Foot Locker Interior, Lake Street, Minneapolis, 2020 Fire Damage
June 2020
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Inside of what’s left of the Foot Locker on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The building was destroyed after unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Sheraton Hotel Lobby Takeover, Minneapolis 2020
June 2020
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Inside the Sheraton Hotel on June 12, 2020. The hotel was used by as a shelter for the homeless before being taken over.
June 2020
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Inside the Midtown Sheraton which was at one point used to house homeless folks. The homeless moved out and it was taken over by anyone who wanted to come in.
K-Mart Store Closing, Murals on Boards, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2020
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The former K-Mart store was turned into a United States Post Office after 2 nearby stations burned during unrest. The building with boards shown here on June 14, 2020.
Uncle Hugo’s Burned Bookstore, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 2020
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The back of what was the Uncle Hugo's bookstore on Chicago Avenue. The book store was destroyed during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Lake Street Station Post Office, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Lake Street Station post office in Minneapolis. Damaged during riots following the murder of George Floyd.
June 2020
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Razor wire and fencing surrounds the Minneapolis Police 5th precinct police station in South Minneapolis. The security was installed after days of protests following the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Black Solidarity Graffiti, Burned Red Box, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Burned out Red Box kiosk outside a Walgreens store. The store was burned weeks earlier during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Lake Street Boarded Businesses After George Floyd Protests
June 2020
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Lake Street businesses boarded up on June 16, 2020. Buildings were boarded up after riots following the death of George Floyd the month earlier.
Burned Strip Mall Rubble, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2020
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The rubble of a strip mall on Lake Street that burned during riots that followed the death of George Floyd in May 2020.
Uptown Minneapolis: Lake Street at Hennepin Ave Police Closure
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police closed down portions of the uptown entertainment district after what the police call "Hot rodders" continued to gather in the area. The closures would last several weekends.
Dollar General at Hi-Lake Shopping Center, Minneapolis
July 2020
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A Dollar General store on East Lake Street in South Minneapolis. In the foreground, what’s left of an HR Block store.
Target store renovation, East Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Target on East Lake Street. The store closed in May 2020 following damage from riots after George Floyd’s murder.
Minnehaha Liquors site at Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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The intersection of Lake and Minnehaha. The corner was home to AutoZone, Minnehaha Liquors and the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. All the buildings were burned in May 2020.
West Lake Street Murals, Minneapolis, July 2020
July 2020
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West Lake Street with boards on businesses.
You Hold the Key Mural, Lake Street CVS, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Painted boards on the CVS on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. “You hold the key” “Peace”
Star Dragon Restaurant, Boarded Up, Open, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Star Dragon Restaurant located at 1540 E Lake St in South Minneapolis. The building was boarded up during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Ingebretsen’s Boarded Store with Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Ingebretsen's, located at 1601 E Lake St in South Minneapolis. Damaged during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
USPS Lake Street Station & Stop N Shop, Minneapolis Unrest
July 2020
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The USPS Post Office and the Stop N Shop gas station. Both were damaged during unrest over the death of George Floyd.
Burned USPS Lake Street Station with Graffiti
July 2020
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Graffiti on the damaged Lake Street Station post office.
“We love our postal patrons! We WILL be back to serve you!”
Toussaint Morrison speaks at Cadillac Pawn, Calvin Horton Jr. protest
July 2020
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Toussaint Morrison speaks outside Cadillac Pawn where Calvin Horton Jr was killed during protests over the murder of George Floyd. Protesters are asking for charges in the case.
Calvin Horton Protest March on Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Protesters march to Minneapolis City Council member Alondra Cano's home on what would have been Calvin Horton's 44th birthday. Calvin was shot and killed by the owner of Cadillac Pawn on May 27th during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Calvin Horton Vigil at Cadillac Pawn, Lake Street
July 2020
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Cadillac Pawn where Calvin Horton Jr. was killed by the owner during unrest.
Mae Roberts speaks at Calvin Horton vigil, Cadillac Pawn, Lake St
July 2020
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Mae Roberts, the mother of Calvin Horton speaks outside Cadillac Pawn on what would have been his 44th birthday. Calvin Horton Jr. was killed on May 27th by the owner of the pawn shop during the unrest in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd.
