Minneapolis

5,036 photos · 2008–2026

5,036 photographs tagged Minneapolis, 2008–2026.

Grain Belt Beer neon sign glowing above West River Parkway at night in Minneapolis. — The Grain Belt Beer sign illuminates West River Parkway along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The neon sign is a longtime advertising fixture visible from the parkway, which runs along the river's west bank near downtown. The parkway serves as a recreational corridor through the city's riverfront area.

Samatar Crossing near Downtown Minneapolis — The Samatar Crossing shared use path near downtown Minneapolis. The path leads from Cedar Riverside to near US Bank Stadium.

Hennepin Ave bridge at night during covid19 — The Hennepin Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis, MN, is seen here during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NIcollet Island Inn on Nicollet Island — The Nicollet Island Inn, a landmark along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, occupies a 19th-century brick and limestone structure originally built in the 1890s as an industrial facility. Converted into a hotel and restaurant in the 1970s, it retains its historic character with exposed stone walls and vintage architectural details. Illuminated signage and soft outdoor lighting highlight the inn’s distinctive facade, with the iconic Pillsbury’s Best Flour sign visible across the river, linking the scene to the city’s milling heritage.

Target's flagship store illuminated at night on Nicollet Mall at South 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis. — Target's downtown Minneapolis store sits at the corner of Nicollet Mall and South 9th Street, its curved glass corner marked by the company's red bullseye logo. The flagship location anchors this stretch of the pedestrian mall, with a skyway overhead linking it to neighboring blocks.

Nicollet Mall storefronts and retail businesses at night in downtown Minneapolis. — Nicollet Mall is a pedestrian shopping district in downtown Minneapolis featuring retail storefronts and restaurants along a tree-lined walkway. The mall, which opened in 1968, was designed as a mixed-use urban space connecting downtown businesses and offices. JB Hudson Jewelers operates among the various retailers along the mall, which has served as a commercial and gathering destination for decades.

Ambulance on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis — An ambulance with activated emergency lights moves along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on the evening of May 5, 2020. Nicollet Mall, a prominent pedestrian and transit corridor, was originally designed in the 1960s and has since undergone significant renovations to enhance its role as a center for commerce and public activity.

Elliot Park at night in downtown Minneapolis — Elliott Park in Downtown Minneapolis. One of my favorite parks downtown because of the skyline that's visible from the soccer fields.

COVID19 and Elliot Park Minneapolis — A basketball hoop with a board over it to prevent playing during COVID-19 in Minneapolis. May 2020

Multi language COVID signage in Minneapolis Park — Park closed due to coronavirus signage at Elliot Park in Minneapolis.

University of Minnesota Medical Center and East Bank campus buildings illuminated at dusk in Minneapolis. — The University of Minnesota's East Bank campus includes its academic health center, home to M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center and the university's medical school.

Prospect Park Water Tower with its green conical roof overlooking Minneapolis downtown and industrial skyline at dusk. — The Prospect Park Water Tower, commonly known as the Witches Hat for its distinctive green conical roof, overlooks downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River valley. Built in 1913, the tower served as a water storage and distribution facility for the surrounding neighborhood. The tower remains a recognizable landmark in the Prospect Park area, offering views across the city's industrial and commercial districts.

Minneapolis skyline at night with illuminated downtown towers and a lit pedestrian bridge in foreground. — The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge links Loring Park to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center, carrying pedestrians and cyclists over Interstate 94. Minneapolis artist and MIT design professor Siah Armajani designed the bridge, which opened in 1988 and stretches roughly 375 feet in a bowstring-arch form of steel and wood. The skyline behind it is anchored by Capella Tower, completed in 1992 and capped with a lattice crown that once displayed a rotating color scheme, and the IDS Center, Minnesota's tallest building at 792 feet since 1972. Both towers stand within the city's central business district, a short walk from Loring Park.

