March 2021 — A sign hanging on a fence around the Hennepin County Government Center that reads "Bringing in the National Guard. What could possibly go wrong?".

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Boards on the US Bank Building with chalk writing on it.

March 2021 — The Minnesota National Guard outside the Hennepin County Government Center.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — George Floyd pins being sold outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.

March 2021 — Protesters outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is beginning in Minneapolis.

March 2021 — A protester writes with chalk outside the Hennepin County courthouse at the start of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — Protesters behind security fencing that surrounds the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.

March 2021 — Protesters outside the Hennepin County Government Center on March 8th, 2021 during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — The Minnesota National guard outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis on March 7th, 2021 during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — The Minnesota National guard outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis on March 7th, 2021 during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — A George Floyd memorial outside the courthouse on March 7, 2021 in Minneapolis where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.

March 2021 — National Guard arrives overnight at the Hennepin County Government Center.

March 2021 — The Minnesota National Guard at the Hennepin County Government Center during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — Security outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is being held.

March 2021 — A man speaks through the fence to the Minnesota National Guard during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — A protester puts a George Floyd poster on security fencing at the Hennepin County Government Center, where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is being held.

March 2021 — Protesters walking into "The Cage" around the Hennepin County Government Center.

March 2021 — A protester holds up a George Floyd Rest In Power sign at a march during the Derek Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Boards being put over storefronts in downtown Minneapolis in preperation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — The day before Derek Chauvin goes on trial in Minneapolis for the murder of George Floyd a thousand march from the Government Center and down Hennepin Ave with a scroll that has 470+ names of people killed by MN police. Organizers point out Chauvin was involved in 5 of the names.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin was convicted in the murder of George Floyd.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters gather outside the mansion seeking justice and change for victims of police violence.

March 2021 — A protester holds up a sign at a rally outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence.

March 2021 — Protesters gather outside the mansion seeking justice and change for victims of police violence.

March 2021 — Protesters gather outside the Governor's Residence seeking justice and change for the victims of police brutality.

March 2021 — Family members of victims of police violence speak out and seek justice.

March 2021 — Protesters with a Stop Line 3 protest sign in St. Paul.

March 2021 — Justice for George Floyd. Trial in 3 days on the sign at The People's Way in George Floyd Square.

March 2021 — A Special Operations Sheriff's vehicle parked under the Hennepin County Government Center where Derek Chauvin is being tried for the murder of George Floyd.

March 2021 — March 2, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Boards cover entrance doors to Minneapolis City Hall. Security in place prior to the start of the Derek Chauvin Trial. Derek Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd.

March 2021 — Signage on secure fencing around the government center. The Derek Chauvin trial is set to begin on March 8th.

March 2021 — The Minnesota National Guard vehicles prior to deployment to Minneapolis over possible unrest during the Derek Chauvin Trial.

February 2021 — Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.

February 2021 — Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.

February 2021 — Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.

February 2021 — Security fencing being installed around the courthouse that will hold the Derek Chauvin murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is to begin March 8th.

February 2021 — Fencing continues to go up around the government center in preparation for Derek Chauvin's murder trial.

February 2021 — A CourtTV van parked outside the Hennepin County Government Center. CourtTV will be providing the cameras and video feed to the media pool during the Derek Chauvin Trial that begins March 8th. Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

February 2021 — Activists held a press conference this afternoon outside the government center to announce a March 8th protest. They say the fortification of government buildings and acting like the people are the problem is not going to stop this community from demanding justice and change.

February 2021 — Activists held a press conference this afternoon outside the government center to announce a March 8th protest. They say the fortification of government buildings and acting like the people are the problem is not going to stop this community from demanding justice and change.

February 2021 — A woman holds a sign at a press conference announcing a March 8th protest at the start of the Derek Chauvin trial.

February 2021 — People stand in line for their turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

February 2021 — People stand in line for their turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

February 2021 — The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, the county jail, behind security fencing in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

February 2021 — The Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center with boarded windows in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

February 2021 — Razor wire being installed around the courthouse that will host the Derek Chauvin trial in less than 2 weeks.

February 2021 — Razor wire being installed around the courthouse that will host the Derek Chauvin trial in less than 2 weeks.

February 2021 — February 23, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Razor wire lined up between security fencing outside the Hennepin County Government Center where the Derek Chauvin trial begins on March 8th, 2021.

February 2021 — A wet newspaper lays in the snow outside the Hennepin County Government Center. Article titled “Who’s running for Mayor of Minneapolis?”

February 2021 — Security fencing going up around the Minneapolis Police 2nd Precinct in northeast Minneapolis. Security comes ahead of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

February 2021 — February 22, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Barbed wire fencing put up around government buildings in downtown Minneapolis in preperation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

February 2021 — Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office with security being installed prior to the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

February 2021 — Barricades at George Floyd Square on what was the 56th anniversary of the death of Malcolm X.

February 2021 — Dozens gathered at George Floyd Square to remember Malcolm X and talk about black liberation movements. Malcolm was killed 56 years ago. The GFS Liberation Loppet also took place honoring explorer Matthew Henson, who is said to be the first to reach the North Pole.

