MinneapolisUprising

2,862 photos · 2020–2025

2,862 photographs tagged MinneapolisUprising, 2020–2025.

Crowds gather outside First Avenue concert hall in downtown Minneapolis beneath a "Let's Go Lynx" banner supporting the WNBA team. — A crowd gathers outside the First Avenue concert hall in downtown Minneapolis with a "Let's Go Lynx" banner hanging on the side, referring to the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx basketball team.

Concertgoers queue outside the State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. — A line of concertgoers waits outside the historic State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis for a performance by Anne Wilson.

A red yard sign reading "Cats for Kamala" with a cat illustration stands in a South Minneapolis residential yard during the 2024 presidential campaign. — A "Cats for Kamala" yard sign is displayed in South Minneapolis, Minnesota, less than a month before the 2024 Presidential election.

Political campaign yard signs for Harris-Walz and opposing Project 2025 displayed on a South Minneapolis residential lawn. — Yard signs supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, and opposing "Project 2025," are displayed on a residential lawn in South Minneapolis.

Royalston Avenue station platform under construction for the Minneapolis Green Line Extension light rail project. — Construction is underway for the Royalston Avenue/Farmers Market Station, a key component of the Green Line Extension project in Minneapolis.

Southside Pride newspaper front page from October 2024 featuring Harris-Walz campaign imagery and Third Precinct coverage. — The October 2024 issue of Southside Pride features a cover story on the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct and a separate article on the "Harris-Walz" ticket. The Third Precinct building was set ablaze by protesters following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Aerial view of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul showing "WALZ FAILED" painted on the roof. — Graffiti reading "WALZ FAILED" is visible on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul. The message appeared while Governor Tim Walz was campaigning for Vice President.

Aerial view of the Minnesota Governor's Residence roof displaying "WALZ FAILED" painted in large letters. — Graffiti reading "WALZ FAILED" is visible on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul. The message appeared while Governor Tim Walz was campaigning for Vice President.

South Minneapolis residential yard displays political campaign signs including "Stop Project 2025," "Kamala 2024," and "Harris & Walz 2024" alongside Halloween decorations. — Yard signs in South Minneapolis related to the 2024 presidential election and opposition to "Project 2025." The signs include "Kamala 2024" and "Harris & Walz 2024," indicating support for the Biden-Harris ticket and potentially Tim Walz, the current Governor of Minnesota.

Pink planter box painted with a "Recipe for Love" listing ingredients like smile, sharing, and forgiveness in South Minneapolis. — A "Recipe for Love" is painted in blue on a pink planter box in South Minneapolis. The recipe lists ingredients such as "2 scoops of Smile," "3 spoonful of Sharing," and "Loads of Love," with instructions to "mix well & bake for a lifetime."

A "No Justice No Streets" protest sign and Harris-Walz campaign yard sign displayed together in a South Minneapolis residential yard. — In South Minneapolis, a "No Justice No Streets" sign stands near a yard sign supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president. The "No Justice No Streets" slogan emerged from protests following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020, which led to the establishment of a protest zone at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building boarded up and fenced behind barriers at dusk in October 2024. — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building in October 2024, several years after it was significantly damaged by fire. The precinct was set ablaze by protesters in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.

A cyclist rides a motorized unicycle along the Midtown Greenway surrounded by autumn foliage in Minneapolis. — A rider on a motorized unicycle travels along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during fall.

Paved Midtown Greenway trail lined with autumn foliage and an orange residential building in Minneapolis. — Fall colors along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The trail is a 5.5-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor.

A Harris Walz campaign yard sign with illustrated portraits stands in a South Minneapolis residential yard among fallen autumn leaves. — A yard sign supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President is displayed in South Minneapolis. The sign features cartoonish portraits of Harris, who was the Democratic nominee for Vice President, and Walz, the then-incumbent Governor of Minnesota.

A South Minneapolis yard sign displays portraits of past U.S. — In South Minneapolis, yard signs display a montage of past U.S. presidents, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Barack Obama, with the question "Remember when presidents were presidential?".

