Minneapolis

5,036 photos · 2008–2026

5,036 photographs tagged Minneapolis, 2008–2026.

Burned Foot Locker on Lake Street in Minneapolis with a pedestrian passing by. — The burned Foot Locker storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands damaged on May 31, 2020, with shattered upper windows, a collapsed ground-floor opening, and debris visible inside the retail space. The store was among the businesses affected during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in late May 2020. A pedestrian walks past the fire-damaged building as cleanup and recovery had yet to begin.

Chicago-Lake Liquors boarded up on Lake Street in Minneapolis with graffiti and concrete barriers. — Chicago-Lake Liquors on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands boarded up on May 31, 2020, with graffiti on the plywood-covered entrance and on a concrete barrier in front of the store. The large corner liquor store, identified by its prominent sign and drive-in customer parking lot, was among many businesses in the area that installed protective coverings after unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

Graffiti-covered car outside a boarded-up US Bank on Lake Street in Minneapolis, with a cyclist passing. — A graffiti-covered damaged car sits outside a boarded-up US Bank branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The image includes the bank’s drive-through area and nearby commercial buildings along the Lake Street corridor, where many properties were closed or secured with plywood after unrest following the police killing of George Floyd. A cyclist passes in the foreground, contrasting with the visible damage and anti-police graffiti left on the car and bank building.

National Guard helicopter with a Bambi bucket over South Minneapolis. — A Minnesota National Guard helicopter carrying a Bambi bucket flies over South Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The aircraft was deployed for aerial fire suppression during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, when fires burned at multiple locations across the city. Photographed from below through tree leaves, the image shows the helicopter in transit with the suspended water bucket visible beneath the fuselage.

Graffiti on a Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Graffiti covers the exterior of a Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The markings line the lower walls of the building while the store’s red facade and bullseye logo remain visible above. The site is near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, an area heavily affected during protests following the killing of George Floyd.

Fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors sign and facade on Lake Street in Minneapolis are shown on May 31, 2020. The business was burned during the unrest that followed the death of George Floyd on May 25, leaving the storefront’s metal framing exposed and the neon sign partially intact. Lake Street, one of Minneapolis’s main commercial corridors, saw extensive damage to businesses during those days.

Burned El Nuevo Rodeo on Lake Street in Minneapolis with a warning sign and rubble outside. — The burned remains of El Nuevo Rodeo stand on Lake Street in south Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The restaurant and entertainment venue was heavily damaged by fire during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, leaving its brick exterior blackened and much of the interior reduced to rubble. A handwritten warning sign about unstable walls and caution tape at the sidewalk mark the building as unsafe in the immediate aftermath of the fire.

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks with residents at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks with residents and demonstrators at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The gathering took place at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, where protests and memorial activity followed the killing of George Floyd days earlier. Arradondo’s visit, seen here with other uniformed officers and members of the public, came during a period of sustained scrutiny of the Minneapolis Police Department and demands for reform.

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis amid a masked crowd. — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo stands in a crowd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. George Floyd Square, at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, became a gathering place for memorials and protests after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. Arradondo appears wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic as residents, activists, and media remained gathered at the site in the days after Floyd’s death.

Woman painting "Black Lives" on the street at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — A woman paints the words “Black Lives” on the pavement at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The site, at the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a gathering place for memorials and protest activity after the killing of George Floyd. Flowers and chalk markings visible around her reflect the informal tributes that covered the street during the early days of the memorial.

Street medic at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during protests, wearing a tan backpack with a MEDIC patch. — A street medic stands at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020, identified by a "MEDIC" patch on a tan backpack. The square, at the former intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a central gathering place after the murder of George Floyd six days earlier. Street medics worked independently during the protests to provide first aid and basic medical support to people in the area.

Mourners at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis surround a street memorial at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. — George Floyd Square at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis is pictured on May 31, 2020, with mourners and visitors gathered around a memorial of flowers, candles, and handwritten messages in the street. The intersection became a center of remembrance and protest after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. Chalked statements on the pavement and offerings placed around the crossroads document how the site was being used as a community-maintained memorial in the days following his death.

Fire-damaged USPS post office at 110 E. 31st Street in Minneapolis, boarded up with cranes behind it. — The United States Post Office at 110 E. 31st Street in Minneapolis stands boarded up and fire-damaged on May 31, 2020. Burned sections of the roof and upper facade are visible, while cranes rise behind the building during repair or demolition work. The post office was damaged in unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd and serves the surrounding South Minneapolis neighborhood.

Fire-damaged interior of Minnehaha Liquors on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. — The fire-damaged remains of Minnehaha Liquors on Lake Street in South Minneapolis are shown on May 31, 2020, with the roof burned away and the interior reduced to debris. The store was destroyed during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd mural and memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis with flowers and protest signs. — The George Floyd mural and memorial at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis cover the side of the Cup Foods building where Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020. The painted tribute shows his portrait framed by the words “George Floyd” and “I Can Breathe Now,” with the names of other people killed by police written behind him. Flowers, candles, signs, and handwritten messages left at the base of the wall document the site’s role as a public place of mourning and protest in the days after his death.

Bryant-Lake Bowl on Lake Street in Minneapolis is boarded with plywood bearing spray-painted messages including "PEOPLE LIVE HERE." — Bryant-Lake Bowl is a bowling alley, theater, and restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Plywood covers its ground-floor windows, spray-painted with "PEOPLE LIVE HERE" and "DO NOT BURN." The boards went up after unrest broke out along Lake Street following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020.

