George Floyd Square: ‘Free State of George Floyd’ Sign
December 2020
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A sign reading “You are now entering the free state of George Floyd” as you enter George Floyd Square. The square has been a protest zone since the the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Temporary US Bank branch, Lake Street parking lot, Minneapolis
December 2020
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A temporary US Bank branch in the parking lot of the US Bank building. The bank sits just a few buildings away from the Minneapolis 3rd precinct police station that was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Target Re-opening Billboard on Lake Street, Minneapolis
December 2020
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A Target Store billboard on Lake Street after they re-opened their stores following damage after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Midtown Greenway Rules Sign After Eviction
December 2020
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New signs on the greenway that replaced homeless encampment safety notices. The people living along the greenway were evicted on December 17th and 18th.
Freewheel Bike Center, Midtown Greenway, boarded with Calvin Horton flyers
December 2020
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The Freewheel Bike Center located on the Midtown Greenway. Calvin Horton signs posted on the boards. Calvin was allegedly killed by the owner of Cadillac Pawn during the riots that followed George Floyd’s murder.
Hennepin County has stated they will not be prosecuting due to "lack of evidence".
Night Demolition of US Bank, West Lake Street, Minneapolis
December 2020
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The demolition of a riot damaged US Bank branch. The bank was rebuilt.
Cadillac Pawn Interior with Broken Window, Lake Street
December 2020
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Inside Cadillac Pawn on W. Lake Street.
Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street, Minneapolis, boards removed
December 2020
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Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street after boards were removed.
Cadillac Pawn, E. Lake St., Minneapolis: Calvin Horton Graffiti
December 2020
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Cadillac Pawn, where it’s been claimed that Calvin Horton was killed by the owner during unrest. Hennepin County declined to prosecute citing lack of evidence. The Cadillac Pawn sign was recently removed after the building was sold to another pawn shop.
Protest art boards from Lake Street, Minneapolis
December 2020
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Boards continue to come off storefronts on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The boards which appeared after late May unrest are being saved and preserved by a commission that is curating all the art that has decorated this city this summer.
Dumping Trump Is Not a Crime Flyer, Minneapolis 3rd Precinct
December 2020
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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.
Uptown Minneapolis Police Funding vs. Violence Prevention Flyer
December 2020
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A flyer found taped to a building in Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Park Police Squad Cars, Cleared Encampment Site, Uptown
December 2020
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Minneapolis Park Police park near the location of an encampment that was cleared earlier in the day.
Tenth Ave Bridge Scaffolding
December 2020
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Scaffolding under the 10th Avenue bridge. The bridge over the Mississippi River underwent a major rehab.
Wells Fargo Bank Arson Remains, Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
December 2020
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The remains of the Wells Fargo Bank on Nicollet Ave. The bank was located across the street from the Minneapolis police fifth precinct police station. It was burned following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Wells Fargo ATM, Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
December 2020
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The remains of the Wells Fargo on Nicollet Ave. The bank was located across the street from the Minneapolis police fifth precinct police station. The building was burned during the uprising that followed the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Hexagon Bar, South Minneapolis, Riot Damage
November 2020
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Hexagon Bar in South Minneapolis after it was damaged during the riots following George Floyd murder.
Toppled George Washington Statue, Washburn Fair Oaks, Minneapolis
November 2020
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George Washington statue toppled in Minneapolis.
Pioneers Statue Vandalized with Graffiti, Minneapolis
November 2020
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The Pioneers Statue vandalized in Minneapolis with "Decolonize" "Land Back" & "All Colonizers Are Bastards.
George Floyd Square, ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Chalk Art, Nov 2020
November 2020
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The site of George Floyd's death on the 6 month anniversary of his death. Located at 38th and Chicago Ave in Minneapolis.
George Floyd Memorial at Cup Foods, Minneapolis, November 2020
November 2020
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The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square on November 25, 2020.
South Minneapolis Neighborhood Watch Banner, Street Signs
November 2020
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A Neighborhood Watch banner in a South Minneapolis neighborhood.
