Minneapolis: “Guilty” message in snow outside Hennepin County Courthouse
December 2021
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Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.
Justice for Daunte Wright signs at Hennepin County Government Center
December 2021
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Justice for Daunte Wright signs outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Kim Potter is being tried for her involvement in his killing.
CourtTV Vans Outside Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis
December 2021
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CourtTV vans outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Kim Potter is on trial for her involvement in the killing of Daunte Wright.
Minneapolis: Protest Sign Outside Hennepin County Courthouse During Kim Potter Trial
December 2021
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Outside the courthouse while the jury deliberates in the Kim Potter trial.
Sign reading “Where there is no accountability there will be no responsibility. Convict Potter”.
Minneapolis North Loop: “Justice for Daunte” Sign in Window
December 2021
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A sign reading "Justice for Daunte" hangs in a window of an apartment building in Minneapolis.
Mobile Morgue at North Memorial Hospital, Minneapolis
December 2021
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A mobile morgue setup at North Memorial Hospital just outside of Minneapolis. As the omicron COVID variant begins to spread, the state shows only 1 available adult ICU bed in the Twin Cities metro with health care workers saying they are overwhelmed.
The Dripping Root, Minneapolis, in Snowfall
December 2021
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The Dripping Root in a very snowy Minneapolis. Located on Minnehaha Avenue.
Fractal Cactus Store, Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis in Snowfall
December 2021
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Fractal Cactus store on Minnehaha Avenue during a heavy snowfall.
Longfellow Family Foods in Snowstorm, Minneapolis
December 2021
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Longfellow Family Foods during a heavy snowstorm. Located at Minnehaha and E 35th street.
Biker with trailer in snowfall, Uptown Minneapolis
December 2021
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A biker with a burley trailer during heavy snowflal in Uptown Minneapolis.
Bde Maka Ska Danger Sign During Minneapolis Snowstorm
December 2021
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A December snowstorm over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Kingfield Neighborhood Minneapolis Snowstorm with Bike Route Sign
December 2021
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Welcome to Kingfield Neighborhood sign in Minneapolis during a December snowstorm.
Longfellow Family Foods Corner Store in The Snow
December 2021
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Little Trees Air Fresheners at Daunte Wright Memorial, Brooklyn Center
December 2021
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Air freshners hanging at the Daunte Wright Memorial in Brooklyn Center. They signify the item that it's been said he was pulled over for.
Daunte Wright Memorial at 63rd Ave N & “Daunte Dr.”, Brooklyn Center, MN
December 2021
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The Daunte Wright memorial in Brooklyn Center.
Minneapolis Protest: Kim Potter Trial Sign ‘1 Down 3 to Go’
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Protest at Hennepin County Government Center for Daunte Wright
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Daunte Wright Protest March Downtown Minneapolis Nov 17 2021
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Minneapolis Protest: Justice for Daunte Wright Sign on Truck
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Minneapolis Protest: Justice for Daunte Wright Sign
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Courteney Ross and Toshira Garraway at Daunte Wright protest, Minneapolis
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Brooklyn Center: Daunte Wright Memorial with Protest Area Sign
December 2021
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The Brooklyn Center Police Department on the evening before opening statements in the Kim Potter manslaughter trial. Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright on April 11th, 2021.
Brooklyn Center Police Dept. Memorial Fence for Daunte Wright
December 2021
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The Brooklyn Center Police Department on the evening before opening statements in the Kim Potter manslaughter trial. Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright on April 11th, 2021.
Brooklyn Center Police Station Fencing with Holiday Lights
December 2021
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Holiday lights hanging on the ARX Perimeters fencing that surround the Brooklyn Center police station. The fencing surrounds the facility after the shooting death of Daunte Wright in April.
Brooklyn Center Police Protest Area Sign – End by 9:30 PM
December 2021
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A sign placed outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department asking protests to finish by 9:30pm.
George Floyd Mural on Minneapolis Wall
December 2021
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George Floyd's last words written on a fence in South Minneapolis.
Hufan Restaurant & Cafe, Lake Street, Minneapolis Graffiti and Mural
December 2021
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Boards painted "We're Open" on Hufan Restaurant & Cafe on Lake Street. Transtifa graffiti on the second floor.
The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis, in Winter Snow
December 2021
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The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis. The science museum was founded in 1975 by Earl Bakken, the co-founder of Medtronic.
Seven Points Mall Fenced After Protests, Minneapolis
December 2021
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Fresh snow covers the private drive next to the Seven Points parking ramp. The area fenced off after protests over the law enforcement killing of Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021.
