Minneapolis

5,036 photos · 2008–2026

5,036 photographs tagged Minneapolis, 2008–2026.

Damaged US Bank ATM on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest. — A damaged US Bank ATM stands on Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The machine’s front panels have been torn open, exposing internal components and leaving debris scattered around the base. The damage occurred during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.

Shattered U.S. Bank drive-through window on Lake Street in Minneapolis with graffiti and broken glass. — A damaged drive-through window at a U.S. Bank branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on May 28, 2020. The glass is shattered, debris is scattered below the opening, and graffiti reading “Black” and “Pigs” is painted across the window and brick wall. The damage occurred during unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, when businesses along the Lake Street commercial corridor were vandalized and looted.

Burning AutoZone on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis with graffiti during May 2020 unrest. — The AutoZone store at 2700 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis burns in the early hours of May 28, 2020, across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct. Flames have consumed much of the one-story commercial building, leaving the roofline partially collapsed as graffiti covers the exterior wall. The fire occurred during the first nights of unrest after the murder of George Floyd.

AutoZone burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis during unrest after George Floyd’s killing. — The AutoZone store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020, following the killing of George Floyd. Located across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, the auto-parts retailer was among the first commercial buildings destroyed by fire in the area.

Minneapolis police officer by patrol SUVs as an AutoZone burns in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. — A Minneapolis police officer stands beside patrol vehicles as the AutoZone store burns in Minneapolis early on May 28, 2020. The fire was photographed during the second night of unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when businesses and other properties in the city were damaged or destroyed.

Minneapolis police watch a burning building on Lake Street in Minneapolis during protests. — Minneapolis police officers stand on Lake Street in Minneapolis as a commercial building burns during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during the protests and property destruction that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.

Minneapolis police SUV in front of a burning commercial building during George Floyd protest fires. — A Minneapolis Police squad car is parked in front of burning commercial buildings in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. Visible signage and context identify the businesses as an AutoZone and a Wendy’s, both engulfed in flames during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Interior of Sunny’s Wigs on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis after looting, with merchandise scattered on the floor. — The interior of Sunny’s Wigs on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis is shown in disarray after looting in late May 2020. Merchandise, boxes, and store fixtures are strewn across the floor while display cases and sales counters remain in place inside the retail shop. The damage occurred during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Damaged Target store entrance in Uptown Minneapolis with overturned carts and debris. — The Target store in Uptown Minneapolis is pictured with debris on the sidewalk and displaced shopping carts at the entrance in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The damage followed unrest in Minneapolis after the police killing of George Floyd.

Protesters at the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Protesters stand before the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020. The station became a focal point during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, with demonstrators gathering around the building as fire consumed part of the structure.

Protester before the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A protester stands in front of the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020. The image was made on the third night of protests following the killing of George Floyd. The 3rd Precinct served south Minneapolis, and the fire at the station became one of the most widely recognized moments of the unrest in the city.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020, as people gather outside the building during protests after the death of George Floyd. Flames engulf the station after officers withdrew from the site earlier that night. The fire at the precinct became one of the most widely recognized moments of the protests that spread across Minneapolis and other cities in the days following Floyd’s killing.

GM Tobacco burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest. — The GM Tobacco building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the night of May 28, 2020, during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. Flames engulf the storefront and upper facade, with anti-police graffiti visible on the front of the building and a person standing on the sidewalk at right. The property was in the area of south Minneapolis where unrest was concentrated near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct.

Minnehaha Liquors burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as people gather during protests. — The Minnehaha Liquors building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the night of May 28, 2020, as people gather in the street during unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The commercial building, marked by the large Minnehaha Liquors Drive-In sign, also housed Midori’s Floating World Cafe. The fire was part of widespread damage along the Lake Street corridor during several nights of protests, confrontations, and property destruction in south Minneapolis.

Minnehaha Liquors burns at Lake Street and 27th Avenue in Minneapolis as crowds gather at night. — The Minnehaha Liquors building burns on East Lake Street at South 27th Avenue in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, as crowds gather in the roadway nearby. The fire occurred during the third night of protests following the killing of George Floyd, when commercial corridors along Lake Street saw extensive unrest and property damage.

Protesters outside burning GM Tobacco on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, one holding an anti-police sign. — A protester holds a sign reading “Jail all racist killer cops!” in front of the burning GM Tobacco store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. The photograph was made during nighttime protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police four days earlier.

GM Tobacco burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as people gather during George Floyd protests. — GM Tobacco and neighboring storefronts on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burn as people gather outside on the night of May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during protests and unrest that followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. Midori’s can also be seen along the block, part of a heavily damaged commercial corridor south of downtown.

