Lake Street

644 photos · 2009–2026

644 photographs tagged Lake Street, 2009–2026.

No Sleep Til Justice at Midtown Station
Graffiti reading "No Sleep Til Justice" is visible on the signage of the Lake Street/Midtown Station in South Minneapolis.

No Sleep Till Justice Graffiti at Lake Street/Midtown Station

PEACE written on boards covering a Subway restaurant
A Subway restaurant on East Lake Street in South Minneapolis displays "PEACE" graffiti across its boarded windows and entrance. The plywood panels were installed following widespread protests that occurred in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020.

PEACE on boarded windows of Subway, East Lake Street, Minneapolis

Chicago Lake Liquors behind riot damaged buildings
The rubble of a former furniture store stands on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This site was among many businesses damaged or destroyed during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020.

Burned Furniture Store, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis Uprising

Burned out car in back of Gandhi Mahal
The parking lot of Gandhi Mahal restaurant on Lake Street in South Minneapolis shows a burned-out car and scattered debris. This site was significantly impacted during the civil unrest that occurred in Minneapolis following the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd. Gandhi Mahal, a community-oriented establishment, was among numerous businesses on Lake Street that sustained damage.

Burned Car & Debris, Gandhi Mahal Parking Lot, South Minneapolis

A mural on Lake Street in August 2020
A mural depicting a young Black girl with a raised fist is prominently displayed on West Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This artwork, seen on August 19, 2020, emerged as part of the widespread artistic responses following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The mural includes the hashtag #AMPLIFYBLACKVOICES.

George Floyd Protest Mural, West Lake Street, Minneapolis

Speedway Gas after damage from riots in August 2020
The Speedway gas station on West Lake Street in the Lynlake neighborhood of Minneapolis stands under a twilight sky. This site was among many businesses affected by arson during the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. While the original gas station building was destroyed and subsequently cleared, the fuel canopy and signage are still visible.

Speedway Gas Station, LynLake, Minneapolis

Kmart covered in art boards in August 2020
The former K-Mart store on West Lake Street in Minneapolis displays extensive murals created in the aftermath of the 2020 protests. These artworks, some depicting portraits and messages related to the Minneapolis Uprising, transformed the building's exterior into a public canvas. The retail store has since been repurposed as a United States Post Office, providing essential services after two local post offices were destroyed by fire during the protests.

Former K-Mart Murals, West Lake Street, Minneapolis

Thurston Jewelers and Bondesque in Uptown Minneapolis
Thurston Jewelers and Bondesque, located on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, are depicted with their storefronts boarded. These boards feature various protest art and messages, including calls for justice and affirmations like 'Black Lives Are Beautiful'. The boarding and artwork emerged during the 2020 protests in Minneapolis, following the murder of George Floyd, which led to widespread civil unrest and calls for systemic change.

Thurston Jewelers & Bondesque, Lake St, Minneapolis, boarded with protest art

Office depot dollar tree cost cutters in Minneapolis
A strip mall sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis, featuring businesses such as Office Depot and Dollar Tree, stands amidst ongoing construction in August 2020. The sign displays graffiti, including the word "Medic", signifying the location of a medic during the protests that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. This commercial corridor on Lake Street sustained significant damage during the unrest.

Lake Street Strip Mall Sign & Construction, Minneapolis, August 2020

AutoZone building lot cleared
The AutoZone sign stands over a cleared lot at the intersection of East Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis. This site was formerly home to the AutoZone store, which was the first building to burn during the civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The cleared ground marks a significant location in the events that unfolded across the city, particularly near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The remaining sign serves as a stark reminder of the widespread damage and subsequent rebuilding efforts in the area.

AutoZone Sign, Cleared Lot, East Lake Street, Minneapolis

A mobile ATM setup in a bank parking lot
A Wells Fargo Mobile ATM truck is positioned in the parking lot of the former Wells Fargo Bank at 3030 Nicollet in South Minneapolis. This temporary financial service was deployed after the original bank branch was destroyed during the civil unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd. Its presence aimed to restore essential banking access for residents and businesses in the affected Lake Street corridor. The mobile unit served as a critical piece of infrastructure, providing continuity of service in an area experiencing significant disruption.

Wells Fargo Mobile ATM at Burned Bank, 3030 Nicollet

Chicago Lake Liquor store with boards over windows
Chicago Lake Liquors, a retail establishment located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, is shown with its storefront windows boarded up. This protective measure was implemented in response to the civil unrest that occurred in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Boarding up businesses became a common practice across the city during this period to prevent damage and looting. Lake Street, a major commercial corridor, experienced significant damage and disruption during the uprising, with many businesses like Chicago Lake Liquors taking precautions or facing rebuilding efforts.

Chicago Lake Liquors, Lake Street, Boarded Storefront

People in line at a food truck at night
Customers maintain social distance while waiting in line at the Tacos El Primo food truck on Lake Street in Minneapolis. This practice became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic, influencing how businesses like mobile eateries operated. Lake Street, a significant commercial corridor in South Minneapolis, hosts a variety of local businesses that adapted to serve the community during challenging times. Food trucks provided accessible dining options and continued to be a part of the urban landscape, offering essential services to residents.

Social Distancing at Tacos El Primo, Lake Street

Protesters march on Lake Street in Minneapolis holding signs demanding justice for Calvin Horton, who was killed during civil unrest on May 27, 2020.
Protesters march on Lake Street in Minneapolis, demanding justice for Calvin Horton on what would have been his 44th birthday. The march was directed towards the home of Minneapolis City Council member Alondra Cano. Calvin Horton was shot and killed on May 27th by John Rieple, the owner of Cadillac Pawn, during the widespread unrest that followed the May 25th death of George Floyd. Participants carried signs calling for Rieple to be charged with murder.

