Minneapolis

5,178 photos · 2008–2026

5,178 photographs tagged Minneapolis, 2008–2026.

George Floyd Square memorial at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis with chalk art and flower tributes. — George Floyd Square sits at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, outside Cup Foods, where George Floyd died on May 25, 2020. The words "I can't breathe" — spoken by Floyd during his arrest and later echoed by Eric Garner in 2014 — are painted directly on the street alongside a large mural of angel wings. Flowers, handwritten signs, and personal offerings surround the artwork, left and maintained by visitors and neighborhood volunteers. For more than a year after Floyd's death, the intersection remained closed to through traffic and was informally managed by community members as a memorial and gathering space.

Via's Vintage storefront at 2408 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis displays vintage clothing and holiday decorations. — Via's Vintage sits at 2408 Hennepin Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood, selling secondhand and vintage clothing and accessories. The shop keeps regular retail hours seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons, a schedule posted at its entrance along with its phone number and website.

George Floyd Memorial at Cup Foods, 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis. — George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020, on the sidewalk outside Cup Foods at the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. Within days, the intersection filled with flowers, signs, and artwork, and residents began calling it George Floyd Square. A wrought-iron gate and a wall of flowers now mark the spot where Floyd died, tended by volunteers who've kept the memorial going through changes of season for months at a time.

Neighborhood Watch banner displayed on residential street in South Minneapolis with traffic control signs and yellow bollards. — A "Residents or Guest Only, No Trespassing" banner from the Neighbor Watch program hangs on a chain-link fence along a South Minneapolis residential block. Yellow traffic bollards and posted "One Way," "Do Not Enter," and "No Parking" signs restrict vehicle movement on the street. Neighborhood watch groups in Minneapolis are typically organized by residents in coordination with local police precincts to monitor and report suspicious activity on their blocks.

Hilton Garden Inn hotel illuminated at night in downtown Minneapolis surrounded by office buildings. — The Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown sits at 1101 Nicollet Mall, within a few blocks of the Minneapolis Convention Center and Orchestra Hall. It's part of the wave of hotel construction that filled in downtown Minneapolis blocks in the 2000s to serve convention and business travel near Nicollet Mall.

The 401 Building, a converted warehouse with residential units, anchors North Loop with downtown Minneapolis skyline beyond at — The 401 Building at 401 North Third Street began as a warehouse in the North Loop's old warehouse district, part of the milling and shipping infrastructure that once served the riverfront. Like many of its neighbors, it's since been converted to loft-style condominiums and commercial space, a common path for the district's brick-and-timber buildings since the 1980s. Target Field Station, visible to the east, opened in 2014 as a transit hub serving Northstar Commuter Rail, light rail, and bus routes, along with a public plaza used for Minnesota Twins game-day events. Downtown Minneapolis rises beyond both, its cluster of high-rises anchored by the IDS Center and Wells Fargo Center towers.

Target Field Station light rail transit hub glows with purple lighting at night in downtown Minneapolis. — Target Field Station opened in 2014 as the transit hub serving Target Field and the North Loop. It's a stop on both the METRO Green Line and Blue Line, connecting downtown Minneapolis to St. Paul, the airport, and Mall of America. A public plaza next to the station hosts pregame gatherings before Twins games.

Speedway gas station under remodeling on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — This Speedway station sits along Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, a commercial strip lined with bars, restaurants, and retail storefronts. The location sustained damage during the unrest that swept through Minneapolis in late May 2020, when fires and looting hit numerous businesses along Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue.

Former K-Mart building on Lake Street in Minneapolis converted to a United States Post Office with community murals. — This post office on Lake Street occupies a building that once housed a K-Mart store. The U.S. Postal Service moved operations here after its Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue branches were damaged during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020. Murals cover much of the building's exterior, added by local artists in the months after the damage.

Ilhan Omar banner and COVID-19 Billboard — A billboard during COVID-19 pandemic that reads "Stay 6 feet from others". "Send Her Back... To Congress!" Ilhan Omar sign on the side of the building.

Assorted chairs lined up on the sidewalk outside the former SuperValu grocery store on West Lake Street in South Minneapolis. — This stretch of West Lake Street once held a SuperValu grocery store, part of a chain that has operated in Minnesota since the 1920s. The building sat empty after the store's closure, its blue-lit exterior a holdover from the retail signage era. Rows of mismatched chairs left along the sidewalk here have appeared intermittently since 2020, placed by passersby rather than any organized group.

Lake Street Minnehaha temporary post office housed in former K-Mart building with community murals. — This building on Lake Street served as the former K-Mart site before the US Postal Service converted it into a temporary station. USPS opened the location after the Lake Street and Minnehaha post office branches were destroyed during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020. The temporary station restored mail and package services to the surrounding Longfellow and Powderhorn neighborhoods while a permanent replacement was planned.

Colorful murals reading "LET THE HEALING" adorn the facade of a temporary post office housed in a former K-Mart on Lake Street in — This building on Lake Street once housed a K-Mart before becoming the Lake-Street Minnehaha Temporary Station, a USPS facility set up after the neighborhood's original postal buildings were damaged during the unrest that followed George Floyd's death in May 2020. The station has continued to handle mail and package service for the surrounding Minneapolis community. Painted across the storefront, a mural reading "LET THE HEALING" was added afterward as part of a wave of public art that appeared on boarded and repurposed buildings along the corridor.

USPS delivery vehicles staged at temporary post office in former K-Mart building, Minneapolis. — The former Kmart at Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue closed in 2020 after decades of operation, and its parking lot was pressed into service as a staging ground for USPS delivery vans. The move came after the nearby Lake Street postal station was damaged during the unrest following George Floyd's death in May 2020, forcing carriers to work out of temporary sites while repairs were made. Rows of USPS vans parked here each morning for loading before drivers headed out on their routes. The high-rise towers visible behind the lot are part of the Whittier neighborhood's residential corridor along Nicollet Avenue.

