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George Floyd Square at Night, Minneapolis

George Floyd Square at Night, Minneapolis

August 2021 — The "Raised Fist" at 38th and Columbus.

Little Caesars Minneapolis: Open During Construction After Unrest

Little Caesars Minneapolis: Open During Construction After Unrest

August 2021 — Little Caesars "We're Open" sign. The store was closed after being damaged during unrest.

Urban Farm Project Signs at Roof Depot, South Minneapolis

Urban Farm Project Signs at Roof Depot, South Minneapolis

August 2021 — Signage for the Urban Farm Project at the Roof Depot site in South Minneapolis.

George Floyd Square: Foot Traffic Only Sign and Winston Smith Poster

George Floyd Square: Foot Traffic Only Sign and Winston Smith Poster

August 2021 — A sign reading "Foot Traffic Only" and "Winston Smith was Assasinated" seen at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Uprising Sticker on Bench

Minneapolis Uprising Sticker on Bench

August 2021 — A "Welcome to Minneapolis" sticker on a bench in Minneapolis.

35W Transit Center Construction Night

35W Transit Center Construction Night

August 2021 — The under construction 35W Transit Center in South Minneapolis.

Greenway Liquors, Loring Park, Minneapolis with security shutters

Greenway Liquors, Loring Park, Minneapolis with security shutters

August 2021 — Greenway Liquors in Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis.

Maintenance Road No Unauthorized Access Sign

Maintenance Road No Unauthorized Access Sign

August 2021 — Maintenance Road No Unauthorized Access Sign in Minnesota

Tipi Camp at Minnesota State Capitol Protests Line 3

Tipi Camp at Minnesota State Capitol Protests Line 3

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Protest at MN State Capitol Against Line 3 Pipeline

Protest at MN State Capitol Against Line 3 Pipeline

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol Against Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol Against Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Deport Enbridge Stop Line 3!

Deport Enbridge Stop Line 3!

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Line 3 Protest Tents at Minnesota State Capitol

Line 3 Protest Tents at Minnesota State Capitol

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Minnesota State Capitol: Line 3 Pipeline Protest at Night

Minnesota State Capitol: Line 3 Pipeline Protest at Night

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol: Stop Line 3 Pipeline

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol: Stop Line 3 Pipeline

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Line 3 Protest Camp at MN State Capitol Overnight

Line 3 Protest Camp at MN State Capitol Overnight

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol Against Line 3 Pipeline

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol Against Line 3 Pipeline

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Imez Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Imez Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

August 2021 — Imez Wright memorial at George Floyd Square

George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: Rainy Evening Protest Zone

George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: Rainy Evening Protest Zone

August 2021 — A rainy evening in George Floyd Square looking down Chicago Avenue.

George Floyd Square Barricade, Minneapolis, August 2021

George Floyd Square Barricade, Minneapolis, August 2021

August 2021 — Street barricades on Chicago Avenue in August 2021.

Minneapolis Lake Street at Night in Rain

Minneapolis Lake Street at Night in Rain

August 2021 — Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Line 3 Protest Continues at Minnesota State Capitol

Line 3 Protest Continues at Minnesota State Capitol

August 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.

Minnesota State Patrol at Line 3 Protest, St. Paul Capitol

Minnesota State Patrol at Line 3 Protest, St. Paul Capitol

August 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.

Minnesota State Patrol at Line 3 Protest, State Capitol

Minnesota State Patrol at Line 3 Protest, State Capitol

August 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.

U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush

U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar at line 3 press conference

U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar at line 3 press conference

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

U.S. Reps Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush in Minneapolis

U.S. Reps Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush in Minneapolis

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush

Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

Rashida Tlaib in Minneapolis

Rashida Tlaib in Minneapolis

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

Capella Tower Crown Illuminated Downtown Minneapolis

Capella Tower Crown Illuminated Downtown Minneapolis

September 2021

Ameriprise Financial Headquarters, Minneapolis at Dusk

Ameriprise Financial Headquarters, Minneapolis at Dusk

September 2021

Minneapolis Protest 3 Months After Winston Smith’s Death

Minneapolis Protest 3 Months After Winston Smith’s Death

September 2021 — Protesters gather on what was the 3rd month anniversary from when Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement at the top of the parking ramp.