“Charge John Rieple” March for Calvin Horton on Lake Street

Justice for Calvin posters and flowers memorializing Calvin Horton Jr. at Cadillac Pawn on Minneapolis Lake Street.
Posters and flowers adorn the boarded-up Cadillac Pawn & Jewelry on Lake Street in Minneapolis, serving as a memorial for Calvin Horton Jr. Horton was shot and killed by the store's owner, John Rieple, on May 27, 2020, during the widespread unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. The flyers announce a public press release and a vigil followed by a march on July 21, 2020, demanding justice and highlighting that no charges had been filed against Rieple 55 days after the incident.

“Justice for Calvin” Posters and Flowers on Lake Street

Memorial photographs of Calvin Horton Jr. affixed to boarded storefront of Cadillac Pawn on Minneapolis Lake Street at dusk.
A memorial for Calvin Horton Jr. stands outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Horton Jr. was shot and killed on May 27, 2020, during the civil unrest that followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The memorial features posters bearing Horton Jr.'s image and calls for justice, affixed to the plywood boards protecting the storefront, alongside flowers and candles placed on the sidewalk.

Flowers and “Justice for Calvin” Posters Outside Cadillac Pawn

A memorial arranged on Lake Street pavement outside Cadillac Pawn in Minneapolis honors Calvin Horton Jr.
A memorial for Calvin Horton Jr. is arranged on the pavement outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in Minneapolis. This vigil marks what would have been his 44th birthday. Horton was fatally shot by the owner of Cadillac Pawn on May 27, 2020, amidst the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd in the city.

Candles and Stuffed Animals at Calvin Horton Jr. Memorial on Lake Street

A burned-out Family Dollar store with boarded windows and charred interior visible on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
The Family Dollar store on Lake Street in Minneapolis sustained severe fire damage. This destruction occurred during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Burned-Out Family Dollar on Lake Street After Unrest

US Bank branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis with graffiti and boarded windows during 2020 civil unrest.
Graffiti covers the exterior of a US Bank branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis. This damage occurred during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Chain-Link Fence and Tarp Outside a US Bank Branch on Lake Street

Mae Roberts speaks at a vigil for her son Calvin Horton outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Mae Roberts, mother of Calvin Horton Jr., addresses attendees at a vigil held outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The gathering commemorated what would have been her son's 44th birthday. Calvin Horton Jr. was killed on May 27th by the owner of the pawn shop during the unrest that occurred in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

Mae Roberts Speaks on Calvin Horton Jr.’s Birthday at Cadillac Pawn

Boarded storefront of Cadillac Pawn on Minneapolis's Lake Street displays colorful graffiti and memorial messages honoring Calvin Horton Jr.
A boarded-up storefront of Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays graffiti and memorial messages for Calvin Horton Jr. Horton Jr. was killed by the owner of the pawn shop on May 27, 2020, during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

“Fuck You” Graffiti and Memorials for Calvin Horton Jr. on Lake Street

Toussaint Morrison speaks at a protest for Calvin Horton Jr. outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Toussaint Morrison addresses a protest for Calvin Horton Jr. outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in Minneapolis. This gathering took place amidst widespread protests in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd, with participants demanding charges in the death of Calvin Horton Jr.

Toussaint Morrison Addresses Crowd at Calvin Horton Jr. Vigil

Graffiti on the side of burned USPS post office
The United States Postal Service (USPS) Lake Street Station in Minneapolis sustained significant fire damage during the Minneapolis Uprising. The brick building shows signs of charring and boarded-up windows, with white graffiti on its facade stating, "WE LOVE OUR POSTAL PATRONS! WE WILL BE BACK TO SERVE YOU!" This message reflects the station's commitment to its community despite the extensive damage from arson. As a critical piece of public infrastructure, the Lake Street Station provides essential postal services to residents and businesses in the surrounding Minneapolis neighborhood.

Burned USPS Lake Street Station with Graffiti

Back of fire damaged USPS post office in Minneapolis
The USPS Lake Street Station and a Stop N Shop gas station stand on Lake Street in Minneapolis. These commercial properties sustained significant damage, including instances of arson, during the civil unrest that occurred in May 2020 following the death of George Floyd. The boarded-up windows and visible repairs on both structures reflect the impact of these events on local businesses and infrastructure. The USPS facility continues to serve as a critical postal service hub for the surrounding community, while the Stop N Shop provides essential fuel and convenience services.

USPS Lake Street Station & Stop N Shop, Minneapolis Unrest

Ingebretsen’s store on Lake Street with boards
Ingebretsen's, a long-standing Scandinavian food market and gift shop, is located at 1601 E Lake Street in South Minneapolis. Established in 1921, the family-owned business has served as a cultural hub for the city's Scandinavian community for over a century. The store's windows were boarded and subsequently covered with protest messages and graffiti following the civil unrest in May 2020, which occurred after the death of George Floyd. Messages such as "HUMAN FAMILY" and a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. advocating for justice were painted on the protective boards, reflecting community sentiments during this period. This image documents the physical impact and public expression on local businesses along Lake Street during a significant moment in Minneapolis's recent history.

Ingebretsen’s Boarded Store with Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Star Dragon Chinese Restaurant with boards
Star Dragon Restaurant, a Chinese restaurant located at 1540 E Lake Street in South Minneapolis, is shown with its windows boarded up. These protective measures were implemented during the civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd. Despite the plywood coverings, the business remained operational, as indicated by the "OPEN" signs painted on the boards and the partially opened entrance. This retail establishment on Lake Street illustrates the resilience and challenges faced by local businesses during a period of significant social upheaval in the city.

Star Dragon Restaurant, Boarded Up, Open, Minneapolis

You Hold the Key mural on boarded-up CVS boards, Lake Street, Minneapolis
The "You Hold the Key" mural by Ballard covers a boarded-up CVS Pharmacy on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Painted in 2020, it features a heart, the word "PEACE," and a large key on protective boards over the storefront.