Harris Walz campaign signs and handmade protest messages displayed on a chain-link fence in South Minneapolis. — Harris Walz and other political yard signs prior to the 2024 presidential election. As seen in South Minneapolis.

Paved pathway lined with trees displaying autumn foliage in red, yellow, and green on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — Colorful leaves on trees on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.

Paved Midtown Greenway trail lined with autumn foliage in Minneapolis. — The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis is a 5.5-mile paved multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor.

Parked cars line Harriet Avenue in Minneapolis beneath a canopy of autumn foliage in red, orange, and green. — Harriet Avenue in Minneapolis is lined with trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage in late October.

A blue sign announces "Cleanup efforts are underway" at the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building surrounded by concrete barricades and razor wire. — Workers remove razor wire from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building, which was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The precinct was subsequently fortified with concrete barricades and razor wire.

Worker removes razor wire barriers from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building exterior. — Workers remove razor wire from the exterior of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building. The precinct was heavily damaged by fire during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Concrete barriers and metal fencing surround the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building site undergoing redevelopment. — Construction fencing and concrete barriers surround the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, which is undergoing redevelopment. The precinct was damaged by fire during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The city plans to transform the site into a "Democracy Center" intended to house election services and community spaces.

New black metal fencing installed by MNDOT along Interstate 94 beneath a concrete overpass in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. — New fencing has been installed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) along Interstate 94 in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. This barrier, located near N 5th Avenue, restricts access to an area previously accessible from beneath the bridge. This spot was a popular vantage point for observing freight trains, the Metro Green Line light rail, and the Northstar Line commuter rail.

New security fencing installed below Interstate 94 in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood blocks views of passing trains. — New fencing has been installed below Interstate 94 in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, near the intersection of N 5th Ave and I-94. This area previously offered views of the Light Rail, Northstar Line, and freight trains passing under the bridge. The installation of this security fencing came after removing encampments.

Trump stickers affixed to an electrical box at Blaisdell Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Stickers spelling out "Trump" are affixed to an electrical box at the corner of Blaisdell Avenue and Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis features a colorful mural with his portrait surrounded by candles and flowers at night. — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, November 2024, features birthday candles surrounding a portrait of George Floyd. This memorial is situated at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, an area that became the site of ongoing protests following Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020.

Protest barriers with "Black Lives Matter" and "Protect Our People" messages at George Floyd Square, Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, Minneapolis. — George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis.

Aerial view of UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, surrounded by newly installed security fencing and surveillance cameras. — Newly erected fencing and Minnetonka Police security cameras surround the corporate headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on December 8, 2024. This security measure was implemented following the December 4th killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City.

Aerial view of police vehicles parked outside UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota. — Minnetonka Police vehicles are parked outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on December 8, 2024. The presence of police and temporary fencing follows the December 4th death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City.

A Minnetonka police SUV parked outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters entrance in Minnetonka, Minnesota. — Minnetonka Police patrol cars are stationed outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on December 8, 2024. This security presence followed the December 4th death of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, who was fatally shot in New York City.

Minnetonka Police vehicle parked behind chain-link fence at UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota. — Minnetonka Police maintain security outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on December 8, 2024. This measure followed the death of the company's CEO, Brian Thompson, who was killed in New York City on December 4, 2024. Authorities were seeking an unidentified suspect seen on security footage in connection with Thompson's death.

Spoonbridge and Cherry in Minneapolis — Spoonbridge and Cherry, a prominent sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, is situated in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Completed in 1988, the artwork is a whimsical representation of a cherry balanced on a giant spoon, inviting interaction and contemplation. The sculpture garden itself, part of the Walker Art Center's grounds, showcases a diverse collection of contemporary art in an outdoor setting.

Minneapolis Fire Department ladder truck at the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and East Franklin Avenue during evening fog. — A Minneapolis Fire Department ladder truck is visible at the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and East Franklin Avenue on a foggy late December night. The area, known for its vibrant commercial and residential development, is decorated with holiday lights.

Foggy intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with cars stopped at red lights and pedestrians crossing near the Uptown Theatre. — The intersection of Lagoon Avenue and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is seen on a foggy December night. The Uptown Theatre, a historic landmark built in 1926, is visible on the left with its marquee displaying "THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR!".