Snowfall on Nicollet Mall with Illuminated Art Spheres, Minneapolis
December 2021
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A man walks down Nicollet Mall during an early December snowfall.
We Push For Peace in Snowy Uptown Minneapolis
December 2021
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"We push for peace", a nonprofit organization that partners with police to de-escalate situations walks through Uptown Minneapolis on a snowy December evening.
Stella’s Fish Cafe Neon Sign in Snow, Uptown Minneapolis
December 2021
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Stella's Fish Cafe restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis during a December snowfall.
Winston Smith Memorial, Six Months Later, Uptown Minneapolis
December 2021
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Protest signs hang on fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp. The day prior was 6 months from the day Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Marshal task force.
Taco Taxi Food Truck in Snow, Minneapolis
December 2021
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A Taco Taxi food truck on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis after a fresh snowfall.
Third Avenue Food Market, Minneapolis – Open Every Day
December 2021
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Third Avenue Food Market located at 1905 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404.
Couple walks on wet 1st Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis
December 2021
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A couple walks down 1st Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a December rain.
Marquette Ave, Minneapolis: December Rain Reflections 2021
December 2021
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Marquette Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a December rain.
Metro Transit Bus on Rainy Marquette Ave, Minneapolis
December 2021
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A Metro Transit bus crossing Marquette Ave in downtown Minneapolis on a rainy December night.
Couple on Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, December 2021
December 2021
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A couple holds hands walking over the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square Campfire, Minneapolis, December 2021
December 2021
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Two people sit around the fire at George Floyd Square in December 2021.
D-Line Bus Rapid Transit Construction on Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
December 2021
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Signage for new Metro Transit D-line bus coming to Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis.
George Floyd Memorial Sign, South Minneapolis
December 2021
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A George Floyd sign hangs on a street pole in South Minneapolis. A yard sign reading "No Justice No Streets" in the yard.
George Floyd Square: Demands for Daunte Wright Justice
December 2021
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Sign on the People’s Way sign at George Floyd Square that reads "Read the demands! Justice for Daunte Wright!"
Candles at Hennepin County Government Center for Daunte Wright Trial
December 2021
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Candles in a shape of a heart outside the courthouse where jury selection has begun in the Kim Potter trial. Potter is charged in the April 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.
December 2021
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The Dayton’s holiday window on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis in 2021.
Orchestra Hall Minneapolis: Black Lives Matter Statement
December 2021
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Sign outside Orchestra Hall in Downtown Minneapolis that reads: “Music teaches us the value of listening. There is more for us to hear and more for us to do. Black Lives Matter”.
Minneapolis Parking Garage: To 2nd Ave S and 7th Ave
November 2021
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Northstar Parking Garage, Downtown Minneapolis
November 2021
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Hotel Parking Garage Level D Sign, Minnesota
November 2021
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Kim Potter Trial Protest Signs at Hennepin County Government Center
November 2021
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As the 1st juror is selected on day one of the Potter trial, a small group of community activists and protesters are outside the Hennepin County Government Center with large air fresheners in the grass. A prosecutor previously said officers noticed an air freshener hanging from mirror.
Bryant Lake Bowl Benches, Lake Street, Minneapolis Evening
November 2021
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Benches at Bryant Lake Bowl seen on a November evening in Minneapolis.
Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Chicago Avenue at I-94, Minneapolis at Night
November 2021
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Minneapolis Nail & Spa, Facial, Waxing, Eyelash Extension Neon Signs
November 2021
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Chinese Express Restaurant Dining Room, Lake Street, Minneapolis
November 2021
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White Castle, Lake Street, Minneapolis at Night
November 2021
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Poem on Hennepin Ave Storefront by Anthony Ceballos
November 2021
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A poem written by Anthony Ceballos on a Hennepin Ave storefront.
Graffiti on barricade at Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
November 2021
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"Avenge Kenosha" and “Fuck Kyle” written on the barriers surrounding the third precinct.
South Minneapolis Home with Protest Signs
November 2021
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Say Their Names Memorial Cemetery Sign, Minneapolis
November 2021
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George Floyd Square: Signs Against Police Violence
November 2021
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George Floyd Square Justice Demands, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Justice 4 George Graffiti on Utility Box, Minneapolis
November 2021
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A utility box with "Justice 4 George" written on it near 38th street in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct Secured by Fencing and Barriers
November 2021
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The Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct in South Minneapolis surrounded by security fencing.
November 2021
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Security fences around the Lake & Girard parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June.
Antifascist Action flag at Minneapolis protest after Rittenhouse verdict
November 2021
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Minneapolis Protest Sign: Protesting is Not a Crime, Murder Is
November 2021
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"Protesting is not a crime murder is" protest sign seen in Downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Patch on Protester Backpack
November 2021
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A protester with a "Welcome to Minneapolis!" patch during a march following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.