Minneapolis Poster: People’s Independence May 28, 2020

Minneapolis Poster: People’s Independence May 28, 2020

September 2021 — A poster stuck to a street poll in Minneapolis referencing the burning of the third precinct in May 2020.

Bryant Square Park Basketball Court at Night, Minneapolis

Bryant Square Park Basketball Court at Night, Minneapolis

September 2021 — Basketball Hoop at Bryant Square Park in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Vigil for Winston Smith on Girard Ave

Minneapolis Vigil for Winston Smith on Girard Ave

September 2021 — A vigil is held for Winston Smith who was killed by law enforcement 3 months earlier on this day.

Minneapolis Vigil: 3 Months No Answers for Winston Smith

Minneapolis Vigil: 3 Months No Answers for Winston Smith

September 2021 — A vigil on the 3 months anniversary of the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

Gatsby apartments in Minneapolis

Gatsby apartments in Minneapolis

September 2021 — The sign at the Gatsby apartment building in Minneapolis at night.

COVID Face Coverings Sign at City Hall

COVID Face Coverings Sign at City Hall

September 2021 — Face Covering Required A sign seen at Minneapolis City Hall. It states individuals should not enter the building if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness.

Calhoun Towers Development near Bde Maka Ska

Calhoun Towers Development near Bde Maka Ska

September 2021 — Construction of a new Calhoun Towers property near Bde Maka Ska.

Sunflowers Grow at Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct

Sunflowers Grow at Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct

September 2021 — Sunflowers grow inside the barbed wire security fence at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.

South Minneapolis Sunflowers and George Floyd Square Sign

South Minneapolis Sunflowers and George Floyd Square Sign

September 2021 — Sunflowers and a George Floyd Square "No Justice No Streets" yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.

Moon Palace Books Pickup Window, South Minneapolis

Moon Palace Books Pickup Window, South Minneapolis

September 2021

George Floyd Graffiti on Fence in South Minneapolis

George Floyd Graffiti on Fence in South Minneapolis

September 2021

Graffiti: “If we die 12 die” in South Minneapolis

Graffiti: “If we die 12 die” in South Minneapolis

September 2021

Say Their Names Cemetery Pond, South Minneapolis

Say Their Names Cemetery Pond, South Minneapolis

September 2021 — Say Their Names Cemetery in South Minneapolis near George Floyd Square.

Racism Kills posters on Minneapolis Midtown Greenway electrical boxes

Racism Kills posters on Minneapolis Midtown Greenway electrical boxes

September 2021 — Poster pasted to electrical boxes on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Cyclists and Pedestrians at Sunset

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Cyclists and Pedestrians at Sunset

September 2021 — Sunset on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.

Midtown Greenway Sign with Graffiti and Poster, South Minneapolis

Midtown Greenway Sign with Graffiti and Poster, South Minneapolis

September 2021 — A sign leading to the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis 5th Precinct Police Station with Security Fencing

Minneapolis 5th Precinct Police Station with Security Fencing

September 2021 — The Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct continues to be behind security fencing and barbed wire.

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Overpass and Graffiti

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Overpass and Graffiti

September 2021

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: “Winston Smith Was Assassinated” Sticker

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: “Winston Smith Was Assassinated” Sticker

September 2021

George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, September 2021

George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, September 2021

September 2021 — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.

George Floyd Square barricades made of lawn bags at night

George Floyd Square barricades made of lawn bags at night

September 2021 — Lawn clipping bags used as barricades after the city cleared out barricades at 39th/Chicago Ave.