You Hold the Key Mural, Lake Street CVS, Minneapolis

West Lake Street boarded up businesses
Murals adorn boarded-up storefronts along West Lake Street in Minneapolis's Lyn-Lake neighborhood. These boards were installed on businesses in July 2020 as a protective measure following civil unrest that occurred after the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Many of these temporary barriers were subsequently transformed into public art by various artists. The murals became a significant visual record of the period, contributing to the cultural landscape of Uptown Minneapolis.

West Lake Street Murals, Minneapolis, July 2020

Minnehaha Liquors site at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis behind fencing and barriers at night.
Minnehaha Liquors at East Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis appears behind fencing and concrete barriers in July 2020. The business was destroyed during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, leaving a cleared and secured lot at the intersection. The corner sits near the former Third Precinct station and other fire-damaged Lake Street properties.

Minnehaha Liquors site at Lake Street, Minneapolis

Target store renovation on East Lake Street in Minneapolis at night.
Target on East Lake Street in Minneapolis undergoes renovation after the store was damaged by fire in May 2020. The site sits across Lake Street from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct. Temporary facilities and construction equipment occupied the parking lot as rebuilding continued in early July 2020.

Target store renovation, East Lake Street, Minneapolis

Dollar General at Hi-Lake Shopping Center in Minneapolis behind fire-damaged debris.
Dollar General at the Hi-Lake Shopping Center on East Lake Street in Minneapolis after fire damage in 2020. The shopping center also included an H&R Block office and other storefronts damaged during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. Debris from the destroyed front portion of the complex remained across the site in early July 2020.

Dollar General at Hi-Lake Shopping Center, Minneapolis

Empty Lake Street at Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during a police closure at night.
Lake Street at Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night during a police street closure on June 27, 2020. The normally busy commercial corridor appears largely empty, with boarded storefront windows and murals visible along the block. Minneapolis police imposed weekend closures in the area at the time in response to large late-night car gatherings in the entertainment district.

Uptown Minneapolis: Lake Street at Hennepin Ave Police Closure

Burned strip mall rubble on Lake Street in Minneapolis after fires during the May 2020 unrest.
The burned remains of a strip mall on Lake Street in Minneapolis fill the foreground, with piles of brick, twisted metal, and collapsed roofing left after a fire. A Dollar General sign is still visible on one surviving section of the commercial building behind the rubble. The damage dates to the unrest and protests that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, when multiple businesses along the Lake Street corridor were burned or destroyed.

Burned Strip Mall Rubble, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Boarded businesses on Lake Street in Minneapolis after George Floyd protests, June 2020.
Boarded storefronts along Lake Street in Minneapolis, including the Yusuf Center and Dulce Mex #2, are shown on June 16, 2020. Plywood covers the ground-floor windows and doors, with graffiti and memorial messages such as “RIP George” and “Justice for Floyd” visible on the barriers and concrete traffic dividers. The businesses were protected after the protests and unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May 2020.

Lake Street Boarded Businesses After George Floyd Protests

Burned Redbox kiosk outside a former Walgreens on Lake Street in Minneapolis, with “BLACK Solidarity” graffiti.
A burned Redbox kiosk stands outside a former Walgreens on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Black smoke stains mark the brick wall behind the kiosk, and red graffiti reading “BLACK Solidarity” is painted beside it. The photograph was made on June 16, 2020, weeks after the store was damaged during protests following the May 25 killing of George Floyd.

Black Solidarity Graffiti, Burned Red Box, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct on Nicollet Avenue behind fencing, razor wire, and graffiti-covered barriers.
The Minneapolis Police Department’s 5th Precinct station at 3101 Nicollet Avenue South in Minneapolis is surrounded by chain-link fencing, razor wire, and concrete barriers marked with graffiti. The image was made in June 2020, weeks after protests followed the killing of George Floyd and prompted added security at police facilities across the city.

Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct: Razor Wire & Graffiti

Burned Lake Street Station post office facade in Minneapolis, with charred brick and partial Minneapolis lettering.
The fire-damaged Lake Street Station post office in Minneapolis fills the frame, with soot-stained brickwork and the partially intact “MINNEAPOLIS” lettering visible on the facade. This United States Postal Service building on the Lake Street corridor was burned during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Burned Lake Street Station Post Office, Minneapolis

Rear of former Uncle Hugo’s bookstore on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, burned and covered with graffiti.
The rear of the former Uncle Hugo’s Science Fiction Bookstore on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is shown on June 14, 2020, with burned debris still visible inside a charred doorway and graffiti covering the alley walls. The independent bookstore was destroyed in the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. Midtown Global Market and the Allina Commons building are visible in the background above the alley.

Uncle Hugo’s Burned Bookstore, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Kmart on Lake Street in Minneapolis with store-closing signs and murals on boarded windows, June 2020.
The Kmart store on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on June 14, 2020, with large “Store Closing Sale” banners and boarded storefront windows covered in murals and graffiti. Messages and images painted across the boards include “Love Conquers Hate,” peace symbols, and portraits, turning the facade into a temporary public art surface in the weeks after the murder of George Floyd. Shopping carts remain stacked near the entrance as the store stands closed behind the painted boards.

K-Mart Store Closing, Murals on Boards, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Damaged lobby of the Midtown Sheraton on Lake Street in Minneapolis, with debris scattered across the floor.
The lobby of the Midtown Sheraton on Lake Street in Minneapolis sits in disarray, with scattered trash, overturned items, and a damaged front desk visible in the hotel interior. The property was used during the COVID-19 pandemic to house people experiencing homelessness. By June 2020, after those residents had left, the building bore damage associated with unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Midtown Sheraton Lobby Damage, Minneapolis Uprising

Sheraton Hotel lobby on Lake Street in Minneapolis with debris, scattered furniture, and notices on the front desk.
The Sheraton Hotel lobby on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown in disarray on June 12, 2020. During the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, the hotel was temporarily used as shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The reception desk is covered by a clear barrier and posted notices, while overturned furniture, scattered belongings, and debris remain across the lobby floor.

