Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: Spirit Halloween Banners on Burned Building
October 2021
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"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.
Private security installing razor wire
October 2021
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Security installs razor wire on top of fencing around the parking garage at Lake & Girard where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021. This comes the day before the County Attorney announces they will not be charging the unidentified officers who shot and killed Winston Smith as part of a federal task force.
Minneapolis: Graffiti on Barricades Near Site of Winston Smith’s Death
October 2021
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Graffiti on the side of concrete barricades that surround the parking garage that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.
CRG=GI Joke. CRG refers to private security company Conflict Resolution Group.
Jacob Frey Yard Sign and “No Justice No Peace” Sign, Minneapolis
October 2021
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Mayor Jacob Frey and “No Justice No Peace” yard sign seen in Minneapolis during Open Streets Lyndale Avenue.
Lyndale Ave Home Banner: No Cops, No Judges, No Prison
October 2021
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A home with a "No Cops, No Judges, No Prison Total Abolition" banner on their home during Open Streets Lyndale 2021.
Community Control of Police Sign at Minneapolis Open Streets
October 2021
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CPAC tent at Lyndale Avenue Open Streets 2021.
“Community Control of the police”
“Sign for CPAC here”
Minneapolis: Graffiti at Winston Smith Site, June 2021
October 2021
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Graffiti on concrete barriers around the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021 by law enforcement.
Minneapolis Impound Lot: Shelters Removed from George Floyd Square
October 2021
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Warming shelters at the Minneapolis Impound Lot. The city removed them from George Floyd Square on June 3rd.
Minneapolis Graffiti: “Burn This Shit Down” on 4-Month Anniversary of Winston Smith’s Death
October 2021
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Graffiti reading "Burn this shit down" written in South Minneapolis on the 4 month anniversary of the death of Winston Smith.
Mickey Moore City Council 9th Ward Yard Sign, South Minneapolis
October 2021
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A Mickey Moore yard sign seen in South Minneapolis. Moore is running for City Council 9th Ward.
Dolal Idd Memorial, Cedar Ave, Minneapolis
October 2021
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A memorial for Dolal Idd. Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on the day before New Years Eve after they say he fired at them first while in his car at a Holiday Gas Station.
Minneapolis Yard Sign: Support Neighbors in Tents, No Evictions
October 2021
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"I support my neighbors in tents. No encampment evictions" yard sign on Minnehaha Avenue.
Floyd’s Free Food Farm Sign Near Minneapolis Police Precinct
October 2021
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"Floyd's Free Food Farm" sign seen near the Minneapolis police third precinct police station.
AutoZone on East Lake St, Minneapolis, Reopened After Uprising
October 2021
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AutoZone on East Lake St open for business after being the first building to burn during the Minneapolis Uprising.
Midtown Corner Affordable Housing Nears Completion in Minneapolis
October 2021
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6-story Midtown Corner affordable housing project nearing completion after being determined to be a total loss after it was destroyed while under construction during unrest.
7-Sigma Factory Arson Site, Minneapolis
October 2021
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The 7-Sigma facility near the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The building was destroyed during the protests following the murder of George Floyd.
Winston Smith Vigil at Lake Street and Girard Ave, Minneapolis
October 2021
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A vigil for Winston Smith who was killed 4 months ago. The vigil at Lake Street and Girard Ave is outside the parking ramp Winston Smith was killed at the top of by law enforcement.
Protest Signs at Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis
October 2021
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Protest signs hanging on the fencing around Seven Points Mall where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 4 months prior.
Uptown Minneapolis Protest Sign: Frey and Walz Are Cowards
October 2021
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A sign reading "Frey and Walz are cowards" in Uptown Minneapolis - referring to Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz.
612 Mash Truck at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
October 2021
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612 Mash truck at George Floyd Square.
I-94 Arrestee Legal Support Flyer at George Floyd Square
October 2021
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A flyer seen at George Floyd Square.
I-94 Arrestee Legal Support
Lawyers will explain legal options offered by Minneapolis City Attorney.
Winston Smith Vigil at Seven Points Mall Parking Ramp, Minneapolis
October 2021
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A vigil outside the parking ramp at Seven Points Mall where Winston Smith was killed 4 months prior.