Anti-racism signs on Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — Handmade signs reading “White supremacy is a public health crisis. We.Are.The.Cure. Anti-Racism NOW” hang from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The precinct became a major focus of protests after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police five days earlier.

Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct entrance on Lake Street in Minneapolis after George Floyd protests. — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands burned and heavily damaged on May 31, 2020. Broken windows, charred exterior surfaces, and debris inside the entrance are visible after the fire during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The precinct was a local police station, and its destruction became one of the most widely recognized images from the unrest in south Minneapolis.

Bikers outside the burned AutoZone in Minneapolis — Bikers go past the remains of the burned AutoZone building on Minnehaha Ave. The store was the first store to burn during protests that followed the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Minnesota National Guard Humvee on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during unrest in June 2020. — A Minnesota National Guard Humvee is parked on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, beneath the city’s skyway system near 7th Street South. The photograph was taken on June 1, 2020, during the period of unrest that followed the May 25 killing of George Floyd. Storefronts along the pedestrian corridor are covered with plywood, and the otherwise empty street shows the security presence in the central business district.

Makeshift barricades on a South Minneapolis street during the George Floyd unrest in June 2020. — Makeshift barricades on a residential street in South Minneapolis block traffic during the unrest following the killing of George Floyd in late May and early June 2020. The barriers consist of orange traffic barrels, official roadwork signs reading “Sidewalk Closed Ahead 1 Block,” and a household yard-waste bin placed across the roadway at night. Residents in parts of South Minneapolis set up street closures like these to restrict vehicle access and create controlled neighborhood entry points during the period of protests and unrest.

Cyclist passing boarded Walgreens on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020. — A cyclist rides past a boarded Walgreens storefront on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. Plywood covers the windows and doors, with graffiti reading “EMPTY + BURNED” painted across several panels. The boarding was installed after unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, leaving commercial corridors such as Uptown marked by temporary security measures and damage.

George Floyd billboard above an encampment in June 2020. — A Justice for George Floyd billboard seen above an encampment in Minneapolis 3 days after his murder.

Boarded Walgreens and Orangetheory on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020. — Boarded storefronts on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, including a Walgreens and an Orangetheory Fitness, are shown on June 1, 2020. Plywood covers the windows and doors of both businesses following days of unrest in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd. Graffiti on the boards includes “JUSTICE 4 GEORGE” and references to Black Lives Matter.

Minnesota National Guard troops outside City Center in downtown Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest. — Minnesota National Guard troops stand outside City Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 1, 2020, during protests following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd. The image shows three armed service members at the entrance to the mixed-use retail and office complex as the city remained under curfew orders that week.

National Guard and concrete barricades outside Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis, June 2020. — National Guard troops and layered concrete and metal barricades block a street outside the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. The image shows a heavily restricted perimeter with military vehicles, fencing, and traffic-control barriers positioned around the station. These security measures were put in place during the unrest and protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020.

AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown boarded with plywood before curfew during unrest on June 1, 2020. — The AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown in downtown Minneapolis is boarded with plywood across its ground-floor windows and entrance on June 1, 2020. The protective barriers were installed as businesses prepared for a 10 p.m. curfew and possible damage during unrest following the killing of George Floyd on May 25.

Concrete barricades and chain-link fencing on Hennepin Avenue near Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct, June 2020. — Concrete barricades and chain-link fencing line Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct. The barriers were installed in late May and early June 2020 after protests followed the killing of George Floyd. In this block, temporary security measures surround parking lots and building frontages, reflecting the tightened perimeter around the precinct and nearby businesses.

Barricades outside the Hennepin County Government Center on South 6th Street in downtown Minneapolis during curfew. — The Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street in downtown Minneapolis is barricaded with concrete barriers and traffic cones across the street outside the building. The county complex houses administrative offices and courts, and the road restrictions appear to have been put in place during the nighttime security measures that accompanied the citywide curfew in early June 2020. The curfew followed protests after the police killing of George Floyd.

Minnesota National Guard member on the Hennepin County Forensic Science Laboratory roof in downtown Minneapolis. — A Minnesota National Guard member stands watch on the roof of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Forensic Science Laboratory in downtown Minneapolis. The photograph was made on June 1, 2020, during the period of protests and heightened security that followed the killing of George Floyd. The laboratory is a Hennepin County law enforcement facility used for forensic analysis, and National Guard troops were deployed around Minneapolis as a nighttime curfew took effect.

Tow trucks at Bobby & Steve's Mobil station in downtown Minneapolis before the June 1, 2020 curfew. — Tow trucks are lined up at Bobby & Steve's Auto World, a Mobil gas station and convenience store in downtown Minneapolis, on June 1, 2020. The photograph was made at about 9:20 p.m., roughly 40 minutes before a 10:00 p.m. curfew took effect after days of protests and unrest following the May 25 killing of George Floyd.

Minnesota National Guard outside Cedar Food & Grill on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. — Minnesota National Guard troops stand outside Cedar Food & Grill on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. The grocery, produce, and deli storefront is boarded up, with handwritten signs on the plywood noting that it is minority owned. Their deployment came in the days after the May 25 killing of George Floyd, when National Guard units were stationed around Minneapolis commercial corridors and neighborhood businesses during the unrest.