Sheraton Hotel Lobby Takeover, Minneapolis 2020

Fire-damaged Foot Locker interior on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing.
The fire-damaged interior of a Foot Locker on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown weeks after the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Charred debris, collapsed ceiling materials, burned fixtures, and overturned display furniture remain inside the gutted retail space. The damage was part of a wider pattern of destruction to businesses along the Lake Street commercial corridor during that period.

Foot Locker Interior, Lake Street, Minneapolis, 2020 Fire Damage

Former Sheraton Hotel in Minneapolis, used as a temporary shelter in June 2020.
The former Sheraton Hotel in Minneapolis is shown at dusk, with the neighboring Allina Commons building visible at right. In June 2020, after the killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed in the city, the hotel was repurposed as a temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The building’s use during that period reflected an emergency response to immediate housing and safety needs near the Lake Street corridor.

Former Sheraton Hotel, Minneapolis, Post-Uprising Shelter

Burned AutoZone rubble on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, with a damaged Metro Transit sign in the foreground.
The burned remains of the AutoZone store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis fill the frame, with a damaged Metro Transit sign lying across the rubble in the foreground. The store was among the first buildings destroyed during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May 2020. East Lake Street, a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis, sustained widespread fire damage and business losses during that period. Store signs for Aldi and Walgreens are visible in the background beyond the debris.

Burned AutoZone Rubble, E. Lake Street, Minneapolis

“No Hate Zone” sign on the burned former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
A “No Hate Zone” sign and a small “Welcome” mat are attached to the fire-damaged exterior of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The building was heavily burned during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The improvised installation marks the site in the weeks after the precinct was abandoned and damaged.

No Hate Zone Art at Burned Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct

Burned facade of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street, with part of the original sign still visible.
The fire-damaged facade of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis shows the remaining letters of the building’s original signage. The precinct was heavily burned during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. A police station serving south Minneapolis, the building became one of the most widely recognized damaged sites from that period.

Burned Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Letters

Fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, marked with “Justice for Floyd” graffiti.
Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis stands fire-damaged in the aftermath of unrest following the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd. Broken windows, charred interiors, and boarded wall sections remain visible beneath the store’s sign. Graffiti on the facade includes the words “Justice for Floyd,” linking the damaged storefront to the protests and calls for accountability that spread along the Lake Street corridor in late May and early June 2020.

Minnehaha Liquors, E. Lake St, Post-Fire: Justice for Floyd

Burned interior of Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest.
The fire-damaged interior of Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown in June 2020, with collapsed roof beams, twisted shelving, and burned merchandise filling the gutted store. The liquor store was destroyed during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Located across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, the building was one of many businesses on the Lake Street corridor that suffered extensive fire damage.

Burned Minnehaha Liquors, East Lake Street

Burned chiropractor office behind East Lake Street in Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest.
A fire-damaged chiropractor office on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown from the rear, with barred windows, soot-blackened brick walls, and debris scattered across the lot. The commercial building was burned during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. Located across from the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station, it was among many Lake Street businesses damaged by fire and looting in late May 2020.

Burned Chiropractor Office, East Lake Street, Minneapolis 2020

Calhoun Square building at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night, with illuminated rooftop sign and boarded ground-floor storefronts painted with murals.
Calhoun Square at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night with its rooftop sign illuminated and its ground-floor storefronts boarded and painted with murals. The mall was later renamed Seven Points Mall. Shown here boarded up with murals after the killing of George Floyd.

Calhoun Square at Hennepin and Lake Lit Up at Night

Boarded storefront murals on West Lake Street in Minneapolis with George Floyd and Black Lives Matter messages.
Boarded storefronts covered with murals line West Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early hours of June 7, 2020. The painted plywood panels include messages such as “Justice 4 George,” “Black Lives Matter,” “I Can’t Breathe,” and “I Have a Dream,” displayed across retail spaces protected after damage and unrest following the police killing of George Floyd in late May 2020. The murals turned the temporary barriers into a highly visible corridor of memorial and protest art along one of the city’s main commercial streets.

West Lake Street Murals on Boarded Stores, Minneapolis

Burned SuperAmerica gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing.
The burned SuperAmerica gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands behind a chain-link fence with its canopy collapsed and interior reduced to charred debris. The station was damaged during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd, when many businesses along the Lake Street corridor were burned or looted. Before the fire, the site provided fuel and convenience retail services on one of the city’s main east-west commercial streets.

Burned SuperAmerica Gas Station, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Boarded Lake Street storefronts in Minneapolis with “Kids Live Upstairs” messages after George Floyd’s killing.
Boarded storefronts on Lake Street in Minneapolis are covered with handwritten warnings including “Kids Live Upstairs” and “Please Don’t Burn” in the days after the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. The businesses, photographed at night, include ground-floor retail spaces in a mixed-use commercial block with apartments above. Plywood barriers were widely installed along the corridor during the unrest to protect windows while also drawing attention to residents living over the shops.

“Kids Live Upstairs” during Minneapolis Unrest, Lake Street

George Floyd mural on boarded Stella’s Fish Cafe windows on Lake Street in Minneapolis after protests in 2020.
A George Floyd mural covers boarded windows at Stella’s Fish Cafe on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The painting includes Floyd’s portrait, the words “SAY MY NAME,” and repeated “BLM” text, while adjacent plywood panels are marked with messages including “Justice 4” and “Say His Name.” The boards were installed to protect storefronts during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing in May 2020, and many became surfaces for memorials and protest art across Minneapolis.

George Floyd ‘Say My Name’ mural, Stella’s Fish Cafe, Lake St

Minnesota National Guard outside a boarded CVS on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020.
Members of the Minnesota National Guard stand outside a boarded CVS Pharmacy on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. The deployment came during the period of unrest and protests in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd. Plywood covers the storefront windows and doors, reflecting the precautionary measures taken by businesses along the corridor during that time.