Abolish The Police We Keep Us Safe
October 2021
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Posters hanging on a street pole in Uptown Minneapolis. They read “Abolish the police” “We keep us safe”. The posters hang outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed at in June by federal law enforcement.
Winston Smith Protest, Lake & Girard, Uptown Minneapolis
October 2021
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Protesters at Lake & Girard on the 4 month anniversary of Winston Smith's death.
Smith was killed by federal law enforcement on top of the parking garage at Lake and Girard.
Minneapolis Vigil for Winston Smith: “Abolish The Police” Signs
October 2021
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A vigil for Winston Smith on the 4 month anniversary of his death by law enforcement in Minneapolis. Smith was shot and killed on top of the parking ramp by a federal task force.
Minneapolis Protest: “Where’s the Footage?” for Winston Smith
October 2021
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Protesters asking "Wheres the footage?" in regards to the shooting death of Winston Smith by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.
CRG Military Vehicle at Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis
October 2021
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A military type vehicle parked behind layer of fencing and lights outside of Seven Points mall.
Daymark Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis
October 2021
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The Daymark apartment building in Uptown Minneapolis with plastic security boards installed. The apartment building was built in the place of the now demolished Sons of Norway building.
Seven Points Mall boarded up at Hennepin and Lake, Minneapolis
October 2021
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Seven Points Mall at Hennepin and Lake covered in boards. One board reading "Deona Marie", Deona Marie was killed on June 13th, 2021 when a man drove through barricades put in place by protesters.
ReVamp Salonspa and Uptown Theater, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
October 2021
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ReVamp! Salonspa on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Lake Street Construction and Hibachi Buffet, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A look down Lake Street near 35W. This area was hard hit by riots with buildings on the north side burned.
Poster for Secret March, July 4, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A poster for a march that took place back in July 2021 on boards of Seven Points mall.
Justice for George Messages from the People poster at Seward Co-Op, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Signs hang in the window of the Seward Community Co-op.
George Floyd Square: “Respect Life” Banner
September 2021
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George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.
William’s Pub on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis
September 2021
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Jungle Theater Marquee, Minneapolis
September 2021
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The illuminated marquee of the Jungle Theater in Minneapolis’s Lyn-Lake neighborhood, photographed at night. The Jungle has been a cornerstone of the area’s performing-arts culture since its founding in 1991, known for intimate productions and a focus on contemporary and classical works presented in a small black-box setting. Its signage—bold white lettering over a backlit panel—has become a recognizable part of the neighborhood’s streetscape and nightlife.
The theater emerged during a period of renewed investment in the Lyn-Lake district, when independent venues, restaurants, and arts organizations were helping to define the neighborhood as a creative corridor between Uptown and Whittier. Over the decades, the Jungle has developed a reputation for staging artist-driven performances and supporting local talent, contributing to the broader evolution of Minneapolis’s community-based theater movement that gained momentum in the late 20th centur
Sheila Nezhad for Mayor Yard Sign, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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A Sheila Nezhad yard sign in South Minneapolis on a rainy evening.
Minneapolis Sticker: “If the Kids Are United…”
September 2021
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A sticker reading "If the kids are united they never will be divided" found in South Minneapolis.
Revolution Graffiti on Minneapolis Brick Wall
September 2021
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Revolution written on a wall of a building in downtown Minneapolis.
George Floyd Mural on Nicollet Avenue, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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"Be Kind... Stay Brave!" We are all George Floyd" written on the side of a building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis.
Uptown Theater Marquee Letters, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Letters from the Uptown Theatre marquee after they were taken down as Landmark Theatre moved out after closing during the pandemic.
Visitor Map at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A map with pins signifying the locations of those who have visited the square.
George Floyd Graffiti on Retaining Wall, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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"George Floyd" written on a retaining wall in South Minneapolis.
Justin Teigen Memorial Poster, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Moon Palace Books Mural: Abolish The Police, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Moon Palace Books storefront a few doors down from the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.
The Unplugging flyer at former Gandhi Mahal site, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A flyer for The Unplugging by New Native Theatre at the site of the former Gandhi Mahal Site that burned down during unrest.
