Security fencing at Seven Points Mall parking garage, Lake St & Girard Ave
October 2021
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Increased security at the parking garage on Lake and Girard Avenue the day prior to county attorney announcing no charges will be filed against officers who shot and killed Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021. The officers were part of a federal task force who says they were serving a warrant.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: Spirit Halloween Banners on Burned Building
October 2021
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"Avenge Indigenous Children" and “Spirit Halloween" banners on the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The police station was burned during protests that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Private security installing razor wire
October 2021
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Security installs razor wire on top of fencing around the parking garage at Lake & Girard where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021. This comes the day before the County Attorney announces they will not be charging the unidentified officers who shot and killed Winston Smith as part of a federal task force.
Minneapolis: Graffiti on Barricades Near Site of Winston Smith’s Death
October 2021
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Graffiti on the side of concrete barricades that surround the parking garage that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.
CRG=GI Joke. CRG refers to private security company Conflict Resolution Group.
Jacob Frey Yard Sign and “No Justice No Peace” Sign, Minneapolis
October 2021
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Mayor Jacob Frey and “No Justice No Peace” yard sign seen in Minneapolis during Open Streets Lyndale Avenue.
Lyndale Ave Home Banner: No Cops, No Judges, No Prison
October 2021
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A home with a "No Cops, No Judges, No Prison Total Abolition" banner on their home during Open Streets Lyndale 2021.
Community Control of Police Sign at Minneapolis Open Streets
October 2021
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CPAC tent at Lyndale Avenue Open Streets 2021.
“Community Control of the police”
“Sign for CPAC here”
Minneapolis: Graffiti at Winston Smith Site, June 2021
October 2021
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Graffiti on concrete barriers around the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021 by law enforcement.
Minneapolis Impound Lot: Shelters Removed from George Floyd Square
October 2021
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Warming shelters at the Minneapolis Impound Lot. The city removed them from George Floyd Square on June 3rd.
Minneapolis Graffiti: “Burn This Shit Down” on 4-Month Anniversary of Winston Smith’s Death
October 2021
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Graffiti reading "Burn this shit down" written in South Minneapolis on the 4 month anniversary of the death of Winston Smith.
Mickey Moore City Council 9th Ward Yard Sign, South Minneapolis
October 2021
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A Mickey Moore yard sign seen in South Minneapolis. Moore is running for City Council 9th Ward.
Dolal Idd Memorial, Cedar Ave, Minneapolis
October 2021
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A memorial for Dolal Idd. Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on the day before New Years Eve after they say he fired at them first while in his car at a Holiday Gas Station.
Minneapolis Yard Sign: Support Neighbors in Tents, No Evictions
October 2021
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"I support my neighbors in tents. No encampment evictions" yard sign on Minnehaha Avenue.
Floyd’s Free Food Farm Sign Near Minneapolis Police Precinct
October 2021
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"Floyd's Free Food Farm" sign seen near the Minneapolis police third precinct police station.
AutoZone on East Lake St, Minneapolis, Reopened After Uprising
October 2021
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AutoZone on East Lake St open for business after being the first building to burn during the Minneapolis Uprising.
Midtown Corner Affordable Housing Nears Completion in Minneapolis
October 2021
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6-story Midtown Corner affordable housing project nearing completion after being determined to be a total loss after it was destroyed while under construction during unrest.
7-Sigma Factory Arson Site, Minneapolis
October 2021
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The 7-Sigma facility near the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The building was destroyed during the protests following the murder of George Floyd.
Winston Smith Vigil at Lake Street and Girard Ave, Minneapolis
October 2021
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A vigil for Winston Smith who was killed 4 months ago. The vigil at Lake Street and Girard Ave is outside the parking ramp Winston Smith was killed at the top of by law enforcement.
Protest Signs at Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis
October 2021
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Protest signs hanging on the fencing around Seven Points Mall where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 4 months prior.