Protesters at a Metro Transit shelter on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as a building burns behind them. — Protesters gather at a Metro Transit bus shelter on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in the background on May 28, 2020. The station was set on fire during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, and its burning became one of the most widely recognized moments of the unrest in Minneapolis.

Volunteer medics at a treatment tent outside Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during protests. — Volunteer medics operate a makeshift treatment station outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. Under a canopy lit at night, the group treats and assists people amid protests following the killing of George Floyd. The 3rd Precinct became a central location during the unrest and was evacuated and burned later that night.

Volunteer medics at the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis during protests on May 28, 2020. — Volunteer medics work at a temporary aid station outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. Wearing reflective vests, masks, and headlamps, they organize supplies and prepare treatment for people gathered during protests following the killing of George Floyd. The precinct at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue became a central protest site that night and was later set on fire.

Fire at the Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as flames engulf part of the building. — Fire burns at the Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. The blaze consumed part of the building during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, with smoke and sparks rising above the roofline. Graffiti on the exterior walls, including anti-police messages, remained visible on the facade as the fire spread.

Graffiti on Minneapolis Midtown Station wall reading anti-government messages during George Floyd protests. — Graffiti on the exterior of Minneapolis Midtown Station in Minneapolis includes the messages “THE PEOPLE shouldn’t be afraid of the gov. The gov should be afraid of THE PEOPLE!!!” and “RISE UP.” Photographed on May 28, 2020, the writing appeared during the unrest and protests that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Shattered window at Lake Street/Midtown Station in Minneapolis, with broken glass on the sidewalk. — Lake Street/Midtown Station in Minneapolis stands with a shattered ground-floor window on May 28, 2020. The Metro Transit light rail station sustained visible damage during the third day of unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd. Broken glass remains on the sidewalk outside the station entrance, where signage for the transit facility is still visible.

Shattered doors and windows at Lake Street/Midtown station in Minneapolis. — Damage to the entrance of the Lake Street/Midtown light rail station in Minneapolis is visible on May 28, 2020, with shattered glass in the doors and station windows. Operated by Metro Transit, the station is part of the Blue Line and serves the Lake Street corridor in south Minneapolis. The damage occurred during the third day of unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd.

Boarded Wells Fargo on Lake Street in Minneapolis with protest graffiti and broken windows. — A Wells Fargo branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands boarded and spray-painted during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Graffiti on the facade includes the messages “STEAL IT BACK!” and “KILL Bankers,” while broken glass and plywood cover parts of the entrance and windows.

Gluek's Bar storefront in downtown Minneapolis displays "Black Lives Matter" lettering on its wooden entrance door below a red awning. — Gluek’s Bar & Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis displays a hand-lettered “Black Lives Matter” message across the glass panes of its entrance door. The photograph was made on May 28, 2020, during the protests and unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Minnehaha Liquors burns on Lake Street in Minneapolis as fireworks burst overhead. — The Minnehaha Liquors store burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as fireworks burst overhead on May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during the third night of unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Minnehaha Liquors, identified by its large roadside sign, stood along Lake Street, a major commercial corridor where numerous businesses were damaged during that period.

Smoke-filled alley at East 29th Street and 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis during overnight fires. — An alley near East 29th Street and 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis is filled with smoke and backlit by fire during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020. A vehicle moves through the alley as flames burn behind nearby buildings, illuminating utility poles, wires, and the walls of adjacent structures. The fires occurred during the second night of protests following the killing of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police officers with less-lethal weapons stand on a downtown street during the May 28, 2020 protest following George Floyd's death. — Minneapolis Police officers prepare less-lethal weapons on a downtown Minneapolis street on May 28, 2020, three days after George Floyd was killed.

Protesters with signs gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. — Protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations following the murder of George Floyd.

Thousands of protesters fill 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis during a march for George Floyd on May 28, 2020. — A protest march for George Floyd fills 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. Protesters carry signs reading “Justice for George,” “Black Lives Matter,” and “Stop Police Brutality” as they move through downtown. The march took place on the third day of protests after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police.

A cyclist rides past boarded-up O'Donovan's Irish Pub on North 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis. — A cyclist rides past O'Donovan's Irish Pub on North 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. The pub's windows and doors are boarded over, with handwritten messages including references to George Floyd and calls for justice visible on the plywood. The image was made during the third day of widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis following Floyd's death.

Minneapolis police bicycle patrol officers ride in formation along North 5th Street during May 28, 2020 protests. — Minneapolis Police bicycle patrol officers ride along North 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during protests following the death of George Floyd. A group of mounted officers is visible farther up the street as police units moved through the downtown area for crowd-control operations.

Protesters gather on Hennepin Avenue beside Eduardo Kobra's colorful Bob Dylan mural in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. — Protesters gather on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beside Eduardo Kobra’s Bob Dylan mural on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations following the death of George Floyd.