Person walks a dog on The Mall in Minneapolis on a foggy winter evening. — A person walks a dog along a tree-lined path on The Mall in Minneapolis on a foggy late December evening.

Lake of the Isles Ice Fishing — Icve fishing on Minneapolis's Lake of the Isles, a prominent feature of the city's Chain of Lakes park system.

Pedestrians and cyclists at Warehouse District Station on snowy Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — People waiting at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue station for a Metro Transit light rail on January 9, 2025. The stop sits along Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, serving the city’s Warehouse District.

Bunker's Music Bar & Grill storefront on snowy Washington Avenue in Minneapolis North Loop at dusk. — Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill with snowfall in the Minneapolis North Loop.

Jade Dynasty Restaurant & Bar storefront with neon signage on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — Jade Dynasty Restaurant & Bar on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a winter night. The business occupies a storefront near Lyndale Avenue that remained vacant and boarded up after the closure of Fuji Ya in 2020.

Car displaying "Jesus Christ" religious message at stop sign on snowy Lake Street, Minneapolis at night. — A car on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays a sign in its rear window, reading 'Jesus Christ. Will you vote for him? He died for you. He loves you.'

SoHo Cafe Pizzeria storefront with red neon sign on Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis. — The SoHo Cafe Pizzeria on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The long time pizza shop has survived the major Hennepin Avenue construction that closed the road in front for a year.

United Crushers graffiti marks boarded windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — United Crushers graffiti on the windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Target Field Station light rail platform at sunset with illuminated Ford Center building in Minneapolis North Loop. — Target Field Station, a light rail station in Minneapolis’s North Loop, is located adjacent to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins. In the foreground is the historic Ford Center.

Event flyer promoting "Understanding Resistance" from George Floyd Uprising to Al-Aqsa Flood posted at George Floyd Square in — A flyer promoting an event titled 'Understanding Resistance from the George Floyd Uprising to Al-Aqsa Flood' is affixed to a surface at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.

Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis at sunset, a former railroad corridor lined with bare trees and dormant grasses in golden light. — Sunset over the Cedar Lake Trail, a multi-use path in Minneapolis. This trail occupies a former railroad corridor. Opened in the early 1990s, the Cedar Lake Trail was among the first such conversions in the region, transforming disused railway lines into public infrastructure for active transportation and recreation.

Mobile sauna structure with wood frame and metal chimney at Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. — The Little Ember Co. Mobile Sauna is situated at Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, providing public sauna sessions.

Police station clean up efforts underway — Cleanup efforts are underway at the site of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station, located at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue. The building was extensively damaged by fire during protests in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.

Opportunity Crossing at 3030 Nicollet Ave — Construction is underway on Opportunity Crossing, a new six-story mixed-use building located at 3030 Nicollet Avenue and East 31st Street in South Minneapolis. This development will provide 110 affordable housing units, addressing a critical community need. The site previously housed a Wells Fargo Bank, which sustained significant damage during the 2020 Minneapolis protests.

People Over Property The Peoples Way at George Floyd Square — The "People Over Property!" sign stands prominently at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, a site transformed into a community space and memorial following the 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police.

Black History Month at George Floyd Square — Barricades spelling 'BLACK HISTORY' around the George Floyd Memorial.

Rainbow Building at Lake and Hennepin in Minneapolis, lit with rainbow lights during snowfall. — The Rainbow Building stands at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Originally constructed in 1910 by T.B. Walker's Red River Lumber Company, the building reaches its 115th year in 2025. Walker, a notable lumber baron, was also an avid art collector whose gallery eventually led to the establishment of the Walker Art Center.

50501 Protest in Minnesota — A protest against President Trump and Elon Musk took place at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on February 5, 2025.

I bought this before Elon became a fascist sticker in Minneapolis — A black Tesla vehicle is observed in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The car's rear displays a bumper sticker stating, "I bought this before Elon became a fascist," with the original Tesla branding removed.

