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Sunset under I-35W at Lake Street, Minneapolis

Sunset under I-35W at Lake Street, Minneapolis

June 2022 — Sun goes down under the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis.

Welcome to Lake Street Billboard, Minneapolis

Welcome to Lake Street Billboard, Minneapolis

June 2022 — A billboard at Lake Street and Lyndale Ave in Uptown Minneapolis reading "Welcome to Lake Street. You belong here."

Washington St in St Croix Falls Minnesota

Washington St in St Croix Falls Minnesota

June 2022 — Washington Street in St Croix Falls, Minnesota

Karmel Square construction, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Karmel Square construction, Lake Street, Minneapolis

June 2022 — Construction at Karmel Square on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Lake Street USPS Station Construction Site, Minneapolis

Lake Street USPS Station Construction Site, Minneapolis

June 2022 — The Lake Street Station USPS post office being rebuilt. The post office was destroyed by fire during riots that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police.

Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct Security Fencing During Chauvin Trial

Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct Security Fencing During Chauvin Trial

June 2022 — Security fencing around the Minneapolis police 5th precinct police station. The precinct was surrounded by fencing and concrete barriers during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

South Minneapolis Strip Mall Signage at Night

South Minneapolis Strip Mall Signage at Night

June 2022 — Signage for stores re-opening at a South Minneapolis strip mall that was damaged during riots.

Cowboy Slim’s at Hennepin and Lagoon, Uptown Minneapolis

Cowboy Slim’s at Hennepin and Lagoon, Uptown Minneapolis

May 2022 — Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis.

Lagoon Avenue at Night, Uptown Minneapolis

Lagoon Avenue at Night, Uptown Minneapolis

May 2022 — Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Ave

Hennepin Ave

May 2022 — A sign in a window reading "Hennepin Ave. One Lane? No Way!"

Minneapolis Skyline from Bde Maka Ska, May 2022

Minneapolis Skyline from Bde Maka Ska, May 2022

May 2022 — Minneapolis as seen near Thomas Beach on Bde Maka Ska.

George Floyd Mural, South Minneapolis, May 2022

George Floyd Mural, South Minneapolis, May 2022

May 2022 — A George Floyd mural on a retaining wall in South Minneapolis.

Free Estimates

Free Estimates

May 2022 — A blow up advertisement thing in front of a store in Minneapolis.

Calvin Horton Memorial at Cadillac Pawn, Minneapolis

Calvin Horton Memorial at Cadillac Pawn, Minneapolis

May 2022 — A memorial for Calvin Horton on the 2 year anniversary of his death. He was shot and killed during looting following the May 25th murder of George Floyd.

US Bank Drive-Thru, Lake Street, Minneapolis

US Bank Drive-Thru, Lake Street, Minneapolis

May 2022 — The newly rebuilt US Bank building on Lake street. The bank was destroyed during riots following the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Bus Shelter Graffiti: Never Forget May 28

Minneapolis Bus Shelter Graffiti: Never Forget May 28

May 2022 — Graffiti on a bus shelter across from the Minneapolis police third precinct on the 2nd anniversary of the Minneapolis police station being burned following the murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fire and Damaged Shopping Carts

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fire and Damaged Shopping Carts

May 2022 — Protesters marched with a banner reading “Remember May 28th” to the third precinct tonight where fireworks were sent up and shopping carts were set on fire before moving on.

Choir and Orchestra at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Choir and Orchestra at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Music at the "Rise and Remember" festival at George Floyd Square.

Rise and Remember Festival at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Rise and Remember Festival at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

May 2022 — The "Rise and Remember" festival at George Floyd Square.

The People’s Way screening at George Floyd Square

The People’s Way screening at George Floyd Square

May 2022 — A short trailer for the documentary “The People’s Way” being shown during the "Rise and Remember" festival at George Floyd Square.

Terrence Floyd speaks at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Terrence Floyd speaks at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, speaks to the crowd at the Rise & Remember at George Floyd Square.

Dog at George Floyd Square during Rise and Remember Festival

Dog at George Floyd Square during Rise and Remember Festival

May 2022 — A dog on the painted streets at George Floyd Square during the "Rise and Remember" festival.

Rise and Remember Festival at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Rise and Remember Festival at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

May 2022 — The "Rise and Remember" festival at George Floyd Square.

Agape Movement Cornhole Boards at George Floyd Square

Agape Movement Cornhole Boards at George Floyd Square

May 2022 — The game bags with Agape Movement Co. marked on it.