Hundreds of protesters fill Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a May 2020 demonstration following George Floyd's death. — Protesters march on Hennepin Avenue near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations after the death of George Floyd.

Thurston Jewelers and Bondesque storefronts in Minneapolis at night after looting. — A man cleans up the inside of Thurston Jewelers which was broken into on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

Protesters hold signs at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. — Protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, with signs including one reading “Black Lives Matter". The protest took place 3 days after George Floyd was killed.

Fire at Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street during a protest in Minneapolis. — Fire burns at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, as a crowd gathers outside during protests following the death of George Floyd. The police station had been abandoned by officers earlier that evening before the building was set ablaze. The Third Precinct became one of the most visible locations in Minneapolis during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing.

Minneapolis police station on fire during protests — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. The precinct was set ablaze after the Minneapolis Police abandoned the precinct following 3 days of protests.

Protesters outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Protesters gather outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on the night of May 28, 2020. The fire followed days of protests after the killing of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody on May 25. The 3rd Precinct, the station where former officer Derek Chauvin had worked, was abandoned by police before the building was set ablaze.

Boarded storefront with Justice for Floyd sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A boarded storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis bears the message “Justice for Floyd” in the early hours of May 29, 2020. The sign appeared during protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when many businesses in the corridor covered windows with plywood for protection.

Fire near Lake Street and Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis behind the Metro Transit Blue Line crossing. — A large fire burns near East Lake Street and Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during overnight protests on May 29, 2020, following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The photograph shows traffic moving beneath the Metro Transit Blue Line rail crossing as flames and smoke rise behind commercial buildings along the Lake Street corridor in south Minneapolis.

Damaged Starbucks in downtown Minneapolis with shattered windows after overnight unrest. — A Starbucks in downtown Minneapolis has multiple shattered street-facing windows on May 29, 2020, after overnight unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Broken glass covers the sidewalk outside the corner storefront, and the lit interior remains visible through the damaged facade.

Star Tribune and Pioneer Press racks in downtown Minneapolis beside broken glass during May 2020 protests. — Star Tribune and Pioneer Press newspaper racks stand on a sidewalk in downtown Minneapolis in the early hours of May 29, 2020, with broken glass scattered across the pavement nearby. The visible Star Tribune front page reads “Violent protests intensify,” placing the photograph during unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during protests. — Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear stand in formation on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The deployment took place during the third day of protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25. Nicollet Mall is a major pedestrian and transit corridor in the city center, and state officers were mobilized there to reinforce law enforcement presence overnight.

Handwritten Black Lives Matter signs on the Calhoun Building entrance at 711 Lake Street, Minneapolis. — Handwritten signs are posted on the entrance of the Calhoun Building at 711 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The messages express support for Black Lives Matter and racial justice during protests following the killing of George Floyd. One sign reads, “BIPOC Artists Here! BIPOC Organizations Here! Houseless People Sleep Here!".

Venus Unveiled storefront with shattered window on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Venus Unveiled, a lingerie store on Lake Street in Minneapolis, appears with a shattered front display window and the interior exposed in the early hours of May 29, 2020. The damage came during the unrest that spread along Lake Street after the killing of George Floyd.

Looted interior of Venus Unveiled on Lake Street in Minneapolis with merchandise scattered across the floor. — The interior of Venus Unveiled on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown after looting during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Photographed in the early hours of May 29, 2020, the image documents damage to one of many businesses affected along the Lake Street commercial corridor.

Boarded McDonald's drive-thru on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis serving a customer through a plywood opening. — A boarded-up McDonald’s drive-thru on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis serves a customer through a small opening cut into the plywood on May 29, 2020. The restaurant’s windows and exterior were covered with protective boards as businesses in the area responded to damage and unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

McDonald’s service window in Uptown Minneapolis with a gloved employee at a point-of-sale terminal. — An employee works at a point-of-sale terminal inside a McDonald’s service window in Uptown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The restaurant’s windows are boarded, and transactions are conducted through a small opening, reflecting security measures adopted by some businesses during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Uptown Theater entrance with shattered glass on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — The entrance of the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has shattered glass and damaged doors in the early hours of May 29, 2020.

South 10th Street in downtown Minneapolis at sunset, with a music mural and sparse traffic. — S 10th Street in downtown Minneapolis is shown at sunset on May 29, 2020, with very light traffic and few people visible. Mid-rise office and commercial buildings line the corridor, and a large mural of musical notation covers the wall of the building at right, while a church spire rises in the distance. The photograph was made during the period of unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd, when parts of the downtown street network were noticeably quieter than usual.