Twin Cities Taxi Cab Services Trump Cab — A taxi cab from Twin Cities Taxi Cab Services is seen parked in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The vehicle is adorned with campaign graphics for the "Trump Vance" ticket, featuring images of Donald Trump on its side windows and a "Make America Great Again 2024" slogan on the rear.

Snowkiting in Minneapolis — A snowkiter navigates the frozen expanse of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during a February 2025 snowstorm. Bde Maka Ska, meaning 'Lake White Earth' in the Dakota language, is the largest lake in Minneapolis and a central component of the city's Chain of Lakes.

Tesla protester and Golden Valley police — A protester stands outside a Tesla showroom in Golden Valley, Minnesota, during a winter protest, with two Golden Valley police squad cars positioned in the background. The individual holds a sign criticizing Elon Musk, referencing "Doge" and questioning his influence, aligning with the "Tesla Takedown" movement.

Tesla Takeover Protest Minneapolis February 15 2025 — Protesters gathered at the Tesla Service Center in Golden Valley, Minnesota, on February 15, 2025, as part of a nationwide "Tesla Takedown" protest. This event aimed to critique Tesla and its owner, Elon Musk, with participants displaying signs that read "Unplug Mad King Musk," "This car runs on fascism," and "Say no to doge."

DJ Emberz performs at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis as the crowd cheers. — DJ Emberz performs a daytime set at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis.

Canoes and kayaks in the snow in Minneapolis — Canoes and kayaks are stacked on the snowy shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis at sunset.

Augies Strip Club on Hennepin February 2025 — Augie's Strip Club is situated on Hennepin Avenue at S 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis.

George Floyd Square Winter February 2025 — An ice heart memorial marks the site outside Cup Foods at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, where George Floyd was murdered by police in May 2020.

Graffiti Real patriots kill nazis — A vacant commercial building on Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis displays graffiti stating "Real patriots kill nazis."

Roof Depot Water Tower — This image features the rooftop water tower of the former Roof Depot building in South Minneapolis. Originally constructed in the 1920s as a Sears distribution center, the building and its water tower represent the area's industrial past.

Justice for Allison Lussier Billboard — A billboard advocating for justice for Allison Lussier is displayed on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The banner, featuring a portrait of Lussier and a medicine wheel, calls for change for Indigenous women, highlighting issues of violence and injustice within Indigenous communities.

Spring snow in the North Loop in Downtown Minneapolis — North 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis under a late-season snowfall.

Tesla Takedown Protest Golden Valley MN March 8 2025 — Protesters gather outside the Tesla facility in Golden Valley, Minnesota, on March 8, 2025, as part of the nationwide 'Tesla Takedown' organizing. This marks the fourth consecutive week that individuals have assembled at this location to voice opposition to Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk. Signs displayed by participants reference various criticisms, including calls to 'Fire POTUS Musk' and 'Ousting Pres. Musk,' alongside broader themes of democracy and corporate accountability.

Metro Transit Blue Line train stopped at Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis with passengers boarding at night. — A Metro Transit Blue Line light rail train is stopped at the Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis. Opened in 2004 as the Hiawatha Line, the Blue Line connects downtown Minneapolis with Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America.

Construction continues on new Minneapolis police station — Construction of New Minneapolis First Precinct Police Station in Downtown Minneapolis. This facility replaces the previous First Precinct building located a mile away.

Hammocking on Bde Maka Ska Minneapolis — A person relaxes in a hammock strung between trees along the shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. This on one of the first mild days of spring, with lingering snow on the ground and the lake still partially frozen.

Bryn Mawr Station platform under construction for the Metro Transit Green Line Extension in Minneapolis at sunset. — Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis is shown at sunset. This station is a part of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT).

Tree Vandalism and Unauthorized Cutting — A yard sign from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board stands near Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, seeking public assistance regarding tree vandalism. The sign specifically requests information about unauthorized tree cutting that occurred in the area on February 26-27, 2025.