Minneapolis: ‘Don’t Rank Frey’ sticker and message on Lake Street
September 2021
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A "Don't Rank Frey" sticker on a pole outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June, 2021.
Midtown Greenway Graffiti: Protest Against Park Police
September 2021
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I-35W Lake Street Station at Night, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Street racing event at Bde Maka Ska parking lot, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Street racers take over a parking lot near Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis.
Sabri Block, 313 Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Just Turkey Restaurant and George Floyd Square Art, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Lake Street Alley, South Minneapolis with Graffiti
September 2021
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Metro Transit Buses at Minneapolis Depot
September 2021
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COVID-19 Signs at Fox Den Salon, Uptown Minneapolis
September 2021
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Penzey’s Spices Storefront, Uptown Minneapolis
September 2021
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Uptown Minneapolis: Urban Outfitters with George Floyd Mural
September 2021
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Mural: Don’t Criticize What You Can’t Understand
September 2021
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The Wedge Neighborhood Sign, Lowry Hill East, Minneapolis
September 2021
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ChowNow Billboard on Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis at Night
September 2021
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Fox Den Salon in Uptown Minneapolis
September 2021
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Murphy Ranks Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Memorial for Dameon “Murphy Ranks” Chambers. Chambers was killed on Juneteenth 2020.
Lake Street Parking Garage Blocked After Protests
September 2021
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The parking garage at Lake & Girard still on lock down after protests during the summer over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.
Be Aware Be Kind signs on fence at former Roof Depot, Minneapolis
September 2021
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South Minneapolis Syringe Drop Box with Biohazard Symbol
September 2021
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Pineda Tacos on East Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2021
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I-35W & Lake Street Transit Center, Minneapolis
September 2021
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The new transit center on Lake Street.
Minneapolis: Reward Poster for Children Shot in Spring 2021
September 2021
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A poster hanging in a storefront asking for help in solving shootings of 3 children during the Spring of 2021 in North Minneapolis. 6-year old Aniya Allen, 9-year old Trinity Ottoson-Smith and 10-year old Ladavionne Garret Jr. Trinity and Aniya died of their injuries.
South Minneapolis Nail and Beauty boarded up during remodeling
September 2021
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Nail and Beauty Skin Care with boards as seen in South Minneapolis. Sign that reads "We are remodeling".
Minneapolis Post Office Ruins and Graffiti
September 2021
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Overgrowth outside a former United States Post Office in South Minneapolis. The Post Office was destroyed during unrest over the murder of George Floyd.
Money Power Land Solidarity Podcast Sticker
September 2021
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A M.P.L.S. Money Power Land Solidarity sticker found in South Minneapolis.
Hibachi Buffet Is Open Sign
September 2021
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A sign saying Hibachi Buffet is open behind tall grass in South Minneapolis.
Push For Help on Midtown Greenway
September 2021
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A Push For Help sign on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square barricades made of lawn bags at night
September 2021
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Lawn clipping bags used as barricades after the city cleared out barricades at 39th/Chicago Ave.
George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, September 2021
September 2021
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The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.
Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: “Winston Smith Was Assassinated” Sticker
September 2021
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Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Overpass and Graffiti
September 2021
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Minneapolis 5th Precinct Police Station with Security Fencing
September 2021
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The Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct continues to be behind security fencing and barbed wire.
Midtown Greenway Sign with Graffiti and Poster, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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A sign leading to the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.
Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Cyclists and Pedestrians at Sunset
September 2021
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Sunset on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
Racism Kills posters on Minneapolis Midtown Greenway electrical boxes
September 2021
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Poster pasted to electrical boxes on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
Say Their Names Cemetery Pond, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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Say Their Names Cemetery in South Minneapolis near George Floyd Square.
Graffiti: “If we die 12 die” in South Minneapolis
September 2021
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George Floyd Graffiti on Fence in South Minneapolis
September 2021
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Moon Palace Books Pickup Window, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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South Minneapolis Sunflowers and George Floyd Square Sign
September 2021
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Sunflowers and a George Floyd Square "No Justice No Streets" yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.
Sunflowers Grow at Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct
September 2021
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Sunflowers grow inside the barbed wire security fence at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.