Black Lives Matter mural on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis displays "All Year Round" message during snowfall. — The mural reads "Black Lives Matter All Year Round," painted across plywood boards on a building along Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. The piece is one of many murals painted on boarded storefronts across Minneapolis following the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020, when businesses across the city covered their windows and local artists turned the boards into canvases. Many of these murals remained in place for months afterward, becoming a lasting public record of that period even as boards came down elsewhere.

Boarded storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays "George Floyd" text during snowfall. — Plywood covering a storefront on Lake Street carries the hand-painted name "George Floyd," one of many boarded windows along the corridor turned into memorials after his killing in police custody in May 2020. Businesses along Lake Street boarded their windows that spring after nights of fires and looting during the unrest that followed Floyd's death. Rather than being removed once the immediate unrest subsided, many of these boards remained in place for months, repainted by artists and volunteers with murals, names, and messages tied to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Boarded UnBank branch on Hennepin Avenue displays "Open" banner despite plywood-covered windows during Minneapolis November 2020. — The UnBank Company operates check-cashing and short-term loan storefronts, marketed as an alternative to traditional banks for customers without conventional accounts. This branch sits on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, its windows and doors covered in plywood while a banner reading "Yes, We Are OPEN For You!" hangs across the boards. Neon signs for "Cash Loans" and "Checks Cashed" remain part of the storefront, advertising the same services the plywood was meant to protect. Metal barricades stand along the sidewalk in front of the entrance.

Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant storefront on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis during heavy snowfall. — Hop Wong is a Chinese restaurant on Chicago Avenue in the Midtown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Its boarded-up windows and door date to the unrest that followed George Floyd's death in May 2020, when many businesses along the Lake Street and Chicago Avenue corridors sustained damage. A hand-lettered "Hop Wong Now Open" sign and a lit "Open" placard mark its return to business behind the plywood.

State Theatre marquee in downtown Minneapolis displays art installation and Martin Luther King Jr. quote during snowstorm. — The State Theatre opened in 1921 on Hennepin Avenue as a movie palace, part of downtown Minneapolis's early 20th-century theater district. Architect J.R. Davidson designed the building in the Renaissance Revival style typical of the era's movie palaces. After decades as a cinema, the theater was restored as a live performance venue and now operates under Hennepin Theatre Trust, alongside the nearby Orpheum and Pantages theaters. Its marquee has displayed "The Overseer: Divinity and Humanity," an installation by artist Reggie Leflore, paired with a quote from Martin Luther King Jr.

Maruso Bar's neon sign glows on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during heavy November snowfall. — Maruso Bar sits on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, a stretch of the street long associated with the city's nightlife and entertainment district near First Avenue and the Hennepin Theatre District.

Worker operating snow blower on downtown Minneapolis sidewalk during heavy snowfall, November 2020. — A worker clears fresh snow from a downtown Minneapolis sidewalk with a walk-behind snow blower, working past a U.S. Bank branch. Minnesota's first significant snowfall of the 2020-21 season arrived in mid-November, catching the Twin Cities before many businesses had switched from fall to winter maintenance routines. Downtown property managers and city crews typically have a matter of hours to clear walkways after a storm, since Minneapolis code requires adjacent property owners to keep public sidewalks passable.

Damaged building at Minnehaha Avenue and East 28th Street in Minneapolis during snowfall, November 2020. — This building at Minnehaha Avenue and East 28th Street in South Minneapolis sustained fire and structural damage during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020. The corner sits within the Longfellow neighborhood, a stretch of Minnehaha Avenue where several storefronts burned or were looted that week. Months later, by November 2020, the structure remained partially collapsed, its ruins boarded and marked with graffiti through the winter.

Illuminated art installation by Juxtaposition Arts on Target store facade, Lake Street, Minneapolis, featuring "WE STAND TOGETHER — Juxtaposition Arts, a Minneapolis youth-focused art and design nonprofit based in North Minneapolis, created the mural covering the Target store's exterior wall on Lake Street. The panel reads "We Stand Together, We Build Together," spanning the length of the building in a series of connected murals. This Target location sits near the site of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, which was damaged during the unrest following George Floyd's death in May 2020. The store itself sustained damage in the same period and later reopened with the mural installed along its street-facing wall.

Uptown Smoke Shop storefront on Lake Street with boarded windows displaying colorful "Help + Love each other" graffiti mural. — The mural reading "Help + Love Each Other" covers boarded-up windows at Uptown Smoke Shop, an e-cigarette retailer at 1408 Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. Plywood went up over storefronts along Lake Street after the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020, and many of those boards became canvases for community-painted messages rather than being removed once repairs were made.

Boarded Tires Plus storefront on Lake Street, Minneapolis, with graffiti including "Stop Line 3" and "No More Prez" messages — Tires Plus operates a tire and auto repair shop on Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. Plywood covering its windows carries the message "Stop Line 3," a reference to opposition against Enbridge's Line 3 oil pipeline expansion through northern Minnesota. Other markings reading "No More Prez" and "Riots 2020" were added amid the unrest that followed George Floyd's death in 2020.

Artist paints Black Lives Matter mural on boarded storefront along Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. — The mural reading "Black Lives Matter, All Year Round" covers boarded-up storefronts on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Plywood panels like these went up over windows and doors across the city after unrest broke out in the wake of George Floyd's killing in May 2020, and many were later painted by local artists rather than removed. Months after the initial unrest, murals such as this one remained in place, turning storm boards into lasting public artwork.

"Abolish The Police" Mural at Moon Palace Books — "Abolish The Police" mural on Moon Palace Books. Seen in November 2020.