Uptown Minneapolis Protest Sign: Frey and Walz Are Cowards
October 2021
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A sign reading "Frey and Walz are cowards" in Uptown Minneapolis - referring to Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz.
612 Mash Truck at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
October 2021
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612 Mash truck at George Floyd Square.
I-94 Arrestee Legal Support Flyer at George Floyd Square
October 2021
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A flyer seen at George Floyd Square.
I-94 Arrestee Legal Support
Lawyers will explain legal options offered by Minneapolis City Attorney.
Winston Smith Vigil at Seven Points Mall Parking Ramp, Minneapolis
October 2021
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A vigil outside the parking ramp at Seven Points Mall where Winston Smith was killed 4 months prior.
Abolish The Police We Keep Us Safe
October 2021
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Posters hanging on a street pole in Uptown Minneapolis. They read “Abolish the police” “We keep us safe”. The posters hang outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed at in June by federal law enforcement.
Winston Smith Protest, Lake & Girard, Uptown Minneapolis
October 2021
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Protesters at Lake & Girard on the 4 month anniversary of Winston Smith's death.
Smith was killed by federal law enforcement on top of the parking garage at Lake and Girard.
Minneapolis Vigil for Winston Smith: “Abolish The Police” Signs
October 2021
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A vigil for Winston Smith on the 4 month anniversary of his death by law enforcement in Minneapolis. Smith was shot and killed on top of the parking ramp by a federal task force.
Minneapolis Protest: “Where’s the Footage?” for Winston Smith
October 2021
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Protesters asking "Wheres the footage?" in regards to the shooting death of Winston Smith by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.
CRG Military Vehicle at Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis
October 2021
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A military type vehicle parked behind layer of fencing and lights outside of Seven Points mall.
Daymark Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis
October 2021
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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.
Seven Points Mall boarded up at Hennepin and Lake, Minneapolis
October 2021
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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.
ReVamp Salonspa and Uptown Theater, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
October 2021
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ReVamp! Salonspa on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Lake Street Construction and Hibachi Buffet, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A look down Lake Street near 35W. This area was hard hit by riots with buildings on the north side burned.
Poster for Secret March, July 4, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A poster for a march that took place back in July 2021 on boards of Seven Points mall.
Justice for George Messages from the People poster at Seward Co-Op, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Signs hang in the window of the Seward Community Co-op.
George Floyd Square: “Respect Life” Banner
September 2021
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George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.
Campfire safety sign in Superior National Forest
September 2021
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Greenwood Fire Burn Scar Road, Superior National Forest Sunset
September 2021
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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.
Sunset Along a Forest Road in Superior National Forest
September 2021
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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.
Trail Junction Sign in Superior National Forest
September 2021
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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.
Isabella Home, Greenwood Fire Aftermath, Superior National Forest
September 2021
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Road through Greenwood Fire Aftermath, Superior National Forest
September 2021
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Burnt Forest, Greenwood Fire, Isabella, Minnesota
September 2021
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Road through Greenwood Fire Zone, Superior National Forest, Minnesota
September 2021
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Firewood Stand Under Northern Minnesota’s Night Sky
September 2021
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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.
Hibbing Power Plant Smokestacks, Minnesota
September 2021
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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.
Superior National Forest, Minnesota: Forest Floor Detail
September 2021
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Early Autumn Color in Superior National Forest
September 2021
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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.
Citidiots slow down!!
September 2021
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A property owners sign asking "citidiots" to slow down as seen in Northenr Minnesota.
Boundary Marker on Superior National Forest Land
September 2021
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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.
Snowmobile Trail Sign in Stony River Township
September 2021
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An aging “Snowmobile Trail” sign stands along a forested route in Stony River Township in northern Minnesota, an area threaded with seasonal trails maintained for winter travel. Much of this region lies within or near the Superior National Forest, where snowmobile corridors connect remote townships, logging roads, and unpaved access routes used throughout the winter months. Signs like this—often weathered, lichen-covered, and mounted on repurposed road barricades—reflect the long history of recreational and utility snowmobiling in northern Minnesota, where deep snow and long winters have shaped a network of informal and designated trails since the mid-20th century.
