March 2009 — The Minneapolis police 4th precinct in north Minneapolis.

May 2020 — Protesters surround the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The large crowd marched the 2 miles from 38th St and Chicago Ave the day after George Floyd was killed.

May 2020 — Protesters with signs outside the back door of the Minneapolis police third precinct.

May 2020 — A protester stands on top of a Minneapolis Police squad car outside the 3rd Precinct. The large crowd marched from 38th Street and Chicago Ave the day after George Floyd was killed.

May 2020 — A woman holding jugs of milk outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during protests the day after George Floyd was killed.

May 2020 — Protesters hold their fists up outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct police station. Police officers behind broken glass on day 1 of protests after the death of George Floyd the night before.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police fire less lethal weapons pushing people away from the third precinct. Protesters marched from the site of George Floyd's death to the precinct.

May 2020 — Minneapolis police continue to push protesters and media away from the third precinct.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police clear protesters out from around the third precinct police station using less lethal weapons. Protesters had gathered after the death of George Floyd the night before, this was day 1 of protests.

May 2020 — Minneapolis police on the roof of the third precinct.

May 2020 — Officers on the roof of the third precinct with "less lethal" weapons.

May 2020 — Protesters and Minneapolis police outside the third precinct on May 27th, 2020, the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue across from the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A man writes on a Target sign across from the Minneapolis police third precinct.

May 2020 — A Minneapolis police officer stands outside the third precinct on the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A Minneapolis Police officer re-loading his “less lethal” weapon outside the 3rd Precinct where protesters are gathered on the 2nd day of protests following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A Minneapolis Police officer aiming his less lethal weapon outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on the second day of protests.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police outside the 3rd Precinct as protesters gathered on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A man on a motorcycle yells at Minneapolis Police who are outside the 3rd Precinct as protesters continue to gather on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

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May 2020 — Minneapolis Police surround the 3rd Precinct as protesters continue to gather. The protests followed after the death of George Floyd days earlier.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police outside the 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020.

May 2020 — Protestors chanting "hands up don't shoot!" and "George Floyd!" outside the Minneapolis police third precinct.

May 2020 — A protester holds up a sign reading "Cold Blooded Murder" outside the Minneapolis police third precinct.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police surround the 3rd Precinct during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters hold up their firsts while the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in the background on May 28, 2020.

May 2020 — A protester holds up his first as the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in the background. This was on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — 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.

May 2020 — Protesters outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The precinct was lit on fire after being overrun by protesters on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Community medics tend to those injured at protests outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct.

May 2020 — Community medics tend to those injured at protests outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on May 28, 2020.

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May 2020 — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire as protesters surround it after days of protest. The precinct was Derek Chauvin’s home precinct and was set ablaze after the police abandoned the precinct following days of protests over the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters on Lake Street during the 3rd day of protests following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Sunsara Taylor speaks on behalf of The Revolutionary Communist Party outside the third precinct.

May 2020 — A sign reading "White supremacy is a public health crisis. We.Are.The.Cure. Anti-Racism NOW" hanging over the side of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on May 31, 2020.

May 2020 — The burned Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on May 31, 2020 after days of protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

June 2020 — The remaining letters burned on the front of the Minneapolis Third Precinct. The precinct was burned during unrest over the killing of George Floyd.

June 2020 — A small art installation on the side of the Minneapolis Police third precinct. The precinct was burned during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

July 2020 — 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.

September 2020 — 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.

September 2020 — A woman taking signatures for the Recall Mike Freeman campaign. Mike Freeman is the Hennepin County Attorney.

September 2020 — 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.

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November 2020 — Protesters gathering outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct after the media called the Presidential race for Joe Biden.

November 2020 — Protesters gathering on Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis after the Presidential race was decided in favor of Joe Biden.

November 2020 — 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.

November 2020 — 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 — 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”.

November 2020 — 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.

December 2020 — 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.

January 2021 — 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.

January 2021 — 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.

January 2021 — 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.

January 2021 — A "Merry Christmas" message to the Minneapolis Police pasted to the side of concrete barricades surrounding the former third precinct.

January 2021 — 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.

March 2021 — Protest signs hang on the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The precinct was burned during unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.

March 2021 — Razor wire around the temporary Minneapolis Police third precinct on March 3, 2021.

March 2021 — The Minneapolis police third precinct, Autozone, and Target on East Lake St on March 27, 2021.

April 2021 — A posting on the Minneapolis Midtown Greenway.

May 2021 — "Everything must go!!!" on the fencing of the burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station.