Coliseum Building on Lake Street in Minneapolis with boarded storefronts decorated with community murals. — The Coliseum Building stands on Lake Street in Minneapolis, its ground-floor storefronts boarded with plywood after damage during the 2020 civil unrest. Built in 1917, the building originally housed a theater along with retail and commercial tenants serving the Longfellow neighborhood. Community members later painted the plywood panels with murals and messages, turning the boards into a temporary public canvas.

Crowd of protesters with signs and flags marches past colorful mural on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The mural above the marchers depicts a farmworker and desert plants, one of many large-scale works commissioned along Lake Street after the corridor sustained heavy damage following George Floyd's killing in May 2020. Lake Street is a major east-west commercial corridor through South Minneapolis and has long served as a hub for the city's Latino and immigrant-owned businesses. The march passing beneath it took place on November 7, 2020, the day media outlets projected Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential race. Demonstrators carried signs addressing policing and housing as they moved along the street.

Protesters carrying "Jews Against Fascism" and racial justice banners march along Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Marchers carry a "Jews Against Fascism" banner down Lake Street on November 7, 2020, the day major networks declared Joe Biden the winner of the presidential election. The route passed the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue, burned by protesters in May 2020 after the killing of George Floyd.

Protester wearing denim vest with Hitler-Trump patch at Minneapolis post-election march. — Powderhorn Park, on Minneapolis's south side, was a gathering point for marches following the November 2020 presidential election. Marchers moved from the park through nearby streets, with signs and patches expressing opposition to Donald Trump, including imagery comparing him to Adolf Hitler. The neighborhood had already served as a staging ground for demonstrations earlier that year following the killing of George Floyd, making it a familiar assembly point for organizers by the time of the election.

Red wagon stocked with COVID-19 PPE, hand warmers, and snacks for protest participants in Minneapolis. — A hand-lettered sign reading "COVID PPE / Snacks" identifies this wagon as a mutual aid station, stocked with hand sanitizer, disposable medical masks, hand warmers, and packaged snacks. Volunteers organizing such stations typically distribute supplies free of charge to marchers, a practice that became common at Minneapolis demonstrations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mix of protective gear and warmers the practical needs of participants marching outdoors in November, when the city's temperatures often fall near freezing.

Person wearing blue shirt with "Defund the Police" graphic at Minneapolis protest. — "Defund the police" became a national rallying cry after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police in May 2020, with activists calling for cities to shift funding from police departments toward housing, mental health, and community-based safety programs. In Minneapolis, the phrase appeared on signs, murals, and clothing throughout that year's protests. This march took place on November 7, 2020, the day major news networks called the presidential race for Joe Biden, when demonstrators in the city combined election reactions with continued demands for police reform.

Diverse marchers including Indigenous participants carry signs and decorative banners on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a 2020 — Marchers moved along Lake Street near South 17th Avenue in Minneapolis after news broke of Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential election. Signs carried through the crowd read "Count Every Vote," "Land Back," and messages supporting workers' rights, tying the moment to causes beyond the election itself. Aztec danzantes in feathered headdresses marched among the crowd, a common presence at Lake Street demonstrations tied to the Twin Cities' Indigenous and Chicano communities. Lake Street itself runs through some of Minneapolis's most ethnically diverse neighborhoods, including the Latino commercial corridor around Midtown.

Indigenous ceremonial performer wearing feathered headdress, beaded regalia, and face mask holds incense pot during Minneapolis — Aztec dance traditions, known as danza azteca or mexica, trace back to pre-Hispanic ceremonial practice and remain active today among Indigenous and Chicano communities across North America. The feathered headdress worn here, called a penacho, is typically built from pheasant or macaw feathers and signals rank or role within a dance troupe. The clay vessel held in this image is used to burn copal, a resin incense central to purification rites performed before and during ceremonial dances. Face coverings were required at outdoor public gatherings in 2020, the year this march took place along Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Protesters gather outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street carrying signs for environmental justice and social — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct sits on East Lake Street, rebuilt after the original station was burned during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020. This gathering came on the day Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election, drawing marchers carrying "Green New Deal" signs and a "Rise" banner tied to environmental justice organizing.

Protesters wearing orange "Democracy Defender" vests gather outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street. — "Democracy Defender" vests mark volunteers from Nonviolent Peaceforce, a global nonprofit that trains civilians in unarmed protection work at protests and conflict zones. The group deployed monitors at marches across Minneapolis following the 2020 presidential election, positioning themselves between demonstrators and police to de-escalate potential confrontations. A "Green New Deal" sign carried nearby points to the range of causes represented in the crowd that day. The Third Precinct station had already become a of unrest in Minneapolis months earlier, drawing continued demonstrations through the fall.

Protesters hold signs reading "No Burning Trash" and "Stop Environmental Racism" at a Minneapolis gathering in November 2020. — Marchers carried hand-painted signs reading "No Burning Trash" and "Stop Environmental Racism" through Minneapolis on November 7, 2020, the day major news outlets projected Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential race. The demonstration linked opposition to waste incineration and pollution in low-income neighborhoods with the broader wave of marches that followed the election call. Environmental justice organizing in the Twin Cities has long focused on facilities like the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, a downtown trash-burning incinerator that critics have targeted for its emissions impact on nearby communities of color.

Protesters gather outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct holding a "No Coup" sign during a November 2020 demonstration. — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct sits on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, and it was here that protesters gathered after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election. A demonstrator's hand-lettered "No Coup" sign spoke to fears that Donald Trump would refuse to concede the race. The precinct building had been burned during the unrest following George Floyd's death in May 2020, and by this gathering it remained fenced off and reinforced with concrete barriers as the department continued to operate out of temporary quarters elsewhere in the city.