Push For Help on Midtown Greenway

Push For Help on Midtown Greenway

September 2021 — A Push For Help sign on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.

Hibachi Buffet Is Open Sign

Hibachi Buffet Is Open Sign

September 2021 — A sign saying Hibachi Buffet is open behind tall grass in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Post Office Ruins and Graffiti

Minneapolis Post Office Ruins and Graffiti

September 2021 — Overgrowth outside a former United States Post Office in South Minneapolis. The Post Office was destroyed during unrest over the murder of George Floyd.

South Minneapolis Nail and Beauty boarded up during remodeling

South Minneapolis Nail and Beauty boarded up during remodeling

September 2021 — Nail and Beauty Skin Care with boards as seen in South Minneapolis. Sign that reads "We are remodeling".

I-35W Transit Center on Lake Street

I-35W Transit Center on Lake Street

September 2021 — The new transit center on Lake Street.

Minneapolis: Reward Poster for Children Shot in Spring 2021

Minneapolis: Reward Poster for Children Shot in Spring 2021

September 2021 — A poster hanging in a storefront asking for help in solving shootings of 3 children during the Spring of 2021 in North Minneapolis. 6-year old Aniya Allen, 9-year old Trinity Ottoson-Smith and 10-year old Ladavionne Garret Jr. Trinity and Aniya died of their injuries.

Pineda Tacos on East Lake Street, Minneapolis

Pineda Tacos on East Lake Street, Minneapolis

September 2021

South Minneapolis Syringe Drop Box with Biohazard Symbol

South Minneapolis Syringe Drop Box with Biohazard Symbol

September 2021

Be Aware Be Kind signs on fence at former Roof Depot, Minneapolis

Be Aware Be Kind signs on fence at former Roof Depot, Minneapolis

September 2021

Lake Street Parking Garage Blocked After Protests

Lake Street Parking Garage Blocked After Protests

September 2021 — The parking garage at Lake & Girard still on lock down after protests during the summer over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

Murphy Ranks Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Murphy Ranks Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

September 2021 — Memorial for Dameon “Murphy Ranks” Chambers. Chambers was killed on Juneteenth 2020.

ChowNow Billboard on Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis at Night

ChowNow Billboard on Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis at Night

September 2021

The Wedge Neighborhood Sign, Lowry Hill East, Minneapolis

The Wedge Neighborhood Sign, Lowry Hill East, Minneapolis

September 2021

Uptown Minneapolis: Urban Outfitters with George Floyd Mural

Uptown Minneapolis: Urban Outfitters with George Floyd Mural

September 2021

Penzey’s Spices Storefront, Uptown Minneapolis

Penzey’s Spices Storefront, Uptown Minneapolis

September 2021

COVID-19 Signs at Fox Den Salon, Uptown Minneapolis

COVID-19 Signs at Fox Den Salon, Uptown Minneapolis

September 2021

Uptown Minneapolis Hair Salon Interior

Uptown Minneapolis Hair Salon Interior

September 2021

Metro Transit Buses at Minneapolis Depot

Metro Transit Buses at Minneapolis Depot

September 2021

Lake Street Alley, South Minneapolis with Graffiti

Lake Street Alley, South Minneapolis with Graffiti

September 2021

Just Turkey Restaurant and George Floyd Square Art, Minneapolis

Just Turkey Restaurant and George Floyd Square Art, Minneapolis

September 2021

Sabri Block, 313 Lake Street, Minneapolis

Sabri Block, 313 Lake Street, Minneapolis

September 2021

Street racing event at Bde Maka Ska parking lot, Minneapolis

Street racing event at Bde Maka Ska parking lot, Minneapolis

September 2021 — Street racers take over a parking lot near Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis.