Curfew billboard above a homeless encampment in South Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. — A digital billboard in South Minneapolis displays a “Twin Cities Curfew 10:00 p.m. Please stay home” message above a homeless encampment on the night of June 1, 2020. Tents, tarps, and fencing fill the lot beneath the sign, with a resident visible at left. The photograph was made during the period of curfews imposed in Minneapolis after the police killing of George Floyd, placing an official public safety directive directly over an encampment already occupying the site.

Empty street by the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis, with the Foshay Tower in the background. — An empty street in downtown Minneapolis runs past the Minneapolis Convention Center, with the Foshay Tower and other central business district buildings visible in the background. The photograph was made in early June 2020 during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd.

National Guard soldiers and Humvees outside the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 2, 2020. — National Guard soldiers and Humvees stand outside the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 2, 2020. The convention center was being used as a temporary base during the protests and unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. The image shows armed troops and military vehicles positioned on the facility grounds during the state response in Minneapolis.

National Guard troops and military vehicles at the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 2, 2020. — National Guard personnel stand outside the marshalling yard at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis on June 2, 2020. The convention center was being used as a temporary National Guard base during the citywide protests that followed the murder of George Floyd. A line of military vehicles is parked inside the fenced service area behind the guards, while the convention center’s patterned exterior wall fills the left side of the frame.

Curfew billboards near Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 2, 2020, above an empty South 7th Street. — Downtown Minneapolis near Target Center is lined with digital billboards displaying a “Twin Cities Curfew 10:00 p.m. Please stay home” message on June 2, 2020. The photograph looks down South 7th Street toward the arena, with nearby commercial buildings and largely empty streets under evening light. The warning was posted during the period of curfews imposed after the killing of George Floyd, when officials used roadside signs and billboards to communicate public safety restrictions across the city.

Bob Dylan lyric mural reflected in a puddle in downtown Minneapolis on June 2, 2020. — A mural with the words “The times they are a-changin’” is reflected in a puddle in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The text quotes the title lyric of Bob Dylan’s 1964 song “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” linking the public artwork to the Minnesota-born songwriter.

Boarded-up Uptown Theater in Minneapolis with red graffiti reading “Silence = Violence” and “Wake Up White People.” — The Uptown Theater in Uptown Minneapolis is shown boarded up on June 2, 2020, with protest messages painted across plywood covering its facade. Red spray-painted text on the boards reads “Silence = Violence” and “Wake Up White People,” while the marquee above says “ITS OVER” and “GO HOME.” The historic movie theater was among many Twin Cities buildings covered after protests that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Cowboy Slim’s at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis, boarded and covered in George Floyd graffiti. — Cowboy Slim’s Saloon at Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is boarded up and covered in graffiti, including the words “GEORGE” and “FLOYD,” in a photograph made on June 2, 2020. The temporary plywood barriers and street barricade place the image in the period of protests and unrest following the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. Neon signage remains lit above the boarded windows, contrasting the nightlife business’s normal appearance with the conditions in the neighborhood at that time.

Colorful mural on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis depicting Prince with skateboarding figures and vibrant artistic elements. — A large mural on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis features Prince imagery alongside skateboarding and other figures in vibrant colors.

Colorful mural reading "North Minneapolis" on a building wall beside concrete skate park ramps. — North Minneapolis mural at a skate park in Minneapolis, covers a wall beside concrete ramps.

Wooden boards with yellow letters reading "Say His Name" and artist tags cover building facades in North Minneapolis. — Boards bearing the message "George Floyd Say His Name" are displayed on a building facade in North Minneapolis in June 2020.

Granada Theatre in Uptown Minneapolis with Justice 4 George Floyd marquee and BLM mural on boarded facade. — The Granada Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown boarded up with a marquee reading “Justice 4 George Floyd” and “Uptown Love.” A large pink “BLM” mural covers the plywood across the theater’s ground-floor facade. Photographed on June 4, 2020, the image documents how the theater’s exterior was used for messages tied to the protests and neighborhood response after the killing of George Floyd.

George Floyd memorial at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis with flowers, signs, and candles outside Fire Arts Center. — The George Floyd memorial at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is lined with flowers, signs, candles, and handwritten tributes outside Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center. Photographed on June 4, 2020, about 10 days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, the intersection had become a large public memorial and gathering place. Messages including “Black Lives Matter” and calls for justice are visible among the offerings placed along the sidewalk.

Full moon rises behind a church bell tower in Downtown Minneapolis. — A full moon rises behind a church bell tower in Downtown Minneapolis. The open tower houses bells for the church, with nearby high-rises placing the structure within the downtown core.

Capella Tower rooftop crown rises above downtown Minneapolis at dusk. — Capella Tower's rooftop crown rises above downtown Minneapolis. The 57-story office skyscraper opened in 1992 as First Bank Place and is one of the tallest buildings in Minnesota. Its semicircular crown is a defining architectural feature at the top of the tower.

Foshay Tower mirrored in a downtown Minneapolis glass building facade. — Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis is mirrored in the glass façade of a nearby office building. Completed in 1929, the Art Deco skyscraper was built for utilities executive Wilbur B. Foshay and was modeled after the Washington Monument. The building is now part of W Minneapolis–The Foshay and remains a landmark in the city’s downtown core.