Mural sketch at Target, East Lake Street, Minneapolis

Mural sketch at Target, East Lake Street, Minneapolis

May 2022 — A mural being sketched out on the side of Target on East Lake Street.

Minneapolis Target East Lake Mural Construction May 2022

Minneapolis Target East Lake Mural Construction May 2022

May 2022 — Artists working on a new mural at the Target Store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. The store across the street from the Minneapolis Police third precinct police station was heavily damaged following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis, 2 Years After George Floyd Murder

Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis, 2 Years After George Floyd Murder

May 2022 — Candles at Say Their Names Cemetery on the 2nd anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd marker at Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis

George Floyd marker at Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis

May 2022 — George Floyd marker at Say Their Names Cemetery near George Floyd Square on the 2nd anniversary of his murder.

George Floyd Square Anniversary Gathering, Minneapolis

George Floyd Square Anniversary Gathering, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Crowd gathers at George Floyd Square on the 2 year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

Terrence Floyd at Say Their Names Cemetery Vigil

Terrence Floyd at Say Their Names Cemetery Vigil

May 2022 — Terrence Floyd, George Floyd’s Brother, at Say Their Names Cemetery during an Angelversary Candlelight Vigil.

George Floyd Vigil at Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis

George Floyd Vigil at Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis

May 2022 — On the 2 year anniversary of his murder and a couple weeks after the commemorative street name was changed to George Perry Floyd Square, a sign was revealed. Afterwards the community held an Angelversary Candlelight Vigil at Say Their Names Cemetery.

Agape Movement March on Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Agape Movement March on Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Steve Floyd with Agape Movement walks down Chicago Avenue during the 2nd anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

George Perry Floyd Square sign at Chicago Ave and E 38th St

George Perry Floyd Square sign at Chicago Ave and E 38th St

May 2022 — On the 2 year anniversary of George Floyd's murder and a couple weeks after the commemorative street name was changed to George Perry Floyd Square, a sign was revealed.

Mayor Frey at George Floyd Square with Agape Movement

Mayor Frey at George Floyd Square with Agape Movement

May 2022 — Mayor Jacob Frey and members of The Agape Movement at George Floyd Square in May 2022.

Agape Movement at Forreal Coffeehouse, George Floyd Square

Agape Movement at Forreal Coffeehouse, George Floyd Square

May 2022 — On the 2 year anniversary of his murder and a couple weeks after the commemorative street name was changed to George Perry Floyd Square, a sign was revealed. Afterwards the community held an Angelversary Candlelight Vigil at Say Their Names Cemetery.

Mayor Jacob Frey at George Floyd Square with Angela Harrelson

Mayor Jacob Frey at George Floyd Square with Angela Harrelson

May 2022 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with George Floyd's aunt Angela Harrelson and Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins at George Floyd Square.

New street signs installed at Chicago Ave and E 38th St, Minneapolis

New street signs installed at Chicago Ave and E 38th St, Minneapolis

May 2022 — On the 2 year anniversary of his murder and a couple weeks after the commemorative street name was changed to George Perry Floyd Square, a sign was revealed. Afterwards the community held an Angelversary Candlelight Vigil at the Say Their Names Cemetery memorial.

Agape Movement at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Agape Movement at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Agape Movement members at George Floyd Square on May 25th, 2022. One year prior the city coordinated with the group to remove barricades at the square.

Mural on Loon Smoke Shop, Minneapolis

Mural on Loon Smoke Shop, Minneapolis

May 2022 — A mural on boards covering the windows at the Loon Smoke Shop on Lyndale Ave in Minneapolis.

CC Club

CC Club

May 2022 — CC Club, Lyndale Ave in Minneapolis.

Razor Wire on Parking Garage, Uptown Minneapolis

Razor Wire on Parking Garage, Uptown Minneapolis

May 2022 — Razor wire on fencing around a parking ramp at Lake Street and Girard Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. The area was home to protests following the shooting death of Winston Smith at the top of the ramp by a federal task force.

Pond near George Floyd Square, Minneapolis – May 2022

Pond near George Floyd Square, Minneapolis – May 2022

May 2022 — Pond near George Floyd Square and Say Their Names Cemetery. The area has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd Square: Names Repainted on Chicago Ave

George Floyd Square: Names Repainted on Chicago Ave

May 2022 — The names of those who've been killed by police being repainted on Chicago Avenue.

