ICE sign on a Lake Street window in Minneapolis. It reads "If you work for I.C.E. Leave Now - You Are Not Welcome Here".

"I'm Antifa!" Sweatshirt at Wavy Farrar Store — "I'm Antifa!" and "FUCK I.C.E." sweatshirts for sale at Wavy Farrar's store on Lake Street in South Minneapolis on June 12, 2026.

FUCK ICE Shirts at Wavy Farrar Store, Minneapolis — FUCK ICE shirts for sale at Wavy Farrar's store on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Ilhan Omar Billboard above Lake Street in Minneapolis — Ilhan Omar billboard seen on Lake Street in South Minneapolis in May 2026. It reads "Need help with a federal agency? Congresswoman Omar is here to help you".

Burned Minneapolis Police Station 6 years later — The Minneapolis police third precinct police station 6 years after it was burned by protesters on May 28th, 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. Recently, the building has been going through renovation to be re-opened as the “Minneapolis Democracy Center”. The plan is for it to be the home of the Election & Voter Services with a large community center. The city purchased a building about a mile away that it plans to develop into a new police station. Minneapolis police have been using the City of Lakes building in Downtown Minneapolis as it’s temporary 3rd precinct station for quite a few years now. Prior to that, it set up shop inside the Minneapolis Convention Center. Signs on the fencing around the precinct read: “SAY HIS NAME”, “YOU MUST BE BOLD, BRAVE, COURAGEOUS AND FIND A WAY TO GET IN THE WAY”, “WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD”.

Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station on 6th anniversary of it's burning. — The Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station on May 27th, 2026, on the eve of the 6th anniversary of it being burned by protesters. On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered 46-year-old George Floyd during an arrest outside Cup Foods at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe. Three other Minneapolis police officers - J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao also faced criminal charges for their roles in Floyd’s death.

Minneapolis Police Station 6th Anniversary of Burning — The Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station tonight on the eve of the 6th anniversary of it being burned by protesters following the murder of George Floyd. "SAY HIS NAME" "YOU MUST BE BOLD BRAVE COURAGEOUS AND FIND A WAY TO GET IN THE WAY" "WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD"

Cannabis store in Uptown Minneapolis — Cali Cannavis store at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on May 16, 2026. The store replaces long time Juut salon and training center. Juut announced their closing on June 14, 2021 citing ongoing crime in the area. The building has sat vacant ever since.

Renee Good banner on Lake Street in Minneapolis — Large banner referring to Renee Good, who was killed in January by federal agents, hangs from the side of a building on Lake Street at Lyndale Avenue. The other side of the building reads "ICE OUT". Minneapolis, May 2026

Traffic on Lake Street near the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis at dusk. — Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis as dark falls in March 2026.

Protest posters in Uptown Minneapolis advocate for Alex Pretti, election protection, and "No Kings" on March 28, displayed on a plywood-covered wall. — Posters in Uptown Minneapolis display messages including "ALEX PRETTI IS WHY WE SHOW UP," "ELECTION PROTECTION IS WHY WE SHOW UP," "THE EPSTEIN CLASS IS WHY WE SHOW UP," and "NO KINGS MARCH 28."

Construction on the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building vestibule, featuring community-themed banners on fencing. — Construction is underway on the vestibule of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building. The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building was a focal point of protests and unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

ICE stencils at Chicago-Lake Liquors in Minneapolis indicate locations of ICE apprehensions. — Stencils reading "A NEIGHBOR WAS TAKEN HERE" are spray-painted on the exterior of Chicago-Lake Liquors in Minneapolis. These markings, which appeared across the Twin Cities, indicate locations where individuals were apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This marking was documented in March 2026 on Lake Street.

Protesters hold signs opposing ICE at Lake Street and Chicago Avenue intersection in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. — Protesters gathered at the intersection of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, holding signs with messages such as "THE WRONG ICE IS MELTING," "HANDS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY," and "IMMIGRANTS LET THEM STAY." This protest occurred during"Operation Metro Surge".

Yellow car drives past boarded building with "Alex Pretti" graffiti on Lake Street, Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading "ALEX PRETTI" covers the boarded-up facade of a building on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The graffiti appeared following the death of Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.

Protest sign reading "FUCK ICE" with photograph of Greg Ketter amid tear gas in Minneapolis. — A protest sign in Minneapolis reads "FUCK ICE" and features a photograph of Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books, amidst tear gas. Ketter, then 70 years old, was protesting after Alex Pretti was killed.