Tesla Cybertruck goes by street lined with protesters Minneapolis — A Tesla Takedown protest took place outside a Tesla showroom in Golden Valley, Minneapolis, on March 22, 2025. This event marked the sixth consecutive week of organized protests at this location, with participant numbers increasing each week. Protesters, many holding signs referencing Elon Musk, Tesla, and Dogecoin, gathered along the road, with a Tesla Cybertruck visible in the foreground.

Minneapolis Police Squad Cars March 2025 — Minneapolis Police squad cars are stationed on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during March 2025.

Luigi Mangione Radical Sticker in Minneapolis — A radical sticker featuring a character resembling Luigi from the Super Mario Bros. franchise is affixed to a stop sign in South Minneapolis. The sticker reads, "LUIGI REMINDS YOU TO PUNCH UP!", conveying a message of social or political defiance.

DJ Mushroom Cloud performs at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis beneath purple lights and laser beams. — DJ Mushroom Cloud performs a set at the Green Room, a prominent music venue and nightclub situated in Uptown Minneapolis.

Senator Amy Klobuchar speaks at a Hands Off rally at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. — Senator Amy Klobuchar speaks at the "Hands Off!" demonstration on April 5, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitiol in St. Paul.

Thousands of protesters gather at Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul for Hands Off rally. — The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905 and designed by architect Cass Gilbert, anchors the mall where this crowd gathered. This particular rally was part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" movement held on April 5, 2025, with organizers citing opposition to policies tied to the Trump administration and Elon Musk. Minnesota State Patrol estimated roughly 25,000 people attended the St. Paul event that day.

Protester holding sign with crying Statue of Liberty and "AMERICA, WTF?" text at Minnesota State Capitol rally. — The Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, completed in 1905 and designed by architect Cass Gilbert, served as the backdrop for a "Hands Off!" demonstration on April 5, 2025. Demonstrators gathered on the Capitol grounds as part of a coordinated day of protests held simultaneously in cities across the country, organized in opposition to policies of the Trump administration and actions tied to Elon Musk's role in federal government restructuring.

Protesters climb a large bare tree during a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. — The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905 and designed by architect Cass Gilbert, served as the backdrop for a "Hands Off!" rally on April 5, 2025. The rally was one of more than 1,200 coordinated demonstrations held across the United States that day, organized in opposition to policies of the Trump administration and to actions by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

Protest sign depicting caricatures labeled "Hitler 2.0" at Minnesota State Capitol rally. — The "Hands Off!" rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on April 5, 2025 drew a large crowd protesting policies of the Trump administration and Elon Musk's role in federal government cuts through the Department of Government Efficiency. The Minnesota State Patrol estimated roughly 25,000 people attended the demonstration on the Capitol grounds in St. Paul. The rally was one of hundreds held simultaneously across the country under the same "Hands Off!" banner.

Hands Off from inside the capitol — A large protest, part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" movement, gathered an estimated 25,000 people at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

Political yard signs along a South Minneapolis residential sidewalk display messages about democracy and inclusion. — Three yard signs stand along a residential sidewalk in South Minneapolis. One reads "Dictator or Democracy — That's the Choice," another "All Are Welcome Here," and a third "And One Day Like a Miracle He'll Be Gone."

Chicago Avenue at East 38th Street in Minneapolis, with parked cars and bare trees lining the street in April 2022. — Chicago Avenue runs north-south through South Minneapolis, connecting the Kingfield and Central neighborhoods before crossing East 38th Street near George Floyd Square.

Patrons sit at the bar inside Barrio Tequila Bar on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. — Barrio is a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.

Panel discussion about "The People's Way" film at MSP International Film Festival in Minneapolis. — "The People's Way" is a documentary tied to the aftermath of George Floyd's killing at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis. Following its screening at the MSP International Film Festival, the panel included director William Tyner alongside Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley and Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley. Also participating were Jeanelle Austin of George Floyd Global Memorial, the organization that maintains the offerings and artwork at George Floyd Square, and activist Toshira Garraway, founder of Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence. The discussion connected the film's subject matter to ongoing debates over the future of George Floyd Square as a memorial site.

Dancing at Last Call Bar in Downtown Minneapolis — Patrons socialize and dance inside the Last Call bar, located on N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis.