Minneapolis: Black Lives Matter Mural on North Loop Building

Minneapolis: Black Lives Matter Mural on North Loop Building

May 2022 — An apartment building with "Black Lives Matter" on the roof.

Minneapolis Skyline from North Loop Parking Garage, May 2022

Minneapolis Skyline from North Loop Parking Garage, May 2022

May 2022 — Minneapolis Skyline as seen from a parking garage on 10th Street in the North Loop, Downtown Minneapolis.

Antennas on top of the IDS Center in Minneapolis

Antennas on top of the IDS Center in Minneapolis

May 2022 — The IDS Center rises into the evening light in downtown Minneapolis, its rooftop antennas silhouetted against a soft autumn sky. Designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee and completed in 1972, the 792-foot tower remains the tallest building in Minnesota. The dark mechanical crown houses HVAC systems and broadcast transmitters, while the curtain wall’s reflective glass panels catch the last warm tones of sunset alongside the adjacent RBC Gateway Tower.

Sunset at LPM Apartments in Loring Park

Sunset at LPM Apartments in Loring Park

May 2022 — Sunset reflections on LPM Apartment tower in Loring Park, Minneapolis.

Smoke In The Pit Restaurant, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Smoke In The Pit Restaurant, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Smoke In The Pit Restaurant on Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square.

George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

May 2022 — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square on May 19, 2022.

George Floyd Square at E 38th St, Minneapolis at night

George Floyd Square at E 38th St, Minneapolis at night

May 2022 — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in May 2025. The area has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd Square: Rise & Remember Event May 25-28

George Floyd Square: Rise & Remember Event May 25-28

May 2022 — Notice about "Rise & Remember" at George Floyd Square. The event is held on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder.

George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: Protest Site at Night

George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: Protest Site at Night

May 2022 — The raised first at 39th Street and Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square. The area has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis US Bank Counter After George Floyd Uprising

Minneapolis US Bank Counter After George Floyd Uprising

May 2022 — The front counter at a US Bank building in Minneapolis. The bank was destroyed following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

US Bank Minneapolis interior after May 2020 unrest

US Bank Minneapolis interior after May 2020 unrest

May 2022 — Fire damage at a US Bank building in Minneapolis. The building was destroyed following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Minneapolis US Bank Vault After George Floyd Uprising

Minneapolis US Bank Vault After George Floyd Uprising

May 2022 — Vault inside a fire damaged US Bank vault. The bank was destroyed during riots following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Hiawatha Avenue at Night, South Minneapolis

Hiawatha Avenue at Night, South Minneapolis

May 2022 — Looking down Hiawatha Avenue in South Minneapolis in May 2022.

South Minneapolis Yard Sign: Together We Make Our Neighborhood Safer

South Minneapolis Yard Sign: Together We Make Our Neighborhood Safer

May 2022 — A yard sign reading "Together we make our neighborhood safer" in South Minneapolis.

Hi-Lo Diner at Night, Lake Street Minneapolis

Hi-Lo Diner at Night, Lake Street Minneapolis

May 2022 — The Hi-Lo Diner’s stainless-steel façade and glowing neon sign stand out against the night along East Lake Street, where one of Minneapolis’s most recognizable retro landmarks continues to operate inside a restored 1950s Fodero dining car. The interior’s purple and blue lighting reflects off the ribbed metal siding, giving the building the classic mid-century glow that made roadside diners iconic across the United States. Originally built in New Jersey, this particular dining car was transported to Minnesota and fully refurbished before reopening in 2016. Its presence on Lake Street connects several eras of the corridor’s history—from early automobile culture and mid-century roadside design to Lake Street’s longstanding role as a diverse commercial spine lined with independent businesses, bars, and restaurants. Today, the Hi-Lo remains both a neighborhood gathering spot and a small architectural artifact representing the golden age of American diners.

Used Cars Sign, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Used Cars Sign, Lake Street, Minneapolis

May 2022 — A sign for Used Cars as seen in Minneapolis.

Play Money and Wisconsin ID in Burned Minneapolis Bank

Play Money and Wisconsin ID in Burned Minneapolis Bank

May 2022 — Training money left behind in the basement of the riot destroyed former US Bank building on Lake Street.

Vault at Riot-Damaged US Bank, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Vault at Riot-Damaged US Bank, Lake Street, Minneapolis

May 2022 — A vault in the riot destroyed US Bank on Lake Street.