Minneapolis Uprising: Justice 4 George Floyd Boards, Hennepin Ave
November 2020
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Justice 4 George Floyd boards on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
November 2020
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Re-modeling beginning on the burned out Speedway on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Target Field Station, Downtown Minneapolis, Purple Lights
November 2020
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Target Field Station in Downtown Minneapolis at night.
Downtown Minneapolis from North Loop, 401 Building at Night
November 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the North Loop on November 19, 2020.
SuperValu Chairs, W. Lake Street, South Minneapolis
November 2020
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Chairs outside the former SuperValu grocery store on W. Lake street in South Minneapolis.
K-Mart, Lake Street Minnehaha Temporary Post Office
November 2020
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After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning as a US Post Office. It's a temporary replacement for the Lake Street and Minnehaha locations which were burned down.
Former K-Mart, Lake Street Minneapolis Post Office
November 2020
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After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning as a US Post Office. It's a temporary replacement for the Lake Street and Minnehaha locations.
Minneapolis K-Mart: Temporary USPS Post Office
November 2020
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After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning as a US Post Office. It's a temporary replacement for the Lake Street and Minnehaha locations.
Lake Street K-Mart Temporary Post Office with Mural
November 2020
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After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning as a US Post Office. It's a temporary replacement for the Lake Street and Minnehaha locations.
Lyndale Ave Black Lives Matter Mural, Uptown Snowfall
November 2020
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A Black Lives Matter mural on Lyndale Ave in Uptown Minneapolis after snowfall.
George Floyd Storefront Boards, Lake Street Snowfall
November 2020
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Storefront boards reading "George Floyd" on Lake Street during snowfall.
Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Ave, Heavy Snowfall
November 2020
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Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Ave in Midtown Minneapolis during a heavy snowfall.
State Theatre, Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis Snowstorm
November 2020
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The State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a November 10th snowstorm
November 2020
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“Yes, we are open for you” banner on a boarded cup UnBank branch in Downtown Minneapolis.
Maruso Bar, Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis November Snowstorm
November 2020
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Maruso Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during a November 11th snowstorm.
Downtown Minneapolis Snow Blower on Sidewalk, Nov 11, 2020
November 2020
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A man plows the snow off a sidewalk in downtown Minneapolis on November 11th, 2020
Riot Damaged Building, Minnehaha Ave & E 28th St, Snowfall
November 2020
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A riot damaged building in South Minneapolis during heavy snowfall.
Target Lake Street Reopening Art Installation, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Target re-opens after being damaged during the initial days of unrest. The store, across from the Minneapolis police third precinct, was the first to be significantly looted.
Tires Plus, Uptown Minneapolis, Stop Line 3 Graffiti 2020
November 2020
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Graffiti on Tires Plus boards that read “Stop Line 3” “No More Prez” “Riots 2020”
Uptown Smoke Shop, Lake Street, Minneapolis, ‘Help + Love’ graffiti
November 2020
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Uptown Smoke Shop with boards that read “Help + Love each other”
Artist painting Black Lives Matter mural, Uptown Minneapolis
November 2020
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An artist stops to talk with someone as he paints a mural on Lyndale Avenue storefront boards.
Coliseum Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis, boarded storefronts
November 2020
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The Coliseum Building on Lake Street as seen from across the street.
Protester with Hitler/Trump patch, Minneapolis post-election march
November 2020
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Protester with a large Hitler/Trump patch on her back following a march through Minneapolis after Biden was announced winner of the Presidential election.
Protest on Lake Street, Minneapolis, by mural after Biden win
November 2020
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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. The Third Precinct is seen by many as a symbol of hopeful change as well as the power of the people and the community of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Protest: PPE, Snacks, Hand Warmers
November 2020
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A protester with a wagon full of PPE for other protesters during a march shortly after Biden was announced the winner of the 2020 Presidential Election.