Barricades and police at the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. — The Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis is shown behind concrete barriers, fencing, concertina wire, and a road closure checkpoint on June 4, 2020. Minneapolis police officers and a Minnesota National Guard soldier stand at the secured perimeter during the citywide protests following the killing of George Floyd. The image shows the extensive fortification of the precinct and street access controls that were in place in the weeks after unrest spread through Minneapolis.

Boarded storefront at 110 N. 3rd St. in Minneapolis with Black Lives Matter and Justice 4 George messages. — Boards covering storefront windows at 110 N. 3rd Street in downtown Minneapolis bear hand-painted messages including “Black Lives Matter” and “Justice 4 George.” Photographed on June 4, 2020, the boarded facade also includes notes such as “People’s pets live here” and “Kids live here,” combining protest messages with notices to passersby in a mixed commercial and residential building. The markings appeared in the days after the murder of George Floyd, when plywood over downtown businesses became surfaces for mourning, demands for justice, and neighborhood communication.

Minnesota National Guard outside the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. — Minnesota National Guard troops and military vehicles stand outside the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Ninth District, in Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. The deployment took place during the period of unrest and protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25. The Federal Reserve Bank building, visible behind the troops, is the regional headquarters for the Ninth Federal Reserve District.

Boarded-up Target store at Nicollet Mall and 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis, closed during June 2020 unrest. — The Target flagship store at Nicollet Mall and South 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis is boarded up and closed on June 4, 2020. Temporary plywood covers the ground-level windows and entrances, and posted notices state that the store is temporarily closed. The closures came during the period of unrest and protests in Minneapolis following the May 25 killing of George Floyd, when businesses across the city center took protective measures.

Boarded State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis with an MLK quote on the marquee, June 2020. — The State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis is boarded over beneath its marquee, which displays the Martin Luther King Jr. quote, “The time is always right to do what is right.” The plywood covering the entrance and street-level windows reflects protective measures taken by many Minneapolis businesses in early June 2020 after the murder of George Floyd. Opened in 1921, the theater is a historic performing arts venue and former movie palace on Hennepin Avenue.

Fire-damaged O'Reilly Auto Parts in North Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing. — The fire-damaged O'Reilly Auto Parts store in North Minneapolis stands boarded and gutted in the aftermath of unrest following the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. Burn marks, a collapsed opening, and shattered front windows are visible on the one-story retail building. The business, part of a national auto parts chain, was among numerous commercial properties damaged in Minneapolis during late May and early June 2020.

Protest murals on boarded storefronts on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis after George Floyd's killing. — Protest murals and handwritten signs cover the boarded storefronts of a commercial building on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis. Photographed on June 4, 2020, the messages reference George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, and demands for racial justice in the days after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25. The temporary artwork turned plywood coverings on closed businesses into a public memorial and message wall, with calls to “say his name,” “stop killing us,” and “rebuild community” visible across the block.

Fire-damaged storefront on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis after unrest in June 2020. — A fire-damaged retail building on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis stands with its roof partially collapsed and storefronts burned out on June 4, 2020. The structure housed neighborhood businesses, including Flora's Hair Designs and a cafe, before it was damaged during the unrest that followed the May 25 killing of George Floyd. Burned interiors, exposed framing, and boarded windows show the extent of the destruction to commercial property along the corridor.

Boarded McDonald’s on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis with drive-thru open, June 2020. — A McDonald’s restaurant on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis is boarded over in early June 2020. Plywood covers the front windows while signs at the entrance and drive-thru state that service remains open. The protective boarding reflects security measures adopted by some Minneapolis businesses after the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 and the unrest that followed.

Boarded-up Cub Foods on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis on June 4, 2020, with downtown skyline behind. — Cub Foods on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis is shown boarded up on June 4, 2020, with downtown Minneapolis visible in the background. Plywood covers the store entrances and sections of the exterior as businesses across the city took protective measures after protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

Military helicopter near the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. — A military helicopter flies past the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. The aircraft presence came during the state security response that followed protests over the killing of George Floyd. Completed in 1972, the IDS Center is the tallest building in Minneapolis and a major office, retail, and hotel complex in the city center.

Minnesota National Guard armored vehicle in downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020 after George Floyd protests. — A Minnesota National Guard armored vehicle drives through downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. The deployment followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25 and the protests and unrest that spread across the city in the days after his death. National Guard units were activated to support local authorities during the emergency response, bringing military vehicles onto central city streets.

Mourners at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis beside a street memorial on June 4, 2020. — George Floyd Square at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis is shown at night on June 4, 2020, with mourners and visitors gathered around a large street memorial of flowers, signs, candles, and portraits. The memorial formed in the days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, at this intersection. By the time of this photograph, the crossroads had become a center for remembrance, protest, and community gathering.

Crowd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis outside the Speedway gas station on June 4, 2020. — A crowd gathers at George Floyd Square at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, outside the Speedway gas station on June 4, 2020. The intersection became a memorial and protest site after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police there on May 25, 2020.

George Floyd memorial outside Cup Foods in South Minneapolis, with flowers, signs, and a mural on June 4, 2020. — George Floyd Square outside Cup Foods in South Minneapolis is shown covered with flowers, candles, handwritten signs, and memorial objects on June 4, 2020. The memorial formed at the corner of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. A large mural of Floyd and messages calling for justice line the storefront, documenting the site’s role as a place of mourning and protest.

