November 2021 — Londel French, Risa Hosted, and Question 1 2 and 3 yard signs in Minneapolis.

November 2021 — A sticker reading "Don't rank Nezhad" found on the Midtown Greenway.

November 2021 — A Victor Martinez "float" and campaign signs seen in North Minneapolis on election day.

November 2021 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with supporters at his re-election party near downtown Minneapolis. The next afternoon he was declared the winner with 49% of the vote.

November 2021 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with supporters at his re-election party near downtown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks to supporters at his election night party after winning re-election.

November 2021 — Protest signs hang on fencing around the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

November 2021 — Fire in a garbage can in Uptown Minneapolis the day after election night.

November 2021 — The Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the day after the election in Uptown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Winston Smith graffiti on banner surrounding the parking ramp he was killed by law enforcement in Uptown Minneapolis

November 2021 — Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the night after the election.

November 2021 — A dumpster with "Winston Smith" written on it. Smith was shot and killed by a federal task force on top of the parking garage across the street.

November 2021 — Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months earlier.

November 2021 — A paint covered No Trespassing sign outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

November 2021 — Bryant Square Park sits in the heart of the Lowry Hill East neighborhood—better known as “The Wedge”—and has been part of Minneapolis’ park system since the early 20th century. The illuminated sign marks one of the city’s older community parks, which originally grew out of residential expansion along the streetcar lines that shaped much of South Minneapolis. The park has long served as a gathering place for the surrounding blocks, offering playgrounds, athletic courts, open green space, and a recreation center that has hosted everything from youth programs to neighborhood meetings. Historically, Bryant Square reflects the city’s early investment in small, walkable parks distributed throughout dense residential districts. Its development mirrored the Wedge’s transformation from a streetcar suburb into one of Minneapolis’ most eclectic and tightly knit urban neighborhoods, where parks continue to function as important public commons.

November 2021 — Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"

November 2021 — Thoth Tarot By Zack Anderson located at 910 W Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Treat Yo Self neon sign on Lake Street

November 2021 — Looking down Lake Street towards Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis

November 2021 — This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze, whose murals brighten the service corridors behind Hennepin Avenue’s bars, restaurants, and small storefronts. The deep colors, stylized florals, and swirling patterns contrast sharply with the utilitarian yellow brick wall opposite, highlighting the way Minneapolis’ alleys often double as informal public art galleries. Puddles from a recent rain reflect the overhead security lights, adding texture to a space normally overlooked in the bustle of Uptown’s nightlife.

November 2021 — Seven Points Mall with their boards off for the first time since May 2020. The mall had been covered with boards following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

November 2021 — This handwritten notice, taped to the window of a Minneapolis bike shop, reflects one of the many grassroots mutual-aid efforts that emerged during the city’s protest movement. The shop offered free, rebuilt bicycles to anyone participating in demonstrations—an informal and unscheduled giveaway run entirely by staff and volunteers. While their primary mission focused on supporting young people experiencing homelessness, they used whatever capacity they had to meet the immediate needs of the surrounding community during a period of intense civic mobilization. The message captures a moment when local businesses and residents quickly adapted, improvising systems of care and resource-sharing amid the broader upheaval following the killing of George Floyd. These small gestures—bikes, food, first-aid kits, and other supplies—became essential infrastructure for protesters navigating the city on foot and by bike as streets closed and transit routes fluctuated.

November 2021 — Artists and community members help remove the George Floyd mural prior to snow arriving.

November 2021 — Minneapolis Police and Rescue respond to a man having a medical emergency as he drove through the east side fist. No one on the scene was injured.

November 2021 — Minneapolis Police and Rescue respond to a man having a medical emergency as he drove through the east side fist. No one on the scene was injured.

November 2021 — Free Little Food Shelf at Powderhorn Park during the first snow fall of the season.

November 2021 — Southside Food & Deli on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis with boards and a Free Palestine flag.

November 2021 — First snowfall at the Say Their Names Memorial near George Floyd Square.

November 2021 — A small handmade “Free Stuff Inside” cabinet sits beside a picket fence in a residential Minneapolis neighborhood, offering passersby clothing, household items, and other essentials at no cost. These volunteer-maintained boxes—modeled loosely after Little Free Pantries and similar mutual-aid projects—became common across the city in recent years as neighbors looked for practical ways to support one another. This particular cabinet shows signs of winter use, with a thin layer of snow on the ground and along the fence, emphasizing the year-round effort by residents to keep shared resources accessible. The rise of these informal exchange boxes reflects a broader culture of grassroots support systems that grew during the pandemic and the 2020 unrest. Neighbors created hyper-local networks for food, winter gear, and daily necessities, often improvising with whatever materials they had. Even a small cabinet like this served as a reliable touchpoint for people needing gloves, toiletries, or household supplies, helping strengthen the sense of community resilience in the city’s residential blocks.

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November 2021 — A mural as seen tonight on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The trial for former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter is 2 weeks away - November 30th. Potter is charged with 1st & 2nd degree manslaughter for the shooting death of Daunte Wright on April 11th, 2021.

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November 2021 — Security fencing around the county jail in downtown Minneapolis prior to the Kim Potter trial. Potter is accused of killing Daunte Wright.