Graffiti on US Bank, Lake Street, after Minneapolis Riots
July 2020
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Graffiti on the US Bank on Lake Street after riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Family Dollar Fire Damage, Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Fire damaged Family Dollar on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The store was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Calvin Horton Jr Vigil, Cadillac Pawn, Lake Street
July 2020
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A vigil for Calvin Horton Jr on what would have been his 44th birthday. Calvin Horton was shot and killed by the owner of Cadillac Pawn on May 27th during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Calvin Horton Jr. Memorial at Cadillac Pawn, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Posters hanging on the boards next to Cadillac Pawn. Memorial for Calvin Horton Jr, who was shot and killed on May 27th. He was shot and killed during the unrest in Minneapolis over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Justice for Calvin Horton Jr Flyers & Flowers at Cadillac Pawn
July 2020
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Poster hanging on the boards of Cadillac Pawn announcing a vigil for Calvin Horton Jr, who was shot and killed by the owner on May 27th. He was shot and killed during the unrest in Minneapolis over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Social Distancing at Tacos El Primo, Lake Street
July 2020
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People social distancing in line at a taco food truck on Lake Street.=
Chicago Lake Liquors, Lake Street, Boarded Storefront
July 2020
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Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street with boards over the windows.
Wells Fargo Mobile ATM at Burned Bank, 3030 Nicollet
July 2020
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Wells Fargo Mobile ATM setup in the parking lot of a burned Wells Fargo Bank. Located at 3030 Nicollet, the bank was burned during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
AutoZone Sign, Cleared Lot, East Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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All that remains of the AutoZone store on East Lake Street. It was the first building to burn in Minneapolis during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Lake Street Strip Mall Sign & Construction, Minneapolis, August 2020
August 2020
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"Medic" with an arrow written on a sign across the street from the K-Mart parking lot. The area was heavily damaged during protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Former K-Mart Murals, West Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The former K-Mart store on West Lake Street. The store has since been turned into a Post Office replacing two post offices that were destroyed by fire during protests.
Thurston Jewelers & Bondesque, Lake St, Minneapolis, boarded with protest art
August 2020
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Thurston Jewelers and Bondesque on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Speedway Gas Station, LynLake, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The lot of the former Speedway on West Lake Street. The gas station building was cleared out after burning down during protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd Protest Mural, West Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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A mural on West Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis seen on August 19, 2020.
Burned Furniture Store, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis Uprising
August 2020
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The remains of a furniture store on Chicago Avenue.
PEACE on boarded windows of Subway, East Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Subway on East Lake Street. Boarded up since protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Car & Debris, Gandhi Mahal Parking Lot, South Minneapolis
August 2020
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Burned out car in the parking lot for Gandhi Mahal restaurant in South Minneapolis. Buildings were destroyed during the unrest following the May 25th death of George Floyd.
No Sleep Till Justice Graffiti at Lake Street/Midtown Station
August 2020
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Graffiti reading No Sleep Til Justice on the Lake Street/Midtown Station signage in South Minneapolis.
ACAB RIP George Floyd Graffiti, Midtown Station, Minneapolis
August 2020
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George Floyd graffiti on Midtown Station in South Minneapolis seen on August 22, 2020.
ICC Wireless Boost Mobile boarded storefront, Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Cell phone store open for business with boards on the windows.
Lake Street Storefront Murals, Minneapolis, August 2020
August 2020
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Boards on a strip mall on Lake Street. The boards went up following protests over the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
K-Mart Murals & Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The former K-Mart on Lake Street became an art installation with large murals covering the front in the days following George Floyd's murder. It's since been turned into a Post Office after 2 nearby post offices were burned.
Murals on Boarded Windows, Master Collision, West Lake Street
August 2020
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The Master Collision store on West Lake Street with boarded windows and murals after unrest in Minneapolis over the killing of George Floyd.
Former Kmart on Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2020
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Fencing in the parking lot of the former K-Mart as the United States Postal Service prepares to move in.
Block Party to Block 3rd Precinct, Midtown Greenway
September 2020
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Protesters gather at a "Block Party to Block the Precinct" protest to bring awareness and block any potential lease for a new 3rd precinct. The 3rd precinct police station, located a mile away, was burned by protesters after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Recall Mike Freeman Campaign, Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis
September 2020
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A woman taking signatures for the Recall Mike Freeman campaign. Mike Freeman is the Hennepin County Attorney.
Block Party to Block the Precinct sign, Minneapolis
September 2020
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Protesters gather at a "Block Party to Block the Precinct" protest to bring awareness and block any potential lease for a new 3rd precinct. The 3rd precinct police station, located a mile away, was burned by protesters after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Love Your Enemy Graffiti, Former K-Mart, South Minneapolis
September 2020
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Painted boards on the former K-Mart in South Minneapolis.