Downtown Minneapolis Protest After Rittenhouse Verdict
November 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis the day after Kyle Rittenhouse is acquitted.
Minneapolis Protest After Rittenhouse Verdict
November 2021
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Protesters march after a rally at the Hennepin County Government Center. A day earlier, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges.
Black Lives Matter Protest at Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis
November 2021
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A protester holds up a Black Lives Matter sign outside the Hennepin County Government Center.
Everlake Apartments Signage at Midtown Corner, Minneapolis
November 2021
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“Everlake” signage up at the Midtown Corner apartments that burned last year. Per website:“Embrace the Lake Street community and move home to the brand new Everlake apartments. Cultural charisma. Urban connectivity. Always Minneapolis, Everlake.”
Moon Palace Books Minneapolis: Justice and Love Graffiti
November 2021
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The "Abolish The Police" boards that have covered Moon Palace Books since last May have been removed. Prior to boards, a large banner of same message filled windows as they refused to allow police to stage on their property, instead setting up medic stations to treat the injured.
Uptown Theater interior demolition, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Construction happening at the former Uptown Theatre in Uptown Minneapolis.
Hoban Korean BBQ, Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis
November 2021
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Hoban Korean BBQ on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Red Dragon Restaurant and Lounge, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Red Dragon Restaurant and Lounge on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis.
Graffiti on Minneapolis Light Rail Tracks: “The Revolution Continues”
November 2021
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Graffiti on Light Rail tracks outside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility.
Hennepin County Jail Security Fencing, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Security fencing around the county jail in downtown Minneapolis prior to the Kim Potter trial. Potter is accused of killing Daunte Wright.
Speedway Gas Station and Wine & Spirits on Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Minneapolis Hostel Sign at Night
November 2021
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Electric Fetus Record Store, 2000 4th Ave S, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Hum’s Liquors Neon Sign, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Daunte Wright Mural on Lake Street, Minneapolis at Night
November 2021
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A mural as seen tonight on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The trial for former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter is 2 weeks away - November 30th. Potter is charged with 1st & 2nd degree manslaughter for the shooting death of Daunte Wright on April 11th, 2021.
4th Avenue South, Minneapolis: Residential Street to Downtown Skyline
November 2021
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Powderhorn Park Playground After First Snowfall, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Staiurs at Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis: First Snowfall Morning
November 2021
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Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis: First Snowfall Morning
November 2021
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Neighborhood Free-Stuff Cabinet in Winter
November 2021
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A small handmade “Free Stuff Inside” cabinet sits beside a picket fence in a residential Minneapolis neighborhood, offering passersby clothing, household items, and other essentials at no cost. These volunteer-maintained boxes—modeled loosely after Little Free Pantries and similar mutual-aid projects—became common across the city in recent years as neighbors looked for practical ways to support one another. This particular cabinet shows signs of winter use, with a thin layer of snow on the ground and along the fence, emphasizing the year-round effort by residents to keep shared resources accessible.
The rise of these informal exchange boxes reflects a broader culture of grassroots support systems that grew during the pandemic and the 2020 unrest. Neighbors created hyper-local networks for food, winter gear, and daily necessities, often improvising with whatever materials they had. Even a small cabinet like this served as a reliable touchpoint for people needing gloves, toiletries, or household supplies, helping strengthen the sense of community resilience in the city’s residential blocks.
First Snow at Say Their Names Memorial, George Floyd Square
November 2021
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First snowfall at the Say Their Names Memorial near George Floyd Square.
Southside Food & Deli, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Southside Food & Deli on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis with boards and a Free Palestine flag.
Free Little Food Shelf in Powderhorn Park During First Snowfall
November 2021
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Free Little Food Shelf at Powderhorn Park during the first snow fall of the season.
Minneapolis Police and George Floyd Square Car Crash
November 2021
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Minneapolis Police and Rescue respond to a man having a medical emergency as he drove through the east side fist. No one on the scene was injured.
Minneapolis Police at George Floyd Square After Vehicle Crash
November 2021
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Minneapolis Police and Rescue respond to a man having a medical emergency as he drove through the east side fist. No one on the scene was injured.
George Floyd mural removed from George Floyd Square before snow
November 2021
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Artists and community members help remove the George Floyd mural prior to snow arriving.