The Basilica of Saint Mary and Target Field illuminated at night in downtown Minneapolis. — The Basilica of Saint Mary stands at 1600 Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, completed in 1926 as the first basilica designated in the United States. Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, opened in 2010 on the north side of downtown near the Mississippi River.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline with IDS Center, Wells Fargo Center, and Capella Tower at night. — Downtown Minneapolis skyline, Minnesota, includes IDS Center, Wells Fargo Center, and Capella Tower on May 6, 2020. The office towers are part of the city’s central business district, clustered around Nicollet Mall and the downtown core. IDS Center has long been Minnesota’s tallest building, while Wells Fargo Center is one of the city’s most recognizable high-rise office towers.

Closeup of the Witches Hat water tower — The Prospect Park Water Tower in Minneapolis. It's also known as The Witches Hat.

Minneapolis skyline at night from Witches Hat — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the Prospect Park and Witches Hat. In my opinion, this is a very underrated view of the downtown skyline!

International Market Square from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden — International Market Square in Minneapolis as seen from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

CJ Duffey Building, a historic brick warehouse in Minneapolis's North Loop district, lit at dusk. — One of the CJ Duffey Paper Co. buildings in the North Loop. Now being renovated.

Minneapolis City Hall's illuminated clock tower displays two glowing faces against ornate Romanesque architecture at night. — The clock tower of Minneapolis City Hall glows at night, its illuminated faces visible across downtown.

Fifth Street Towers in Downbtown Minneapolis at night — Fifth Street Towers and Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis.

Hennepin County Government Center and the American Flag — An American Flag hangs inside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Downtown Minneapolis in May 2020.

Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Government Center at night — Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on a clear night.

Minneapolis City Hall at night in May 2020 — The Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Government Center in the background.

Capella Tower crown seen at night in Downtown Minneapolis — Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis Central Library's interior skylight and metal framework structure illuminated from above. — The Minneapolis Central Library sits at 300 Nicollet Mall, serving as the flagship branch of the Hennepin County Library system. Designed by César Pelli and completed in 2006, the building replaced an earlier 1961 library on the same downtown site. Its cantilevered roof, clad in Kebony wood, extends over the building's glass curtain wall and was engineered to reduce solar heat gain on the reading areas below. The library holds close to 400,000 items and includes a rooftop garden above its lower levels. It also houses the Minneapolis Collection, an archive of historical materials documenting the city's development.

Target Field's illuminated sign and scoreboard structure at night in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. — Target Field is the Minnesota Twins' ballpark in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. It opened in 2010, replacing the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome as the team's home and giving the Twins their first open-air stadium since Metropolitan Stadium closed in 1981.

Capella Tower Crown In Downtown Minneapolis — The Capella Tower (center) in downtown Minneapolis.

Police officers inside a squad car in North Loop — A Minneapolis Police squad car sits in a parking ramp in Minneapolis.

Wooden bench on grass overlooking Bde Maka Ska lake with Minneapolis skyline illuminated at dusk. — A bench at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. The Minneapolis skyline seen across the lake.

St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church illuminated at night across Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis. — St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church as seen from across Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

Stacked shipping containers in a Minneapolis rail yard near the University of Minnesota. — Stacked shipping containers fill a rail yard near the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The containers, marked with various shipping company names, are used for intermodal freight transportation, moving cargo between rail, truck, and maritime networks. The facility serves as a transfer point in the regional logistics system.

Brass water utility manhole lid at University of Minnesota with crosshatch pattern and department markings. — A cast brass manhole lid for the University of Minnesota water system. The lid features a crosshatch pattern typical of utility access covers, with "WATERS" marked at the base and a water department emblem at the center. Manhole lids provide access to underground infrastructure for maintenance and monitoring of water lines.

China Shipping containers in a Minneapolis rail yard — Shipping containers in a Minneapolis rail yard near the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Skyscrapers in downtown Minneapolis on clear night — The Capella Tower, IDS Center, and Wells Fargo Center in Downtown Minneapolis at night.

Minneapolis in Development — Tower cranes in downtown Minneapolis during constructon work on the 10th avenue bridge.

Woman looks over the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis — Woman looks over the railing on the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.

Dome at the Millennium Hotel in Minneapolis — Have always loved the dome at the Millennium Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. A popular wedding spot.

Orange safety barrier and "Do Not Enter" sign at RSM parking ramp entrance in downtown Minneapolis. — The RSM parking garage occupies a structure in downtown Minneapolis. The facility serves as commercial parking for the area's office and business district. An orange safety barrier marks an entrance, with "Do Not Enter" signage visible above.

