October 2021 — "Winston Smith was assassinated. Say his name" written on a bridge in South Minneapolis.

October 2021 — A police officer parks outside of the Lake & Girard parking ramp.

October 2021 — Woman looking at the menu in the window at Tenka Ramen on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

October 2021 — "Outreach" workers walking in Uptown Minneapolis.

October 2021 — An Abolish The Police sticker on a No Turn on Red sign in Uptown Minneapolis.

October 2021 — A poster regarding the rent control question thats on the Minneapolis ballot for the November 2nd election seen in Uptown Minneapolis.

October 2021 — "I love that I hate that I love you" seen on the ground at George Floyd Square.

October 2021 — "Justice 4 George" yarn art on fencing at Lake Country School in South Minneapolis.

October 2021 — ACAB, Fuck Your Property, CRG=GI JOKE written on barricades outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June 2021.

October 2021 — "Youth N' Power" written on a stone near the Say Their Names Memorial at George Floyd Square.

October 2021 — The Pillar of Truth Deliverance Temple Drum Line making it's way down Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square.

October 2021 — The George Floyd Memorial on what would have been George Floyd's 48th birthday.

October 2021 — Paris Stevens, George Floyd's cousin, speaks at George Floyd Square on what would’ve been George Floyd's 48th birthday.

October 2021 — George Floyd’s aunt Angela Harrelson, his cousin Paris Stevens, Jeanelle Austin along with friends of George Floyd release balloons on what would have been his 48th birthday. 

The event at George Floyd Square was put together by the George Floyd Global Memorial.

October 2021 — Metasota performs at George Floyd Square on what would have been George Floyd's 48th birthday.

October 2021 — Known MPLS performs at George Floyd Square on what would have been George's 48th birthday.

October 2021 — Crowd at George Floyd Square following a vigil on what would have been his 48th birthday.

October 2021 — Candles being lit on what would have been George Floyds 48th birthday.

October 2021 — A caretaker at George Floyd Square lights candles at the George Floyd Memorial.

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October 2021 — Post office construction beginning on Lake Street Station. The garage portion will remain.

October 2021 — The Midtown Greenway trail in South Minneapolis. Large Winston Smith tag on the right. Smith was killed a block away by federal law enforcement in June 2021.

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October 2021 — Yard signs in South Minneapolis.

October 2021 — A Sheila Nezhad for Minneapolis Mayor and No Justice No Streets yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.

October 2021 — A Kate Knuth for Mayor of Minneapolis yard sign in South Minneapolis.

October 2021 — A political mailing in Minneapolis advocating for the re-election of Mayor Jacob Frey.

October 2021 — "On Minnehaha, we celebrate". The 2021 version of Open Streets Minnehaha Avenue seemed dominated by the upcoming city election with a lot of candidates in attendance and talks regarding the strong mayor, public safety and rent control ballot questions.

October 2021 — A "YES ON 2" yard sign on Minnehaha Ave during Open Streets.

October 2021 — “Riots Work Ya Nerds” graffiti seen during Open Streets Minnehaha.

October 2021 — Minneapolis Police watch as dancers perform at Open Streets Minnehaha.

October 2021 — A Minneapolis Police squad drives down Minnehaha Ave as Open Streets finishes up.

October 2021 — A poster from “mpls is us” regarding information on the November 2nd election.

October 2021 — Habanero Tacos Grill glows along East Lake Street late into the evening, with its bright “TACOS TACOS TACOS” window lettering and a branded food truck parked out front. The restaurant reflects the long-standing presence of Latino food culture on the corridor, where small family-run kitchens, taquerías, and mobile food vendors have shaped the visual and culinary identity of the neighborhood. Located along a stretch of Lake Street known for immigrant-owned businesses and tightly packed storefronts, the shop sits within a commercial landscape rebuilt and revitalized multiple times over the past century. Despite economic shifts and recent reconstruction efforts, the area remains a hub of diverse restaurants and community-oriented businesses, with places like Habanero Tacos Grill continuing to anchor the corridor’s daily life.

October 2021 — A Laundromat in South Minneapolis.

October 2021 — A lawn sign supporting Clint Conner’s mayoral campaign stands along a residential boulevard in Minneapolis. Conner, an attorney and political newcomer, ran on a platform focused on public safety reforms, neighborhood-level engagement, and governance changes within the city’s mayor–council structure. Yard signs like this became common across parts of Minneapolis during the campaign cycle, reflecting heightened civic interest following several years of intense debate over public safety, police restructuring, and the future of city governance. Municipal elections in Minneapolis often draw regional attention due to the city’s distinctive political climate, strong neighborhood identities, and history of competitive mayoral contests. Candidate signage has long been a visible part of the city’s election seasons—especially in the years after 2020, when local races increasingly intersected with national conversations about public policy and urban leadership.

October 2021 — Minneapolis police squad cars and an ambulance behind Say Their Names Cemetery at George Floyd Square.

October 2021 — A pumpkin carving at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.

October 2021 — GFS and fist pumpkin carvings at The People’s Way at George Floyd Square. The area has been a place of protest since the May 25th, 2020 killing of George Floyd.