I-35W Lake Street Station at Night, Minneapolis

I-35W Lake Street Station at Night, Minneapolis

September 2021

Midtown Greenway Graffiti: Protest Against Park Police

Midtown Greenway Graffiti: Protest Against Park Police

September 2021

Minneapolis: ‘Don’t Rank Frey’ sticker and message on Lake Street

Minneapolis: ‘Don’t Rank Frey’ sticker and message on Lake Street

September 2021 — A "Don't Rank Frey" sticker on a pole outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June, 2021.

The Unplugging flyer at former Gandhi Mahal site, Minneapolis

The Unplugging flyer at former Gandhi Mahal site, Minneapolis

September 2021 — A flyer for The Unplugging by New Native Theatre at the site of the former Gandhi Mahal Site that burned down during unrest.

Moon Palace Books Mural: Abolish The Police, Minneapolis

Moon Palace Books Mural: Abolish The Police, Minneapolis

September 2021 — Moon Palace Books storefront a few doors down from the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.

Justin Teigen Memorial Poster, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Justin Teigen Memorial Poster, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

September 2021

George Floyd Graffiti on Retaining Wall, South Minneapolis

George Floyd Graffiti on Retaining Wall, South Minneapolis

September 2021 — "George Floyd" written on a retaining wall in South Minneapolis.

Visitor Map at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Visitor Map at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

September 2021 — A map with pins signifying the locations of those who have visited the square.

Uptown Theater Marquee Letters, Minneapolis

Uptown Theater Marquee Letters, Minneapolis

September 2021 — Letters from the Uptown Theatre marquee after they were taken down as Landmark Theatre moved out after closing during the pandemic.

George Floyd Mural on Nicollet Avenue, South Minneapolis

George Floyd Mural on Nicollet Avenue, South Minneapolis

September 2021 — "Be Kind... Stay Brave!" We are all George Floyd" written on the side of a building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Revolution Graffiti on Minneapolis Brick Wall

Revolution Graffiti on Minneapolis Brick Wall

September 2021 — Revolution written on a wall of a building in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Sticker: “If the Kids Are United…”

Minneapolis Sticker: “If the Kids Are United…”

September 2021 — A sticker reading "If the kids are united they never will be divided" found in South Minneapolis.

Sheila Nezhad for Mayor Yard Sign, South Minneapolis

Sheila Nezhad for Mayor Yard Sign, South Minneapolis

September 2021 — A Sheila Nezhad yard sign in South Minneapolis on a rainy evening.

Jungle Theater Marquee, Minneapolis

Jungle Theater Marquee, Minneapolis

September 2021 — The illuminated marquee of the Jungle Theater in Minneapolis’s Lyn-Lake neighborhood, photographed at night. The Jungle has been a cornerstone of the area’s performing-arts culture since its founding in 1991, known for intimate productions and a focus on contemporary and classical works presented in a small black-box setting. Its signage—bold white lettering over a backlit panel—has become a recognizable part of the neighborhood’s streetscape and nightlife. The theater emerged during a period of renewed investment in the Lyn-Lake district, when independent venues, restaurants, and arts organizations were helping to define the neighborhood as a creative corridor between Uptown and Whittier. Over the decades, the Jungle has developed a reputation for staging artist-driven performances and supporting local talent, contributing to the broader evolution of Minneapolis’s community-based theater movement that gained momentum in the late 20th centur

William’s Pub in Uptown Minneapolis 2021

William’s Pub in Uptown Minneapolis 2021

September 2021 — William's Pub on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Cloquet, MN: Building with murals at night

Cloquet, MN: Building with murals at night

September 2021

USG Paper Mill Cloquet

USG Paper Mill Cloquet

September 2021 — A nighttime view of the USG industrial plant glows under rows of bright sodium and LED security lights. The red-sided facility’s sign stands out sharply in white and red against the dark sky, while the complex’s metallic towers and piping shimmer under spotlights in the background. The quiet lot, railway siding, and small illuminated guard booth in the foreground add a sense of stillness to an otherwise powerful industrial scene — a snapshot of modern manufacturing infrastructure at rest, yet poised for constant operation.