Minnesota National Guard at CVS, Lake Street, Uptown

Boarded businesses on Lake Street in Minneapolis painted with Black Lives Matter and protest messages in June 2020.
Boarded storefronts on Lake Street in Minneapolis are covered with protest art and messages in early June 2020. Visible text and symbols include “Black Lives Matter,” “Don’t Shoot,” a peace sign, and “Liberty + Justice 4 All” painted across plywood panels protecting business entrances. The boards were installed after the murder of George Floyd and became surfaces for memorials, political messages, and neighborhood response along one of the city’s main commercial corridors.

BLM graffiti on boarded businesses, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Bryant-Lake Bowl on Lake Street in Minneapolis, boarded with protest graffiti beneath a lit neon sign.
Bryant-Lake Bowl on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown boarded up at night, with its neon sign lit above plywood covered in protest graffiti. Messages painted on the boards include “Liberty and Justice for all,” “People live here,” and “Freedom.” The bowling alley, theater, and restaurant was among the Lake Street businesses that secured their storefronts during the unrest following the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd.

Bryant-Lake Bowl, Boarded with Protest Graffiti, Minneapolis

Boarded Iron Door Pub on Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, with BLM and protest graffiti in June 2020.
The Iron Door Pub on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is boarded up in early June 2020, with plywood covering its windows and doors. Messages including “BLM,” “Stay Safe,” “MPLS Strong,” and “Look for the helpers” are spray-painted across the boards. Taken a week after the killing of George Floyd.

Iron Door Pub, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, Protest Graffiti

Bikers outside the burned AutoZone in Minneapolis
Bikers go past the remains of the burned AutoZone building on Minnehaha Ave. The store was the first store to burn during protests that followed the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Bikers outside the burned AutoZone in Minneapolis

Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct entrance on Lake Street in Minneapolis after George Floyd protests.
The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands burned and heavily damaged on May 31, 2020. Broken windows, charred exterior surfaces, and debris inside the entrance are visible after the fire during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The precinct was a local police station, and its destruction became one of the most widely recognized images from the unrest in south Minneapolis.

Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, May 31, 2020

Anti-racism signs on Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests.
Handmade signs reading “White supremacy is a public health crisis. We.Are.The.Cure. Anti-Racism NOW” hang from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The precinct became a major focus of protests after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police five days earlier.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Anti-Racism Sign

Bryant-Lake Bowl on Lake Street in Minneapolis is boarded with plywood bearing spray-painted messages including "PEOPLE LIVE HERE."
Bryant-Lake Bowl is a bowling alley, theater, and restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Plywood covers its ground-floor windows, spray-painted with "PEOPLE LIVE HERE" and "DO NOT BURN." The boards went up after unrest broke out along Lake Street following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020.

“People Live Here” Spray-Painted on Bryant-Lake Bowl’s Boards

Fire-damaged interior of Minnehaha Liquors on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
The fire-damaged remains of Minnehaha Liquors on Lake Street in South Minneapolis are shown on May 31, 2020, with the roof burned away and the interior reduced to debris. The store was destroyed during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Minnehaha Liquors Fire Damage on Lake Street in South Minneapolis

Burned El Nuevo Rodeo on Lake Street in Minneapolis with a warning sign and rubble outside.
The burned remains of El Nuevo Rodeo stand on Lake Street in south Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The restaurant and entertainment venue was heavily damaged by fire during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, leaving its brick exterior blackened and much of the interior reduced to rubble. A handwritten warning sign about unstable walls and caution tape at the sidewalk mark the building as unsafe in the immediate aftermath of the fire.

El Nuevo Rodeo Restaurant Fire, Minneapolis

Fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
The fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors sign and facade on Lake Street in Minneapolis are shown on May 31, 2020. The business was burned during the unrest that followed the death of George Floyd on May 25, leaving the storefront’s metal framing exposed and the neon sign partially intact. Lake Street, one of Minneapolis’s main commercial corridors, saw extensive damage to businesses during those days.

Minnehaha Liquors Fire Damage, Minneapolis

Graffiti on a Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Graffiti covers the exterior of a Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The markings line the lower walls of the building while the store’s red facade and bullseye logo remain visible above. The site is near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, an area heavily affected during protests following the killing of George Floyd.

Graffiti on Target Store, East Lake Street, Minneapolis

Graffiti-covered car outside a boarded-up US Bank on Lake Street in Minneapolis, with a cyclist passing.
A graffiti-covered damaged car sits outside a boarded-up US Bank branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The image includes the bank’s drive-through area and nearby commercial buildings along the Lake Street corridor, where many properties were closed or secured with plywood after unrest following the police killing of George Floyd. A cyclist passes in the foreground, contrasting with the visible damage and anti-police graffiti left on the car and bank building.

Graffiti Car at US Bank, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Chicago-Lake Liquors boarded up on Lake Street in Minneapolis with graffiti and concrete barriers.
Chicago-Lake Liquors on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands boarded up on May 31, 2020, with graffiti on the plywood-covered entrance and on a concrete barrier in front of the store. The large corner liquor store, identified by its prominent sign and drive-in customer parking lot, was among many businesses in the area that installed protective coverings after unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

Chicago-Lake Liquors Boarded, Minneapolis

Burned Foot Locker on Lake Street in Minneapolis with a pedestrian passing by.
The burned Foot Locker storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands damaged on May 31, 2020, with shattered upper windows, a collapsed ground-floor opening, and debris visible inside the retail space. The store was among the businesses affected during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in late May 2020. A pedestrian walks past the fire-damaged building as cleanup and recovery had yet to begin.

Burned Foot Locker, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Fire-damaged Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
The Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on May 31, 2020, with its convenience store building heavily damaged by fire while the pump canopy and fueling area remain standing. Wet pavement and debris mark the immediate aftermath of firefighting at the site. The damage occurred during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, which left numerous businesses and buildings burned or damaged along the Lake Street corridor.