Popeyes on Lake Street, Minneapolis, boarded with graffiti
September 2020
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A Popeyes Chicken on Lake Street boarded up following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Beauty Paradise Hair & Wigs Grand Opening, Uptown Mpls, 09/26/2020
September 2020
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Beauty Paradise Hair & Wigs store shortly after a grand opening on West Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Lake Street Minneapolis ‘Do Not Burn, People Live Here’ Boards
September 2020
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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.
“Live Laugh Loot” Graffiti on Damaged US Bank, Lake Street
October 2020
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Lake Street AutoZone Site After 2020 Riots
October 2020
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US Bank Lake Street Closed After 2020 Minneapolis Riots
October 2020
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Minneapolis Lake Street March for Walter Wallace Jr.
October 2020
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Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Protest for Walter Wallace Jr.
October 2020
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Minneapolis Protest: Anti-Racist Future Sign, Lake Street
October 2020
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Burned Restaurant Remains, Lake Street, Minneapolis
October 2020
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Cowboy Slims & Williams Pub, Hennepin & Lagoon Ave, Mpls
November 2020
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Cowboy Slims at the corner of Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Boarded AT&T Store, Lake Street, Uptown Minneapolis
November 2020
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Boards over AT&T store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on November 3, 2020.
Uptown Minneapolis Target Graffiti: Stand Up Fight Back, Free Stuff
November 2020
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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.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Protest at Hook and Ladder
November 2020
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Protesters gathering outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct after the media called the Presidential race for Joe Biden.
“Abolish The Police” Mural, Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Protesters gathering on Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis after the Presidential race was decided in favor of Joe Biden.
Protester holds up No Coup sign at Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
November 2020
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Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden was announced as winner of the Presidential election.
Minneapolis Lake Street March Against Environmental Racism
November 2020
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Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential Race for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
November 2020
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Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden won the Presidential election. Protesters wearing orange vests that read “Democracy Defender”.
Minneapolis Police Third Precinct Protest, Biden Win
November 2020
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Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden was announced winner of Donald Trump in the Presidential election.
Jews Against Fascism Protest, Lake Street, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential election for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The Third Precinct is seen by many as a symbol of hopeful change as well as the power of the people and the community of Minneapolis.
Traditional Performer with Headdress, Mask, Incense Pot
November 2020
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Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential election for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Lake Street March, 2020 Presidential Election
November 2020
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March down Lake Street after the results of the Presidential election came through that Biden was the winner.
Coliseum Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis, boarded storefronts
November 2020
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The Coliseum Building on Lake Street as seen from across the street.
Uptown Smoke Shop, Lake Street, Minneapolis, ‘Help + Love’ graffiti
November 2020
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Uptown Smoke Shop with boards that read “Help + Love each other”
Tires Plus, Uptown Minneapolis, Stop Line 3 Graffiti 2020
November 2020
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Graffiti on Tires Plus boards that read “Stop Line 3” “No More Prez” “Riots 2020”
Target Lake Street Reopening Art Installation, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Target re-opens after being damaged during the initial days of unrest. The store, across from the Minneapolis police third precinct, was the first to be significantly looted.
George Floyd Storefront Boards, Lake Street Snowfall
November 2020
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Storefront boards reading "George Floyd" on Lake Street during snowfall.
Lake Street K-Mart Temporary Post Office with Mural
November 2020
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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.
Minneapolis K-Mart: Temporary USPS Post Office
November 2020
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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.
Former K-Mart, Lake Street Minneapolis Post Office
November 2020
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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
November 2020
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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.
SuperValu Chairs, W. Lake Street, South Minneapolis
November 2020
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Chairs outside the former SuperValu grocery store on W. Lake street in South Minneapolis.
Dumping Trump Is Not a Crime Flyer, Minneapolis 3rd Precinct
December 2020
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Flyers taped to a pole outside of the Minneapolis Third Precinct police station, which burned after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Drop the charges refers to the 646 that were criminally charged during the largest mass arrest in Minnesota history. Protesters were arrested after marching onto I-94 in a post election march.
Cadillac Pawn, E. Lake St., Minneapolis: Calvin Horton Graffiti
December 2020
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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.
Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street, Minneapolis, boards removed
December 2020
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Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street after boards were removed.
Cadillac Pawn Interior with Broken Window, Lake Street
December 2020
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Inside Cadillac Pawn on W. Lake Street.