Large banner reading "ICE OUT OF MN FOR GOOD" on Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. — A large banner reading "ICE OUT OF MN FOR GOOD" is displayed on the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. The banner also lists the names of individuals who have died in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Graffiti on orange pillar reading "A neighbor was taken here" and "Abolish ICE" at Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue in — Graffiti reading "A neighbor was taken here" and "Abolish ICE" is spray-painted on a textured orange pillar at the intersection of Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue in Minneapolis. The message refers to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.

Candles outside Morrissey's Irish Pub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, a memorial for Alex Pretti. — Candles are placed outside Morrissey's Irish Pub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This memorial was established in response to the shooting death of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol officers earlier that day. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

Protesters hold "I.C.E. OUT OF MINNEAPOLIS" signs on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — On January 19, 2026, two individuals walked along Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, holding signs that read "I.C.E. OUT OF MINNEAPOLIS." Sustained protest over the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions within the city during Operation Metro Surge.

Protesters hold a sign reading "Y'all don't look for missing children this hard" outside a restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown — Protesters outside a restauraunt on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. BORTAC agents were deployed to the restauraunt after off duty ICE agents were reported to be eating inside when a large crowd gathered inside. The Vice President of the United States JD Vance said they were sent in get the agents out.

A "Peanuts" comic strip flyer welcoming visitors to Minneapolis is posted on a utility pole in Uptown. — A flyer featuring characters from the "Peanuts" comic strip, created by Minneapolis cartoonist Charles Schulz, was posted on a utility pole at the intersection of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on January 14th, 2026. The "Peanuts" characters, Charlie Brown and Lucy van Pelt, are depicted in a winter scene with the text "WELCOME TO MINNEAPOLIS! ENJOY YOUR STAY!".

Anti-ICE flyers posted on a utility pole at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. — Protest flyers posted on utility poles at the intersection of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026, express opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The flyers, visible on a street pole, include messages such as "ICE AGENTS ARE GARBAGE" and "I.C.E. OUT OF MINNESOTA."

U.S. Border Patrol agent detains a woman at Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. — A U.S. Border Patrol agent detains a woman near a bus stop at the intersection of Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026. This as part of Operation Metro Surge, with thousands of agents in Minneapolis.

U.S. Border Patrol agents on Lake Street in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation. — U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended an individual on Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026. This event occurred during a period of increased federal immigration enforcement operations in urban areas, including "Operation Metro Surge".

Rapid Responder walks down Lake Street with Abolish ICE stickers — A rapid responder with an Abolish ICE jacket on Lake Street in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. The operation sent thousands of federal agents to Minnesota from December to March 2026.

"ICE KILLS" graffiti and memorial to Renee Good on a brick wall in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading "ICE KILLS" and "Rest In Peace Renee Good" on a brick wall along Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 13, 2026.

Protest sign at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis accusing ICE of fascism and urging public action. — A protest sign posted on a pole at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis on January 13, 2026, reads "THIS IS FASCISM! WE MUST FIGHT BACK." The sign also includes a headline and image related to a detained pastor's claim that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released him due to his race, referencing the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. The poster urges citizens to "GET A WHISTLE, GET OUTSIDE, USE YOUR RIGHTS”.

Man stands at Minneapolis bus shelter with colorful graffiti and "Uptown/West Lake Street" sign overhead. — A man stands at a bus shelter on Lake Street in Minneapolis, where graffiti reading "RENEE" is visible on the glass. This image was taken on January 12, 2026, during a period of heightened public attention related to "Operation Metro Surge".

Wheat-pasted protest posters reading "Renee Nicole Good American Mom Murdered by ICE" on a Minneapolis building. — Posters proclaiming "RENEE NICOLE GOOD AMERICAN MOM MURDERED BY ICE" are wheat-pasted to the exterior of a building on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The posters protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Graffiti reading "Forever Coming Soon" on a barrier at the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct construction site. — Graffiti reading "FOREVER COMING SOON" is visible on a wall in front of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The precinct was burned by protesters in May 2020 following the killing of George Floyd.

Hand-written closure notice on Los Ocampo restaurant door in Minneapolis citing current conditions in the Twin Cities. — A sign posted on the door of Los Ocampo restaurant in Minneapolis announces its temporary closure due to "current conditions in the Twin Cities." The closure followed the fatal shooting of American citizen Renee Good 2 days prior.

"Wanted for Murder" flyer posted on pole accusing ICE agent of killing Renee Good on January 7, 2026. — A "Wanted for Murder" flyer, posted on a pole at the intersection of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, accuses an ICE agent of killing Renee Good on January 7, 2026.