Vertical red neon Augies Topless Bar sign on downtown Minneapolis street at night. — Augies Topless Bar and Nightclub operated on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. The establishment's vertical neon sign, with its distinctive red background and white lettering, was a recognizable fixture in the entertainment district. The Famous Brass Rail sign is visible adjacent to it on the same block.

Red neon "Park Here" sign with arrow and parking rate board in downtown Minneapolis. — A vintage neon sign advertising parking in downtown Minneapolis. The red neon lettering reads "PARK HERE" with a directional arrow, typical of mid-20th-century commercial signage. Below the sign, a parking rate board s pricing for short-term parking, showing $8 for 0–2 hours.

Haskell's liquor store storefront at street level in a historic brick building in downtown Minneapolis. — Haskell's is a liquor retailer located in downtown Minneapolis. The storefront occupies street-level space in a historic brick building with ornamental architectural details typical of early 20th-century commercial construction in the area.

Ford Center with illuminated rooftop sign at sunset in Minneapolis North Loop. — The Ford Center is a major office and entertainment venue in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. The building's rooftop sign is a prominent landmark visible across the downtown area. Adjacent structures house additional office and commercial space throughout the district.

Construction of the Cedar Lake Trail tunnel under Wooddale Avenue in St. Louis Park at night. — The Cedar Lake Trail tunnel carries the regional bike and pedestrian path beneath Wooddale Avenue in St. Louis Park. The trail connects Minneapolis's Kenilworth corridor to the western suburbs, following a former railroad right-of-way. This segment was rebuilt as part of the Southwest Light Rail Transit project, which required reconstructing Wooddale Avenue and its crossing structures to accommodate the new Green Line extension.

Downtown Minneapolis at dusk from Boom Island Park, with Wells Fargo Center and U.S. Bank Tower above treetops — Downtown Minneapolis is seen from Boom Island Park at dusk. The Wells Fargo Center and U.S. Bank Tower rise above the riverfront, with treetops in the foreground.

Gold Medal Flour seen from Boom Island in May 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Boom Island in May 2020. Gold Medal Flour and Northstar Blankets neon signs visible across the Mississippi River.

Neon signs for Stella's Oyster Bar and Fish Cafe glow blue, red, and yellow on a brick building in Uptown Minneapolis. — Stella's Fish Café had anchored a stretch of Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis for decades, serving seafood alongside its attached Prestige Oyster Bar.

Protesters marching down 38th Street in Minneapolis — Protesters gather outside Cup Foods at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, one day after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police at this location.

Mourners at the George Floyd memorial at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. — A memorial to George Floyd at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is visited by mourners on May 26, 2020, the day after his death. Outside Cup Foods, flowers, balloons, handwritten signs, and other tributes lined the curb as the intersection became an early gathering place for grief and demands for justice. The site later became widely known as George Floyd Square.

Cops Murder Abolish Police — Graffiti reading “RIP GEORGE FLOYD!!!” and a banner stating “COPS MURDER! ABOLISH POLICE!” are displayed along Lake Street in South Minneapolis on May 26, 2020. The messages appeared the day after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, as protest signs, memorials, and other written statements spread across the area.

Damaged Minneapolis police SUV outside the Third Precinct, with Minnehaha Liquors in the background. — A damaged Minneapolis Police squad car, unit 342, sits outside the Third Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, with the Minnehaha Liquor sign visible across the street. Broken windows, blackened doors, and police tape mark the vehicle after unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The Third Precinct became a major location for protests and confrontations in the days that followed.

Minneapolis police fire less-lethal munitions near the 3rd Precinct as a protester runs past. — Minneapolis Police officers fire less-lethal munitions on a street near the 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, as a protester runs through the foreground holding a sign. The officers are wearing helmets and gas masks during demonstrations that followed the killing of George Floyd and intensified around the precinct.

I can’t breath sign where George Floyd died — A memorial featuring an "I Can't Breathe" sign and an array of flowers marks the site where George Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020. This impromptu tribute is located at the intersection of E 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, an area now widely known as George Floyd Square.