May 2021 — Minneapolis Police Third Precinct one year after George Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis police.

May 2021 — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct 1 year after it was burned during unrest over the murder of George Floyd

May 2021 — A "May 28th Forever" sign hangs on the third precinct on the 1 year anniversary of it burning.

May 2021 — 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.

June 2021 — 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.

August 2021 — A burned light post across the street from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.

September 2021 — Sunflowers grow inside the barbed wire security fence at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.

October 2021 — "Avenge Indigenous Children" and “Spirit Halloween" banners on the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The police station was burned during protests that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

October 2021 — "On Minnehaha, we celebrate". The 2021 version of Open Streets Minnehaha Avenue seemed dominated by the upcoming city election with a lot of candidates in attendance and talks regarding the strong mayor, public safety and rent control ballot questions.

November 2021 — "Avenge Kenosha" and “Fuck Kyle” written on the barriers surrounding the third precinct.

February 2022 — The former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, damaged during protests in May 2020, is shown barricaded and adorned with flyers. These materials, including an opinion piece by Mariame Kaba titled "Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish The Police," originally published in The New York Times on June 12, 2020, signify the ongoing public discourse and protest following the precinct's destruction. The presence of these flyers on the barricade of the damaged building serves as a visual marker of the events and sentiments that transpired in Minneapolis.

February 2022 — Flyers advocating for police abolition, including an excerpt from Mariame Kaba's New York Times opinion piece, were posted on fencing around the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The flyers also reference Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022. This display reflects the ongoing protests and discourse surrounding policing in Minneapolis, particularly following the Minneapolis Uprising and the deaths of George Floyd and Amir Locke.

February 2022 — A banner reading "Rest In Power Amir Locke" is displayed on the exterior of the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building. The banner was erected following the death of Amir Locke, who was killed by police during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. The Third Precinct building was a site of significant protest activity in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd and was subsequently vacated by the Minneapolis Police Department. This memorial serves as a statement against police violence and a remembrance of Locke.

February 2022 — Protests against police brutality continued for ten days following the fatal shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis Police on February 2, 2022. Signs displayed outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct read "Our Children Are Speaking," "Justice for Amir Locke," and "Our Ancestors Are Watching." The protests, which occurred in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, involved chants and graffiti, reflecting ongoing public outcry against police conduct.

May 2022 — Razor wire surrounding the Minneapolis Police Third precinct parking lot. Target can been seen across the street. The Target was rebuilt after suffering damage during the riots that followed the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police.

May 2022 — As we near 2 years since the Minneapolis police evacuated the third precinct police station, the property and building has still seen no significant changes. Quite a few of the damaged/destroyed nearby buildings, including the Everlake apartment building, have been rebuilt and reopened

May 2022 — Concrete blocks and razor wire up against the former entrance of the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

May 2022 — Razor wire around the concrete blocks at the burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station.

May 2022 — The Minneapolis Police third precinct building on May 1, 2022. The building was burned by protesters following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

May 2022 — The Minneapolis police third precinct police station around fencing. The police station, which was burned by protesters in May 2020, has sat vacant and fortified ever since.

May 2022 — Protesters marched with a banner reading “Remember May 28th” to the third precinct tonight where fireworks were sent up and shopping carts were set on fire before moving on.

September 2022 — An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.

September 2022 — An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.

September 2022 — An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.

September 2022 — Minneapolis Police Third Precinct with art banners on the fencing. The precinct has been vacant since it was lit on fire during protests that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

November 2022 — The former Minneapolis police third precinct. The precinct was burned by protesters in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.

November 2022 — The former Minneapolis Police third precinct in South Minneapolis. The precinct was burned in 2020 by protesters following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

January 2023 — Minneapolis police vehicles parked outside a barricaded temporary third precinct on January 28, 2023. The temporary precinct is due to the original third precinct being burned on May 28th, 2020.

April 2023 — A snow covered Minneapolis police third precinct. The precinct has been vacant since it was burned during May 2020 riots over the murder of George Floyd.

April 2023 — City of Minneapolis provided renderings of a potential new third precinct building.

April 2023 — Tonight was the first of 5 public meetings regarding a new 3rd precinct. Stories surrounding the distrust of MPD and the history of this particular precinct seemed to outweigh talk on which of the 2 locations anyone preferred. Many I listened to preferred no new precinct at all.

April 2023 — Tonight was the first of 5 public meetings regarding a new 3rd precinct. Stories surrounding the distrust of MPD and the history of this particular precinct seemed to outweigh talk on which of the 2 locations anyone preferred. Many I listened to preferred no new precinct at all.