Volvo Semi Truck Reflecting in Wet Pavement, Minneapolis

Volvo Semi Truck Reflecting in Wet Pavement, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Lake Chipotle in Uptown Minneapolis. The Chipotle parking space

Lightning over Minneapolis development

Lightning over Minneapolis development

May 2022 — A storm moves in over a large development in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Skyway and IDS Center Pedestrian Walkway

Minneapolis Skyway and IDS Center Pedestrian Walkway

May 2022 — IDS Center and Minneapolis Skyway

Chess and Games on Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis

Chess and Games on Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis

May 2022 — Chess being played on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis.

Uptown Minneapolis Restaurant Patio with String Lights

Uptown Minneapolis Restaurant Patio with String Lights

May 2022 — Chairs outside a restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis.

Public Storage, North Loop, Minneapolis

Public Storage, North Loop, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Public Storage building in the North Loop, Downtown Minneapolis.

Target Field and Construction Cranes, Minneapolis, May 2022

Target Field and Construction Cranes, Minneapolis, May 2022

May 2022 — Target Field in Minneapolis as seen from the North Loop with construction cranes.

Target Field Station, Minneapolis: Light Rail & Modern Canopy

Target Field Station, Minneapolis: Light Rail & Modern Canopy

May 2022 — Target Field Station, Minneapolis

Hennepin Ave Bridge over Mississippi River at Night

Hennepin Ave Bridge over Mississippi River at Night

May 2022 — The Mississippi River and the Hennepin Avenue Bridge in Downtown Minneapolis.

IDS Center and Wells Fargo Tower Downtown Minneapolis

IDS Center and Wells Fargo Tower Downtown Minneapolis

May 2022 — The Wells Fargo Tower and IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Popeyes Sign, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Popeyes Sign, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

May 2022 — A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen sign on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The building was destroyed during the Minneapolis Uprising.

George Floyd Square Mural, South Minneapolis, May 2022

George Floyd Square Mural, South Minneapolis, May 2022

May 2022 — An art installation on fencing near George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.

Leneesha Helen Columbus Memorial, South Minneapolis

Leneesha Helen Columbus Memorial, South Minneapolis

May 2022 — A memorial for Leneesha Helen Columbus Memorial who was shot and killed in South Minneapolis in July 2020.

Ilhan Omar for Congress Banner, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Ilhan Omar for Congress Banner, Lake Street, Minneapolis

May 2022 — An Ilhan Omar banner on the side of a Lake Street building in South Minneapolis.

Waiting for a bus at 35W Transit Center in Minneapolis

Waiting for a bus at 35W Transit Center in Minneapolis

May 2022 — Commuters wait on the northbound platform of the I-35W & Lake Street Transit Station in Minneapolis. The elevated structure, completed in 2021 as part of the Orange Line bus rapid transit project, sits above the freeway’s center median and features glass curtain walls, enclosed waiting areas, and real-time NexTrip displays. Evening sunlight highlights the aluminum framing and sound-barrier panels that shield the station from traffic noise below.

Lake Street, Minneapolis: Traffic and Construction Signs

Lake Street, Minneapolis: Traffic and Construction Signs

May 2022 — Traffic on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 10, 2022.

Arts + Rec Coming Soon Sign in Uptown Minneapolis

Arts + Rec Coming Soon Sign in Uptown Minneapolis

May 2022 — Signage for a new business that describes itself as a "brand new art-focused experiential concept and restaurant." up in the former Libertine Bar space in Seven Points Mall.

Katharina Fritsch’s Hahn/Cock sculpture at Walker Art Center, Minneapolis

Katharina Fritsch’s Hahn/Cock sculpture at Walker Art Center, Minneapolis

May 2022 — The sculpture “Hahn/Cock” by Katharina Fritsch, illuminated at night outside the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The ultramarine rooster, cast in fiberglass and steel, stands on a concrete plinth overlooking Hennepin Avenue and Interstate 94. Installed in 2017 as part of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden redesign, the piece contrasts sharply against the warm façade of the Basilica of St. Mary and the light trails of evening traffic below.

Minneapolis Downtown Skyscrapers at Dusk, May 2022

Minneapolis Downtown Skyscrapers at Dusk, May 2022

May 2022 — Skyscrapers in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Skyline Reflected in Puddle Under I-394

Minneapolis Skyline Reflected in Puddle Under I-394

May 2022 — Minneapolis as seen from the Cedar Lake Trail.