Speedway Gas Station Fire Damage, Minneapolis

Sunsara Taylor speaks at a protest outside Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street.
Sunsara Taylor, a representative of the Revolutionary Communist Party, speaks at a protest outside the Minneapolis 3rd Precinct on Lake Street. This location became a focal point during the Minneapolis Uprising following the killing of George Floyd. The precinct was a central site for demonstrations against police brutality and systemic injustice.

Sunsara Taylor speaks at Minneapolis 3rd Precinct

Burning Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis as smoke rises above the damaged building.
A fire-damaged Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the morning of May 30, 2020. Smoke rises from the convenience store area as traffic passes on the commercial corridor, and a Metro Transit bus stop sign is visible beside the property. The damage followed nights of protests and unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd.

Shell Gas Station Burns on Lake Street After George Floyd Unrest

Burned Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke rising from the gutted store.
A fire-damaged Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis is pictured on the morning of May 30, 2020. The convenience store behind the pumps is gutted and still smoking, with parts of the roof and facade burned away. The damage followed nights of unrest in Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd, when businesses along Lake Street, one of the city’s main commercial corridors, were heavily affected.

Shell Gas Station Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Burned Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke rising from the damaged store.
A Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands heavily burned on the morning of May 30, 2020, with smoke still rising from the convenience store behind the pump canopy. The damage followed overnight unrest after the killing of George Floyd, which led to fires and destruction along major commercial corridors in south Minneapolis. A Metro Transit bus stop and campaign signs remain in the foreground, situating the station within the everyday streetscape of Lake Street.

Shell Gas Station Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis

National Guard troops on Lake Street in Minneapolis beside graffiti-marked storefronts and debris.
Members of the Minnesota National Guard patrol Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, passing boarded and graffiti-marked storefronts amid debris left on the street. The deployment came after several nights of fires and property damage during protests following the death of George Floyd. Lake Street, a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis, was among the areas most heavily affected, and National Guard units were sent to support security operations and protect businesses and residents.

National Guard on Lake Street, Minneapolis

National Guard truck at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis amid debris and haze.
Minnesota National Guard soldiers and a Minneapolis Police vehicle are stationed at Chicago Avenue South and Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. A military transport truck is parked beside the Los Ocampo commercial building, with debris and haze visible along the corridor. The deployment came during the unrest and protests that followed the murder of George Floyd, when National Guard troops and local law enforcement were sent to major intersections and business districts across south Minneapolis.

National Guard at Chicago Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis

Burned Welcome to Lynlake sign at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis.
The “Welcome to Lynlake” sign at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis appears with smoke staining and fire damage on May 30, 2020. The sign marks the Lyn-Lake commercial district in Uptown Minneapolis, an area that saw extensive unrest and property damage in the days after the murder of George Floyd. A damaged traffic signal beside the sign further documents the condition of the intersection during that period.

Burned Lynlake Sign, Minneapolis 2020

Smoldering debris blocks Lake Street in Minneapolis after overnight unrest.
Debris and small smoldering fires block Lake Street in Minneapolis on the morning of May 30, 2020, with boarded storefronts and damaged buildings lining the corridor. The photograph shows the aftermath of unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, when businesses and streets along this major South Minneapolis commercial route sustained extensive fire and impact damage. Smoke rises from burned material in the roadway as the street remains largely empty at daybreak.

Lake Street Fire Debris, Minneapolis

Minnesota National Guard vehicles on Lake Street in Minneapolis as smoke rises near LynLake at dawn.
Minnesota National Guard vehicles and personnel are stationed on Lake Street in Minneapolis near the LynLake district on May 30, 2020. Smoke rises in the distance at dawn as military and emergency vehicles line the commercial corridor after several nights of unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Lake Street is a major east-west route through South Minneapolis, lined with businesses, housing, and neighborhood landmarks.

National Guard on Lake Street, Minneapolis

National Guard vehicles block Lake Street in Minneapolis before sunrise as smoke rises in the distance.
Minnesota National Guard troops and military vehicles block Lake Street in the LynLake area of Uptown Minneapolis before sunrise on May 30, 2020. The deployment came during protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, with smoke from fires visible in the distance along the commercial corridor. Lake Street, a major east-west route lined with apartments, shops, and businesses, was heavily affected during the unrest and remained under a strong security presence as day broke.

National Guard on Lake Street, Minneapolis Uprising

Man sweeping broken glass outside a damaged storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
A man sweeps broken glass from the sidewalk outside a damaged storefront on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 30, 2020. The cleanup took place in the aftermath of unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when shattered windows and other damage lined commercial blocks across the corridor.

Glass Cleanup on Lake Street, Minneapolis

National Guard truck outside boarded Bryant-Lake Bowl in Uptown Minneapolis
A Minnesota National Guard vehicle and soldier stand outside the boarded Bryant-Lake Bowl in Uptown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. The business, a long-running bowling alley, theater, and restaurant, had covered its street-facing windows with plywood as unrest followed the killing of George Floyd. The photograph shows the LynLake commercial district under military presence in the early morning hours.

National Guard at Boarded Bryant-Lake Bowl, Minneapolis

National Guard troops and a fire truck at the Lyn-Lake Speedway on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
National Guard troops and a Minneapolis Fire Department truck are positioned on Lake Street at the Lyn-Lake Speedway station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the early morning of May 30, 2020. The deployment followed overnight fires and unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd. National Guard units were sent to secure streets and support emergency access as fire crews responded to active blazes and damaged properties along the corridor.

National Guard and Fire Truck on Lake Street

Minnesota National Guard Humvee on Lake Street in Minneapolis during protests after George Floyd's death.
A Minnesota National Guard Humvee and a soldier with a riot shield stand on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, during protests following the death of George Floyd. The Guard was deployed in the city as officials responded to unrest, fires, and damage in commercial corridors including Lake Street. Storefronts, emergency lights, and the largely empty street place the photograph in the overnight security presence that followed several days of demonstrations.