February 2021 — Dozens gathered at George Floyd Square to remember Malcolm X and talk about black liberation movements. Malcolm was killed 56 years ago. The GFS Liberation Loppet also took place honoring explorer Matthew Henson, who is said to be the first to reach the North Pole.

February 2021 — About 70 marched down Lake Street in a march organized by Save The Boards to Memorialize the Movement and Visual Black Justice. They demand the President take action to abolish the death penalty, re-open all police murder cases, & defund/de-militarize police.

February 2021 — The Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct has continued to have some form of security barriers around it the entirety of the time between George Floyd's death and now.

February 2021 — Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center with security fencing and boards in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

February 2021 — Security measures taking shape around the courthouse where Derek Chauvin will be on trial for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

February 2021 — Security measures taking shape around the courthouse where Derek Chauvin will be on trial for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

February 2021 — February 18, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Security measures taking shape around the courthouse where Derek Chauvin will be on trial for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

February 2021 — Shops begin to re-open in a strip mall that was heavily damaged during unrest over the death of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

February 2021 — Wells Fargo Bank on Nicollet Ave in South Minneapolis after it was burned during unrest over the 2020 death of George Floyd. The bank sits across from the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct.

February 2021 — Cub Foods in South Minneapolis re-opens after being damaged during the unrest over the death of George Floyd. The grocery store is a block away from the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station.

February 2021 — The rebuilding of the Midtown Corner six-story apartment building. It was still under construction when it burned during unrest. It’s located a block away from the Minneapolis Police third precinct.

February 2021 — February 17, 2021 - Minneapolis -- The Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis is where former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin's trial over the death of George Floyd will take place. Jury selection starts on March 8th, 2021. The area around the courtroom is being secured by barricades and layers of fencing in preperation for unrest.

February 2021 — February 17, 2021 - Minneapolis -- The Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis is where former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin's trial over the death of George Floyd will take place. Jury selection starts on March 8th, 2021. The area around the courtroom is being secured by barricades and layers of fencing in preperation for unrest.

February 2021 — Public Works vehicles work through the night to put jersey barriers in place around government buildings across from the Hennepin County Government Center where Derek Chauvin trial begins in 19 days.

February 2021 — Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Government Center security preparations begin for the Derek Chauvin trial.

February 2021 — The Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis with boards on the doors prior to the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

February 2021 — Minneapolis City Hall in downtown Minneapolis. Security fencing going up around buildings in the area in preperation for the Derek Chauvin trial.

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February 2021 — Fencing going up around Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. The unprecedented security measures are taking place 18 days before the start of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th death of George Floyd.

February 2021 — Security fencing and boards go up at Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Jail prior to the Derek Chauvin Murder trial.

February 2021 — Fencing and barricades begin going up around Minneapolis City Hall. The layers of fencing and barriers are going up with 20 days remaining before jury selection begins in the George Floyd Trial.

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February 2021 — George Floyd Trial starts in 21 days from this -7F evening at GFS.

February 2021 — The George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis in Winter 2021.

February 2021 — Rare winter rainfall covering the George Floyd Memorial with ice.

February 2021 — A bench at George Floyd Square with a note that reads "Community building is revolutionary"

February 2021 — "Fuck Walz + Frey" "No Line 3" written under a bridge on the Midtown Greenway.

January 2021 — Speedway gas station preparing to reopen following a rebuilt after being burned down in May 2020.

January 2021 — While the Autozone on East Lake was the first building to burn during unrest, the Autozone on W. Lake is the first building to be completely rebuilt.

January 2021 — Barricades at George Floyd Square on January 23, 2021. The area has been a protest zone since the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

January 2021 — A repurposed Minneapolis Park & Recreation sign at George Floyd Square.

January 2021 — George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on a snowy January 23, 2021. The area has been a protest zone since May 2020.

January 2021 — Countdown to the Derek Chauvin trial on the former Speedway Gas station at 38th and Chicago, George Floyd Square.

January 2021 — Snow falls over the metal fist at George Floyd Square.

January 2021 — Inside the gutted Walgreens building that was destroyed during Minneapolis riots.

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.

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

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 — 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 — Around 100 protesters marched on Inauguration Day from South High to the 3rd precinct. Among the demands were for Biden to reverse Trump climate change & environmental policies and community control of police.

January 2021 — On Martin Luther King day a metal fist replaced what was originally a wooden first and then a wooden hand. “Like the materials of the Black Power fist that stand in the center of the Square, we are evolving and becoming a stronger community every day.”

January 2021 — Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis lit up red, white and blue following the United States Capitol attack.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. Some marched to George Floyd Square.

January 2021 — Protesters march to George Floyd Square from where Dolal Idd was killed about a mile away.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — "A riot is the language of the unheard" -- MLK

January 2021 — Around 40 were arrested after participating in a annual nationwide "Noise Demonstration" calling for the abolishing of prisons and standing in solidarity with those incarcerated.