Minneapolis police SUV on South 10th Street beside boarded storefronts in downtown Minneapolis. — A Minneapolis Police squad car patrols South 10th Street in downtown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020, passing commercial buildings with plywood covering their ground-floor windows. The boarded storefronts document security measures taken by businesses during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Protesters and stopped traffic on I-94 in Minneapolis at night. — Protesters and stopped traffic occupy Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on the night of May 29, 2020, during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. Photographed from an overpass, the image shows marchers moving along the freeway while cars queue in adjacent lanes under streetlights.

Protesters and backed-up traffic on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis at night. — Protesters and halted traffic fill Interstate 94 in downtown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020, during the fourth day of demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. The nighttime photograph shows marchers occupying the freeway lanes beneath a pedestrian bridge as vehicles back up along the corridor. I-94 is a major east-west route through Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Protesters and bicyclists on I-94 in Minneapolis at night, with slow-moving cars and a No Justice No Peace sign. — Protesters and bicyclists march along Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on May 29, 2020, during demonstrations after the killing of George Floyd. The freeway, a major route through Minneapolis and Saint Paul, was temporarily occupied as people moved through the traffic lanes carrying signs, including one reading "NO JUSTICE NO PEACE."

Traffic backed up on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis beneath a sign reading “CURFEW IN EFFECT 8PM TO 6AM.” — Traffic is backed up on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, near the 1st Avenue South exit, as an overhead highway message board reads, “CURFEW IN EFFECT 8PM TO 6AM.” The photograph was made on May 29, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd, when state and local officials imposed overnight movement restrictions across Minneapolis and other Twin Cities communities.

Boarded storefronts in downtown Minneapolis marked with BLM and Black Owned graffiti. — Boarded storefronts in downtown Minneapolis are marked with the spray-painted messages “BLM” and “BLACK OWNED” on May 29, 2020. The plywood covers were installed to protect retail businesses during unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police earlier that week.

Protesters and traffic near the Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct at night in Minneapolis. — Protesters and traffic fill the streets near the Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the night of May 29, 2020. The gathering took place during the fourth day of protests following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. The 5th Precinct became one of several police facilities in the city where demonstrators assembled to protest police violence and demand accountability.

Burning car at a Wells Fargo drive-thru in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest. — A car burns in the drive-thru lane of a Wells Fargo branch in Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The fire occurred during overnight protests following the killing of George Floyd, with the bank located across the street from the Minneapolis Police Department’s 5th Precinct.

Burning car outside Wells Fargo on East 31st Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — A car burns outside the Wells Fargo branch on East 31st Street in Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The fire occurred during the fourth night of protests following the killing of George Floyd, after demonstrators had marched through South Minneapolis. The bank stands across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s 5th Precinct, an area that drew large crowds and repeated unrest that week.

Fire-damaged Lake Street post office in Minneapolis with broken windows and smoke-stained brick exterior. — The Lake Street Station post office in South Minneapolis appears here after fire damage during the protests of late May 2020. Broken windows, smoke-stained openings, and a scorched interior are visible along the brick exterior of the United States Postal Service facility on Lake Street near East 31st Street. The fire occurred during the fourth night of unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd while in police custody, and the building was later declared a total loss and rebuilt.

Smoke pouring from Lake Street Station post office in Minneapolis during unrest on May 29, 2020. — The United States Postal Service’s Lake Street Station in South Minneapolis is shown filled with smoke during unrest on May 29, 2020, the fourth night of demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. Located on East 31st Street, the post office served the surrounding neighborhoods as a local mail-processing and retail facility. The building was later declared a total loss and subsequently rebuilt.

Protesters on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night beneath apartment towers. — Protesters gather along Lake Street in Minneapolis late on May 29, 2020, during demonstrations following the death of George Floyd. Taken on the fourth night of protests in Minneapolis, the image documents Lake Street as one of the main corridors where marches, rallies, and confrontations unfolded in the days after Floyd’s killing.

Boarded Target store at Nicollet Mall and 9th Street South in downtown Minneapolis during early morning hours. — This Target store sits at Nicollet Mall and Ninth Street South in downtown Minneapolis, its glass rotunda entrance topped with the company's bullseye logo. Plywood covers the ground-floor windows and doors here in the early hours of May 29, 2020, as businesses across the city boarded up amid the unrest following George Floyd's killing by police.

La Salle in Downtown Minneapolis — La Salle Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020.

Wells Fargo bank burning on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. — A Wells Fargo branch on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis burns on the night of May 29, 2020. The bank, across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s Fifth Precinct, was damaged during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. Flames are visible through the front windows as fire spreads across the ground-floor banking area.

Stone Arch Bridge spanning the Mississippi River with illuminated downtown Minneapolis skyline at night. — The Stone Arch Bridge spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Built in 1883 as a railroad bridge, the structure is a prominent historic landmark along the riverfront near St. Anthony Falls.