Graffiti reading "FUCK MPD FUCK ICE" on a barrier of former 3rd precinct after Renee Good was killed. — Graffiti reading "FUCK MPD FUCK ICE" is spray-painted on a concrete barrier surrounding the future Minneapolis Democracy Center. This follows the shooting death of Renee Good. On January 7, 2026, 37-year-old Renée Nicole Good was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a federal immigration enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Good attempting to drive away as agents surrounded her vehicle before an ICE agent fired multiple shots into the SUV.

A banner reading "Neighbors Say ICE Out!" is displayed on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A handmade “Neighbors Say ICE Out!” banner is posted along Lake Street in Minneapolis on December 27, 2025. The message expresses neighborhood opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

A man in a frog costume fist bumps another man inside a barbershop in Minneapolis. — A man in an inflatable frog costume fist-bumps a barber inside a shop at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis during an anti-ICE march. The demonstration moved through the city on a cold day, beginning at Mercado Central and ending at Karmel Mall on Lake Street.

Flags of the United States, Palestine, and Somalia fly at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis. — Flags of the United States, Palestine, and Somalia fly outside Karmel Mall on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The mall is a major shopping center and gathering place for the city’s Somali community.

Protesters at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis hold signs supporting immigrants and protesting ICE. — Protesters march near Karmel Mall on Lake Street at Pillsbury Avenue in south Minneapolis during a demonstration against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Karmel Mall is a major commercial center for Minneapolis’s Somali community.

Protesters in Minneapolis hold signs including “I.C.E. Naughty and Not Nice” during a winter march. — Protesters march on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with a holiday-themed sign reading “I.C.E. Naughty and Not Nice”.

Protesters hold signs on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a demonstration against ICE. — Protesters march on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with one participant holding a sign reading, “Stop traumatizing our students! Kids can’t learn in fear.” The protest took place during Operation Metro Surge, a period of increased ICE activity in the region.

Thousands protest ICE actions on Lake Street in Minneapolis, December 20, 2025. — Protesters march along Lake Street in south Minneapolis on December 20, 2025, during a protest and march against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Signs reading “Immigrants Are Not the Problem,” “ICE Out,” and other anti-deportation messages.

A sign on a Minneapolis business reads "NO ICE ENTER WITHOUT COURT ORDER" and "STOP NO ICE ACCESS IN THIS BUSINESS." — A sign posted on a business in Minneapolis reads "NO ICE ENTER WITHOUT COURT ORDER." This notice, along with a "STOP NO ICE ACCESS IN THIS BUSINESS" sticker, indicates the business's stance on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access.

Notice at Karmel Mall on Lake Street warns of ICE presence. — A notice posted on the door of Karmel Mall on Lake Street in Minneapolis explains a whistle symbol used as a community warning about nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. The sign tells passersby that the whistle is meant to alert neighbors to stay aware and cautious when ICE is in the area, particularly when leaving the building.

Karmel Mall Entry Restrictions, Minneapolis — A notice on Karmel Mall in South Minneapolis regarding entry restrictions. "This property is private.No law enforcement officer, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), may enter without presenting a valid judicial warrant signed by a judge."

Guatemala Food Truck, Lake Street Minneapolis — Guatemala Food Truck seen on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The snow freshly fell a few nights ago and we've really hit the deep freeze it seems. Overnight lows in the single digits.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline at night viewed from Lake Street in Uptown, with illuminated office towers and a gold-lit Art Deco building. — The Minneapolis skyline stands beyond Lake Street in Uptown, about two miles south of downtown. The IDS Center, at 792 feet the tallest building in Minnesota, stands among the towers.

Four runners jog on a lakeside path at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during autumn. — Sunset at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis in November 2025.

Brim Restaurant on Lake Street with fall colors — Fall colors around Brim Coffee and Cafe on Lake Street in Minneapolis in November 2025.

Traffic on South Dupont Avenue in Minneapolis's LynLake district at dusk. — Traffic flows through Lake Street near Dupont Avenue, looking towards the Karmel Mall and 35W.

NY Gyro at Lyndale Ave and Lake Street — People walking on Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street outside NY Gyro.

Lake Street over Bde Maka Ska Channel 2025 — Lake Street bridge over the channel between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska on a fall day.

Uptown Apartments in Uptown Minneapolis — Cars moving down Lake Street during a late September sunset in Uptown Minneapolis.