Minneapolis Bike Shop Offers Free Bikes for Protesters
November 2021
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This handwritten notice, taped to the window of a Minneapolis bike shop, reflects one of the many grassroots mutual-aid efforts that emerged during the city’s protest movement. The shop offered free, rebuilt bicycles to anyone participating in demonstrations—an informal and unscheduled giveaway run entirely by staff and volunteers. While their primary mission focused on supporting young people experiencing homelessness, they used whatever capacity they had to meet the immediate needs of the surrounding community during a period of intense civic mobilization.
The message captures a moment when local businesses and residents quickly adapted, improvising systems of care and resource-sharing amid the broader upheaval following the killing of George Floyd. These small gestures—bikes, food, first-aid kits, and other supplies—became essential infrastructure for protesters navigating the city on foot and by bike as streets closed and transit routes fluctuated.
Seven Points Mall, Hennepin Ave and W Lake St, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Seven Points Mall with their boards off for the first time since May 2020. The mall had been covered with boards following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Black Daze in Uptown Alleyway
November 2021
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This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze, whose murals brighten the service corridors behind Hennepin Avenue’s bars, restaurants, and small storefronts. The deep colors, stylized florals, and swirling patterns contrast sharply with the utilitarian yellow brick wall opposite, highlighting the way Minneapolis’ alleys often double as informal public art galleries. Puddles from a recent rain reflect the overhead security lights, adding texture to a space normally overlooked in the bustle of Uptown’s nightlife.
Lake Street at Night, Uptown Minneapolis
November 2021
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Looking down Lake Street towards Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis
Treat Yo Self Neon Sign, Lake Street, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Treat Yo Self neon sign on Lake Street
Tarot Readings at 910 W Lake Street, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Thoth Tarot By Zack Anderson located at 910 W Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Winston Smith Graffiti on Uptown Theater, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"
Paint-Covered No Trespassing Sign, Uptown Minneapolis
November 2021
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A paint covered No Trespassing sign outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.
Uptown Minneapolis Protest Graffiti: Stop The Cover Up
November 2021
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Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months earlier.
Winston Smith Graffiti on Dumpster, Uptown Minneapolis
November 2021
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A dumpster with "Winston Smith" written on it. Smith was shot and killed by a federal task force on top of the parking garage across the street.
Minneapolis Fire Dept. responds to fires on Lake Street post-election
November 2021
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Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the night after the election.
Winston Smith Graffiti at Lake Street Parking Ramp, Uptown Minneapolis
November 2021
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Winston Smith graffiti on banner surrounding the parking ramp he was killed by law enforcement in Uptown Minneapolis
Minneapolis Fire Department Responds to Garbage Can Fire on Lake Street
November 2021
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The Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the day after the election in Uptown Minneapolis.
Garbage cans on fire in Uptown Minneapolis, day after election
November 2021
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Fire in a garbage can in Uptown Minneapolis the day after election night.
Winston Smith Protest Notes at Uptown Minneapolis Parking Ramp
November 2021
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Protest signs hang on fencing around the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.
Jacob Frey Re-election Party, Minneapolis, 2019
November 2021
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks to supporters at his election night party after winning re-election.
Mayor Jacob Frey at Minneapolis re-election party
November 2021
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with supporters at his re-election party near downtown Minneapolis.
Jacob Frey re-election victory celebration in Minneapolis
November 2021
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with supporters at his re-election party near downtown Minneapolis. The next afternoon he was declared the winner with 49% of the vote.
Victor Martinez campaign float and signs, North Minneapolis
November 2021
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A Victor Martinez "float" and campaign signs seen in North Minneapolis on election day.
Minneapolis Election Sticker: Don’t Rank Nezhad on Greenway
November 2021
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A sticker reading "Don't rank Nezhad" found on the Midtown Greenway.
Minneapolis Yard Signs: “Don’t Rank Jacob Frey” & Candidates
November 2021
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Londel French, Risa Hosted, and Question 1 2 and 3 yard signs in Minneapolis.
Lyndale Neighborhood Votes Yard Sign, South Minneapolis
November 2021
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A yard sign reading "Lyndale Neighborhood Votes" seen in South Minneapolis.
Vote No On Question 3 Signs on Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis
November 2021
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"Vote No On 3" signs on Lyndale Avenue.
Seven Points Uptown Construction Fencing Minneapolis
November 2021
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Security fencing and signage on the Seven Points mall parking garage.
Uptown Minneapolis: Graffiti on Seven Points Mall boarded-up storefronts
November 2021
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People walk past Seven Points mall in Uptown Minneapolis the day before the election.
Hennepin Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis: Seven Points Mall boarded up
November 2021
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The corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Deona Marie written on boards around the Seven Points Mall. Deona Marie, a protester, was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades setup by those demonstrating over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith ten days prior.
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