Protesters gather on Minnehaha Avenue outside Hook and Ladder theater in Minneapolis carrying "Rise" and "People Power" signs. — The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge sits on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis's Longfellow neighborhood, inside a converted firehouse that now serves as home base for the Firehouse Performing Arts Center. The building stands a few blocks from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station, which was set ablaze during the unrest following George Floyd's killing in May 2020. Marchers carrying "Rise" and "People Power" flags passed the venue on November 7, 2020, the day major news networks projected Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.

Minnesota State Patrol LRAD and arrest buses parked at Minneapolis Convention Center at night. — The Minneapolis Convention Center became a temporary base for Minneapolis Police's Third Precinct after the original station on Lake Street burned during the unrest following George Floyd's murder in May 2020. Minnesota State Patrol units, including LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device) vehicles and transport buses, staged at the center's loading docks during subsequent protests in the city. The Third Precinct's relocation to the Convention Center kept a police presence in downtown Minneapolis while officials debated whether and where to rebuild the burned station.

Minnesota State Patrol vehicles and arrestee transport buses parked at Minneapolis Convention Center temporary precinct at night. — The Minneapolis Convention Center, at 1301 Second Avenue South, became a temporary precinct for Minneapolis police after the Third Precinct building on Lake Street burned during the unrest following George Floyd's killing in May 2020. Minnesota State Patrol vehicles and prisoner transport buses staged at the center's loading docks, marked D East and C West, during subsequent demonstrations in the city. The convention center, which normally hosts trade shows and public events, sits blocks from the Nicollet Mall skyway system and downtown high-rises visible along the skyline behind it.

US Bank Plaza entrance in downtown Minneapolis with boarded plywood windows during November 2020. — US Bank Plaza rises 40 stories at 200 South 6th Street, one of downtown Minneapolis's taller office towers since its completion in 1981. The building takes its name from its anchor tenant, U.S. Bank, though it houses numerous other business tenants across its floors. Plywood paneling over its ground-floor entrances as a precaution many downtown property owners took to guard against window damage during periods of unrest in the city.

A Midtown Greenway sign with colorful striped barriers blocks vehicle access at Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. — Painted concrete barricades and a Midtown Greenway sign at Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.

Crowd of protesters gathers in downtown Minneapolis at night near U.S. Bank Stadium during November 2020 march. — Crowds gathered near U.S. Bank Stadium on the night of November 4, 2020, the evening after Election Day, before marching toward Interstate 94. Minnesota State Patrol and Minneapolis police later arrested 646 people for occupying the highway, the largest mass arrest in state history.

A protester holds a Freedom Road Socialist Organization sign reading "The Whole Damn System Is Guilty as Hell." — Freedom Road Socialist Organization is a Marxist-Leninist group founded in the 1980s that organizes around anti-capitalist and anti-police causes in cities including Minneapolis. The phrase "the whole damn system is guilty as hell" has circulated in leftist protest movements since the 1970s, often invoked after police killings to argue that reform efforts fall short of addressing root causes.

Stop Trump voter suppression sign at a Minneapolis protest on November 4, 2020. — A protest sign reading “Stop Trump racist voter suppression” is carried during a march in Minneapolis on November 4, 2020. The sign also identifies the Party for Socialism and Liberation. The gathering took place the day after the 2020 presidential election.

US Bank Stadium exterior repair work in downtown Minneapolis with workers in a lift. — US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis underwent exterior repair work in November 2020. Workers in a lift were repairing damaged sections of the stadium’s angular outer facade.

Minneapolis Police officers stand on Interstate 94 during a November 2020 nighttime protest against Trump's election challenges. — Minneapolis police officers stand along a fence on the I-94 overpass, monitoring a crowd gathered on the highway after the November 2020 presidential election. Protesters had marched onto the interstate to oppose President Trump's attempts to challenge the election results. Law enforcement closed the highway and arrested 646 people that night, the largest mass arrest in Minnesota history. Many demonstrators carried signs calling for community control of police and denouncing voter suppression.

Minneapolis police officer stands guard near Interstate 94 during a November 4, 2020 protest, with "FLOYD" graffiti visible on — Interstate 94 cuts through central Minneapolis, connecting downtown to the University of Minnesota area and beyond. On the night of November 4, 2020, demonstrators marched onto the freeway following the presidential election, part of a wave of protests that had continued in the city since George Floyd's killing that May. State troopers and Minneapolis police shut down the highway and moved in to clear it, ultimately arresting roughly 646 people—the largest single mass arrest in Minnesota history. Graffiti reading "FLOYD" marks the concrete retaining wall beneath the overpass, one of many such markings left across the city during that period.

Police officers and Minnesota State Patrol conduct mass arrests of protesters on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on November 4, 2020. — Interstate 94 in Minneapolis was the site of a mass arrest on November 4, 2020, the day after Election Day, when Minnesota State Patrol troopers and Minneapolis police stopped a march that had moved onto the freeway's eastbound lanes near downtown. Officers detained 646 people that night, one of the largest mass arrests in Minnesota history, loading protesters onto transit buses brought in for the operation. The march followed the national call of the presidential race for Joe Biden and was one of several demonstrations moving through downtown Minneapolis that week.

Police officers confront protesters on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on November 4, 2020, during post-election demonstrations. — Minnesota State Patrol troopers moved in on Interstate 94 near downtown Minneapolis after marchers left city streets and walked onto the highway on the night of November 4, 2020, hours after Election Day. Officers blocked both directions of traffic and held the group on the roadway before arresting 646 people, one of the largest mass arrests in Minnesota history. Most of those detained were released without formal charges in the days that followed.

Minneapolis Police mounted officers on horseback at night during post-election march crowd management. — Minneapolis Police Department's mounted patrol unit responded to a march that followed the 2020 presidential election, when demonstrators moved onto Interstate 94. That night's march ended with roughly 646 arrests, one of the largest mass detentions in Minneapolis history.