Cedar Lake Trail Biker with Minneapolis Skyline, May 2022

Cedar Lake Trail Biker with Minneapolis Skyline, May 2022

May 2022 — The Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis.

Spoonbridge Cherry Sculpture, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis

Spoonbridge Cherry Sculpture, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis

May 2022

Spoonbridge at Walker Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis

Spoonbridge at Walker Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis

May 2022

Lowry Hill Liquor Store Neon Sign, Minneapolis

Lowry Hill Liquor Store Neon Sign, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Lowry Hill Liquor Store on Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis.

Rich Stanek Governor Campaign Billboard on 35W, Minneapolis

Rich Stanek Governor Campaign Billboard on 35W, Minneapolis

May 2022 — A billboard for former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek who is running for Governor of Minnesota.

Lake Street and Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis, May 2022

Lake Street and Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis, May 2022

May 2022 — Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis in May 2022

LA Fitness and boarded Seven Points Mall, Uptown Minneapolis

LA Fitness and boarded Seven Points Mall, Uptown Minneapolis

May 2022 — LA Fitness at a boarded up Seven Points Mall on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

W Hotel Foshay Tower Entrance, Downtown Minneapolis

W Hotel Foshay Tower Entrance, Downtown Minneapolis

May 2022 — Entrance to the W Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis as seen from across the street.

US Bank Stadium and Downtown Minneapolis at Dusk, May 2022

US Bank Stadium and Downtown Minneapolis at Dusk, May 2022

May 2022 — US Bank Stadium during blue hour in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Federal Courthouse Abortion Rights Protest May 2022

Minneapolis Federal Courthouse Abortion Rights Protest May 2022

May 2022 — Protesters gather at the federal courthouse in downtown Minneapolis in support of abortion rights.

Minneapolis Courthouse Protest for Abortion Rights

Minneapolis Courthouse Protest for Abortion Rights

May 2022 — Protesters gather at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis in support of abortion rights.

Minneapolis: “Weak Mayor” and “Don’t Rank Frey” Stickers

Minneapolis: “Weak Mayor” and “Don’t Rank Frey” Stickers

May 2022 — Stickers referring to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Reading “Weak Mayor” and “Don’t Rank Frey”.

Graffiti on Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, Minneapolis

Graffiti on Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Graffiti found on the Martin Olav Sabo bridge that reads: “I miss you. Always -N- Never.

Bench Overlooking Downtown Minneapolis Mickey's Beer

Bench Overlooking Downtown Minneapolis Mickey's Beer

May 2022 — A weathered metal bench sits along one of Minneapolis’s elevated pedestrian and bicycle bridges, its frame showing rust from years of exposure to winter salt and freeze–thaw cycles. The skyline appears in the distance—soft, cool, and out of focus—giving the bench a quiet vantage point over the city. Graffiti tags on the slats and a discarded green Mickey’s bottle beneath the seat add small traces of everyday use, hinting at how these bridges serve not just as transportation corridors but as informal social spaces. Many of the city’s long-span pedestrian bridges, especially those built over rail corridors and highways, were added during the late 20th century to connect neighborhoods divided by infrastructure. Despite their utilitarian design, they often become familiar landmarks for runners, cyclists, and residents crossing between neighborhoods at dusk, when the muted lights of downtown begin to glow against the evening sky.

Minneapolis Bike Trail Sticker: “Prisons Are For Burning.”

Minneapolis Bike Trail Sticker: “Prisons Are For Burning.”

May 2022 — A sticker reading "Prisons are for burning." found on a bike trail in Minneapolis.

Protest Sticker on Bike–Pedestrian Sign, Minneapolis

Protest Sticker on Bike–Pedestrian Sign, Minneapolis

May 2022 — A small protest sticker reading “Revolution is not a one-time event” has been placed on a “Yield to Peds” sign along a Minneapolis bike and pedestrian bridge. The bold, woodcut-style illustration echoes the city’s activist visual culture, where handmade graphics, mutual-aid posters, and political stickers have become common markers in public space since 2020. The sign stands near a long, elevated path, with downtown’s skyline softly out of focus in the distance—an everyday setting layered with the quiet reminders of ongoing organizing and civic expression. Seen along many commuter routes, stickers like this often circulate through local art networks and community print studios, becoming part of a broader landscape of grassroots messaging that blends into the city’s infrastructure: crosswalk poles, trail markers, bridge signs, and bike lanes. The placement here reflects how Minneapolis’s trail system frequently doubles as a corridor not only for transportation but also for political communication and neighborhood identity.