Damaged Walgreens on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke and boarded windows at night. — A Walgreens pharmacy and food mart on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands damaged and smoking in the early hours of May 30, 2020. Plywood covers the entrance, windows are broken, and graffiti is visible on the exterior of the one-story commercial building. The store was photographed during the unrest that followed the police killing of George Floyd, when numerous businesses along the Lake Street corridor were damaged or burned.

Commercial building on fire on Lake Street in Minneapolis during unrest after George Floyd's killing. — A commercial building burns on Lake Street in South Minneapolis in late May 2020. The fire occurred during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Lake Street, a major east-west commercial corridor lined with small businesses and services, was heavily damaged during those nights.

Burning building on Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — A commercial building burns on Lake Street in South Minneapolis in the early hours of May 30, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd. Flames and heavy smoke engulf the structure as a person stands in silhouette on the street in front of the fire. The image was made on the fourth night of unrest, when numerous businesses and buildings along the Lake Street corridor were damaged or destroyed.

Burning excavator on Lake Street in Minneapolis amid fires during George Floyd protests. — A burning excavator and multiple building fires line Lake Street in Minneapolis during overnight unrest on May 30, 2020, in the days after the killing of George Floyd.

Orange moon over downtown Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest. — An orange moon rises beside the downtown Minneapolis skyline in Minnesota in the early hours of May 30, 2020, during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. Visible landmarks include U.S. Bank Stadium at left and the M Health Clinics and Surgery Center in the foreground, with office and medical buildings filling the city center. The moon’s color was likely intensified by smoke and haze hanging over the city as fires burned during that period.

Smoke over Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest fires. — Smoke rises over the Lake Street area of Minneapolis in the early morning hours of May 30, 2020, as fires burn during protests following the killing of George Floyd. The photograph looks across a South Minneapolis residential and commercial district, with apartment buildings, a church, and neighborhood streets in the foreground and a broad plume of smoke extending across the night sky. Lake Street, a major east-west corridor, sustained extensive fire and property damage during that night of unrest.

Smoke and flames over Lake Street in Minneapolis before dawn on May 30, 2020. — Fires burn along Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 30, 2020, sending a large plume of smoke over surrounding apartment buildings before dawn. The fires occurred during unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Lake Street is a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis and sustained extensive damage during the nights of arson and looting that followed the protests.

Smoke over Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — Smoke rises over the Lake Street area of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the early hours of May 30, 2020, during protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd. A residential high-rise and roadway are visible in the foreground as smoke drifts across the corridor, where multiple commercial buildings were damaged by fire that week. Lake Street became one of the most heavily affected areas in south Minneapolis during the fourth day of demonstrations.

Smoke over Lake Street in Minneapolis as fires burn during George Floyd protest unrest. — Smoke rises over the Lake Street corridor in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the early hours of May 30, 2020, as fires burn during protests following the death of George Floyd. The photograph looks across South Minneapolis at a broad plume spreading above mid-rise residential and institutional buildings. Lake Street, a major commercial artery, sustained extensive fire damage and business losses during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police.

Hagen’s Auto Body on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis with boarded windows and a “WE ARE OPEN” banner. — Hagen’s Auto Body on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis is pictured with its windows and doors boarded on May 30, 2020. The collision repair shop remained lit overnight, with a red “WE ARE OPEN” banner hanging on the brick facade and a message painted on the plywood reading, “WE HAVE BEEN PART OF THIS COMMUNITY FOR 50 YEARS AND WE CARE ABOUT IT.” The photograph was made during the fourth day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

Minnesota National Guard Humvee on Lake Street in Minneapolis during protests after George Floyd's death. — A Minnesota National Guard Humvee and a soldier with a riot shield stand on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, during protests following the death of George Floyd. The Guard was deployed in the city as officials responded to unrest, fires, and damage in commercial corridors including Lake Street. Storefronts, emergency lights, and the largely empty street place the photograph in the overnight security presence that followed several days of demonstrations.

National Guard troops and a fire truck at the Lyn-Lake Speedway on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — National Guard troops and a Minneapolis Fire Department truck are positioned on Lake Street at the Lyn-Lake Speedway station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the early morning of May 30, 2020. The deployment followed overnight fires and unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd. National Guard units were sent to secure streets and support emergency access as fire crews responded to active blazes and damaged properties along the corridor.

Minnesota National Guard vehicles block Lake Street at Speedway in Minneapolis as smoke rises behind them. — Minnesota National Guard troops and military vehicles block Lake Street near the Speedway station in the LynLake area of South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. Thick smoke rises behind the intersection as firefighters and emergency vehicles respond during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. The deployment was part of the state response to secure major commercial corridors and assist local law enforcement and fire operations overnight.