October 2021 — A rainy late October night in South Minneapolis with just 6 days left of voting after millions of dollars spent on mayoral control, public safety, and rent control ballot questions.

October 2021 — Park & Lake Car Wash in Minneapolis during a late fall rainfall.

October 2021 — The Murphy Ranks memorial at George Floyd Square after Minneapolis Public Works made an attempt to clear it.

October 2021 — Signs on the fence around Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis reading: “Deona Marie was killed while protesting against police brutality. Read her story below and donate to help support her children.”

November 2021 — The Murphy Ranks Memorial on Chicago Avenue inside George Floyd Square.

November 2021 — A sign reading "Warning Twin Cities Police Easily Startled" at 39th and Chicago Avenue, George Floyd Square.

November 2021 — Yard signs for Kate Knuth and Sheila Nezhad together in a South Minneapolis yard. Both with "Don't Rank Frey" stickers attached, referring to current Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Election in 2 days.

November 2021 — Cars in line for Taco Bell on Lake Street in the early morning hours of November 2021.

November 2021 — 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.

November 2021 — People walk past Seven Points mall in Uptown Minneapolis the day before the election.

November 2021 — Security fencing and signage on the Seven Points mall parking garage.

November 2021 — "Vote No On 3" signs on Lyndale Avenue.

November 2021 — A yard sign reading "Lyndale Neighborhood Votes" seen in South Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Londel French, Risa Hosted, and Question 1 2 and 3 yard signs in Minneapolis.

November 2021 — A sticker reading "Don't rank Nezhad" found on the Midtown Greenway.

November 2021 — A Victor Martinez "float" and campaign signs seen in North Minneapolis on election day.

November 2021 — 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.

November 2021 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with supporters at his re-election party near downtown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks to supporters at his election night party after winning re-election.

November 2021 — Protest signs hang on fencing around the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

November 2021 — Fire in a garbage can in Uptown Minneapolis the day after election night.

November 2021 — The Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the day after the election in Uptown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Winston Smith graffiti on banner surrounding the parking ramp he was killed by law enforcement in Uptown Minneapolis

November 2021 — Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the night after the election.

November 2021 — 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.

November 2021 — Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months earlier.

November 2021 — A paint covered No Trespassing sign outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

November 2021 — Bryant Square Park sits in the heart of the Lowry Hill East neighborhood—better known as “The Wedge”—and has been part of Minneapolis’ park system since the early 20th century. The illuminated sign marks one of the city’s older community parks, which originally grew out of residential expansion along the streetcar lines that shaped much of South Minneapolis. The park has long served as a gathering place for the surrounding blocks, offering playgrounds, athletic courts, open green space, and a recreation center that has hosted everything from youth programs to neighborhood meetings. Historically, Bryant Square reflects the city’s early investment in small, walkable parks distributed throughout dense residential districts. Its development mirrored the Wedge’s transformation from a streetcar suburb into one of Minneapolis’ most eclectic and tightly knit urban neighborhoods, where parks continue to function as important public commons.

November 2021 — Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"

November 2021 — Thoth Tarot By Zack Anderson located at 910 W Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Treat Yo Self neon sign on Lake Street

November 2021 — Looking down Lake Street towards Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis

November 2021 — 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.

November 2021 — 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.

November 2021 — 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.

November 2021 — Artists and community members help remove the George Floyd mural prior to snow arriving.

November 2021 — Students and activists gathered at Prior Lake High School after a racist video goes viral online.

November 2021 — A protest and rally at Prior Lake High School following a viral racist video from a student goes viral online.

November 2021 — 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.

November 2021 — 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.

November 2021 — Free Little Food Shelf at Powderhorn Park during the first snow fall of the season.

November 2021 — Southside Food & Deli on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis with boards and a Free Palestine flag.

November 2021 — First snowfall at the Say Their Names Memorial near George Floyd Square.

November 2021 — 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.

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November 2021 — 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.

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November 2021 — Security fencing around the county jail in downtown Minneapolis prior to the Kim Potter trial. Potter is accused of killing Daunte Wright.

November 2021 — Graffiti on Light Rail tracks outside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility.

November 2021 — Red Dragon Restaurant and Lounge on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Hoban Korean BBQ on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Construction happening at the former Uptown Theatre in Uptown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — 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.

November 2021 — “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.”

November 2021 — A protester holds up a Black Lives Matter sign outside the Hennepin County Government Center.

November 2021 — Protesters march after a rally at the Hennepin County Government Center. A day earlier, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges.

November 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis the day after Kyle Rittenhouse is acquitted.

November 2021 — A protester with a "Welcome to Minneapolis!" patch during a march following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

November 2021 — "Protesting is not a crime murder is" protest sign seen in Downtown Minneapolis

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November 2021 — Security fences around the Lake & Girard parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June.

November 2021 — The Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct in South Minneapolis surrounded by security fencing.

November 2021 — A utility box with "Justice 4 George" written on it near 38th street in South Minneapolis.

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November 2021 — "Avenge Kenosha" and “Fuck Kyle” written on the barriers surrounding the third precinct.

November 2021 — A poem written by Anthony Ceballos on a Hennepin Ave storefront.

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November 2021 — Benches at Bryant Lake Bowl seen on a November evening in Minneapolis.