National Guard Humvee on Lake Street, Minneapolis

Smoke over Lake Street in Minneapolis as fires burn during George Floyd protest unrest.
Smoke rises over the Lake Street corridor in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the early hours of May 30, 2020, as fires burn during protests following the death of George Floyd. The photograph looks across South Minneapolis at a broad plume spreading above mid-rise residential and institutional buildings. Lake Street, a major commercial artery, sustained extensive fire damage and business losses during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police.

Smoke over Lake Street, Minneapolis Uprising

Smoke over Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests.
Smoke rises over the Lake Street area of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the early hours of May 30, 2020, during protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd. A residential high-rise and roadway are visible in the foreground as smoke drifts across the corridor, where multiple commercial buildings were damaged by fire that week. Lake Street became one of the most heavily affected areas in south Minneapolis during the fourth day of demonstrations.

Minneapolis Uprising Smoke, Lake Street Area

Smoke and flames over Lake Street in Minneapolis before dawn on May 30, 2020.
Fires burn along Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 30, 2020, sending a large plume of smoke over surrounding apartment buildings before dawn. The fires occurred during unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Lake Street is a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis and sustained extensive damage during the nights of arson and looting that followed the protests.

Lake Street Fires, Minneapolis Uprising, May 30, 2020

Smoke over Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest fires.
Smoke rises over the Lake Street area of Minneapolis in the early morning hours of May 30, 2020, as fires burn during protests following the killing of George Floyd. The photograph looks across a South Minneapolis residential and commercial district, with apartment buildings, a church, and neighborhood streets in the foreground and a broad plume of smoke extending across the night sky. Lake Street, a major east-west corridor, sustained extensive fire and property damage during that night of unrest.

Smoke over Lake Street, Minneapolis, May 30, 2020

Burning excavator on Lake Street in Minneapolis amid fires during George Floyd protests.
A burning excavator and multiple building fires line Lake Street in Minneapolis during overnight unrest on May 30, 2020, in the days after the killing of George Floyd.

Burning Excavator on Lake Street, Minneapolis

Burning building on Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests.
A commercial building burns on Lake Street in South Minneapolis in the early hours of May 30, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd. Flames and heavy smoke engulf the structure as a person stands in silhouette on the street in front of the fire. The image was made on the fourth night of unrest, when numerous businesses and buildings along the Lake Street corridor were damaged or destroyed.

Lake Street Building Fire, Minneapolis

Commercial building on fire on Lake Street in Minneapolis during unrest after George Floyd's killing.
A commercial building burns on Lake Street in South Minneapolis in late May 2020. The fire occurred during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Lake Street, a major east-west commercial corridor lined with small businesses and services, was heavily damaged during those nights.

Lake Street Building Fire, Minneapolis

Damaged Walgreens on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke and boarded windows at night.
A Walgreens pharmacy and food mart on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands damaged and smoking in the early hours of May 30, 2020. Plywood covers the entrance, windows are broken, and graffiti is visible on the exterior of the one-story commercial building. The store was photographed during the unrest that followed the police killing of George Floyd, when numerous businesses along the Lake Street corridor were damaged or burned.

Walgreens Fire, Lake Street Minneapolis

Protesters on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night beneath apartment towers.
Protesters gather along Lake Street in Minneapolis late on May 29, 2020, during demonstrations following the death of George Floyd. Taken on the fourth night of protests in Minneapolis, the image documents Lake Street as one of the main corridors where marches, rallies, and confrontations unfolded in the days after Floyd’s killing.

Night Protests on Lake Street, Minneapolis

Looted interior of Venus Unveiled on Lake Street in Minneapolis with merchandise scattered across the floor.
The interior of Venus Unveiled on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown after looting during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Photographed in the early hours of May 29, 2020, the image documents damage to one of many businesses affected along the Lake Street commercial corridor.

Venus Unveiled Looted, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Venus Unveiled storefront with shattered window on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Venus Unveiled, a lingerie store on Lake Street in Minneapolis, appears with a shattered front display window and the interior exposed in the early hours of May 29, 2020. The damage came during the unrest that spread along Lake Street after the killing of George Floyd.

Venus Unveiled Storefront Damage, Minneapolis

Handwritten Black Lives Matter signs on the Calhoun Building entrance at 711 Lake Street, Minneapolis.
Handwritten signs are posted on the entrance of the Calhoun Building at 711 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The messages express support for Black Lives Matter and racial justice during protests following the killing of George Floyd. One sign reads, “BIPOC Artists Here! BIPOC Organizations Here! Houseless People Sleep Here!".

Calhoun Building Signs, Minneapolis

Fire near Lake Street and Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis behind the Metro Transit Blue Line crossing.
A large fire burns near East Lake Street and Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during overnight protests on May 29, 2020, following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The photograph shows traffic moving beneath the Metro Transit Blue Line rail crossing as flames and smoke rise behind commercial buildings along the Lake Street corridor in south Minneapolis.

East Lake Street Fire, Minneapolis

Boarded storefront with Justice for Floyd sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
A boarded storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis bears the message “Justice for Floyd” in the early hours of May 29, 2020. The sign appeared during protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when many businesses in the corridor covered windows with plywood for protection.

Justice for Floyd Graffiti, Minneapolis

Protesters outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Protesters gather outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on the night of May 28, 2020. The fire followed days of protests after the killing of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody on May 25. The 3rd Precinct, the station where former officer Derek Chauvin had worked, was abandoned by police before the building was set ablaze.

Protesters outside burning Minneapolis 3rd Precinct

Minneapolis police station on fire during protests
The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. The precinct was set ablaze after the Minneapolis Police abandoned the precinct following 3 days of protests.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire

Fire at Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street during a protest in Minneapolis.
Fire burns at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, as a crowd gathers outside during protests following the death of George Floyd. The police station had been abandoned by officers earlier that evening before the building was set ablaze. The Third Precinct became one of the most visible locations in Minneapolis during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fire, Lake Street Protest

Thurston Jewelers and Bondesque storefronts in Minneapolis at night after looting.
A man cleans up the inside of Thurston Jewelers which was broken into on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

Thurston Jewelers, Bondesque during Minneapolis riots

Minnehaha Liquors burns on Lake Street in Minneapolis as fireworks burst overhead.
The Minnehaha Liquors store burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as fireworks burst overhead on May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during the third night of unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Minnehaha Liquors, identified by its large roadside sign, stood along Lake Street, a major commercial corridor where numerous businesses were damaged during that period.