United States Gypsum Corporation sign Cloquet

United States Gypsum Corporation sign Cloquet

September 2021 — A USG Corporation sign in Cloquet, Minnesota.

NJ Forest Fire Service Firefighter, Superior NF, Glenwood Fire

NJ Forest Fire Service Firefighter, Superior NF, Glenwood Fire

September 2021 — A New Jersey Forest Fire Service firefighter up in the Superior National Forest during the Glenwood wildfire.

Squirrel on Burned Log, Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest

Squirrel on Burned Log, Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest

September 2021

Burnt trees from Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest

Burnt trees from Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest

September 2021

Burned Trees, Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest

Burned Trees, Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest

September 2021

Greenwood Fire Burned Trees, Superior National Forest

Greenwood Fire Burned Trees, Superior National Forest

September 2021

Burnt cans from Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest

Burnt cans from Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest

September 2021

Greenwood Fire: Burned Forest & Wetland, Isabella

Greenwood Fire: Burned Forest & Wetland, Isabella

September 2021

Boundary Marker on Superior National Forest Land

Boundary Marker on Superior National Forest Land

September 2021 — A U.S. Forest Service property boundary sign marks the transition onto Superior National Forest land in northern Minnesota. Signs like this one are posted throughout the region to indicate where federally managed forest begins—part of a system established after the forest’s creation in 1909 to protect timber resources, waterways, and wilderness habitat. Much of Northern Minnesota’s public land is a patchwork of federal, state, county, and private parcels, making boundary markers a practical guide for hunters, hikers, and anyone navigating the extensive backcountry.

Citidiots slow down!!

Citidiots slow down!!

September 2021 — A property owners sign asking "citidiots" to slow down as seen in Northenr Minnesota.

Early Autumn Color in Superior National Forest

Early Autumn Color in Superior National Forest

September 2021 — A small branch of maple leaves shows the first vivid signs of autumn deep within Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. Early-season reds stand out against the darker greens and shadows of the surrounding pine-hardwood understory, a characteristic mix of the region’s boreal and temperate forest types. The shallow depth of field highlights the delicate transition of the season—one of the defining visual markers of fall in the Northwoods.

Superior National Forest, Minnesota: Forest Floor Detail

Superior National Forest, Minnesota: Forest Floor Detail

September 2021

Power Plant in Hibbing Minnesota

Power Plant in Hibbing Minnesota

September 2021 — The smokestacks of the Hibbing power plant rise sharply against a clear blue sky, their weathered surfaces bearing the marks of decades of use. Long a fixture of Minnesota’s Iron Range, the plant stands as both an emblem of the region’s industrial heritage and a symbol of its ongoing dependence on traditional energy infrastructure. From steel and mining operations to the homes and businesses that rely on its output, the facility plays a central role in the community, even as debates about the future of energy, environmental impacts, and economic transition continue to surround Hibbing and the broader Range.

Firewood Stand Under Northern Minnesota’s Night Sky

Firewood Stand Under Northern Minnesota’s Night Sky

September 2021 — A small roadside firewood stand sits quietly beneath a star-filled sky near Isabella in northern Minnesota, a gateway community to the Superior National Forest. These honor-system stands are common throughout the Northwoods, supplying bundled campfire wood to travelers headed toward nearby campgrounds, trailheads, and remote lake cabins. Long-exposure headlights from passing vehicles streak across the background, contrasting with the stillness of the surrounding forest and the clear autumn night above.