Rain comes down on Lake Street the day after George Floyd was killed. Earlier in the evening protesters marched from 38th Street and Chicago Avenue to the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct.

Protesters gather outside of Cup Foods — Protesters gathered on East 38th Street outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, the day after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis Police at this location.

Protester holding signs at George Floyd Square — A protester holds a sign during a march on 38th Street in South Minneapolis on May 26, 2020. This protest took place the day after George Floyd was killed by police near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, initiating a period of significant civil unrest and calls for justice.

Couple holding a Justice for George Floyd poster in Minneapolis — Two individuals hold a sign advocating for justice on 36th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The sign, reading "Justice for George Floyd" and "BLM," also includes a phone number for the District Attorney, urging public action.

Stop letting cops be the judge jury and executioner sign — Protesters march on East 38th Street in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, during demonstrations that began the day after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police. The photograph centers on a hand-lettered sign reading, “STOP LETTING THESE COPS BE THE JUDGE, JURY & EXECUTIONER,” as marchers move through the corridor toward the Third Precinct police station.

Signs flowers and bears left at George Floyd memorial — Memorial tributes at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis fill the pavement at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue on May 26, 2020, the day after George Floyd was killed there. Flowers, handwritten messages, stuffed animals, and signs reading “Black Lives Matter” and “My Life Matters” mark the site as mourners and demonstrators began transforming the intersection into a place of remembrance.

Protesters arrive at the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct — Protesters surround the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The large crowd marched the 2 miles from 38th St and Chicago Ave the day after George Floyd was killed.

Protester with gallons of milk at the 3rd Precinct — A protester carries jugs of milk outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis during the widespread protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. This image was taken on May 26, 2020, the day after Floyd's death. The 3rd Precinct building, a central facility for the Minneapolis Police Department, exhibits damage including broken windows and graffiti, reflecting its role as a focal point of the civil unrest. Milk was commonly used by protesters to alleviate the effects of tear gas and chemical irritants deployed by law enforcement during the demonstrations.

Protesters with hands up at the 3rd Precinct — Protesters hold their fists up outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct police station. Police officers behind broken glass on day 1 of protests after the death of George Floyd the night before.

MPD disperse protesters with less lethal at 3rd Precinct — Minneapolis Police officers deployed less-lethal weapons to disperse protesters near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in May 2020. These protests erupted following the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, leading to widespread civil unrest. Protesters marched from the site of George Floyd's death to the 3rd Precinct, which became a central location for expressing community grievances against police brutality. The precinct building served as a significant focal point during the Minneapolis Uprising.

Minneapolis Police Deploy Tear Gas at 3rd Precinct — Minneapolis police officers advance through tear gas near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during protests following the death of George Floyd. Officers, equipped with protective gear, pushed protesters and media away from the police station, which served as a focal point for the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020.

Proteter holds up a Black Lives Matter protest sign — Protesters gather on East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 26, 2020. This protest occurred the day after George Floyd was killed by police at this intersection, sparking widespread outrage and calls for racial justice.

Protesters outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct in Minneapolis holding Black Lives Matter signs. — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, one day after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. The precinct became a major gathering point in the early days of the protests calling for police accountability and justice for George Floyd.

Protester stands on top of a squad car with hands up — A protester stands on top of a Minneapolis Police squad car outside the 3rd Precinct. The large crowd marched from 38th Street and Chicago Ave the day after George Floyd was killed.

Dollar Tree with shattered windows in Minneapolis after unrest on May 27, 2020. — A Dollar Tree store in Minneapolis has broken front windows and debris on the sidewalk on May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, which affected businesses across the city. Merchandise and store fixtures are visible through the shattered glass at the storefront.

Graffiti on a Target sign in Minneapolis as protesters gather below. — A Target shopping center sign in Minneapolis is marked with graffiti reading “Justice for George” and “Abolish Police” on May 27, 2020. The sign also lists Cub Foods and Dollar Tree, while a crowd gathers at street level near the commercial center. This location was across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, which became a major gathering point in the protests following the killing of George Floyd.

Sunset behind a looted target store — The Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is seen at sunset on May 27, 2020, with its parking lot filled with cars and the downtown skyline visible in the distance. The store stands directly across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct in South Minneapolis.