National Guard truck outside boarded Bryant-Lake Bowl in Uptown Minneapolis — A Minnesota National Guard vehicle and soldier stand outside the boarded Bryant-Lake Bowl in Uptown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. The business, a long-running bowling alley, theater, and restaurant, had covered its street-facing windows with plywood as unrest followed the killing of George Floyd. The photograph shows the LynLake commercial district under military presence in the early morning hours.

Man sweeping broken glass outside a damaged storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A man sweeps broken glass from the sidewalk outside a damaged storefront on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 30, 2020. The cleanup took place in the aftermath of unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when shattered windows and other damage lined commercial blocks across the corridor.

National Guard vehicles block Lake Street in Minneapolis before sunrise as smoke rises in the distance. — Minnesota National Guard troops and military vehicles block Lake Street in the LynLake area of Uptown Minneapolis before sunrise on May 30, 2020. The deployment came during protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, with smoke from fires visible in the distance along the commercial corridor. Lake Street, a major east-west route lined with apartments, shops, and businesses, was heavily affected during the unrest and remained under a strong security presence as day broke.

Minnesota National Guard vehicles on Lake Street in Minneapolis as smoke rises near LynLake at dawn. — Minnesota National Guard vehicles and personnel are stationed on Lake Street in Minneapolis near the LynLake district on May 30, 2020. Smoke rises in the distance at dawn as military and emergency vehicles line the commercial corridor after several nights of unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Lake Street is a major east-west route through South Minneapolis, lined with businesses, housing, and neighborhood landmarks.

Firefighters at the damaged Speedway on Lake Street in Minneapolis as smoke rises from the collapsed roof. — Minneapolis Fire Department crews work at the damaged Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early morning of May 30, 2020. Smoke rises from the collapsed roof area as firefighters move through debris around the convenience store and fuel station. The fire occurred during the fourth day of unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd, when numerous commercial properties along Lake Street were damaged or destroyed.

Burned debris blocks Pillsbury Avenue in South Minneapolis after protests. — Burned debris and overturned shopping carts block Pillsbury Avenue in South Minneapolis at sunrise on May 30, 2020. The photograph was made on the fourth day of protests following the killing of George Floyd, with smoke still visible in the distance and traffic signals lit above an otherwise quiet street. Scattered trash bins, charred remains, and temporary roadwork barrels show the disruption left on this residential corridor overnight.

Burned dumpster debris on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke rising from the ashes. — Burned debris from a dumpster lies on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, with smoke still rising from the remains. The image was made during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, when Lake Street, one of the city’s main commercial corridors, sustained extensive fire and property damage. The photograph documents the immediate aftermath on the street surface, with ash, melted material, and charred refuse left behind.

Smoldering debris blocks Lake Street in Minneapolis after overnight unrest. — Debris and small smoldering fires block Lake Street in Minneapolis on the morning of May 30, 2020, with boarded storefronts and damaged buildings lining the corridor. The photograph shows the aftermath of unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, when businesses and streets along this major South Minneapolis commercial route sustained extensive fire and impact damage. Smoke rises from burned material in the roadway as the street remains largely empty at daybreak.

Burned Welcome to Lynlake sign at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. — The “Welcome to Lynlake” sign at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis appears with smoke staining and fire damage on May 30, 2020. The sign marks the Lyn-Lake commercial district in Uptown Minneapolis, an area that saw extensive unrest and property damage in the days after the murder of George Floyd. A damaged traffic signal beside the sign further documents the condition of the intersection during that period.

George Floyd memorial with candles and portrait at a South Minneapolis home. — A George Floyd memorial at a South Minneapolis home is shown on May 30, 2020. The display includes a framed portrait of Floyd, lit candles, flowers, and memorial objects arranged beside lanterns along a wooden fence. A button referencing the 1963 March on Washington connects the tribute to the longer history of the civil rights movement in the United States.

Residents with a garden hose outside an apartment building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. — Residents outside an apartment building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis hold a garden hose on May 30, 2020, during unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The photograph shows two masked people positioned beside the brick building, apparently prepared to spray water toward a nearby fire. Businesses and residential properties along Nicollet Avenue were threatened by fires and damage during that period.

Resident spraying water beside O'Reilly Auto Parts on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. — A resident uses a garden hose beside an O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. The photograph was made during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, when fires damaged businesses along the corridor. Here, a nearby resident works from behind a fence between adjacent buildings to keep flames from spreading to surrounding properties.

O'Reilly Auto Parts burning on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis, with part of the store collapsed. — The O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis burns on May 30, 2020, with flames visible inside the building and much of the structure collapsed into the parking lot. The fire took place during the days of unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd.

O'Reilly Auto Parts burns on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis amid rubble and smoke. — The O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis burns on May 30, 2020, with flames rising from the collapsed structure and debris spread across the parking lot. The fire occurred during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. The image shows extensive damage to the retail building as smoke and active flames continue to consume the site.