Defund the Police Shirt at Minneapolis Protest
November 2020
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Protester wearing a "Defund the police" shirt in Minneapolis during a protest following the announcing of Joe Biden winner of the Presidential election against Donald Trump.
Minneapolis Lake Street March, 2020 Presidential Election
November 2020
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March down Lake Street after the results of the Presidential election came through that Biden was the winner.
Traditional Performer with Headdress, Mask, Incense Pot
November 2020
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Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential election for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Jews Against Fascism Protest, Lake Street, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential election for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The Third Precinct is seen by many as a symbol of hopeful change as well as the power of the people and the community of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police Third Precinct Protest, Biden Win
November 2020
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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.
November 2020
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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”.
Minneapolis Lake Street March Against Environmental Racism
November 2020
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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.
Protester holds up No Coup sign at Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
November 2020
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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.
“Abolish The Police” Mural, Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Protesters gathering on Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis after the Presidential race was decided in favor of Joe Biden.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Protest at Hook and Ladder
November 2020
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Protesters gathering outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct after the media called the Presidential race for Joe Biden.
MN State Patrol LRAD & Arrest Buses, Minneapolis Convention Center
November 2020
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The State Patrol LRAD vehicle along with mass arrest buses parked behind the Downtown Minneapolis Convention Center. The center is being used as the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct after it was burned in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
State Patrol at Minneapolis Convention Center Temporary Precinct
November 2020
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State Patrol and arrestee buses outside the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Convention Center is currently being used as a temporary home for the Minneapolis Police third precinct that was burned in May following the murder of George Floyd.
US Bank Plaza, Downtown Minneapolis, Boarded Windows
November 2020
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US Bank Plaza in downtown Minneapolis with boards covering the windows.
November 2020
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Heavy police response to a protest that walked onto Interstate 94 the day after the election. 646 were arrested in the largest mass arrest in state history.
Police Arrest 646 Protesters on I-94 in Minneapolis
November 2020
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Police arrest 646 protesters in Minneapolis on Interstate 94 following a march down the freeway on the day after the election.
646 Protesters Arrested on Interstate 94, Minneapolis
November 2020
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646 protesters are arrested on Interstate 94 after marching through Minneapolis on the night after election day.
Minneapolis Mounted Police at night, post-election march
November 2020
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Minneapolis Police on horses while arrested 646 in Minneapolis following a march down Interstate 94 the day after election day.
Minneapolis Police on Overpass, Protesters on I-94
November 2020
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Protesters demanding democracy march from Downtown Minneapolis and Cedar/Riverside onto I-94. 646 arrests were made in what is likely the largest mass arrest/citation event in city history.
November 2020
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Minneapolis on this day 4 years ago in 2020: 646 were arrested in the largest mass arrest in Minnesota state history. Multiple marches merged into one group before entering I-94 in protest of then President Trump's threats to challenge the results of the election.
Minnesota State Patrol Forms Line on I-94, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Minnesota State Patrol form a line across Interstate 94 in Minneapolis prior to arrest 646 who had been marching on the night after the election down the freeway.
Minneapolis Protesters March on Interstate 94
November 2020
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Protesters demanding democracy march on I-94. 646 arrests were made, the largest mass arrest event in Minnesota history.
Minneapolis I-94 Night Protest March
November 2020
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Protesters demanding democracy march from Downtown Minneapolis and Cedar/Riverside onto I-94. 646 arrests were made in what is likely the largest mass arrest/citation event in city history.
Minneapolis Post-Election Night Protest March
November 2020
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Protesters prepare to march on the night after Election Day in Minneapolis. Authorities would arrest 646 for marching on Interstate 94 in what would be the largest mass arrest in Minnesota.
Stop trump racist voter suppression November 2020
November 2020
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Protester holds up a sign reading “Stop trumps racist voter suppression! Party for Socialism & Liberation”
Minneapolis Protest: Justice for George Floyd, No Killer Cops
November 2020
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Protesters hold up a large banner reading “No Killer Cops Ice Raids US Wars” prior to a march that would eventually end with 646 people arrested on Interstate 94.