Calhoun Towers Development near Bde Maka Ska
September 2021
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Construction of a new Calhoun Towers property near Bde Maka Ska.
COVID Face Coverings Sign at City Hall
September 2021
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Face Covering Required
A sign seen at Minneapolis City Hall. It states individuals should not enter the building if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness.
Minneapolis Vigil: 3 Months No Answers for Winston Smith
September 2021
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A vigil on the 3 months anniversary of the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.
Minneapolis Vigil for Winston Smith on Girard Ave
September 2021
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A vigil is held for Winston Smith who was killed by law enforcement 3 months earlier on this day.
Bryant Square Park Basketball Court at Night, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Basketball Hoop at Bryant Square Park in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Poster: People’s Independence May 28, 2020
September 2021
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A poster stuck to a street poll in Minneapolis referencing the burning of the third precinct in May 2020.
Minneapolis Protest 3 Months After Winston Smith’s Death
September 2021
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Protesters gather on what was the 3rd month anniversary from when Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement at the top of the parking ramp.
Rashida Tlaib in Minneapolis
September 2021
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U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.
Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush
September 2021
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U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.
U.S. Reps Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush in Minneapolis
September 2021
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U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.
U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar at line 3 press conference
September 2021
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U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.
U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush
September 2021
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U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.
Northstar Center Entrance Sign, Downtown Minneapolis
September 2021
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A backlit sign marks the entrance to Northstar Center, a three-building complex that has been a fixture of downtown Minneapolis since the early 1960s. Developed during a period of major postwar urban renewal, the complex originally combined office space, a hotel, retail, and skyway connections under one coordinated design—an early example of the mixed-use development model that would later define much of the downtown core. Today, the Northstar Center remains tied into the city’s extensive skyway system and continues to serve as a key pedestrian link between the central business district and nearby transit corridors.
Northstar Center Parking Ramp, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A lower-level vehicle ramp inside the Northstar Center parking garage in downtown Minneapolis. Built as part of the original 1960s mixed-use complex, the garage reflects the era’s push to accommodate growing automobile traffic in the central business district. Its narrow lanes, low ceilings, and concrete-banded structure are typical of mid-century urban parking facilities designed to integrate directly with office towers and the city’s emerging skyway network. Despite renovations to portions of the complex above, much of the garage retains its original utilitarian character, serving daily commuters and visitors accessing nearby government buildings, hotels, and transit connections.
Ameriprise Financial Headquarters, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Capella Tower Crown, Downtown Minneapolis
September 2021
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Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower, Downtown Minneapolis
September 2021
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September fog and the Minneapolis City Hall clock tower in Downtown Minneapolis.
Gatsby Apartments Sign, Minneapolis
September 2021
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The sign at the Gatsby apartment building in Minneapolis at night.
RIP Deona Marie at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
August 2021
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Minneapolis Lake Street at Night in Rain
August 2021
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Lake Street in Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square Barricade, Minneapolis, August 2021
August 2021
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Street barricades on Chicago Avenue in August 2021.
George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: Rainy Evening Protest Zone
August 2021
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A rainy evening in George Floyd Square looking down Chicago Avenue.
Imez Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
August 2021
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Imez Wright memorial at George Floyd Square
Greenway Liquors, Loring Park, Minneapolis with security shutters
August 2021
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Greenway Liquors in Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis.
35W Transit Center Construction Night
August 2021
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The under construction 35W Transit Center in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Uprising Sticker on Bench
August 2021
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A "Welcome to Minneapolis" sticker on a bench in Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square: Foot Traffic Only Sign and Winston Smith Poster
August 2021
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A sign reading "Foot Traffic Only" and "Winston Smith was Assasinated" seen at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
Roof Depot Protest Signs, Minneapolis
August 2021
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Protect Our Planet, Roof Depot Sign
August 2021
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Urban Farm Project Signs at Roof Depot, South Minneapolis
August 2021
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Signage for the Urban Farm Project at the Roof Depot site in South Minneapolis.
Little Caesars Minneapolis: Open During Construction After Unrest
August 2021
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Little Caesars "We're Open" sign. The store was closed after being damaged during unrest.
George Floyd Square at Night, Minneapolis
August 2021
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The "Raised Fist" at 38th and Columbus.
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