O'Reilly Auto Parts burns on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis as smoke rises over parked cars. — An O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis burns on May 30, 2020, as heavy smoke rises above the block. The fire occurred during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, when numerous commercial properties in Minneapolis were damaged or destroyed. Parked vehicles line the street in the foreground, including one marked with the words “PEOPLE NOT PROFIT.”

O'Reilly Auto Parts and Family Dollar burn on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis as black smoke rises. — The O'Reilly Auto Parts and Family Dollar store on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis burns on May 30, 2020. Flames and heavy black smoke rise from the retail building as traffic continues along the street in the early morning hours. The fire occurred during the unrest that followed the police killing of George Floyd, when numerous businesses along major commercial corridors in Minneapolis were damaged or destroyed.

Firefighter outside the burning O'Reilly Auto Parts on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. — A firefighter walks past the burning O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. The building is collapsed and still actively burning as crews work in the area during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. Fires damaged numerous commercial properties across Minneapolis during those days.

Smoke over houses in South Minneapolis at sunrise after overnight fires on May 30, 2020. — Smoke rises over residential houses in South Minneapolis at sunrise on May 30, 2020. The photograph shows a neighborhood street as heavy black plumes from overnight fires spread above homes and utility lines. The fires followed several days of protests in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.

Firefighter with hose on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis as crews respond to a store fire. — A Minneapolis Fire Department firefighter stands on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis as crews respond to a fire at the O'Reilly Auto Parts store on May 30, 2020. Fire engines and hose lines are positioned along the street in the early morning as firefighters work near the commercial corridor. The fire occurred during the period of civil unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, when numerous businesses and properties across the city were damaged or burned.

Interstate 35W approaching downtown Minneapolis under smoke haze at daybreak. — Interstate 35W approaching downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, is seen under a layer of smoke at daybreak on May 30, 2020. Overhead signs for downtown exits, East 35th Street, and Interstate 94 place the view along the main north-south freeway corridor leading into the city center. The haze followed overnight fires during protests after the death of George Floyd, and the light traffic contrasts with the volume normally carried on this route.

“I Can’t Breathe” graffiti on an embankment beside Interstate 35W in South Minneapolis under smoke-filled skies. — “I Can’t Breathe” is spray-painted on a dirt embankment beside Interstate 35W in South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. The message appeared in the days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, during protests and unrest across the city. Morning light falls on nearby houses while smoke lingers over the neighborhood from fires set overnight.

Firefighters battle a blaze on East Lake Street at Columbus Avenue in Minneapolis as a National Guard soldier stands nearby. — Firefighters battle a blaze on East Lake Street at Columbus Avenue in South Minneapolis as a Minnesota National Guard soldier and Minneapolis police vehicles stand nearby. The image shows heavy smoke, water streams, and collapsed brick debris from a badly damaged commercial building. Photographed on May 30, 2020, the fire occurred during the unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when parts of the Lake Street corridor sustained extensive damage.

National Guard truck at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis amid debris and haze. — Minnesota National Guard soldiers and a Minneapolis Police vehicle are stationed at Chicago Avenue South and Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. A military transport truck is parked beside the Los Ocampo commercial building, with debris and haze visible along the corridor. The deployment came during the unrest and protests that followed the murder of George Floyd, when National Guard troops and local law enforcement were sent to major intersections and business districts across south Minneapolis.

National Guard troops on Lake Street in Minneapolis beside graffiti-marked storefronts and debris. — Members of the Minnesota National Guard patrol Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, passing boarded and graffiti-marked storefronts amid debris left on the street. The deployment came after several nights of fires and property damage during protests following the death of George Floyd. Lake Street, a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis, was among the areas most heavily affected, and National Guard units were sent to support security operations and protect businesses and residents.

National Guard vehicles and a fire truck in Midtown Minneapolis with Midtown Exchange behind smoke at sunrise. — Minnesota National Guard troops and Minneapolis Fire Department vehicles are positioned in Midtown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, with the Midtown Exchange building rising through smoke at sunrise in the background. The large brick structure, topped by the “MIDTOWN EXCHANGE” sign, was originally built as a Sears, Roebuck and Company mail-order and retail complex. The deployment came after overnight unrest following the killing of George Floyd, as firefighters responded to active fires and the National Guard supported local authorities.

Smoke over Midtown Exchange on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as National Guard vehicles patrol at sunrise. — Smoke rises around the Midtown Exchange in south Minneapolis as sunrise lights East Lake Street on May 30, 2020. Minnesota National Guard troops and Minneapolis Fire Department personnel are visible near the Lake Street commercial corridor after overnight fires and unrest following protests over the killing of George Floyd. The Midtown Exchange, originally built in 1928 as a Sears, Roebuck and Company mail-order and retail complex, had been redeveloped as a mixed-use building before the disturbances.