George Floyd memorial at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, with mourners gathered at dusk. — Community members gather around a memorial at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on June 4, 2020, days after the killing of George Floyd. Flowers, candles, signs, and chalk messages cover the street in front of Cup Foods, the store beside the intersection where Floyd was killed on May 25. The site became known as George Floyd Square and remained a place of mourning, protest, and community vigil during the nationwide protests against police violence and racism.

Protester with Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, during a memorial gathering. — A protester raises a Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square, the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The photograph was made on June 4, 2020, days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police at this corner on May 25. People gather around the street memorial and protest site, where flowers, signs, and tributes filled the intersection during sustained calls for racial justice and police accountability.

George Floyd memorial outside Cup Foods at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, June 2020. — George Floyd memorial outside Cup Foods at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. Flowers, wreaths, portraits, handwritten signs, and candles cover the storefront at the location where Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020. The memorial formed in the days after his death and became the center of what is now known as George Floyd Square.

Boarded Smitten Kitten and Caffrey's Deli on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — The boarded storefronts of Smitten Kitten and Caffrey's Deli on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis are shown during the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd in May and June 2020. Plywood covering the ground-floor windows and doors is marked with hand-painted messages including “We want cops in cuffs,” “Don’t burn, we live here,” and “People live here, kids live here.”

Boarded Iron Door Pub on Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, with BLM and protest graffiti in June 2020. — The Iron Door Pub on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is boarded up in early June 2020, with plywood covering its windows and doors. Messages including “BLM,” “Stay Safe,” “MPLS Strong,” and “Look for the helpers” are spray-painted across the boards. Taken a week after the killing of George Floyd.

Bryant-Lake Bowl on Lake Street in Minneapolis, boarded with protest graffiti beneath a lit neon sign. — Bryant-Lake Bowl on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown boarded up at night, with its neon sign lit above plywood covered in protest graffiti. Messages painted on the boards include “Liberty and Justice for all,” “People live here,” and “Freedom.” The bowling alley, theater, and restaurant was among the Lake Street businesses that secured their storefronts during the unrest following the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd.

Boarded businesses on Lake Street in Minneapolis painted with Black Lives Matter and protest messages in June 2020. — Boarded storefronts on Lake Street in Minneapolis are covered with protest art and messages in early June 2020. Visible text and symbols include “Black Lives Matter,” “Don’t Shoot,” a peace sign, and “Liberty + Justice 4 All” painted across plywood panels protecting business entrances. The boards were installed after the murder of George Floyd and became surfaces for memorials, political messages, and neighborhood response along one of the city’s main commercial corridors.

Minnesota National Guard outside a boarded CVS on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020. — Members of the Minnesota National Guard stand outside a boarded CVS Pharmacy on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. The deployment came during the period of unrest and protests in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd. Plywood covers the storefront windows and doors, reflecting the precautionary measures taken by businesses along the corridor during that time.

George Floyd mural on boarded Stella’s Fish Cafe windows on Lake Street in Minneapolis after protests in 2020. — A George Floyd mural covers boarded windows at Stella’s Fish Cafe on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The painting includes Floyd’s portrait, the words “SAY MY NAME,” and repeated “BLM” text, while adjacent plywood panels are marked with messages including “Justice 4” and “Say His Name.” The boards were installed to protect storefronts during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing in May 2020, and many became surfaces for memorials and protest art across Minneapolis.

Community members gather at George Floyd Square memorial on East 38th Street in Minneapolis. — George Floyd Square at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis is shown on June 4, 2020, filled with flowers, handwritten signs, candles, and portraits left in memory of George Floyd. People stand and sit around the memorial at night as tents and informal gathering areas line the street behind it. The intersection became a major site of mourning and protest after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.

A protester holds a sign reading "White Supremacists We See You" during a march on Park Avenue in Minneapolis on June 5, 2020. — A marcher on Park Avenue in Minneapolis holds a large sign reading “White Supremacists We See You … You Fuck” during a protest on June 5, 2020. Other participants walk ahead carrying signs including “Black Lives Matter” and a memorial message for Breonna Taylor. The march took place 10 days after George Floyd was killed.

Protesters march on Park Avenue in Minneapolis carrying handmade signs demanding justice and denouncing racism and police violence. — Protesters march on Park Avenue in Minneapolis on June 5, 2020, during the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. The crowd carries handmade signs calling for justice, denouncing racism and police violence, and criticizing “All Lives Matter” responses.

Hundreds of protesters march across Park Avenue in Minneapolis with the downtown skyline behind them on June 5, 2020. — Protesters march along Park Avenue toward downtown Minneapolis on June 5, 2020, with the downtown skyline visible in the background. The march took place during the wave of protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.

Protesters carrying "Black Lives Matter" signs march down Park Avenue in Minneapolis. — Protesters move down Park Avenue days after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Burned Chicago Furniture on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing. — The burned remains of Chicago Furniture on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis stand gutted less than two weeks after unrest following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. The two-story brick retail building shows extensive fire damage, with missing windows, collapsed interior sections, and scorched exterior walls. A pedestrian passes memorial flowers placed along the sidewalk, underscoring how commercial properties on this corridor were left damaged during that period.