Minneapolis Protest Sign: ‘The Whole Damn System Is Guilty as Hell’
November 2020
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A protester holds up a sign by the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO). It reads “The whole damn system is guilty as hell”.
News Helicopter Over Minneapolis City Hall, Downtown
November 2020
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A news helicopter over Minneapolis City Hall in Downtown Minneapolis.
Saks Off 5th Ave Boarded Store Democracy Signs, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Signs on the side of Saks Off 5th Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.
US Bank Stadium Construction Workers
November 2020
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Construction workers work to repair the side of US Bank Stadium in November 2020.
Uptown Minneapolis Target Graffiti: Stand Up Fight Back, Free Stuff
November 2020
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Graffiti on the windows of a Target Store in Uptown Minneapolis that reads “Stand Up Fight Back” “Free Stuff”. The graffiti appeared following a march down Lake Street on election night.
Minneapolis Police Officer, Uptown Protest, Election Night
November 2020
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Minneapolis Police officer stands in the street near Bryant Square Park where arrests were made following an election night march through Uptown.
Minneapolis Police arrests at Bryant Square Park on election night
November 2020
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Minneapolis Police outside Bryant Square Park in Uptown Minneapolis where they made arrests following protests on election night.
Election Night arrests at Bryant Square Park, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Minneapolis Police, Park Police and Hennepin County Sheriff officers arrest 14 after an election night protest through Uptown Minneapolis.
Election Night Arrests, Bryant Square Park, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Minneapolis Police, Park Police and Hennepin County Sheriff officers arrest 14 after a march through Uptown Minneapolis on Election Night.
Boarded AT&T Store, Lake Street, Uptown Minneapolis
November 2020
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Boards over AT&T store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on November 3, 2020.
Graffiti Art on John Fluevog Store, Hennepin Ave
November 2020
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Art on boards covering the John Fluevog store on Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Cowboy Slims & Williams Pub, Hennepin & Lagoon Ave, Mpls
November 2020
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Cowboy Slims at the corner of Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Nicollet Mall Boarded Retail Stores and Cyclists
November 2020
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Bikers bike past boarded up buildings on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis.
Vote Here Sign at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
November 2020
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A Vote Here sign outside the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Downtown Minneapolis on election day.
November 2020
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Protesters outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home in Northeast Minneapolis. The protesters are demanding the mayor do something about housing issues in the city with homelessness at record levels. A couple eating dinner on a patio across the street.
Protesters Serve Eviction Notice to Jacob Frey, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Protesters march to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home in Northeast Minneapolis to service an “Eviction Notice”.
Protest Sign Outside Mayor Frey’s Home, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Protester outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home holds up a sign that reads “Your time is up! Bye, Bye Mayor Frey. Evicted”. Protesters demanding the mayor do something about homelessness in the city.
Housing protest at Mayor Frey’s home, MAGA disruption
November 2020
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Two men wearing "Make America Great Again" hats disrupt a housing protest outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home.
Minneapolis Protest for Public Safety at Mayor Frey’s Home
November 2020
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Protesters march from Holmes Park to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home to demand he do something to address the city's all time high homelessness.
Burned Restaurant Remains, Lake Street, Minneapolis
October 2020
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Walter Wallace Jr Memorial under Light Rail Bridge, Minneapolis
October 2020
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Minneapolis Protest: Anti-Racist Future Sign, Lake Street
October 2020
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Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Protest for Walter Wallace Jr.
October 2020
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Minneapolis Lake Street March for Walter Wallace Jr.
October 2020
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Elizer Darris speaks at Myon Burrell rally, George Floyd Square
October 2020
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Rally for Myon Burrell at Speedway, George Floyd Square
October 2020
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Myon Burrell Jr. at George Floyd Square exoneration rally
October 2020
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Michael Toussaint Speaks at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
October 2020
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Chalk Message at Minneapolis Mayor Frey’s Home Protest
October 2020
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25th National Day of Protest to stop police brutality march in Minneapolis