Minnehaha Liquor Fire and Fireworks, Lake Street

Shattered doors and windows at Lake Street/Midtown station in Minneapolis.
Damage to the entrance of the Lake Street/Midtown light rail station in Minneapolis is visible on May 28, 2020, with shattered glass in the doors and station windows. Operated by Metro Transit, the station is part of the Blue Line and serves the Lake Street corridor in south Minneapolis. The damage occurred during the third day of unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd.

Lake Street Station Damage, Minneapolis

Shattered window at Lake Street/Midtown Station in Minneapolis, with broken glass on the sidewalk.
Lake Street/Midtown Station in Minneapolis stands with a shattered ground-floor window on May 28, 2020. The Metro Transit light rail station sustained visible damage during the third day of unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd. Broken glass remains on the sidewalk outside the station entrance, where signage for the transit facility is still visible.

Shattered Window at Lake Street/Midtown Station

Volunteer medics at the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis during protests on May 28, 2020.
Volunteer medics work at a temporary aid station outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. Wearing reflective vests, masks, and headlamps, they organize supplies and prepare treatment for people gathered during protests following the killing of George Floyd. The precinct at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue became a central protest site that night and was later set on fire.

Medics at Minneapolis 3rd Precinct, May 28, 2020

Volunteer medics at a treatment tent outside Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during protests.
Volunteer medics operate a makeshift treatment station outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. Under a canopy lit at night, the group treats and assists people amid protests following the killing of George Floyd. The 3rd Precinct became a central location during the unrest and was evacuated and burned later that night.

Minneapolis Medics Station at 3rd Precinct

Protesters at a Metro Transit shelter on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as a building burns behind them.
Protesters gather at a Metro Transit bus shelter on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in the background on May 28, 2020. The station was set on fire during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, and its burning became one of the most widely recognized moments of the unrest in Minneapolis.

Protesters at Metro Transit Shelter, Minneapolis

GM Tobacco burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as people gather during George Floyd protests.
GM Tobacco and neighboring storefronts on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burn as people gather outside on the night of May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during protests and unrest that followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. Midori’s can also be seen along the block, part of a heavily damaged commercial corridor south of downtown.

GM Tobacco Burns on Lake Street, Minneapolis

Protesters outside burning GM Tobacco on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, one holding an anti-police sign.
A protester holds a sign reading “Jail all racist killer cops!” in front of the burning GM Tobacco store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. The photograph was made during nighttime protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police four days earlier.

Protest at Burning GM Tobacco, Minneapolis

Minnehaha Liquors burns at Lake Street and 27th Avenue in Minneapolis as crowds gather at night.
The Minnehaha Liquors building burns on East Lake Street at South 27th Avenue in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, as crowds gather in the roadway nearby. The fire occurred during the third night of protests following the killing of George Floyd, when commercial corridors along Lake Street saw extensive unrest and property damage.

Minnehaha Liquors Fire, Lake Street Minneapolis

Minnehaha Liquors burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as people gather during protests.
The Minnehaha Liquors building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the night of May 28, 2020, as people gather in the street during unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The commercial building, marked by the large Minnehaha Liquors Drive-In sign, also housed Midori’s Floating World Cafe. The fire was part of widespread damage along the Lake Street corridor during several nights of protests, confrontations, and property destruction in south Minneapolis.

Minnehaha Liquors Fire, Lake Street

GM Tobacco burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest.
The GM Tobacco building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the night of May 28, 2020, during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. Flames engulf the storefront and upper facade, with anti-police graffiti visible on the front of the building and a person standing on the sidewalk at right. The property was in the area of south Minneapolis where unrest was concentrated near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct.

GM Tobacco Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests.
The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020, as people gather outside the building during protests after the death of George Floyd. Flames engulf the station after officers withdrew from the site earlier that night. The fire at the precinct became one of the most widely recognized moments of the protests that spread across Minneapolis and other cities in the days following Floyd’s killing.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fire

Protester before the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
A protester stands in front of the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020. The image was made on the third night of protests following the killing of George Floyd. The 3rd Precinct served south Minneapolis, and the fire at the station became one of the most widely recognized moments of the unrest in the city.

Protester at Burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct

Protesters at the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Protesters stand before the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020. The station became a focal point during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, with demonstrators gathering around the building as fire consumed part of the structure.

Protesters at burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct

Minneapolis police watch a burning building on Lake Street in Minneapolis during protests.
Minneapolis police officers stand on Lake Street in Minneapolis as a commercial building burns during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during the protests and property destruction that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.

Building Fire on Lake Street, Minneapolis

AutoZone burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis during unrest after George Floyd’s killing.
The AutoZone store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020, following the killing of George Floyd. Located across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, the auto-parts retailer was among the first commercial buildings destroyed by fire in the area.

AutoZone Fire, Minneapolis

Shattered U.S. Bank drive-through window on Lake Street in Minneapolis with graffiti and broken glass.
A damaged drive-through window at a U.S. Bank branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on May 28, 2020. The glass is shattered, debris is scattered below the opening, and graffiti reading “Black” and “Pigs” is painted across the window and brick wall. The damage occurred during unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, when businesses along the Lake Street commercial corridor were vandalized and looted.

US Bank Window Damage, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Damaged US Bank ATM on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest.
A damaged US Bank ATM stands on Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The machine’s front panels have been torn open, exposing internal components and leaving debris scattered around the base. The damage occurred during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.

Damaged US Bank ATM, Lake Street Minneapolis