Burned Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke rising from the damaged store. — A Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands heavily burned on the morning of May 30, 2020, with smoke still rising from the convenience store behind the pump canopy. The damage followed overnight unrest after the killing of George Floyd, which led to fires and destruction along major commercial corridors in south Minneapolis. A Metro Transit bus stop and campaign signs remain in the foreground, situating the station within the everyday streetscape of Lake Street.

Burned Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke rising from the gutted store. — A fire-damaged Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis is pictured on the morning of May 30, 2020. The convenience store behind the pumps is gutted and still smoking, with parts of the roof and facade burned away. The damage followed nights of unrest in Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd, when businesses along Lake Street, one of the city’s main commercial corridors, were heavily affected.

Minnesota National Guard vehicle near Midtown Exchange in Minneapolis as firefighters work amid smoke. — A Minnesota National Guard vehicle stands on a street near the Midtown Exchange in south Minneapolis as Minneapolis firefighters work amid smoke at daybreak on May 30, 2020. The photograph was made during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, when fires and heavy emergency response affected commercial corridors across the city. The Midtown Exchange, a large mixed-use redevelopment of the historic Sears, Roebuck and Company building, is visible in the area behind the response.

McDonald’s drive-thru sign in Minneapolis with handwritten early closing notice on May 30, 2020. — A McDonald’s drive-thru menu board in Minneapolis displays a handwritten notice on May 30, 2020, announcing that the restaurant would close at 6:30 p.m. because of “the recent activity in our city.” Posted over the lower right portion of the menu, the sign states that the location would reopen the following morning at 7 a.m. The temporary closure came during the period of protests and unrest in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd, when many businesses altered hours or shut down temporarily.

Fire inside the collapsed O'Reilly Auto Parts on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. — An O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis burns after being set on fire during unrest in late May 2020. The photograph shows flames inside the collapsing commercial building, with twisted metal panels, exposed wiring, and piles of masonry debris in the foreground. The fire occurred in the days following the murder of George Floyd, when numerous businesses and other structures in the area were damaged or destroyed.

Burning Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis as smoke rises above the damaged building. — A fire-damaged Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the morning of May 30, 2020. Smoke rises from the convenience store area as traffic passes on the commercial corridor, and a Metro Transit bus stop sign is visible beside the property. The damage followed nights of protests and unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd.

Boarded storefront of Nordstrom Rack at the IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. — Nordstrom Rack occupies ground-floor retail space at the IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. The IDS Center, completed in 1972, rises as Minnesota's tallest building and anchors this stretch of the mall with offices and shops. Plywood now covers the storefront's windows in the early hours of May 30, 2020, after protests and unrest followed the killing of George Floyd.

National Guard troops on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — Minnesota National Guard soldiers stand at an intersection on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, during overnight protests following the death of George Floyd. The troops are positioned outside commercial buildings with plywood covering the windows and doors, reflecting security measures taken as unrest spread through the city. Nicollet Mall is a major downtown pedestrian and transit corridor, and the Guard deployment marked the city and state's emergency response during the fourth day of unrest.

Sunsara Taylor speaks at a protest outside Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street. — Sunsara Taylor, a representative of the Revolutionary Communist Party, speaks at a protest outside the Minneapolis 3rd Precinct on Lake Street. This location became a focal point during the Minneapolis Uprising following the killing of George Floyd. The precinct was a central site for demonstrations against police brutality and systemic injustice.

Street artist painting a George Floyd portrait on boarded storefronts on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — A street artist paints a portrait of George Floyd on plywood boarding along Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The temporary panels were installed over storefront windows after unrest and property damage following Floyd’s death in Minneapolis on May 25. Murals and memorial art appeared across the city during this period, using boarded facades as improvised public canvases.

Fire-damaged Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on May 31, 2020, with its convenience store building heavily damaged by fire while the pump canopy and fueling area remain standing. Wet pavement and debris mark the immediate aftermath of firefighting at the site. The damage occurred during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, which left numerous businesses and buildings burned or damaged along the Lake Street corridor.

Fire-damaged Wells Fargo bank on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis with broken windows and graffiti. — The Wells Fargo bank building on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis bears fire damage and graffiti on May 31, 2020. Soot blackens the brick facade above a damaged entrance, and broken windows are visible on the upper level. Graffiti on the wall includes the phrases “BURN THE BANK” and “ACAB,” photographed in the days following the killing of George Floyd.

Free food sign and sidewalk supply table in South Minneapolis. — A hand-lettered “FREE FOOD” sign in South Minneapolis directs residents to a sidewalk distribution table stocked with canned goods, produce, and other supplies. The sign identifies the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization, which organized the mutual-aid food table during the unrest following the killing of George Floyd in late May 2020. Set up along a residential street, the table provided basic groceries in an area where normal access to food had been disrupted.

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