Minneapolis Stop Sign: “Detention Centers Are For Burning” Sticker

Minneapolis Stop Sign: “Detention Centers Are For Burning” Sticker

May 2022 — Weak Mayor, Stop Line 3, Detention Centers are for burning stickers on a stop sign in Minneapolis.

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, May 2022

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, May 2022

May 2022

Midtown Greenway Construction at Park Avenue, Minneapolis

Midtown Greenway Construction at Park Avenue, Minneapolis

May 2022

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fortified on Lake Street

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fortified on Lake Street

May 2022 — The Minneapolis police third precinct police station around fencing. The police station, which was burned by protesters in May 2020, has sat vacant and fortified ever since.

Black Lives Matter Flag Flies Over Minneapolis Church

Black Lives Matter Flag Flies Over Minneapolis Church

May 2022 — A "Black Lives Matter" flag flies at the top of a church near the Minneapolis police third precinct that burned in May 2020.

Alley by Coliseum Building, Minneapolis, May 2022

Alley by Coliseum Building, Minneapolis, May 2022

May 2022 — The alley next to the fire damaged Coliseum Building. The building was burned during days of protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct After Uprising

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct After Uprising

May 2022 — The Minneapolis Police third precinct building on May 1, 2022. The building was burned by protesters following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Razor wire security at burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station

Razor wire security at burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station

May 2022 — Razor wire around the concrete blocks at the burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: Burned, Barricaded

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: Burned, Barricaded

May 2022 — Concrete blocks and razor wire up against the former entrance of the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Razor wire surrounds Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, two years later

Razor wire surrounds Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, two years later

May 2022 — As we near 2 years since the Minneapolis police evacuated the third precinct police station, the property and building has still seen no significant changes. Quite a few of the damaged/destroyed nearby buildings, including the Everlake apartment building, have been rebuilt and reopened

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Razor Wire and Target Store

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Razor Wire and Target Store

May 2022 — Razor wire surrounding the Minneapolis Police Third precinct parking lot. Target can been seen across the street. The Target was rebuilt after suffering damage during the riots that followed the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police.

Chicago Avenue Mural, Minneapolis

Chicago Avenue Mural, Minneapolis

May 2022 — A mural on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

Metro Transit Bus at Chicago Lake Transit Center, Minneapolis

Metro Transit Bus at Chicago Lake Transit Center, Minneapolis

May 2022 — The Chicago Lake Transit Center in South Minneapolis.

U7 Nails and Graffiti, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

U7 Nails and Graffiti, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Graffiti on shutters over U7 Nails on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

Graffiti on Chicago-Lake Liquors Shutters, Minneapolis

Graffiti on Chicago-Lake Liquors Shutters, Minneapolis

May 2022 — Graffiti on metal shutters covering the windows of Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Mural by Melodee Strong on Lake Street, Minneapolis

Mural by Melodee Strong on Lake Street, Minneapolis

May 2022 — A mural by artist Melodee Strong on the side of a building on Lake Street.

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, May 2022

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, May 2022

May 2022 — The Midtown Greenway at 10th Avenue in Minneapolis.

A&J Fish and Chicken, Lake Street, South Minneapolis

A&J Fish and Chicken, Lake Street, South Minneapolis

April 2022 — A&J Fish and Chicken on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Cup Foods George Floyd Mural Damaged by Vehicle Crash

Cup Foods George Floyd Mural Damaged by Vehicle Crash

April 2022 — Knocked over propane tank container from a car smashing into the Cup Foods building.

Spring Rain on the Midtown Greenway

Spring Rain on the Midtown Greenway

April 2022 — A rainy night on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis in April 2022.

Minneapolis Skyway at Night in Spring Rain

Minneapolis Skyway at Night in Spring Rain

April 2022 — Downtown Minneapolis on a rainy spring evening.

First Avenue South, Minneapolis: Rainy Night with Fog

First Avenue South, Minneapolis: Rainy Night with Fog

April 2022 — 1st Ave. S in Minneapolis on a rainy night.

Seven Points Parking Ramp Barricades After Protests

Seven Points Parking Ramp Barricades After Protests

April 2022 — The top floors of the Seven Points parking ramp continue to be closed off following June 2021 protests over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

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