Burned storefront beside U-7 Nails on Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest. — A burned commercial building on Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis stands gutted beside U-7 Nails on June 5, 2020. The brick exterior remains, but the roof and interior have been destroyed, with a partial sign above the storefront advertising building materials and plumbing. The damage was part of the widespread fire and destruction along Minneapolis commercial corridors following the murder of George Floyd in late May 2020. The image documents the immediate aftermath for small businesses in the neighborhood as cleanup and rebuilding began.

Burned remains of Wong's Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, with potted flowers by the sidewalk. — The burned remains of Wong's Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis are pictured on June 5, 2020, with potted flowers placed along the sidewalk in front of the gutted interior. The restaurant was heavily damaged by fire in the unrest that followed George Floyd's murder in late May 2020.

Fire-damaged house in South Minneapolis with melted siding and an American flag. — A house in South Minneapolis shows extensive fire damage to its exterior siding, with melted cladding exposing the wood underneath, while an American flag hangs between the front windows. The photograph was made on June 5, 2020, shortly after fires during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The damage visible on the residential building documents how nearby fires affected homes as well as commercial properties in the area.

Fire-damaged building interior on East 29th Street in Minneapolis after the unrest following George Floyd's murder. — A fire-damaged building on East 29th Street in Minneapolis stands gutted, with charred brick walls, exposed steel framing, and collapsed debris filling the interior. The structure was burned during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd. Located about a block from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, it shows the extent of property destruction in the surrounding neighborhood in early June 2020.

Adam Turman mural on plywood at Uptown Theatre in Minneapolis reading “The Right Thing” and “Love Mpls.” — Adam Turman’s 2020 mural on the boarded-up Uptown Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis fills the facade with the words “THE RIGHT THING” above a figure presenting “LOVE MPLS” in outstretched fists. Created in the days after the murder of George Floyd, the work uses bold lettering and a medallion in Pan-African colors to reference solidarity, Black liberation, and calls for justice. Painted on temporary plywood covering the theater, the mural reflects how storefront barriers across Minneapolis became surfaces for public art and messages during that period.

George Floyd murals on boarded windows at Jakeeno’s Pizza on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, June 2020. — George Floyd memorial murals cover the boarded windows of Jakeeno’s Pizza on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. Photographed in early June 2020, the storefront displays hand-painted portraits, flowers, and messages including “Black Lives Matter” and “Say His Name” that were created after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, a short distance away. The boards turned the restaurant’s facade into a temporary memorial and a marker of the protests for racial justice that spread across the city.

Boarded Lake Street storefronts in Minneapolis with “Kids Live Upstairs” messages after George Floyd’s killing. — Boarded storefronts on Lake Street in Minneapolis are covered with handwritten warnings including “Kids Live Upstairs” and “Please Don’t Burn” in the days after the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. The businesses, photographed at night, include ground-floor retail spaces in a mixed-use commercial block with apartments above. Plywood barriers were widely installed along the corridor during the unrest to protect windows while also drawing attention to residents living over the shops.

“Love Hope Unity” mural on an alley wall in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020. — The “Love Hope Unity” mural in an alley in Minneapolis’s Uptown neighborhood covers a long black-painted brick wall with large multicolored graffiti-style lettering. Photographed in June 2020, the work is part of the wave of public art created across Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed. Its message of love, hope, and unity places the alley within the city’s wider landscape of memorial and response murals from that period.

Burned SuperAmerica gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing. — The burned SuperAmerica gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands behind a chain-link fence with its canopy collapsed and interior reduced to charred debris. The station was damaged during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd, when many businesses along the Lake Street corridor were burned or looted. Before the fire, the site provided fuel and convenience retail services on one of the city’s main east-west commercial streets.

Boarded storefront murals on West Lake Street in Minneapolis with George Floyd and Black Lives Matter messages. — Boarded storefronts covered with murals line West Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early hours of June 7, 2020. The painted plywood panels include messages such as “Justice 4 George,” “Black Lives Matter,” “I Can’t Breathe,” and “I Have a Dream,” displayed across retail spaces protected after damage and unrest following the police killing of George Floyd in late May 2020. The murals turned the temporary barriers into a highly visible corridor of memorial and protest art along one of the city’s main commercial streets.

Maya Angelou mural on boarded windows at Calhoun Square in Minneapolis with a quote from “Still I Rise.” — A mural of Maya Angelou mounted on boarded storefront windows at Calhoun Square in Minneapolis features a passage from her poem “Still I Rise.” Installed along Hennepin Avenue in June 2020, the temporary artwork was part of the wave of protest murals and memorial art that appeared across the city after the murder of George Floyd. The painted boards combine Angelou’s portrait with the lines, “You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies … but still, like dust, I’ll rise.”

Boarded entrance of The General Store Dad on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020. — The boarded entrance of The General Store Dad on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown on June 7, 2020. Plywood panels cover the storefront doors and windows, with handwritten text identifying the business as “a community work space” and stating, “Nothing left to steal except some La Croix,” followed by an offer to call for a drink. The protective boarding was installed after protests and unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May 2020.

Granada Theater in Uptown Minneapolis with Justice 4 George Floyd marquee and boarded windows painted with BLM graffiti. — The Granada Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis displays “Justice 4 George Floyd” and “Uptown Love” on its marquee. Painted plywood covers the theater’s ground-floor windows and doors, with large “BLM” graffiti and floral artwork visible across the facade. The boarding reflects security measures used by many Twin Cities businesses during protests and unrest following the police killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Built in 1928, the theater became a prominent public surface for messages during that period.