A target store being looted during protests — The Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on May 27, 2020, as people and vehicles crowd the parking lot during looting and unrest after the killing of George Floyd. The store stood near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, an area that became a major center of protest and property damage in the first days after Floyd’s death.

Minneapolis Police fire at protesters at 3rd Precinct — Minneapolis police officers stand on the roof and at the entrance of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as protesters gather behind barricades outside the building. Several officers aiming less-lethal launchers from the roof, while boarded and damaged windows are visible across the front of the precinct. The station became a central location in the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd earlier that week.

Minneapolis Police and protesters at police station — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the Third Precinct station at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as demonstrators gather in the foreground. The precinct became a central location during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police two days earlier.

Police officer reloads his less lethal weapon — A Minneapolis Police officer in gas mask, helmet, and tactical gear reloads a less-lethal launcher outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The photograph was made during the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, when the precinct became a central location for clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.

Minneapolis Police aims his less lethal weapon — A Minneapolis Police officer in gas mask and tactical gear aims a less-lethal launcher outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The photograph was made on May 27, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.

Minneapolis Police in front of their sign at 3rd Precinct — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear and gas masks stand outside the department’s 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd.

Protesters on lake street during riots — East Lake Street in South Minneapolis is crowded with cars and pedestrians outside an electronics store on the night of May 27, 2020, during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Riot damaged store on Lake Street in Minneapolis — Outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in South Minneapolis during protests and riots following the death of George Floyd 2 days earlier. Calvin Horton Jr. was shot and killed here by the business owner.

Fire department put fires out during riots — Minneapolis Fire Department vehicles block East Lake Street at Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as firefighters work amid heavy smoke, flashing emergency lights, and debris scattered across the roadway. The AutoZone store at this corner was the first major fire during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Fire department on Lake Street during riots — Minneapolis Fire Department works on putting out fires on the corner of East Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue. The AutoZone on the corner was the first fire lit during the uprising.

Minneapolis Fire Department put fires out during riots — Minneapolis Fire Department crews respond to fires on Minnehaha Avenue near East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The response took place during the second night of unrest following the death of George Floyd, when multiple businesses and properties along Lake Street were damaged or burned.

Graffiti reading "FUCK JACOB FREY" on a vacant storefront window in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading “FUCK JACOB FREY” is painted on the window of a vacant retail storefront in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. A Wellington Management “For Lease” sign remains posted inside the glass-fronted space, while additional white paint marks cover much of the facade. The image was made during the second night of protests after the killing of George Floyd, in the area near the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct.

Damaged Aldi entrance in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests, with shattered glass and debris. — The entrance of an Aldi grocery store in Minneapolis bears broken glass and damage on the night of May 27, 2020, during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. Store signage and a COVID-19 safety notice remain visible inside the vestibule, placing the damage in the early months of the pandemic. Commercial property damage and looting affected businesses across Minneapolis as demonstrations spread through the city.

Wendy's on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis with fireworks overhead and traffic light trails at night. — A Wendy’s restaurant on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis is seen at night on May 27, 2020, with fireworks overhead and vehicle light trails crossing the street in the foreground. The photograph was made on the second day of major protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. Graffiti on the building and the late-night activity place the fast-food outlet within the unrest affecting commercial corridors in south Minneapolis.

Protesters near a small fire on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis at night. — Protesters stand near a small fire and improvised barricades on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on the night of May 27, 2020. The photograph was made during demonstrations that followed the death of George Floyd, with smoke, fencing, and street obstructions visible along the roadway. Emergency lights are visible in the background as people move around the blocked-off street.

Emergency vehicles on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis near AutoZone and Minnehaha Liquors during protests. — Emergency vehicles and police line Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis near the AutoZone and Minnehaha Liquors stores on the night of May 27, 2020. The photograph shows firefighters working beside a fire truck, officers in riot gear farther down the street, and debris scattered across the roadway during protests following the killing of George Floyd. This commercial stretch of South Minneapolis became one of the most heavily affected areas during the unrest.