Night Demolition of US Bank, West Lake Street, Minneapolis
December 2020
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The demolition of a riot damaged US Bank branch. The bank was rebuilt.
Target Re-opening Billboard on Lake Street, Minneapolis
December 2020
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A Target Store billboard on Lake Street after they re-opened their stores following damage after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Temporary US Bank branch, Lake Street parking lot, Minneapolis
December 2020
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A temporary US Bank branch in the parking lot of the US Bank building. The bank sits just a few buildings away from the Minneapolis 3rd precinct police station that was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Nicollet/Lake Street Strip Mall Post-Uprising
December 2020
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Strip mall on Nicollet Ave and Lake Street after damage during the Minneapolis Uprising that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Riot Damaged Strip Mall, Nicollet Ave & Lake St
December 2020
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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.
Graffiti on Burned Atlas Staffing, Lake Street, Minneapolis
December 2020
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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
December 2020
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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
December 2020
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#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.
Minneapolis Protesters March on Inauguration Day
January 2021
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Around 100 protesters marched on Inauguration Day from South High to the 3rd precinct. Among the demands were for Biden to reverse Trump climate change & environmental policies and community control of police.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Protest on Inauguration Day
January 2021
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Protesters return to the burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Inauguration day asking for community control of the police.Less than 3 weeks prior, Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police during a firearm sting. The Minneapolis Police released video showing what they say was Dolal Idd shooting at them first through the car window.
Protesters at Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Inauguration Day
January 2021
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Protesters return to the burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Inauguration Day asking for community control of the police. Less than 3 weeks prior, Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police during a firearm sting. The Minneapolis Police released video showing what they say was Dolal Idd shooting at them first through the car window.
Minneapolis Protest: “Police Are The Biggest Gang” Sign
January 2021
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100 protesters marched on Inauguration Day from South High to the 3rd precinct. Among the demands were for Biden to reverse Trump climate change & environmental policies and community control of police.
Graffiti on Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Barricades
January 2021
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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”
January 2021
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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.
Walgreens on E Lake Street, Minneapolis, Post-Riot Damage
January 2021
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Inside the gutted Walgreens building that was destroyed during Minneapolis riots.
Rebuilt AutoZone on W. Lake Street, Minneapolis, Under Winter Cover
January 2021
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While the Autozone on East Lake was the first building to burn during unrest, the Autozone on W. Lake is the first building to be completely rebuilt.
Lake Street Shops Reopen After Unrest, Minneapolis
February 2021
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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.
Save the Boards protest on Lake Street, Minneapolis
February 2021
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About 70 marched down Lake Street in a march organized by Save The Boards to Memorialize the Movement and Visual Black Justice. They demand the President take action to abolish the death penalty, re-open all police murder cases, & defund/de-militarize police.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fencing with Protest Signs
March 2021
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Protest signs hang on the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The precinct was burned during unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Razor Wire at Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, March 2021
March 2021
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Razor wire around the temporary Minneapolis Police third precinct on March 3, 2021.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct and Autozone, East Lake St, March 2021
March 2021
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The Minneapolis police third precinct, Autozone, and Target on East Lake St on March 27, 2021.
Minneapolis Police Third Precinct Rooftop Message
March 2021
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"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 Uprising Flyer on Midtown Greenway
April 2021
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A posting on the Minneapolis Midtown Greenway.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: “Everything Must Go” Banner
May 2021
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"Everything must go!!!" on the fencing of the burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station.
Daunte Wright Mural at Minnesota Food Grocery, West Lake Street
May 2021
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A Daunte Wright mural on West Lake Street.
Lake Street Sign: Thank You for Donating to Businesses
May 2021
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A board thanking the public for donating to rebuild efforts.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: George Floyd Memorial Art
May 2021
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Minneapolis Police Third Precinct one year after George Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis police.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct 1 Year After Unrest
May 2021
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The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct 1 year after it was burned during unrest over the murder of George Floyd
May 2021
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A "May 28th Forever" sign hangs on the third precinct on the 1 year anniversary of it burning.
Minneapolis Police gather at 3rd Precinct anniversary
May 2021
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Police officers gather at the Third Precinct on the 1 year anniversary of the burning of the precinct. The Minneapolis Police announced over the radio the precinct had been compromised at 10:14pm on May 28th, 2020.
Barricades at Temporary Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
June 2021
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The current temporary home of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct police station. The original third precinct was set on fire during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis: Fire at Chicago Ave and S Girard Ave during protest
June 2021
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Protesters burn garbage cans in the evening after Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in the nearby parking garage.
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