Minneapolis police officers monitor protesters marching on Interstate 94 during a November 2020 demonstration. — Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department hold a pedestrian overpass above Interstate 94 as protesters fill the freeway below. The demonstration followed the November 2020 election, when marchers moved from downtown Minneapolis toward Cedar-Riverside to protest the presidential race outcome. Minnesota State Patrol and Minneapolis Police later blocked both ends of the freeway and detained roughly 646 people, one of the largest mass arrests in the state's history. Interstate 94 links Minneapolis and St. Paul and has been a repeated site of demonstrations shutting down traffic in both cities.

Minnesota State Patrol officers form a line across Interstate 94 in Minneapolis during a November 2020 nighttime protest march. — Interstate 94 runs through the heart of Minneapolis, connecting downtown to St. Paul and serving as a major route for commuters and freight alike. On the night of November 4, 2020, following the presidential election, Minnesota State Patrol troopers formed a line across the freeway's lanes to stop a march that had moved onto the highway from surrounding streets. State Patrol, rather than Minneapolis police, holds jurisdiction over incidents on the interstate system within city limits. That night's march ended with 646 arrests, one of the largest mass detentions in Minnesota history, after demonstrators were held on the freeway for several hours before being processed and released.

Nighttime protest on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis with hundreds of demonstrators holding signs and banners advocating for police — Interstate 94 cuts through downtown Minneapolis, linking the Twin Cities and carrying tens of thousands of vehicles daily under normal conditions. Marchers shut the freeway down as they moved through carrying banners reading "No Killer Cops" and "The Whole Damn System Is Guilty as Hell." Protesters occupying the interstate led Minnesota State Patrol and Minneapolis police to close lanes and, on several nights that fall, make mass arrests of demonstrators for blocking the roadway. Banners referencing Black, Native, and immigrant communities point to organizing coalitions that linked police violence with ICE raids and broader demands for systemic change.

Night protest march on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis with participants carrying signs and banners for social justice. — This march moved onto Interstate 94 near downtown Minneapolis, shutting down a stretch of the freeway that links the city's core to neighborhoods on its edges. Demonstrators carried signs and a banner reading "All Power to the People," part of a wave of protests that followed the 2020 election. Minnesota State Patrol and Minneapolis police later closed in on marchers on the freeway, leading to roughly 646 arrests and citations — one of the largest mass detentions in the state's history.

Protesters hold a banner reading "No Killer Cops Ice Raids US Wars Black Native Stolen Lives Matter" during a Minneapolis march. — The banner reading "No Killer Cops, ICE Raids, US Wars, Black Native Stolen Lives Matter" appeared during a nighttime march along Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis's West Bank neighborhood on November 4, 2020, the night after the presidential election. The route passed the storefront of Midwest Mountaineering, a longtime outdoor-gear retailer at 309 Cedar Avenue South. The demonstration linked opposition to police killings with calls against immigration raids and foreign wars, continuing demands raised during the protests that followed George Floyd's killing by Minneapolis police in May 2020.

News helicopter flying over Minneapolis City Hall's spires against a blue sky. — Minneapolis City Hall, completed in 1906, houses the seat of government for both the city and Hennepin County under one Romanesque Revival roof. Its clock tower rises 345 feet, making it one of the taller landmarks on the downtown skyline. The building was designed by Long and Kees and remains listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Saks Off 5th Avenue storefront in Downtown Minneapolis displays boarded windows with civic unity signs. — The Saks Off 5th storefront on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis stands boarded in plywood, with two posters reading "100% In For Democracy" and "Stronger Together, Better Together, Always Together." Both bear the logo of the Civic Alliance, a nonpartisan coalition of U.S. companies formed in 2020 to encourage voter participation and support election integrity. Saks Off 5th, the discount division of Saks Fifth Avenue, joined dozens of national retailers that boarded storefronts ahead of the 2020 presidential election, anticipating possible unrest tied to the vote count. The image was captured on Election Day, November 4, 2020.

Graffiti art covers protective boards on the John Fluevog store at Hennepin and Lagoon Avenues in Uptown Minneapolis. — The plywood covering John Fluevog's storefront on Hennepin Avenue became a canvas for hand-lettered messages and drawings, including references to James Baldwin, Grace Jones, and the phrase "Love Is Not Dead." The shoe retailer, known for its avant-garde designs since founding in Vancouver in 1970, operates a location here in Uptown Minneapolis near the corner of Lagoon Avenue. Business owners across the city boarded up storefronts for protection following the unrest that spread after George Floyd's killing in May 2020, and many of those boards were later turned into sites for murals and text-based artwork by local artists.

Cyclists and pedestrians move through downtown Minneapolis's Nicollet Mall, where plywood boards cover ground-floor storefronts. — Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis with plywood covers on many ground-floor storefronts in the months after the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020.

Target storefront in Uptown Minneapolis with graffiti reading "Stand Up Fight Back" and "Free Stuff" on its windows. — Target's Uptown Minneapolis store sits at 900 W Lake Street, a location that opened in 2018 as part of a mixed-use development along the Lake Street corridor. The entrance doors were tagged with "Stand Up Fight Back" and "Free Stuff!" after a night march down Lake Street. Target boarded and reinforced several Minneapolis-area stores that year following repeated break-ins and vandalism at its locations.

Minneapolis Police officer stands in street during election night protest in Uptown Minneapolis. — A Minneapolis police officer stands watch beside a squad car during an election night protest in Uptown Minneapolis on November 3, 2020. Officers deployed in tactical gear and rifles that night as marches moved through the neighborhood toward Bryant Square Park, where police made several arrests. The response came amid a broader wave of unrest that had gripped Minneapolis for months following George Floyd's killing that May, with departments across the city on heightened alert for potential Election Day disturbances.