Road through Greenwood Fire Zone, Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Road through Greenwood Fire Zone, Superior National Forest, Minnesota

September 2021

Road through Greenwood Fire Aftermath, Superior National Forest

Road through Greenwood Fire Aftermath, Superior National Forest

September 2021

Burnt Forest, Greenwood Fire, Isabella, Minnesota

Burnt Forest, Greenwood Fire, Isabella, Minnesota

September 2021

Isabella Home, Greenwood Fire Aftermath, Superior National Forest

Isabella Home, Greenwood Fire Aftermath, Superior National Forest

September 2021

Trail Junction Sign in Superior National Forest

Trail Junction Sign in Superior National Forest

September 2021 — A weathered brown U.S. Forest Service directional sign marks the turnoff for Bog Lake, the Island River, and Isabella Lake within Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. These destinations sit along a network of remote gravel roads east of Ely and north of Isabella, an area known for its mixed pine–birch forest, quiet canoe routes, and access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The cracked reflective surface of the sign hints at decades of harsh winters and summer sun, while the surrounding understory—changing with early autumn color—reflects the rugged, lightly traveled character of this part of the Northwoods.

Sunset Along a Forest Road in Superior National Forest

Sunset Along a Forest Road in Superior National Forest

September 2021 — A stretch of forest road in Superior National Forest glows with intense backlight as the sun drops behind the pines, illuminating early-autumn leaves and sending a warm haze across the pavement. This part of the forest lies within the vast Northwoods region of northeastern Minnesota, where mixed stands of birch, aspen, and conifers line quiet two-lane roads leading toward trailheads, lakes, and remote campgrounds. The soft golden light, drifting insects, and dense treeline capture the transition from late summer to fall in one of Minnesota’s most expansive public landscapes—an area managed for recreation, wildlife habitat, and long-term conservation.

Greenwood Fire Burn Scar Road, Superior National Forest Sunset

Greenwood Fire Burn Scar Road, Superior National Forest Sunset

September 2021 — A Forest Service road winds through the burn scar of the 2021 Greenwood Fire in northeastern Minnesota, where charred trunks and open sightlines reveal the scale of the blaze that ultimately consumed more than 27,000 acres of Superior National Forest. The fire began in August 2021 after a lightning strike ignited drought-stressed timber, rapidly expanding under unusually dry and windy conditions. At its peak, roughly 500 firefighters, support staff, and aerial crews worked to protect cabins, roads, and the nearby communities spread across Lake County. This photograph was made inside the restricted closure zone during the period when the U.S. Forest Service still had nearly 100 personnel assigned to monitoring, repair work, and suppression repair. The skeletal tree canopy and exposed soil illustrate the early stages of ecological recovery—an ongoing process that will shape this section of the Northwoods for decades.

George Floyd Square: “Respect Life” Banner

George Floyd Square: “Respect Life” Banner

September 2021 — George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.

Justice for George Messages from the People poster at Seward Co-Op, Minneapolis

Justice for George Messages from the People poster at Seward Co-Op, Minneapolis

September 2021 — Signs hang in the window of the Seward Community Co-op.

Poster for Secret March, July 4, Minneapolis

Poster for Secret March, July 4, Minneapolis

September 2021 — A poster for a march that took place back in July 2021 on boards of Seven Points mall.

Lake Street Construction and Hibachi Buffet, Minneapolis

Lake Street Construction and Hibachi Buffet, Minneapolis

September 2021 — A look down Lake Street near 35W. This area was hard hit by riots with buildings on the north side burned.

ReVamp Salonspa and Uptown Theater, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

ReVamp Salonspa and Uptown Theater, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

October 2021 — ReVamp! Salonspa on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Seven Points Mall boarded up at Hennepin and Lake, Minneapolis

Seven Points Mall boarded up at Hennepin and Lake, Minneapolis

October 2021 — Seven Points Mall at Hennepin and Lake covered in boards. One board reading "Deona Marie", Deona Marie was killed on June 13th, 2021 when a man drove through barricades put in place by protesters.

Daymark Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Daymark Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis

October 2021 — The Daymark apartment building in Uptown Minneapolis with plastic security boards installed. The apartment building was built in the place of the now demolished Sons of Norway building.

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