Metro Transit light rail train crossing Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Metro Transit's light rail system connects downtown Minneapolis with St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs, carrying passengers on the Blue and Green Lines. The Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue station serves as a key downtown stop, positioned near First Avenue and the district's cluster of bars, restaurants, and music venues.

Cowboy Jacks Rooftop Patio April 2025 — The rooftop patio at Cowboy Jack's in downtown Minneapolis is shown in April 2025.

Minneapolis Police squad car being towed on Lagoon Avenue outside nightclubs at night. — A Minneapolis Police squad car sits loaded on a Stateway Towing flatbed on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Street vendor serves customers outside the illuminated Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night. — A street vendor outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Surveillance camera mounted on Pleasant Avenue Bridge above the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — The Midtown Greenway follows a below-grade rail corridor once used by the Milwaukee Road for freight and passenger trains through south Minneapolis. The trench was converted to a bicycle and pedestrian trail in phases beginning in 2000, running roughly 5.5 miles from the Chain of Lakes to the Mississippi River. Pleasant Avenue is one of more than two dozen street crossings that bridge over the corridor rather than intersect it at grade, a design carried over from the original rail line.

Protest flyer on Minneapolis street pole advertising January 19 community assembly against Trump's agenda. — The flyer calls for a "Community Assembly" on January 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Andersen United Community School in Minneapolis. Its text reads "Money for people's needs, not the war machine" and pairs its call to "Defeat Trump's Extreme-Right Billionaire Agenda" with s supporting LGBTQ rights.

Construction and plywood at burned Minneapolis police station — Construction is underway at the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis. The building sustained significant damage during protests in May 2020, which erupted following the murder of George Floyd.

Boarded and damaged front vestibule of Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station during structural removal. — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue has sat vacant since it burned during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020.

Motorcyclists occupy the sidewalk along Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. — Motorcyclists use the sidewalk along Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Fans head to Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game — Fans walk along Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, heading to Target Center for a Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game.

Old Ford pickup on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during road construction. — An old Ford pickup truck navigates Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, a significant urban corridor currently undergoing extensive road construction.

CFMoto CForce Series on Minneapolis road — A CFMoto Cforce ATV on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Couple kisses on a Minneapolis Lake in front of the downtown skyline — A couple enjoys Bde Maka Ska, one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes, with the city skyline visible in the distance. Bde Maka Ska, meaning 'White Earth Lake' in Dakota, is the largest lake in Minneapolis.

Construction barriers and signage for the future Minneapolis Democracy Center at the former 3rd Precinct site. — The site of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct is undergoing redevelopment. This building was significantly damaged by fire during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. It is now being transformed into the Minneapolis Democracy Center, a new civic hub for the community.

Tom’s Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis displays a “WOLVES BACK” banner above the street. — Tom’s Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays a “WOLVES BACK” banner during Minnesota Timberwolves playoff excitement near Target Center. The bar sits at 6th Street and Hennepin Avenue, where crowds gathered outside on the evening of May 22, 2025.

Revolution in South Minneapolis — Fabric strips spelling 'REVOLUTION' are tied to a chain-link fence in a residential area of South Minneapolis.

The Fist Monument stands at George Floyd Square on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. — The Fist Monument stands at George Floyd Square, located on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This site marks the location where George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, sparking widespread protests and the Minneapolis Uprising.

Minnehaha Scoop ice cream shop on Minnehaha Avenue with customers gathered outside under umbrellas at dusk. — People gather outside Minnehaha Scoop, an ice cream shop located on Minnehaha Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Crowds gather at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during a fifth anniversary memorial at 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue. — George Floyd Square in Minneapolis hosts a memorial on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue, has served as a continuous place of protest and remembrance since May 25, 2020.

Yellow roses and remembrance cards cover a George Floyd mural at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. — The George Floyd Square mural in Minneapolis is covered with yellow roses and remembrance cards, marking the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue where Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020, has since become a permanent memorial and place of protest.

Person seated at George Floyd Square memorial in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death. — A person sits on a memorial bench at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, observing the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, has been maintained as a community-led memorial and a continuous space for protest since May 25, 2020.