Minneapolis Police officers conduct arrests at Bryant Square Park in Uptown Minneapolis on election night. — Bryant Square Park sits in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, at the corner of Bryant Avenue South and 33rd Street. The park has served as a gathering point for marches and demonstrations in the years since George Floyd's death in police custody in May 2020. On the night of November 3, 2020, Minneapolis Police officers and members of the press assembled near the park as a march moved through the area, part of a wider pattern of protest activity that continued across the city into the fall election season.

Law enforcement officers conduct arrests at Bryant Square Park in Minneapolis on Election Night. — Bryant Square Park sits at Bryant Avenue South and West 31st Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, a few blocks from the corridor where a march passed earlier that night. Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department, Minneapolis Park Police, and Hennepin County Sheriff's Office converged on the park following the demonstration, making a series of arrests. The operation came on Election Night 2020, months after the killing of George Floyd had drawn sustained protest activity to Minneapolis streets and parks.

AT&T retail store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis with boarded windows at night. — This AT&T store sits on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, a commercial corridor that saw widespread property damage after the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Many businesses along the strip boarded their windows in the aftermath and kept the plywood up for months afterward, some using it as makeshift signage during reconstruction. A "Now Open" banner on the boards here signals the store's return to business despite the unfinished repairs. Lake Street has long served as one of South Minneapolis's primary retail and transit corridors, connecting the Midtown Greenway to neighborhoods stretching from Uptown to the Mississippi River.

Hennepin and Lagoon Avenue intersection in Uptown Minneapolis at night with illuminated storefronts and traffic. — Hennepin Avenue crosses Lagoon Avenue at the center of Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, a commercial strip that grew up around the Lagoon Theater and streetcar lines running through the district in the early 20th century. Williams Uptown Pub & Cafe has operated near this corner for decades, part of a stretch of bars and restaurants that made Uptown a nightlife destination for the city. The intersection sits a few blocks from the Chain of Lakes, connecting the neighborhood's residential streets to its retail core along Hennepin and Lake Street.

"Vote Here" sign outside Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Minneapolis during the 2020 election. — Westminster Presbyterian Church sits at Nicollet Mall and 12th Street in downtown Minneapolis. Founded in 1857, it's one of the city's oldest congregations and has occupied its current Romanesque-style building since 1897. On this Election Day, a digital marquee reading "Vote by Nov. 3!" stood alongside a sidewalk sign marking the church as a polling location. Churches and other community institutions across Minneapolis regularly polling sites during municipal, state, and federal elections.

Police arrest protesters at Bryant Square Park in Minneapolis on election night, November 3, 2020. — Bryant Square Park, a public park in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, was the site of arrests following a protest march on the night of November 3, 2020. Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department, Minneapolis Park Police, and Hennepin County Sheriff's Office took part in detaining marchers after the group arrived at the park. That night's demonstration was one of several held across the city as results from the 2020 presidential election came in.

Protesters march past restaurants and retail storefronts on Hennepin Avenue during a November 2, 2020 housing and homelessness demonstration in Northeast Minneapolis. — A housing and homelessness march moves past Bishops Barbershop on Hennepin Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis. The march happened on November 2, 2020, the night before the U.S. presidential election, with organizers calling on Mayor Jacob Frey to address the city's rising number of unsheltered residents.

Protesters stand around a large banner on the sidewalk reading "EVICTION NOTICE JACOB FREY SIGNED BY THE PEOPLE" outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's Northeast Minneapolis home. — A banner reading "EVICTION NOTICE JACOB FREY, SIGNED: THE PEOPLE" is laid on the sidewalk outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's home in Northeast Minneapolis. Demonstrators gather around it, one carrying a sign reading "NO EVICTIONS ON STOLEN LAND."

Residents observe from apartment balconies as a protest march passes below in northeast Minneapolis. — Residents step out onto their balconies of an apartment building in northeast Minneapolis to watch a march pass on the street below.

Protest sign demanding Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's resignation held outside his residence. — Jacob Frey has served as mayor of Minneapolis since 2018, after representing the city's Third Ward on the City Council. The sign held outside his home reads "Bye, Bye Mayor Frey, Evicted" and cites the BLM, NLM, ULM and Justice coalitions that organized in Minneapolis in 2020. Protesters demand his resignation during the demonstration outside his residence.

Housing protesters confront counter-demonstrators carrying American and Thin Blue Line flags outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's home. — A housing protest passes through Northeast Minneapolis near Mayor Jacob Frey's home, where marchers meet counter-demonstrators carrying an American flag and a Thin Blue Line flag. A protester points and speaks directly to a man in a "Make America Great Again" cap as others look on. The march is part of a string of demonstrations over homelessness and housing policy in Minneapolis following the unrest of 2020.

Protester holding handmade sign reading "PUBLIC SAFETY SHOULD BE PROACTIVE NOT REACTIVE" during November 2, 2020 march in Northeast Minneapolis. — A marcher carries a hand-lettered sign reading "PUBLIC SAFETY SHOULD BE PROACTIVE NOT REACTIVE" past Old Town Saloon on Hennepin Avenue in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. The march on November 2, 2020 heads from Holmes Park toward Mayor Jacob Frey's residence, with demonstrators calling on the city to address rising homelessness.

Burned out building on Lake Street — The remains of a commercial building on Lake Street in Minneapolis, which previously housed restaurants, stand damaged. This structure was affected during the civil unrest that occurred in May and June 2020. The unrest followed the murder of George Floyd and significantly impacted the commercial corridor around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.

Walter Wallace Jr memorial in South Minneapolis — A temporary memorial for Walter Wallace Jr. stands under a light rail bridge in Minneapolis. Walter Wallace Jr. was killed by police in Philadelphia in October 2020, an event that sparked protests across the United States.