Sand River in Superior National Forest, Minnesota
September 2021
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Greenwood Fire: Burned Forest & Wetland, Isabella
September 2021
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Burnt cans from Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest
September 2021
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Greenwood Fire Burned Trees, Superior National Forest
September 2021
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Burned Trees, Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest
September 2021
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Burnt trees from Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest
September 2021
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Squirrel on Burned Log, Greenwood Fire, Superior National Forest
September 2021
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NJ Forest Fire Service Firefighter, Superior NF, Glenwood Fire
September 2021
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A New Jersey Forest Fire Service firefighter up in the Superior National Forest during the Glenwood wildfire.
United States Gypsum Corporation sign Cloquet
September 2021
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A USG Corporation sign in Cloquet, Minnesota.
USG Paper Mill Cloquet
September 2021
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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.
Cloquet, MN: Building with murals at night
September 2021
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William’s Pub in Uptown Minneapolis 2021
September 2021
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Jungle Theater Marquee, Minneapolis
September 2021
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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
Sheila Nezhad for Mayor Yard Sign, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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A Sheila Nezhad yard sign in South Minneapolis on a rainy evening.
Minneapolis Sticker: “If the Kids Are United…”
September 2021
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A sticker reading "If the kids are united they never will be divided" found in South Minneapolis.
Revolution Graffiti on Minneapolis Brick Wall
September 2021
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Revolution written on a wall of a building in downtown Minneapolis.
George Floyd Mural on Nicollet Avenue, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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"Be Kind... Stay Brave!" We are all George Floyd" written on the side of a building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis.
Uptown Theater Marquee Letters, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Letters from the Uptown Theatre marquee after they were taken down as Landmark Theatre moved out after closing during the pandemic.
Visitor Map at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A map with pins signifying the locations of those who have visited the square.
George Floyd Graffiti on Retaining Wall, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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"George Floyd" written on a retaining wall in South Minneapolis.
Justin Teigen Memorial Poster, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Moon Palace Books Mural: Abolish The Police, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Moon Palace Books storefront a few doors down from the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.
The Unplugging flyer at former Gandhi Mahal site, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A flyer for The Unplugging by New Native Theatre at the site of the former Gandhi Mahal Site that burned down during unrest.
Minneapolis: ‘Don’t Rank Frey’ sticker and message on Lake Street
September 2021
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A "Don't Rank Frey" sticker on a pole outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June, 2021.
Midtown Greenway Graffiti: Protest Against Park Police
September 2021
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I-35W Lake Street Station at Night, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Street racing event at Bde Maka Ska parking lot, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Street racers take over a parking lot near Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis.
Sabri Block, 313 Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Just Turkey Restaurant and George Floyd Square Art, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Lake Street Alley, South Minneapolis with Graffiti
September 2021
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Metro Transit Buses at Minneapolis Depot
September 2021
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Uptown Minneapolis Hair Salon Interior
September 2021
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COVID-19 Signs at Fox Den Salon, Uptown Minneapolis
September 2021
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Penzey’s Spices Storefront, Uptown Minneapolis
September 2021
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Uptown Minneapolis: Urban Outfitters with George Floyd Mural
September 2021
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The Wedge Neighborhood Sign, Lowry Hill East, Minneapolis
September 2021
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ChowNow Billboard on Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis at Night
September 2021
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Murphy Ranks Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Memorial for Dameon “Murphy Ranks” Chambers. Chambers was killed on Juneteenth 2020.
Lake Street Parking Garage Blocked After Protests
September 2021
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The parking garage at Lake & Girard still on lock down after protests during the summer over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.