Community protest signs hung on barriers surrounding the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building. — The former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station stands partially destroyed, surrounded by a fence adorned with community messages, in Minneapolis. This structure became a central site during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020. Five years after the events, the building remains a stark reminder of the Minneapolis Uprising, with banners indicating ongoing development at the site. The messages displayed on the surrounding barriers, including calls to "Remember George Floyd" and "Stop the Violence," reflect the community's continued engagement with themes of justice, safety, and systemic change.

Angela Harrelson, George Floyd's aunt, participates in a vigil at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — Angela Harrelson, George Floyd's aunt and co-chair of Rise and Remember, participates in a vigil at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The event, part of the "Rise and Remember" commemoration in 2025, marked the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a community-maintained memorial and protest site following his death on May 25, 2020.

Community members gather at Say Their Names Cemetery during a vigil honoring those lost to police violence in Minneapolis. — A vigil takes place at Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This memorial site, established in the wake of the Minneapolis Uprising, remembers individuals whose lives were lost due to police violence and racial injustice.

Large crowd gathers at Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis during a candlelight vigil honoring victims of police violence. — A candlelight vigil was held at Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This memorial was established to honor victims of police violence and racial injustice.

Participants light candles during a vigil at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death. — Candle Lighting at George Floyd Vigil in Minneapolis. Participants light candles at a vigil held in Minneapolis on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This event, part of the 'Rise and Remember' commemorations, took place at George Floyd Square.

Candlelight vigil procession down Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during fifth anniversary commemoration. — A candlelight vigil processes down Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. Participants carry candles as they walk away from the site of the murder towards the Say Their Names Cemetery, a memorial space. This annual gathering at George Floyd Square commemorates Floyd's life and the ongoing struggle for racial justice that emerged from the Minneapolis Uprising in 2020. The square, located at the intersection of 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue, serves as a permanent memorial and a site for community remembrance and advocacy.

"We Remember George Floyd" sign on fencing at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct site. — A sign reading "WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD" is displayed on the fencing surrounding the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station. This site became a focal point during the protests that followed George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020, when the building was set ablaze. The sign commemorates the fifth anniversary of Floyd's death.

Angela Harrelson and Paris Stevens speak on stage at the Rise and Remember 2025 event in Minneapolis. — George Floyd's Family at Rise and Remember 2025 in Minneapolis. Angela Harrelson (aunt) speaks alongside Paris Stevens (cousin) of George Floyd at the Rise and Remember 2025 event in Minneapolis. This gathering marked the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder, a tragedy that sparked global protests against racial injustice and police brutality.

Minneapolis mayoral candidate DeWayne Davis converses with a community member at George Floyd Square during a fifth anniversary of Floyd's murder. — Minneapolis mayoral candidate DeWayne Davis engages with a community member at George Floyd Square. This location, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, became a significant memorial site following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The gathering marks the fifth anniversary of Floyd's death, an event that sparked widespread protests against racial injustice and police brutality.

Colorful protest boards displayed at Phelps Park in Minneapolis during a memorial exhibition. — Memorialize The Movement presents an exhibition of protest boards at Phelps Park in Minneapolis. These boards originated from storefronts during the Minneapolis Uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd. Displayed on the fifth anniversary of his death, the artworks and messages on the boards serve as a historical record of community expression and calls for justice.

Visitors view a mural at Phelps Park featuring portraits and the text "We Are the Future They Fought For". — Memorialize The Movement exhibited a collection of protest art boards at Phelps Park in Minneapolis. These boards were originally created by community members and artists to cover storefronts during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd. The organization preserved these boards and have occasionally displayed them. This public display coincided with the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder, forming part of the "Rise and Remember" commemoration events.

Colorful plywood murals from the 2020 Minneapolis protests displayed at Phelps Park during a fifth anniversary memorial event. — Boards from the Minneapolis Uprising are displayed at Phelps Park in Minneapolis, marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. These artworks originated as protective coverings for businesses during the 2020 protests and civil unrest following Floyd's death. The organization Memorialize The Movement has preserved these boards, recognizing their significance as historical artifacts documenting a significant moment in the city's history.

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