Protesters hold signs up after the killing of Walter Wallace — Protesters march on Lake Street in Minneapolis, holding signs advocating for an anti-racist future. This march, originating from South High School and heading towards the Minneapolis Third Precinct, was held in solidarity with Philadelphia following the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. Participants carried signs, including one stating 'A MAN WAS LYNCHED YESTERDAY,' reflecting ongoing calls for racial justice and accountability in the city and nationwide.

Protesters again outside the 3rd precinct — Protesters march from South High School to the Minneapolis Third Precinct, expressing solidarity with Philadelphia following the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. in October 2020. The Minneapolis Third Precinct, which was a significant site during the 2020 protests for George Floyd, served as a symbolic location for this demonstration against police brutality. This march highlights the continued demands for police accountability and racial justice in Minneapolis and across the United States.

Protesters march down Lake Street in solidarity with Philadelphia — A march proceeds down Lake Street in Minneapolis, expressing solidarity with Philadelphia following the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. Participants carried signs, some advocating for "Black Lives Matter" and justice for victims of police violence, as they moved along the commercial thoroughfare. Lake Street.

Elizer Darris speaks at George Floyd Square — Elizer Darris of the ACLU speaks at a protest for Myon Burrell at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Supporters gathered to call for the exoneration of Myon Burrell, who was convicted of murder in 2002. His case has drawn significant attention and criticism regarding the justice system. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, has become a prominent site for protests and calls for racial justice following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

Protesters asking for the release of Myon Burrell — Supporters gather at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis for a protest concerning the case of Myon Burrell. Burrell was convicted of murder in 2002, and his case has drawn widespread attention, with many calling for his exoneration due to questions surrounding the investigation and evidence. George Floyd Square, located at the Speedway gas station at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a permanent memorial and site for community organizing and protest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The square continues to serve as a significant public space for addressing issues of racial justice and criminal justice reform in Minneapolis.

Myon Burrells son speaks at George Floyd Square — Myon Burrell Jr., son of Myon Burrell, speaks at an exoneration rally in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. Myon Burrell Sr. was convicted of murder in 2002, and his case has since garnered significant public attention and calls for his release. The rally advocates for his exoneration, highlighting ongoing efforts to address perceived injustices within the legal system. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, serves as a prominent site for protests and community gatherings related to racial justice and police accountability in Minneapolis.

Michael Toussaint at George Floyd Square — Michael Toussaint, father of Myon Burrell, speaks at a protest held at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Burrell was convicted of murder in 2002, and his case has drawn widespread calls for exoneration due to concerns about the conviction. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a memorial and a site for ongoing protests and advocacy following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Chalk on the sidewalk outside the mayors home — Chalk art on the street outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's home in Northeast Minneapolis, The protest addressed the city's policies regarding homeless encampment evictions. The message, 'Jacob + Police = ", reflects public sentiment and criticism directed at the mayor and law enforcement.

Black Lives matter protesters march through North Minneapolis — Protesters march during the 25th National Day of Protest to stop police brutality in North Minneapolis. Prior to the march, they gathered outside the Minneapolis police 4th precinct police station.

Michelle Gross speaks outside the 4th precinct police station — Michelle Gross, founder of Communities United Against Police Brutality, addresses a gathering at the Minneapolis Fourth Precinct. The protest was organized as part of the 25th National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality. This location, the Minneapolis Police Fourth Precinct, has been a focal point for numerous protests against police misconduct and racial injustice in the city.

Protesters holding up signs outside the 4th precinct — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police 4th Precinct during the 25th annual National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality. Participants hold signs expressing dissent against the justice system and police, reflecting themes central to the Black Lives Matter movement. This annual protest, observed on October 22nd, addresses ongoing concerns regarding police conduct and systemic injustices.

Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks outside the 4th precinct — Community activist Nekima Levy Armstrong addresses a protest outside the Minneapolis Police 4th Precinct. The gathering was part of the 25th annual National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation. The 4th Precinct, located in North Minneapolis, has historically been a significant site for protests concerning police conduct and accountability.

Buses do not stop here — George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, serves as a permanent memorial and protest site following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Amidst a snowfall, a Metro Transit bus stop sign is overlaid with a handmade message declaring "BUSES DO NOT STOP HERE: Effective: NOW Reason: We Need Justice," reflecting the community's ongoing demands.

Snow falls on George Floyd Square — A community greenhouse stands covered in the first snowfall at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. This structure was erected as part of ongoing community efforts at the site, which became a memorial and protest space following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The greenhouse is enclosed to protect plants and maintain a green space through the colder months. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, has served as a focal point for remembrance, activism, and community organizing since the Minneapolis Uprising.

Heavy snow falls on George Floyd Square — The first snowfall of the season blankets George Floyd Square at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis. This site became a global focal point for protests against racial injustice following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.

US Bank is closed sign — A notice posted on the boarded-up US Bank branch on Lake Street in South Minneapolis announces its closure due to damage sustained during the civil unrest of May 2020. This branch, a key retail banking establishment, was significantly impacted during the widespread protests and associated riots that followed the death of George Floyd.

Community members at George Floyd Square — Community members gather under the canopy of the former Speedway gas station, now known as People's Way, within George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. This site became a focal point for protests and a permanent memorial following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The People's Way station serves as a community hub, offering resources and a space for ongoing dialogue and remembrance.

Protesters warm their hands at George Floyd Square — Protesters gather around a fire pit for warmth at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. This site became a focal point for protests and community organizing following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, served as a sustained protest zone during the Minneapolis Uprising.

Protesters push for community control of police — Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) at the University of Minnesota organized a protest in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, advocating for community control of the University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD). The event specifically demanded the establishment of a Civilian Police Accountability Council (CPAC).