November 2021 — Graffiti on Light Rail tracks outside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility.

November 2021 — Red Dragon Restaurant and Lounge on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Hoban Korean BBQ on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Construction happening at the former Uptown Theatre in Uptown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — The "Abolish The Police" boards that have covered Moon Palace Books since last May have been removed. Prior to boards, a large banner of same message filled windows as they refused to allow police to stage on their property, instead setting up medic stations to treat the injured.

November 2021 — “Everlake” signage up at the Midtown Corner apartments that burned last year. Per website:“Embrace the Lake Street community and move home to the brand new Everlake apartments. Cultural charisma. Urban connectivity. Always Minneapolis, Everlake.”

November 2021 — A protester holds up a Black Lives Matter sign outside the Hennepin County Government Center.

November 2021 — Protesters march after a rally at the Hennepin County Government Center. A day earlier, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges.

November 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis the day after Kyle Rittenhouse is acquitted.

November 2021 — A protester with a "Welcome to Minneapolis!" patch during a march following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

November 2021 — "Protesting is not a crime murder is" protest sign seen in Downtown Minneapolis

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November 2021 — Security fences around the Lake & Girard parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June.

November 2021 — The Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct in South Minneapolis surrounded by security fencing.

November 2021 — A utility box with "Justice 4 George" written on it near 38th street in South Minneapolis.

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

November 2021 — A poem written by Anthony Ceballos on a Hennepin Ave storefront.

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November 2021 — Milagro's Beauty Salon on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Benches at Bryant Lake Bowl seen on a November evening in Minneapolis.

November 2021 — As the 1st juror is selected on day one of the Potter trial, a small group of community activists and protesters are outside the Hennepin County Government Center with large air fresheners in the grass. A prosecutor previously said officers noticed an air freshener hanging from mirror.

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December 2021 — Sign outside Orchestra Hall in Downtown Minneapolis that reads: “Music teaches us the value of listening. There is more for us to hear and more for us to do. Black Lives Matter”.

December 2021 — The Dayton’s holiday window on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis in 2021.

December 2021 — Candles in a shape of a heart outside the courthouse where jury selection has begun in the Kim Potter trial. Potter is charged in the April 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Sign on the People’s Way sign at George Floyd Square that reads "Read the demands! Justice for Daunte Wright!"

December 2021 — A George Floyd sign hangs on a street pole in South Minneapolis. A yard sign reading "No Justice No Streets" in the yard.

December 2021 — Signage for new Metro Transit D-line bus coming to Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis.

December 2021 — Two people sit around the fire at George Floyd Square in December 2021.

December 2021 — A couple holds hands walking over the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.

December 2021 — A Metro Transit bus crossing Marquette Ave in downtown Minneapolis on a rainy December night.

December 2021 — Marquette Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a December rain.

December 2021 — A couple walks down 1st Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a December rain.

December 2021 — Third Avenue Food Market located at 1905 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404.

December 2021 — A Taco Taxi food truck on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis after a fresh snowfall.

December 2021 — Protest signs hang on fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp. The day prior was 6 months from the day Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Marshal task force.

December 2021 — Stella's Fish Cafe restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis during a December snowfall.

December 2021 — "We push for peace", a nonprofit organization that partners with police to de-escalate situations walks through Uptown Minneapolis on a snowy December evening.

December 2021 — A man walks down Nicollet Mall during an early December snowfall.

December 2021 — Fresh snow covers the private drive next to the Seven Points parking ramp. The area fenced off after protests over the law enforcement killing of Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021.

December 2021 — The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis. The science museum was founded in 1975 by Earl Bakken, the co-founder of Medtronic.

December 2021 — Boards painted "We're Open" on Hufan Restaurant & Cafe on Lake Street. Transtifa graffiti on the second floor.

December 2021 — George Floyd's last words written on a fence in South Minneapolis.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

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December 2021 — Welcome to Kingfield Neighborhood sign in Minneapolis during a December snowstorm.

December 2021 — A December snowstorm over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

December 2021 — A biker with a burley trailer during heavy snowflal in Uptown Minneapolis.

December 2021 — Longfellow Family Foods during a heavy snowstorm. Located at Minnehaha and E 35th street.

December 2021 — Fractal Cactus store on Minnehaha Avenue during a heavy snowfall.

December 2021 — The Dripping Root in a very snowy Minneapolis. Located on Minnehaha Avenue.

December 2021 — A mobile morgue setup at North Memorial Hospital just outside of Minneapolis. As the omicron COVID variant begins to spread, the state shows only 1 available adult ICU bed in the Twin Cities metro with health care workers saying they are overwhelmed.

December 2021 — A sign reading "Justice for Daunte" hangs in a window of an apartment building in Minneapolis.

December 2021 — Outside the courthouse while the jury deliberates in the Kim Potter trial. Sign reading “Where there is no accountability there will be no responsibility. Convict Potter”.

December 2021 — CourtTV vans outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Kim Potter is on trial for her involvement in the killing of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Justice for Daunte Wright signs outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Kim Potter is being tried for her involvement in his killing.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Emmett Till's cousin Deborah Watts outside the courthouse as the jury finds former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — George Floyd's girlfriend Courteney Ross reacts along with activists outside the courthouse as the jury finds former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.