FLOYD graffiti under the Hiawatha Avenue overpass near Lake Street in Minneapolis as a pedestrian walks past. — Graffiti reading “FLOYD” covers the tiled wall beneath the Hiawatha Avenue overpass near Lake Street in Minneapolis as a pedestrian walks past on the night of May 27, 2020. Additional messages including “RIP GF” and other anti-police graffiti surround the large tag. The markings appeared in the area during the protests and unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Broken storefront window on Lake Street in Minneapolis with an “In This Together” sign. — A shattered storefront window on Lake Street in Minneapolis frames a sign reading “we’ve always been IN THIS TOGETHER” on May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during the second night of protests following the killing of George Floyd. The sign appears to be a public-health message from the COVID-19 pandemic, contrasting with the broken glass at a retail business along one of the city’s main commercial corridors.

Broken windows at the Apple Store on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis as security guards stand inside. — The Apple Store on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis stands behind cracked and punctured front glass on the night of May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd, when businesses in central Minneapolis were being secured and assessed.

Protesters with their hands up at 3rd Precinct — Protesters gather at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in south Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. The intersection, directly across from the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, became a major gathering point that evening.

Protesters and police at the third precinct — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct at Minnehaha Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as officers stand on the roof and at the entrance to the building. The demonstration took place during the second day of protests after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, one day before the precinct was evacuated and later burned.

Protesters and police at the third precinct — Protesters outside the battered 3rd precinct police station as officers surround it. This follows the death of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020. The precinct would be abandoned and burned the next evening.

Target store during Minneapolis riots — The interior of a Target store in Minneapolis is filled with haze as people move through the self-checkout area on May 27, 2020. The store, across from the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, sustained damage during unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

Target Store while it was looted during Minneapolis riot — The interior of a Target store in Minneapolis is filled with smoke or haze, with merchandise scattered across the floor and damaged displays visible on May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, when businesses across Minneapolis were vandalized and looted.

Minneapolis Police on top of police station — Minneapolis Police on the roof of the 3rd Precinct as protesters gathered outside following the killing of George Floyd days earlier.

Wendy’s with ACAB wtritten on the side — A Wendy’s restaurant on 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis stands across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct on May 27, 2020. Graffiti including “ACAB” and references to George Floyd covers the restaurant exterior.

Police officers on bikes during George Floyd riots — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the Coliseum Building on 27th Avenue South during the second day of protests in Minneapolis. These protests followed the death of George Floyd, which occurred on May 25, 2020. The Coliseum Building, a significant commercial and office structure built in 1917, and the Hennepin County Medical Center East Lake Clinic are visible, with graffiti on the clinic's facade. This area along 27th Avenue South was a key location during the widespread civil unrest in late May 2020, reflecting the community's response to the events.

Police officers on bikes as buildings burn behind them — Minneapolis Police officers stand outside a burning AutoZone store in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd. The AutoZone, located at 3030 Nicollet Avenue, was among the first businesses to sustain significant damage during the widespread civil unrest.

Wendy’s on fire with graffiti on the side — The Wendy's restaurant located on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis was engulfed in flames on May 28, 2020. This occurred on the second day of widespread protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. The building's brick exterior is covered with graffiti, including messages expressing anti-police and anti-capitalist sentiments. The destruction of commercial properties, such as this fast-food establishment, became a visible manifestation of the intense civil unrest and community frustration during the Minneapolis Uprising.

AutoZone on fire during Minneapolis riots — Minneapolis Fire Department outside the AutoZone on Lake Street.

Man yells at police guarding the 3rd Precinct station — A man on a motorcycle confronts Minneapolis Police officers stationed outside the 3rd Precinct during protests in May 2020. These protests began on May 26, 2020, following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. On the second day of protests, a crowd gathered near the precinct, which served as a focal point for public outcry against police brutality. Officers, protected by metal barriers, maintained a perimeter as protesters voiced their grievances.

Protester spray-paints anti-police graffiti on a boarded Target sign in Minneapolis. — A protester spray-paints anti-police graffiti on a boarded Target sign in Minneapolis, Minnesota, near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020. The messages on the panel include “COPS R SLAVE CATCHERS” and “Fuck 12,” written during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Woman holds up sign reading cold blooded murder — A protester holds a hand-lettered sign reading “Cold Blooded Murder” outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The precinct became a central gathering point in demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.