April 2023 — Tonight was the first of 5 public meetings regarding a new 3rd precinct. Stories surrounding the distrust of MPD and the history of this particular precinct seemed to outweigh talk on which of the 2 locations anyone preferred. Many I listened to preferred no new precinct at all. City Council Member Wonsley speaking to those in attendance.

April 2023 — Tonight was the first of 5 public meetings regarding a new 3rd precinct. Stories surrounding the distrust of MPD and the history of this particular precinct seemed to outweigh talk on which of the 2 locations anyone preferred. Many I listened to preferred no new precinct at all.

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April 2023 — In the 1st public meeting geared towards non-business owners, the city along with a 3rd party is seeking feedback on which of 2 locations a 3rd precinct should be built. Prior to breaking out into groups, a few questions were taken from those in opposition to any new precinct.

April 2023 — In the 1st public meeting geared towards non-business owners, the city along with a 3rd party is seeking feedback on which of 2 locations a 3rd precinct should be built. Prior to breaking out into groups, a few questions were taken from those in opposition to any new precinct.

April 2023 — Minneapolis police homicide detective Richard Zimmerman, who testified in the Chauvin trial, expressing his feelings on rebuilding a new third precinct.

April 2023 — In the 1st public meeting geared towards non-business owners, the city along with a 3rd party is seeking feedback on which of 2 locations a 3rd precinct should be built. Prior to breaking out into groups, a few questions were taken from those in opposition to any new precinct.

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April 2023 — Flyers reading "WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD. WE DEMAND ABOLITION." hang on the former burned Minneapolis police 3rd precinct after a week of what is being called "community conversations". City is asking for input on if a precinct should be rebuilt at same location or down the road.

May 2023 — The Minneapolis Police third precinct on May 26th, 2023.

May 2023 — A mural depicting the George Floyd Square fists with the burned out Minneapolis third precinct building in the background. The mural is at the entrance of the rebuilt Target Store.

May 2023 — Posters line the fencing of the Minneapolis police third precinct on the 3 year anniversary of it being burned by protesters.

June 2023 — A "Abolition is a choice" banner hanging on the Third Precinct. A sign referencing the cities plans to re-build a replacement third precinct.

June 2023 — The George Floyd mural on 38th Street at George Floyd Square.

October 2023 — The remains of the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station as seen in October 2023.

November 2023 — On November 2nd, 2023, 3 years 5 months after the Minneapolis police 3rd precinct was burned in the days after George Floyd's murder, City Council has voted 8-5 to approve a replacement site. Now called a "Community Safety Center", the plan is to rebuild a half mile away at 2633 Minnehaha Av.

November 2023 — A banner reading "NO PIG FARM" on a barricade around the former Minneapolis police third precinct. The building was burned in the 2020 Uprising following the murder of George Floyd. It's sat vacant ever since. November 2023.

February 2024 — Flyers on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis. Located a quarter mile quarter mile from the replacement 3rd precinct/"community safety center". After signing the purchase agreement last week, the city says the new building could be open in Q1 of 2025 - 5 years after it was burned. (Minneapolis, February 2024)

February 2024 — Flyers on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis. Located a quarter mile quarter mile from the replacement 3rd precinct/"community safety center". After signing the purchase agreement last week, the city says the new building could be open in Q1 of 2025 - 5 years after it was burned. (Minneapolis, February 2024)

February 2024 — Flyer on popular bike trail in Minneapolis reading "MPD 3rd Precinct 1984 - 2020 Still Burning In Hell No New 3rd Precinct". Sign referring to the City of Minneapolis planning to rebuild a new 3rd precinct after the May 28th 2020 burning of the precinct by protesters.

February 2024 — Flyer of Snoopy saying "We'll do it again" and "No New Precinct" seen on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. Flyers are in protest of a new Minneapolis police police station rebuild after protesters burned the previous one on May 28th, 2020.

February 2024 — A flyer reading "Southside Strong No New Precinct!" found on the Midtown Greenway in February 2024.

February 2024 — Flyers seen around the third precinct in South Minneapolis protesting the building of a replacement Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. Flyer reading "Someday, wildflowers will grow from the ruins of all police precincts".

February 2024 — Flyers seen around the third precinct in South Minneapolis protesting the building of a replacement Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. "Time for a target run" "Celebrate the opening of the NEW Police Precinct at 2633 Minnehaha Ave."

March 2024 — Posters hang from the former Minneapolis police third precinct. The precinct was abandoned after it was burned in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. It has sat untouched ever since.