December 2021 — Candles in a shape of a heart outside the courthouse where jury selection has begun in the Kim Potter trial. Potter is charged in the April 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Sign on the People’s Way sign at George Floyd Square that reads "Read the demands! Justice for Daunte Wright!"

December 2021 — A George Floyd sign hangs on a street pole in South Minneapolis. A yard sign reading "No Justice No Streets" in the yard.

December 2021 — Signage for new Metro Transit D-line bus coming to Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis.

December 2021 — Two people sit around the fire at George Floyd Square in December 2021.

December 2021 — A couple holds hands walking over the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.

December 2021 — A Metro Transit bus crossing Marquette Ave in downtown Minneapolis on a rainy December night.

December 2021 — Marquette Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a December rain.

December 2021 — A couple walks down 1st Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a December rain.

December 2021 — Third Avenue Food Market located at 1905 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404.

December 2021 — A Taco Taxi food truck on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis after a fresh snowfall.

December 2021 — Protest signs hang on fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp. The day prior was 6 months from the day Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Marshal task force.

December 2021 — Stella's Fish Cafe restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis during a December snowfall.

December 2021 — "We push for peace", a nonprofit organization that partners with police to de-escalate situations walks through Uptown Minneapolis on a snowy December evening.

December 2021 — A man walks down Nicollet Mall during an early December snowfall.

December 2021 — Fresh snow covers the private drive next to the Seven Points parking ramp. The area fenced off after protests over the law enforcement killing of Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021.

December 2021 — The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis. The science museum was founded in 1975 by Earl Bakken, the co-founder of Medtronic.

December 2021 — Boards painted "We're Open" on Hufan Restaurant & Cafe on Lake Street. Transtifa graffiti on the second floor.

December 2021 — George Floyd's last words written on a fence in South Minneapolis.

December 2021 — A sign placed outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department asking protests to finish by 9:30pm.

December 2021 — Holiday lights hanging on the ARX Perimeters fencing that surround the Brooklyn Center police station. The fencing surrounds the facility after the shooting death of Daunte Wright in April.

December 2021 — The Brooklyn Center Police Department on the evening before opening statements in the Kim Potter manslaughter trial. Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright on April 11th, 2021.

December 2021 — The Brooklyn Center Police Department on the evening before opening statements in the Kim Potter manslaughter trial. Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright on April 11th, 2021.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — The Daunte Wright memorial in Brooklyn Center.

December 2021 — Air freshners hanging at the Daunte Wright Memorial in Brooklyn Center. They signify the item that it's been said he was pulled over for.

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December 2021 — Welcome to Kingfield Neighborhood sign in Minneapolis during a December snowstorm.

December 2021 — A December snowstorm over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

December 2021 — A biker with a burley trailer during heavy snowflal in Uptown Minneapolis.

December 2021 — Longfellow Family Foods during a heavy snowstorm. Located at Minnehaha and E 35th street.

December 2021 — Fractal Cactus store on Minnehaha Avenue during a heavy snowfall.

December 2021 — The Dripping Root in a very snowy Minneapolis. Located on Minnehaha Avenue.

December 2021 — A mobile morgue setup at North Memorial Hospital just outside of Minneapolis. As the omicron COVID variant begins to spread, the state shows only 1 available adult ICU bed in the Twin Cities metro with health care workers saying they are overwhelmed.

December 2021 — A sign reading "Justice for Daunte" hangs in a window of an apartment building in Minneapolis.

December 2021 — Outside the courthouse while the jury deliberates in the Kim Potter trial. Sign reading “Where there is no accountability there will be no responsibility. Convict Potter”.

December 2021 — CourtTV vans outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Kim Potter is on trial for her involvement in the killing of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Justice for Daunte Wright signs outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Kim Potter is being tried for her involvement in his killing.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Emmett Till's cousin Deborah Watts outside the courthouse as the jury finds former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — George Floyd's girlfriend Courteney Ross reacts along with activists outside the courthouse as the jury finds former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square in December 2021.

January 2022 — Steam from buildings on a night that reached double digit low temperatures.

January 2022 — Minneapolis gets hidden behind steam when it gets to -15F. Some photos from the early morning hours of January 2, 2022.

January 2022 — Tower cranes and steam from the Mississippi River on a night where temperatures hit -15F.

January 2022 — Gold Medal Flour sign lit up on top of the Washburn Crosby mill. Temperature: -13F.

January 2022 — A memorial for a local activist with "no cops in heaven" painted on the walls.

January 2022 — Liquor Lyle's bar & restaurant on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

January 2022 — Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis in January.