Nicollet Avenue getting closer to opening — Reconstruction is underway at the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and West Lake Street in Minneapolis, aiming to restore a vital urban connection. For decades, Nicollet Avenue was interrupted at this point by a K-Mart store, creating a significant barrier to north-south traffic and community cohesion.

Cannabis dispensary coming soon at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis — A banner announces a forthcoming cannabis dispensary at the prominent corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This building, characterized by its green trim and white facade, previously housed a Juut hair salon and has been vacant for several years.

Colorful cat mural in Minneapolis by Gulsan Osman — A mural by artist Gulsan Osman, featuring a black cat.

Gold and Watch Repair storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis with repair and gold-buying signs. — Gold and Watch Repair on Lake Street in Minneapolis is a jewelry and watch repair business with multilingual storefront signage. The shop advertises battery replacement, watch repair, and buying gold and silver.

Immigrant Power By Vision poster in Minneapolis — Posters promoting "Immigrant Power by Vision" and "Immigrant Power by Culture" are displayed on a shipping container on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The shipping containers are in a vacant lot at the corner of Chicago and Lake where art installations have occurred after buildings were destroyed following the murder of George Floyd.

Man cleans bus stop in Uptown Minneapolis — A man cleans up a bus stop on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Lake Street pedestrian intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with storefronts and traffic. — Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis as seem from Bde Maka Ska.

Customers inside Yummy Bites Coffee Shop Minneapolis — Yummy Bites Coffee, a local cafe, operates on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Nicollet Ave Construction, Minneapolis — Nicollet Ave road work after the former K-Mart building was demolished. The city is connecting Nicollet Ave back up through Lake Street, shown here in August 2025.

Looking west down Lake Street Uptown Minneapolis — The LA Fitness on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on July 28, 2025. The gym closed for good in August and continues to be vacant as of May 2026.

Thunderstorm clouds gather above Bde Maka Ska lake with Minneapolis skyline and moored boats visible beneath. — A thunderstorm approaches Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on July 27, 2025. Bde Maka Ska, meaning 'Lake White Earth' in Dakota, is the largest lake in Minneapolis and a central feature of the city's Chain of Lakes.

Nicollet Avenue extension construction near Lake Street in Minneapolis with heavy equipment on a graded former Kmart site. — Construction of the Nicollet Avenue extension continues near Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Aerial view of Minneapolis residential and commercial buildings with Mississippi River visible through haze from Canadian — Canadian wildfire smoke covered Minneapolis, Minnesota in July 2025, obscuring the urban landscape.

Hennepin Avenue at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night with new bike lanes and street lights. — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night, following a multi-year road construction project. This infrastructure upgrade aimed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety and connectivity, notably introducing dedicated bike lanes along the thoroughfare.

Former Juut Salon at Hennepin and Lake Street in Minneapolis painted green for a planned dispensary. — New green painting on what is to become a dispensary in the former Juut Salon space at Hennepin and Lake street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Mural painted on uptown parking ramp — The painted Seven Points parking ramp on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Colorful "Immigrant Power" posters on a shipping container at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis. — An art installation of "Immigrant Power" posters covers a shipping container at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis, near the Midtown Exchange. Each poster pairs a sugar skull design with a phrase such as "Immigrant Power by Vision," "Immigrant Power by Hope," or "Immigrant Power by Family." The Midtown Exchange building behind it opened in 1928 as a Sears, Roebuck and Co. warehouse and store and was redeveloped into shops, offices, and housing in 2006.

Person riding illuminated motorcycle past Bryant Lake Bowl neon sign on Lake Street, Minneapolis. — Night photo of Bryant Lake Bowl on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Flyer on a utility pole urges calling Governor Walz to veto HF1 and protect immigrants’ healthcare. — A flyer urging people to call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and demand he veto HF1, a bill repealing MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults. The flyer has bold text reading “CALL WALZ TO TELL HIM: VETO HF1! PROTECT HEALTHCARE FOR IMMIGRANTS!” It states that the Minnesota House and Senate passed the bill and criticizes lawmakers for supporting it.

Uptown Farmers Market sign on chain-link fence with handprint markings on adjacent pavement. — A Uptown Farmers Market sign hangs on a chain-link fence enclosing the market's lot in Uptown Minneapolis, near the intersection of Lake Street and Girard Avenue. Red handprints and chalk lettering mark the sidewalk beside the fence, remnants of a memorial for Winston Smith and Deona Marie, who were killed in separate incidents in the neighborhood in June 2021.