Community gathers on George Floyd 47th birthday — A community gathering took place at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis to commemorate what would have been George Floyd's 47th birthday. A bouncy castle was set up at the Speedway gas station, a prominent location within the square, as part of the remembrance activities. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, emerged as a memorial and protest site following George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police in May 2020.

George Floyd’s family speaks at George Floyd Square — George Floyd's aunt Angela Harrelson, cousin Paris Stevens, and memorial caretaker Jeanelle Austin speak at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. They gathered to commemorate what would have been George Floyd's 47th birthday. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a community memorial and protest site following Floyd's murder by police on May 25, 2020.

Angela Harrelson speaks at George Floyd Square — Angela Harrelson, aunt of George Floyd, addresses a gathering at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The event took place on what would have been George Floyd's 47th birthday, commemorating his life and the ongoing movement for racial justice. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a protest site and memorial following Floyd's murder by police in May 2020.

Food being offered at George Floyd Square — A community food distribution takes place at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. This event, held on what would have been George Floyd's 47th birthday, provides essential supplies to local residents. Volunteers distribute a variety of provisions, including fresh produce, bread, canned goods, and diapers, from tables set up under a tent. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a focal point for protests and community organizing following George Floyd's murder in May 2020, and continues to serve as a site for mutual aid and remembrance.

Look down at Nicollet Mall from above — An aerial perspective reveals the distinctive glass-pyramid roof of the Crystal Court, a prominent indoor public plaza located within the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Riverside Plaza towers in Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis, with downtown buildings nearby. — Riverside Plaza is a high-rise apartment complex in Minneapolis’s Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. The development includes multiple residential towers near downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River. It is one of the largest housing complexes in the area.

Ford Center in Minneapolis's North Loop, a redeveloped former industrial complex along North Washington Avenue. — Ford Center, in Minneapolis's North Loop district, is a redeveloped industrial complex along North Washington Avenue. The former Ford Motor Company assembly plant site was converted into offices, retail space, and other commercial uses. This view places the complex within the surrounding warehouse district and nearby freeway corridor.

Murals on boards of the former k-mart — Murals adorn the boarded-up exterior of the former K-Mart building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis police at convention center — Following the destruction of the Minneapolis Third Precinct in May 2020, the Minneapolis Police Department relocated its operations to the Minneapolis Convention Center in Downtown Minneapolis.

Illuminated path through the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis lined with autumn trees at dusk. — Fall evening on the Midtown Greenway with leaves covering the pavement.

Metro Transit buses parked inside the Nicollet Avenue garage facility in South Minneapolis. — The Metro Transit Nicollet Garage is a bus maintenance and storage facility at 3106 Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. It serves the Metro Transit bus fleet for the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

The illuminated Thrivent building at night in downtown Minneapolis, surrounded by other high-rise office and residential towers. — Thrivent's headquarters sits near the Hennepin Avenue bridge in downtown Minneapolis, next to the Minneapolis City Hall clock tower. The financial services company, a Fortune 500 mutual organization based in Minneapolis, completed the building in 2020 as its new corporate campus.

Toussaint Morrison speaks outside of Minneapolis City Hall — Toussaint Morrison addresses a crowd during a protest in Downtown Minneapolis. This march took place the day after former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was released on bond. Chauvin was charged in connection with the May 25th death of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

Protesters walk by the 1st precinct police station — Protesters march past the Minneapolis First Precinct in Downtown Minneapolis. This march occurred the day after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was released on bond. Chauvin had been charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd, an event that sparked widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice.

Protests after Derek Chauvin is released from jail — A protest sign reading "Hey Derek you forgot your hat!" is held during a march in downtown Minneapolis, the day after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was released on bond. The sign also features a drawing resembling a Ku Klux Klan hood, with additional text including "BREAK THE THIN BLUE LINE" and "ARREST KILLER KKK OPS?". Protesters marched towards the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct to voice opposition to Chauvin's release and demand police accountability.

Protesters outside downtown police station — Protesters march through Downtown Minneapolis in October 2020, the day after Derek Chauvin was released on bail. This march was part of sustained protests against police brutality and racial injustice, which intensified following the killing of George Floyd earlier that year. Participants carried signs demanding 'Justice for George Floyd' and advocating for the 'Defund And Abolish' movement, reflecting widespread calls for systemic change.

Hennepin County Government Center waterfall — Protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis on October 8, 2020. This protest occurred the day after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was released from jail on bond. Chauvin was charged in the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd, an event that sparked widespread protests in Minneapolis and globally. The Hennepin County Government Center serves as the primary administrative and judicial hub for Hennepin County, housing courts and government offices.

Jail not bail for killer kkkops — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis, advocating for "Jail Not Bail" following the release of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin on bond. Chauvin was charged in connection with the May 25th death of George Floyd.

MPLS loves PDX graffiti — The phrase "MPLS <3 PDX" is spray-painted on concrete barriers in Downtown Minneapolis, positioned across from the Hennepin County Jail. This graffiti signifies a connection between Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon, two cities that experienced significant protest activity during the Minneapolis Uprising.

Protesters raise fists outside 5th precinct police station — Protesters kneel on Nicollet Avenue outside the Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct. This protest occurred following the pre-trial release of former police officer Derek Chauvin on bond, who was charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Protests outside the Minneapolis police 5th precinct police station as Derek Chauvin makes bail.

Minnesota State Patrol arrive to arrest protesters gathering at the Minneapolis Police 5th precinct after Derek Chauvin was released on bail.

Minneapolis Police along with State Patrol Conservation Officers arrive to the 5th Precinct with a large amount of tactical gear to clear out and arrest 51 people protesting after Derek Chauvin is released on bail.

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