January 2022 — A sign in Flanders Art Gallery directing people to their other location in Minneapolis.

January 2022 — Uptown Theatre in Minneapolis as it goes through a major renovation turning it into a concert hall.

January 2022 — Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct Police Station behind security fencing in January 2022.

January 2022 — Minneapolis Police 1st precinct police station in Downtown Minneapolis.

January 2022 — Minneapolis Police Second Precinct Police Station behind security fencing in January 2022 with Christmas lights in the trees.

January 2022 — Minneapolis Police Fourth Precinct Police Station behind security fencing in January 2022.

January 2022 — The fist at the intersection of 37th and Chicago in South Minneapolis. A sign that reads “You are now entering the free state of George Floyd”.

January 2022 — Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis after snowfall.

January 2022 — A parking sign off Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

January 2022 — Security fencing around the Federal Courthouse in downtown St. Paul the night before jury selection begins in the federal trial of the Minneapolis Police Officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.

January 2022 — Security around the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul the night before opening statements in the federal trial of the officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.

January 2022 — Fencing around the Ramsey County Downtown Service Center the night before opening statements in the federal trial of officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.

January 2022 — Security around the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul the night before opening statements in the trial of the officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. Located across the street from Twin Cities PBS.

January 2022 — George Floyd Square on an evening where temperatures would hit -16F.

January 2022 — Ice hanging from the Stella’s sign in Uptown Minneapolis on a night temperatures hit -16F.

January 2022 — Domino's pizza on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis on an evening where temperatures would hit -16F.

January 2022 — A Holiday gas station in Uptown Minneapolis.

January 2022 — Outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. St. Paul police block road in front of courthouse as a car caravan protest makes it's way through downtown.

January 2022 — Flag hanging outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.

January 2022 — Outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. St. Paul police block road in front of courthouse as a car caravan protest makes it's way through downtown.

January 2022 — Outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. St. Paul police block road in front of courthouse as a car caravan protest makes it's way through downtown.

January 2022 — Target across from the former Third Precinct with security shutters lowered.

January 2022 — A COVID-19 testing site operated by Haya Health on Chicago Avenue.

January 2022 — Photos on the window of a art gallery inside George Floyd Square.

January 2022 — George Floyd Square as the federal civil rights trial of 3 former officers enters it's second week of testimony in a St. Paul.

January 2022 — A sign at George Floyd Square mentioning Kokou Christopher Fiafonou. Fiafonou was shot and killed by law enforcement in Austin, Minnesota on December 23, 2021. Authorities said shortly after that Fiafonou was armed with a knife and was threatening others.

January 2022 — George Floyd Square as the federal civil rights trial of 3 former officers enters it's second week of testimony in a St. Paul. 1 Down! 3 to go! The World Is Watching!

January 2022 — A stop sign with graffiti on it in Minneapolis. "FTP", standing for "Fuck The Police".

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February 2022 — Yellow police tape cordons off Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis following an officer-involved shooting. The incident occurred at Bolero Flats, where an officer reportedly shot a man holding a gun on the seventh floor of the apartment building. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) was called to investigate the shooting, a common procedure for officer-involved deaths in Minnesota.

February 2022 — Police vehicles and a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) truck are present outside Bolero Flats on Marquette Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis following an officer-involved shooting. The incident occurred on the 7th floor of the apartment building, where an officer reportedly shot and killed a man who was holding a gun. The Minneapolis Police Department, with assistance from the BCA, responded to the event, which took place in a densely populated urban environment. Bolero Flats is a residential building located in the heart of Minneapolis's downtown core.

February 2022 — Toussaint Morrison speaks to reporters in Minneapolis following the police shooting death of Amir Locke. The incident, which occurred in February 2022, led to public outcry and demands for accountability from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Minneapolis Police Department. Morrison's statement highlights the ongoing community concerns regarding police conduct and its impact on residents. The event underscored the persistent tensions within the city surrounding law enforcement practices.

February 2022 — Activist DJ Hooker speaks at a protest in Minneapolis on a cold night following the police shooting death of Amir Locke. The protest occurred shortly after Locke was killed by officers executing a no-knock warrant. Activists demanded the prompt release of information regarding the incident, which was under investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

February 2022 — Zaynab Mohamed, Community Advocacy Manager with CAIR-MN and a Minnesota Senate candidate, speaks to the press in Minneapolis on a cold February night. Her statement followed the police shooting death of Amir Locke earlier that day. Mohamed called for the prompt release of information regarding the incident, which was under investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. This event underscores community responses to police conduct and the ongoing calls for transparency in such cases.