Be Aware Be Kind signs on fence at former Roof Depot, Minneapolis
September 2021
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South Minneapolis Syringe Drop Box with Biohazard Symbol
September 2021
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Pineda Tacos on East Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Minneapolis: Reward Poster for Children Shot in Spring 2021
September 2021
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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.
I-35W Transit Center on Lake Street
September 2021
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The new transit center on Lake Street.
South Minneapolis Nail and Beauty boarded up during remodeling
September 2021
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Nail and Beauty Skin Care with boards as seen in South Minneapolis. Sign that reads "We are remodeling".
Minneapolis Post Office Ruins and Graffiti
September 2021
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Overgrowth outside a former United States Post Office in South Minneapolis. The Post Office was destroyed during unrest over the murder of George Floyd.
Money Power Land Solidarity Podcast Sticker
September 2021
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A M.P.L.S. Money Power Land Solidarity sticker found in South Minneapolis.
Hibachi Buffet Is Open Sign
September 2021
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A sign saying Hibachi Buffet is open behind tall grass in South Minneapolis.
Push For Help on Midtown Greenway
September 2021
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A Push For Help sign on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square barricades made of lawn bags at night
September 2021
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Lawn clipping bags used as barricades after the city cleared out barricades at 39th/Chicago Ave.
George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, September 2021
September 2021
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The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.
Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: “Winston Smith Was Assassinated” Sticker
September 2021
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Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Overpass and Graffiti
September 2021
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Minneapolis 5th Precinct Police Station with Security Fencing
September 2021
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The Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct continues to be behind security fencing and barbed wire.
Midtown Greenway Sign with Graffiti and Poster, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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A sign leading to the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.
Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Cyclists and Pedestrians at Sunset
September 2021
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Sunset on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
Racism Kills posters on Minneapolis Midtown Greenway electrical boxes
September 2021
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Poster pasted to electrical boxes on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
Say Their Names Cemetery Pond, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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Say Their Names Cemetery in South Minneapolis near George Floyd Square.
Graffiti: “If we die 12 die” in South Minneapolis
September 2021
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George Floyd Graffiti on Fence in South Minneapolis
September 2021
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Moon Palace Books Pickup Window, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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South Minneapolis Sunflowers and George Floyd Square Sign
September 2021
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Sunflowers and a George Floyd Square "No Justice No Streets" yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.
Sunflowers Grow at Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct
September 2021
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Sunflowers grow inside the barbed wire security fence at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.
Calhoun Towers Development near Bde Maka Ska
September 2021
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Construction of a new Calhoun Towers property near Bde Maka Ska.
Northstar Center Sign, Downtown Minneapolis
September 2021
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A backlit sign marks the entrance to Northstar Center, a three-building complex that has been a fixture of downtown Minneapolis since the early 1960s. Developed during a period of major postwar urban renewal, the complex originally combined office space, a hotel, retail, and skyway connections under one coordinated design—an early example of the mixed-use development model that would later define much of the downtown core. Today, the Northstar Center remains tied into the city’s extensive skyway system and continues to serve as a key pedestrian link between the central business district and nearby transit corridors.
Northstar Center Parking Garage Ramp, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A lower-level vehicle ramp inside the Northstar Center parking garage in downtown Minneapolis. Built as part of the original 1960s mixed-use complex, the garage reflects the era’s push to accommodate growing automobile traffic in the central business district. Its narrow lanes, low ceilings, and concrete-banded structure are typical of mid-century urban parking facilities designed to integrate directly with office towers and the city’s emerging skyway network. Despite renovations to portions of the complex above, much of the garage retains its original utilitarian character, serving daily commuters and visitors accessing nearby government buildings, hotels, and transit connections.
COVID Face Coverings Sign at City Hall
September 2021
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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.
Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower and Fog
September 2021
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September fog and the Minneapolis City Hall clock tower in Downtown Minneapolis.
Gatsby apartments in Minneapolis
September 2021
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The sign at the Gatsby apartment building in Minneapolis at night.
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