Boarded Hoban Korean BBQ in Minneapolis with “Justice for George” mural and takeout signs. — The boarded storefront of Hoban Korean BBQ on Hennepin Avenue South in Minneapolis is covered with plywood painted with business information and a large heart-shaped “Justice for George” mural. The boards include the messages “OPEN for change and take-out” and a phone number, along with a note for DoorDash drivers. The storefront was photographed in June 2020, when many Minneapolis businesses were boarded following unrest after the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd.

Calhoun Square building at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night, with illuminated rooftop sign and boarded ground-floor storefronts painted with murals. — Calhoun Square at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night with its rooftop sign illuminated and its ground-floor storefronts boarded and painted with murals. The mall was later renamed Seven Points Mall. Shown here boarded up with murals after the killing of George Floyd.

Burned chiropractor office behind East Lake Street in Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest. — A fire-damaged chiropractor office on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown from the rear, with barred windows, soot-blackened brick walls, and debris scattered across the lot. The commercial building was burned during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. Located across from the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station, it was among many Lake Street businesses damaged by fire and looting in late May 2020.

Metro Transit Blue Line train at Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station in Minneapolis at dusk. — The Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station serves Metro Transit's METRO Blue Line, which runs between downtown Minneapolis and the Mall of America in Bloomington via Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The line opened in 2004 as the region's first light rail line, originally branded the Hiawatha Line. This station sits along Hennepin Avenue in the Warehouse District, a neighborhood of former wholesale and manufacturing buildings that now houses bars, theaters, and offices.

Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct on N 4th Street behind concrete barriers and razor wire in June 2020. — The Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station on North 4th Street in downtown Minneapolis is surrounded by stacked concrete barriers topped with razor wire. The security fortifications were installed in early June 2020 after protests and unrest followed the killing of George Floyd and after the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building was overrun and set on fire.

Cleanup tools on 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis beside a boarded building after the 2020 unrest. — Cleanup tools line the sidewalk on 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis beside a brick building with boarded windows on June 9, 2020. Brooms, shovels, dustpans, and other supplies were left out for volunteers cleaning debris and damaged storefronts after the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Burned interior of Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest. — The fire-damaged interior of Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown in June 2020, with collapsed roof beams, twisted shelving, and burned merchandise filling the gutted store. The liquor store was destroyed during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Located across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, the building was one of many businesses on the Lake Street corridor that suffered extensive fire damage.

Fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, marked with “Justice for Floyd” graffiti. — Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis stands fire-damaged in the aftermath of unrest following the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd. Broken windows, charred interiors, and boarded wall sections remain visible beneath the store’s sign. Graffiti on the facade includes the words “Justice for Floyd,” linking the damaged storefront to the protests and calls for accountability that spread along the Lake Street corridor in late May and early June 2020.

Burned facade of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street, with part of the original sign still visible. — The fire-damaged facade of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis shows the remaining letters of the building’s original signage. The precinct was heavily burned during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. A police station serving south Minneapolis, the building became one of the most widely recognized damaged sites from that period.

“No Hate Zone” sign on the burned former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A “No Hate Zone” sign and a small “Welcome” mat are attached to the fire-damaged exterior of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The building was heavily burned during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The improvised installation marks the site in the weeks after the precinct was abandoned and damaged.

Burned AutoZone rubble on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, with a damaged Metro Transit sign in the foreground. — The burned remains of the AutoZone store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis fill the frame, with a damaged Metro Transit sign lying across the rubble in the foreground. The store was among the first buildings destroyed during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May 2020. East Lake Street, a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis, sustained widespread fire damage and business losses during that period. Store signs for Aldi and Walgreens are visible in the background beyond the debris.

Projection on Gold Medal Flour elevators in Minneapolis, with people gathered in Gold Medal Park. — A projection titled "Revolution Will Be Televised" illuminates the historic Gold Medal Flour grain elevators in downtown Minneapolis. The art installation, displayed on the concrete silos, features text recounting historical events related to police actions and social justice, resonating with themes from the Minneapolis Uprising. Viewers gather in Gold Medal Park, a public green space adjacent to the former industrial complex, to observe the temporary display. The Gold Medal Flour complex, once a major industrial site, represents Minneapolis's milling history and now stands as a prominent landmark in the city's riverfront district.

Boarded storefronts at Cheng's Garden, El Rey, and Subway in South Minneapolis after George Floyd protests. — Boarded storefronts at Cheng's Garden Chinese Restaurant, El Rey, and Subway in a South Minneapolis strip mall are shown on June 11, 2020. Sheets of plywood cover the windows and doors, with hand-painted messages including "POC Owned," "BIPOC Owned," and "George. Say His Name." The businesses were among many in Minneapolis that were boarded up in the weeks after the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd, as commercial corridors across the city prepared for damage during protests and unrest.

Former Sheraton Hotel in Minneapolis, used as a temporary shelter in June 2020. — The former Sheraton Hotel in Minneapolis is shown at dusk, with the neighboring Allina Commons building visible at right. In June 2020, after the killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed in the city, the hotel was repurposed as a temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The building’s use during that period reflected an emergency response to immediate housing and safety needs near the Lake Street corridor.