February 2022 — Civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks to the press in Minneapolis on February 2, 2022, following the police shooting death of Amir Locke. The event, which occurred in the early morning hours, prompted immediate calls for transparency and accountability from law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Levy Armstrong, a prominent activist in Minneapolis, addressed the public and demanded the swift release of information regarding the incident. The shooting reignited discussions about police conduct and accountability in the city, echoing sentiments from previous unrest.

February 2022 — Graffiti reading "MPD MURDERED AMER LOCKE" is visible on a building at the intersection of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. This message appeared following the death of Amir Locke, a 22-year-old man killed by Minneapolis Police Department SWAT officers on February 2, 2022, during a warrant execution. The graffiti serves as a public memorial and a protest against police actions. The location is a commercial area of the city.

February 2022 — Andre Locke, father of Amir Locke, addresses the press outside Minneapolis City Hall on February 4, 2022. The press conference took place two days after Amir Locke was killed by Minneapolis Police Department officers during a no-knock warrant execution. This event prompted significant public outcry and renewed calls for police reform in Minneapolis. Minneapolis City Hall, completed in 1909, is the seat of the city's government and has historically been a site for public gatherings and protests.

February 2022 — Amir Locke's family and supporters gathered at Minneapolis City Hall, the seat of the city's government, two days after Locke was killed by police. The press conference took place in the historic building, which houses the city's administrative offices and council chambers. This event underscored the community's grief and calls for accountability following the fatal shooting.

February 2022 — Amir Locke's family speaks to the press at Minneapolis City Hall following his death. Locke, a 22-year-old Black man and musician, was killed by police during the execution of a "no-knock" warrant. His death, which occurred amidst heightened public scrutiny of police practices, intensified calls for reform and accountability within law enforcement.

February 2022 — On February 4, 2022, protesters gathered outside the Minneapolis home of Police Chief Amelia Huffman to protest the killing of Amir Locke by the Minneapolis Police Department. The demonstration occurred in sub-zero temperatures and featured chants and the placement of memorial crosses bearing Locke's name. This event was part of a series of protests and community responses following Locke's death, highlighting ongoing tensions and demands for police reform in Minneapolis.

February 2022 — The former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, damaged during protests in May 2020, is shown barricaded and adorned with flyers. These materials, including an opinion piece by Mariame Kaba titled "Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish The Police," originally published in The New York Times on June 12, 2020, signify the ongoing public discourse and protest following the precinct's destruction. The presence of these flyers on the barricade of the damaged building serves as a visual marker of the events and sentiments that transpired in Minneapolis.

February 2022 — Flyers advocating for police abolition, including an excerpt from Mariame Kaba's New York Times opinion piece, were posted on fencing around the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The flyers also reference Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022. This display reflects the ongoing protests and discourse surrounding policing in Minneapolis, particularly following the Minneapolis Uprising and the deaths of George Floyd and Amir Locke.

February 2022 — A makeshift memorial for Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis Police, is seen outside the home of the Minneapolis Police Chief in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The memorial, consisting of crosses, candles, and flowers, was established following a protest demanding accountability for Locke's death. Despite frigid temperatures with a windchill of -7°F, activists gathered to honor Locke and voice their demands for justice.

February 2022 — A memorial for Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police on February 2, 2022, is seen in the snow outside the home of the Minneapolis Police Chief. White crosses bearing Locke's name, along with flowers and candles, mark the site. This memorial was established following protests and community outcry over Locke's death, highlighting ongoing concerns about police accountability. The presence of multiple crosses suggests a broader memorialization of lives lost due to police violence.

February 2022 — A memorial in Minneapolis honors Black men reportedly killed by police, including George Floyd, Dolal Idd, Winston Smith, Leneal Frazier, and Amir Locke. The sign, displayed during a protest outside the home of Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman, lists their names and dates of death. The stark winter conditions, with a windchill of -7°F, underscore the community's persistent grief and demand for accountability.

February 2022 — A sign at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis reads "AMIR LOCKE WAS LYNCHED! JUSTICE NOW!!" The phrase "WHERE THERE'S PEOPLE THERE'S POWER" is spray-painted on the canopy of a nearby structure. George Floyd Square became a focal point for protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020 and has since been a site of ongoing activism and community organizing. Amir Locke, a Black and Indigenous man, was killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant raid in February 2022, sparking renewed calls for justice and police reform.