Protest sign at former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct reads "THIS IS NOT Democracy THIS IS NOT Safety!! STOP THE VIOLENCE." — A protest sign reading 'THIS IS NOT Democracy THIS IS NOT Safety!! STOP THE VIOLENCE' is displayed at the former site of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Third Precinct building was burned during the protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. This sign was present on the fifth anniversary of Floyd's murder, reflecting continued public sentiment regarding policing and community safety in Minneapolis.

"We Remember George Floyd" sign on fencing at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct site. — A sign reading "WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD" is displayed on the fencing surrounding the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station. This site became a focal point during the protests that followed George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020, when the building was set ablaze. The sign commemorates the fifth anniversary of Floyd's death.

Community protest signs hung on barriers surrounding the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building. — The former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station stands partially destroyed, surrounded by a fence adorned with community messages, in Minneapolis. This structure became a central site during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020. Five years after the events, the building remains a stark reminder of the Minneapolis Uprising, with banners indicating ongoing development at the site. The messages displayed on the surrounding barriers, including calls to "Remember George Floyd" and "Stop the Violence," reflect the community's continued engagement with themes of justice, safety, and systemic change.

Colorful mural with stylized eyes and "RIP TRANSTIFA" text painted on a brick wall on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The RIP TRANSTIFA mural covers a wall on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Construction barriers and signage for the future Minneapolis Democracy Center at the former 3rd Precinct site. — The site of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct is undergoing redevelopment. This building was significantly damaged by fire during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. It is now being transformed into the Minneapolis Democracy Center, a new civic hub for the community.

CFMoto CForce Series on Minneapolis road — A CFMoto Cforce ATV on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Boarded and damaged front vestibule of Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station during structural removal. — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue has sat vacant since it burned during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020.

Construction and plywood at burned Minneapolis police station — Construction is underway at the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis. The building sustained significant damage during protests in May 2020, which erupted following the murder of George Floyd.

A colorful building with rainbow-painted window panels in Uptown Minneapolis with birds flying in formation overhead. — The Rainbow Building stands on Lake Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, its corner painted in a bright color block pattern. A flock of geese flies past the building in formation.

Justice for Allison Lussier Billboard — A billboard advocating for justice for Allison Lussier is displayed on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The banner, featuring a portrait of Lussier and a medicine wheel, calls for change for Indigenous women, highlighting issues of violence and injustice within Indigenous communities.

Rainbow Building at Lake and Hennepin in Minneapolis, lit with rainbow lights during snowfall. — The Rainbow Building stands at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Originally constructed in 1910 by T.B. Walker's Red River Lumber Company, the building reaches its 115th year in 2025. Walker, a notable lumber baron, was also an avid art collector whose gallery eventually led to the establishment of the Walker Art Center.

Cartons of eggs in a crate by a doorway on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A box of eggs placed in a doorway on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Police station clean up efforts underway — Cleanup efforts are underway at the site of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station, located at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue. The building was extensively damaged by fire during protests in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.

United Crushers graffiti marks boarded windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — United Crushers graffiti on the windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Car displaying "Jesus Christ" religious message at stop sign on snowy Lake Street, Minneapolis at night. — A car on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays a sign in its rear window, reading 'Jesus Christ. Will you vote for him? He died for you. He loves you.'

Jade Dynasty Restaurant & Bar storefront with neon signage on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — Jade Dynasty Restaurant & Bar on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a winter night. The business occupies a storefront near Lyndale Avenue that remained vacant and boarded up after the closure of Fuji Ya in 2020.

Cortez Landscaping-branded Tesla Cybertruck parked on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — A Tesla Cybertruck wrapped for Cortez Landscaping sits parked on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, near the Rumba nightclub.

KFC storefront with illuminated red sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — This KFC sits on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, in a building that previously housed a Popeyes. The earlier restaurant was damaged during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in 2020, and KFC later moved into the space.

Trump stickers affixed to an electrical box at Blaisdell Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Stickers spelling out "Trump" are affixed to an electrical box at the corner of Blaisdell Avenue and Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Concrete barriers and metal fencing surround the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building site undergoing redevelopment. — Construction fencing and concrete barriers surround the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, which is undergoing redevelopment. The precinct was damaged by fire during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The city plans to transform the site into a "Democracy Center" intended to house election services and community spaces.