Fire-damaged Foot Locker interior on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing. — The fire-damaged interior of a Foot Locker on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown weeks after the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Charred debris, collapsed ceiling materials, burned fixtures, and overturned display furniture remain inside the gutted retail space. The damage was part of a wider pattern of destruction to businesses along the Lake Street commercial corridor during that period.

Burned furniture store rubble on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest. — The burned remains of a furniture store on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis stand in partial ruin on June 11, 2020. The image shows surviving brick side walls and a debris-filled interior after the building was destroyed by fire during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in late May 2020. Damage to businesses along this corridor left visible gaps in the commercial streetscape weeks after the fire.

Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters hold hand-lettered signs criticizing union president Bob Kroll. — Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters in Minneapolis hold signs criticizing union president Bob Kroll during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd in June 2020. Hand-lettered messages including “Eat Shit, Bob Kroll” and “Now you’re gonna get it, Bobby!” are raised above the crowd, while another sign references Black Lives Matter.

Protest banner with red handprints and text reading "Bob Kroll has blood on his hands" displayed on pavement in Minneapolis. — A protest banner in Minneapolis is covered with red handprints and the message “Bob Kroll has blood on his hands.” The banner refers to Bob Kroll, then head of the Minneapolis police union, during protests that followed the murder of George Floyd. The protest and march called for Bob Kroll to step down as Minneapolis Police Union leader.

Large crowd of protesters at 18th Avenue NE in Minneapolis holds signs demanding police defunding and accountability. — Protesters gather at 18th Avenue NE and University Avenue NE in Minneapolis, outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters, on June 12, 2020. Signs in the crowd call for police defunding and for the resignation of federation president Bob Kroll, whose leadership drew sustained criticism after the murder of George Floyd.

Sheraton Hotel lobby on Lake Street in Minneapolis with debris, scattered furniture, and notices on the front desk. — The Sheraton Hotel lobby on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown in disarray on June 12, 2020. During the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, the hotel was temporarily used as shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The reception desk is covered by a clear barrier and posted notices, while overturned furniture, scattered belongings, and debris remain across the lobby floor.

Damaged lobby of the Midtown Sheraton on Lake Street in Minneapolis, with debris scattered across the floor. — The lobby of the Midtown Sheraton on Lake Street in Minneapolis sits in disarray, with scattered trash, overturned items, and a damaged front desk visible in the hotel interior. The property was used during the COVID-19 pandemic to house people experiencing homelessness. By June 2020, after those residents had left, the building bore damage associated with unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Protesters demonstrate outside Minneapolis Police & Fire Union offices demanding police accountability and Bob Kroll's — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police & Fire Union Offices in Minneapolis on June 12, 2020, calling for the resignation of police union president Bob Kroll. Signs reading “George Floyd,” “Black Lives Matter,” and messages directed at Kroll are raised in front of the union building, whose windows are boarded up. The protest took place during the sustained local response to the murder of George Floyd and demands for police accountability in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis police outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis during an overnight response in June 2020. — Minneapolis police officers gather outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis during an overnight response in June 2020. Several squad cars are parked near a side entrance as officers confer beside the building. The response took place during the period of unrest in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd, when police and fire crews were repeatedly dispatched to commercial properties across the city.

Minneapolis police outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis as an officer aims toward broken windows. — Minneapolis police officers take cover behind a squad SUV outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis early on June 14, 2020. One officer points a rifle toward broken hotel windows as police respond to reports of a fire at the building. The hotel had been occupied by squatters in the weeks after the murder of George Floyd, and visible damage to the entrance and windows reflects the unrest affecting the property at that time.

Burned Popeyes drive-thru on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest. — The burned remains of a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen drive-thru stand on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. Reduced to a low pile of charred debris by mid-June 2020, the restaurant was destroyed in the fires and unrest that followed the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd in police custody.

Fire-damaged building on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, with broken windows and boarded storefronts in June 2020. — A fire-damaged commercial building on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis stands behind temporary chain-link fencing in June 2020. Storefront signs for Community Safety Center and Midtown Eye Care remain in place, while shattered second-floor windows and blackened interiors mark extensive fire damage. The building was damaged during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd, leaving visible disruption along this commercial corridor.

Kmart on Lake Street in Minneapolis with store-closing signs and murals on boarded windows, June 2020. — The Kmart store on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on June 14, 2020, with large “Store Closing Sale” banners and boarded storefront windows covered in murals and graffiti. Messages and images painted across the boards include “Love Conquers Hate,” peace symbols, and portraits, turning the facade into a temporary public art surface in the weeks after the murder of George Floyd. Shopping carts remain stacked near the entrance as the store stands closed behind the painted boards.

Rear of former Uncle Hugo’s bookstore on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, burned and covered with graffiti. — The rear of the former Uncle Hugo’s Science Fiction Bookstore on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is shown on June 14, 2020, with burned debris still visible inside a charred doorway and graffiti covering the alley walls. The independent bookstore was destroyed in the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. Midtown Global Market and the Allina Commons building are visible in the background above the alley.

Burned interior of Uncle Hugo's Bookstore on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, June 2020. — The burned interior of Uncle Hugo’s Science Fiction Bookstore is shown on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis in June 2020. The longtime independent bookstore was destroyed by fire during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd. Charred walls, collapsed framing, and piles of burned books and debris fill the gutted building. Uncle Hugo’s operated alongside its sister business, Uncle Edgar’s Mystery Bookstore, and had long been a well-known destination for science fiction and mystery readers.

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