Minneapolis Police officer during a protest — Minneapolis police officers in riot gear stand outside the Third Precinct station on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The photograph was made on the second day of protests after the killing of George Floyd, when the precinct had become a central location for demonstrations against police violence and racial injustice.

Protesters with their hands up outside 3rd Precinct — Protesters and Minneapolis police officers face each other outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. Officers in riot gear stand on the entrance steps and behind metal barricades while demonstrators gather in the street with many raising their hands.

Minneapolis police on the 3rd Precinct roof in south Minneapolis during protests. — Minneapolis Police officers stand on the roof of the department’s 3rd Precinct station in south Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. Several officers are equipped with helmets, shields, and less-lethal launchers as the building became a flashpoint during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd two days earlier.

Person photographing a shattered Target window on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A person photographs the interior of the Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis through shattered front windows on May 27, 2020. The damage was sustained during the unrest and protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. Located in the East Lake Street commercial corridor, the store was among numerous businesses in south Minneapolis that were broken into or damaged that week.

Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street near Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The demonstration took place two days after the death of George Floyd in police custody, as crowds assembled at the Third Precinct station. Minneapolis police officers are visible outside the building and on the roof while people in the street hold signs and raise their hands toward the precinct.

Minneapolis police and protesters in Minneapolis — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the department’s 3rd Precinct station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The building’s entrance and windows are boarded and broken, with graffiti visible on the plywood as crowds gather in the foreground.

Minneapolis police guard their police station — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the Third Precinct station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The precinct became a central location during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

A protester waked under Haiwatha Ave where “FLOYD” is written on the wall. This on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

Everlake housing under construction burns on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis. — The Everlake housing development under construction on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis burns during the early hours of May 28, 2020. The fire occurred amid unrest following the killing of George Floyd, as flames spread through the wood-framed structure and debris, downed lines, and a damaged car filled the street in front of the site.

Everlake Apartments burning in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — The Everlake Apartments, a six-story housing development in Minneapolis, burn during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during protests and disturbances following the death of George Floyd, with the building near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct.

Burning Wendy's on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest. — A Wendy’s restaurant on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis burns in the early hours of May 28, 2020, during unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Flames are visible through the windows and across the roofline, while graffiti including “Justice 4 George” is painted on the building’s exterior. The fire occurred during several nights of destruction and protest in Minneapolis after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.

Everlake Apartments construction fire in Minneapolis as a driver passes the burning site at night. — The Everlake Apartments construction site in Minneapolis burns during the early hours of May 28, 2020. The six-story housing development, still under construction, was heavily damaged as fire moved through the wood-frame structure. The blaze occurred during protests in the city following the police killing of George Floyd, with flames, smoke, and debris filling the street around the site.

Everlake development fire in Minneapolis as a person leans from an SUV beside the burning construction site. — The Everlake development in Minneapolis burns on May 28, 2020, as a person leans out of an SUV in the foreground and flames consume the six-story housing project under construction. The fire occurred near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during overnight unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Everlake was one of several properties damaged as protests and civil disorder spread through the area.

Everlake apartments burn in Minneapolis as a woman watches from a vehicle during George Floyd protests. — The Everlake apartment building burns in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The six-story residential development stood near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, an area where protests had intensified after the killing of George Floyd. Flames engulf the structure as a bystander watches from a vehicle in the foreground.

Everlake development burns in Minneapolis as people ride past in an SUV. — The Everlake housing development in Minneapolis burns on May 28, 2020, as flames consume the six-story residential building under construction near the city’s Third Precinct police station. The fire occurred during overnight unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

Fire behind a house on East 29th Street in Minneapolis at night. — A fire burns across from a residence on East 29th Street in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The photograph was made during the second day of protests in the city after the death of George Floyd, when multiple fires were reported in neighborhoods near the demonstrations.

People walk through an alley off East 29th Street in Minneapolis as a large fire burns beyond the buildings. — People walk through an alley off East 29th Street in Minneapolis as a large fire burns across the street in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The photograph was made during the second night of unrest following the death of George Floyd, when fires and property damage spread through parts of south Minneapolis.

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