February 2022 — George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, a site of ongoing protest and mourning, is shown at night. Raised fist sculptures, draped in blankets in memory of Amir Locke, stand at the intersection. The area, which has been open to traffic since June, continues to serve as a community gathering space for open meetings and remembrance. The "AMIR LOCKE" banner on the barricade signifies the ongoing impact of his death on the community's activism.

February 2022 — Five raised fist sculptures, memorials to George Floyd and Amir Locke, stand covered in snow at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The intersection, which became a focal point for activism and remembrance following the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the killing of Amir Locke in 2022, has remained a site for community mourning and protest. Although the square was reopened to traffic in June, it continues to serve as a space for public expression and remembrance.

February 2022 — Banners reading "MPD MURDERED AMIR LOCKE" and "MPD MURDEROUS PIG DEPARTMENT" hang from an overpass on Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis. The protest occurred on the anniversary of Amir Locke's death, a civilian killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. Activists, including mothers of victims of police violence, continued calls for the firing of interim police chief Huffman and officer Hanneman, who was involved in Locke's death. The protest took place on I-94 and Hiawatha Avenue, a major thoroughfare in Minneapolis.

February 2022 — Graffiti reading "JUSTICE FOR AMIR" is visible on a hillside overlooking Interstate 94 in Minneapolis. This message appeared following the death of Amir Locke, a young Black man killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. The protest occurred on the same night that activists called for the firing of Minneapolis' interim police chief and an officer involved in the incident. The graffiti serves as a visual marker of ongoing public dissent and demands for accountability in Minneapolis.

February 2022 — A "PRIVATE PARKING ENTRANCE" sign in downtown Minneapolis is marked with graffiti reading "F12." The "F12" tag has been associated with graffiti artists and also emerged as a protest slogan, notably in relation to the killing of Amir Locke during a police raid in Minneapolis in 2022. The sign directs vehicles to a parking structure within the urban environment. The defacement of public signage with graffiti can signify various social sentiments, from artistic expression to political commentary.

February 2022 — Students from Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, participated in a noon walkout to march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion. The protest was organized to demand justice for Amir Locke and to call for the resignation of interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. This event occurred in the context of broader public outcry and activism following Locke's death.

February 2022 — Students in St. Paul protested the abolition of the police and demanded justice for Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022. The protest, which began at noon, saw participants calling for the resignation of interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Mayor Jacob Frey. Signs held by the students articulated their vision for "abolishing the police," which they defined as dissolving police departments, reallocating funding to community services like healthcare and housing, and rebuilding public safety based on collective care.

February 2022 — High school students marched from St. Paul to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion to demand justice for Amir Locke, a resident killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022. The protest also called for the resignation of interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Mayor Jacob Frey. The marchers carried signs and voiced their demands in a public display of dissent, highlighting the ongoing community response to police conduct and accountability.

February 2022 — Students gathered outside the Minnesota Governor's Mansion in St. Paul to protest the killing of Amir Locke. Locke, a Black man, was killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant raid in February 2022. The protest also demanded the resignation of Minneapolis officials, including the interim police chief and the mayor. This event reflects ongoing community activism and calls for police accountability in the wake of Locke's death.

February 2022 — Students and activists gathered in St. Paul, Minnesota, to protest the killing of Amir Locke. Locke, a 22-year-old Black man, was killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant raid in February 2022. The protest, held near the Minnesota Governor's Residence, demanded justice for Locke and accountability from law enforcement. Signs carried by participants listed the names of individuals who have died in police encounters, questioning "How Many More?" This event is part of a broader movement advocating for police reform and an end to police brutality.

February 2022 — Protesters gathered outside the Minnesota Governor's Mansion in St. Paul to demand justice for Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police. The protest also called for the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Mayor Jacob Frey. Signs displayed messages such as "Black Lives Matter," "Abolish No More Warrants," and "9 Seconds," referencing the circumstances of Locke's death. This event highlighted ongoing concerns about police conduct and racial justice in the Twin Cities.

February 2022 — Protesters gathered in Downtown Minneapolis to demand accountability from the Minneapolis Police Department and Mayor Jacob Frey following the fatal shooting of Amir Locke. Locke was killed on February 2, 2022, during the execution of a no-knock search warrant. The protest, held in the aftermath of the incident, featured signs questioning the role of law enforcement, such as one reading "PROTECT? MPD + FREY & SERVE?" with the slogan "JUSTICE FOR AMIR LOCKE" and "PROSECUTE KILLER COPS." This event highlighted ongoing tensions between the community and police in Minneapolis.