Worker removes razor wire barriers from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building exterior. — Workers remove razor wire from the exterior of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building. The precinct was heavily damaged by fire during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

A blue sign announces "Cleanup efforts are underway" at the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building surrounded by concrete barricades and razor wire. — Workers remove razor wire from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building, which was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The precinct was subsequently fortified with concrete barricades and razor wire.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building boarded up and fenced behind barriers at dusk in October 2024. — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building in October 2024, several years after it was significantly damaged by fire. The precinct was set ablaze by protesters in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.

Southside Pride newspaper front page from October 2024 featuring Harris-Walz campaign imagery and Third Precinct coverage. — The October 2024 issue of Southside Pride features a cover story on the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct and a separate article on the "Harris-Walz" ticket. The Third Precinct building was set ablaze by protesters following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Travel Wisconsin billboard advertising autumn tourism above brick storefronts on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at dusk. — A "Travel Wisconsin" billboard promoting autumn tourism is displayed on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The advertisement features the slogan "Here's to putting the awe in autumn" and imagery of people enjoying fall foliage.

Cyclist performs a wheelie on Lake Street in Minneapolis during evening hours. — A cyclist performs a wheelie on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Multiple cyclists cross the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis at dusk. — Cyclists navigate the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis on the final day of summer 2024.

Numerous Democratic campaign yard signs for Omar, Walz, Harris, and Klobuchar displayed in Minneapolis DFL office windows. — Yard signs for various Democratic candidates, including Ilhan Omar, Amy Klobuchar, Kamala Harris, and Tim Walz, are displayed in the windows of the Minneapolis DFL office.

The Original Uptown Pizza storefront on Lake Street displays a red awning and neon OPEN sign. — The Original Uptown Pizza, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, has been serving the community since 1980.

Cyclist riding on a newly constructed protected bike lane along Lake Street in Minneapolis during dusk. — A cyclist rides on a newly constructed bike lane along Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building surrounded by razor wire fencing and concrete barricades on Lake Street. — Razor wire and concrete barricades continue to surround the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building on Lake Street. The station was significantly damaged by fire during protests in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.

Public signage on a Minneapolis building announces cleanup efforts are underway for the former police third precinct station. — Signage at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station, located on Lake Street, announces "Cleanup efforts are underway." This precinct was a focal point during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, and the building sustained significant damage.

A green and white flyer posted on a pole announces a Civilian Police Accountability Commission petition relaunch event at the former Minneapolis 3rd Precinct. — A flyer announcing the relaunch of a petition for a Civilian Police Accountability Commission (CPAC) is posted on a pole outside the former Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue. The flyer invites the public to learn more about CPAC, hear from organizers, and sign the petition regarding efforts to reform police oversight.

Vendors grill meat at a Mexican Independence Day celebration on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — On Lake Street in Minneapolis, vendors prepare food for a Mexican Independence Day celebration.

Mexican Independence Day celebration draws crowds and vendors to Lake Street at the I-35W & Lake Street Station in Minneapolis. — Mexican Independence Day celebrations fill Lake Street in Minneapolis. The event features numerous vendors and a stage set up for performances.

Interstate 35W directional sign above Lake Street in Minneapolis with green traffic lights and storefronts below. — A September sunset casts a warm glow on Lake Street in Minneapolis, illuminating the I-35W overpass.

Man on a red Ecofun Motorsport moped rides down East Lake Street in Minneapolis near a Metro Transit 21E bus. — A man rides a red Ecofun Motorsport moped down East Lake Street in Minneapolis. The bus behind him is a Metro Transit vehicle on the 21E route.

McDonald's storefront on Lake Street displays yellow window wraps advertising McDelivery and third-party delivery services. — A McDonald's restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays McDelivery window wraps and partnerships with third-party delivery services including Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub.

Minneapolis police officers stand at a Metro Transit bus stop on Lake Street at night. — Minneapolis Police officers stand near a Metro Transit bus stop on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Private security guard stands beside a white pickup truck at a Minneapolis gas station on Lake Street at night. — A private security guard stands by a pickup truck at a gas station on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Midtown Exchange building illuminated at night above the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — The Midtown Exchange, originally constructed in the 1920s as a distribution center for Sears, seen from the Midtown Greenway.

Park & Lake Car Wash, a green and white building with neon signage, operates on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Park & Lake Car Wash sits on Lake Street in Minneapolis, near its junction with Park Avenue. The business takes its name from that cross-street location, a common naming pattern for Twin Cities car washes.

Revel Apartments building boarded up on Lake Street in Minneapolis following a shooting incident. — Revel is an apartment building with ground floor retail on Lake Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Its windows are boarded with plywood after gunfire shattered them in 2024.

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