Protest at Minnesota State Capitol Against Line 3 Pipeline
August 2021
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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
August 2021
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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
August 2021
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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
August 2021
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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
August 2021
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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
August 2021
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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
August 2021
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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.
Tipi Camp at Minnesota State Capitol Protests Line 3
August 2021
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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.
Enbridge Line 3 protest sign, Minnesota State Capitol
August 2021
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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.
Maintenance Road No Unauthorized Access Sign, Minnesota
August 2021
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Maintenance Road No Unauthorized Access Sign in Minnesota
Greenway Liquors, Loring Park, Minneapolis with security shutters
August 2021
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Greenway Liquors in Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis.
35W Transit Center Construction Night
August 2021
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The under construction 35W Transit Center in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Uprising Sticker on Bench
August 2021
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A "Welcome to Minneapolis" sticker on a bench in Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square: Foot Traffic Only Sign and Winston Smith Poster
August 2021
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A sign reading "Foot Traffic Only" and "Winston Smith was Assasinated" seen at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
Roof Depot Protest Signs, Minneapolis
August 2021
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Protect Our Planet, Roof Depot Sign
August 2021
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Urban Farm Project Signs at Roof Depot, South Minneapolis
August 2021
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Signage for the Urban Farm Project at the Roof Depot site in South Minneapolis.
Little Caesars Minneapolis: Open During Construction After Unrest
August 2021
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Little Caesars "We're Open" sign. The store was closed after being damaged during unrest.
George Floyd Square at Night, Minneapolis
August 2021
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The "Raised Fist" at 38th and Columbus.
Minneapolis Cyclone Car Wash Graffiti: Evict The Police
August 2021
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The Stop N Shop car wash across from the Minneapolis Police fifth precinct.
Stop N Shop, South Minneapolis, After Unrest Rebuilding
August 2021
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The Stop-N-Shop gas station across from the fifth precinct being renovated after being damaged during unrest.
Burned pole near Minneapolis Police Third Precinct
August 2021
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A burned light post across the street from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.
US Bank Construction on Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2021
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The US Bank Branch on Lake Street being rebuilt.
Minneapolis: “Stop The Cover Up” Graffiti at Winston Smith Site
August 2021
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"Stop The Cover Up" painted on a concrete barrier outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement.
Protester on Scooter, Winston Smith Graffiti, Uptown Minneapolis
August 2021
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A protester rides a Scooter across barricades that read "Winston Smith" in Uptown Minneapolis on Lake Street.
Jouppi Lake, Minnesota
August 2021
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South Kawishiwi River near Ely, Minnesota
August 2021
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No Campfires sign near Isabella Minnesota
August 2021
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A sign reading "No Campfires" during the Minnesota drought as seen near Isabella, Minnesota.
Extreme Fire Danger Sign in Northern Minnesota
August 2021
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A sign reading "Extreme Fire Danger" "Please be careful!" in the Iron Range in northern Minnesota.
Uptown Minneapolis Storefronts with Murals August 2021
August 2021
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Storefronts still covered in murals on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Walgreens Mobile Pharmacy, Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2021
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A Mobile Pharmacy outside what will become a new Walgreens store on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Walgreens will move into what was the Office Depot store that was damaged during the Minneapolis Uprising.
Minneapolis Car Wash Graffiti: Cops Are The Opps
August 2021
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A car wash across the street from the Minneapolis police fifth precinct.
I-35W & Lake Street Station, Minneapolis
August 2021
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Development continuing on the I-35W & Lake Street station.
George Floyd Square: Justice for Winston Smith Sign
August 2021
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A "Days without answers" sign at George Floyd Square.
Community garden and murals at Lake Street and Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
August 2021
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Community space on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Lake Street where variety shows have been held along with the growing of a garden.
Debris in Coliseum Building Parking Lot, Minneapolis
August 2021
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Recently re-opened Wendy's as seen from the back of the Coliseum Building. The building was destroyed by fire on May 28th.
Coliseum Building, East Lake Street, Minneapolis, August 2021
August 2021
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The Coliseum Building on East Lake Street.
Apartment Development at 112 East Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2021
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Development of apartments at 112 East Lalke Street. The property was formerly a tobacco shop destroyed during unrest.
Defund Police Graffiti on South Minneapolis Curb
August 2021
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"Defund Police Please?" written on a street curb in South Minneapolis.
Abolish Prisons Graffiti on South Minneapolis Bridge
August 2021
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"Abolish Prisons" written on a bridge in South Minneapolis.
South Minneapolis Graffiti: “Fuck Proud Boys” Under Bridge
August 2021
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"Fuck Proud Boys" and "ACAB" written under a bridge in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Signs: Justice for George Floyd, Stop Line 3
August 2021
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The wooden "Justice For George Floyd" signs sit in front yards of many homes on Park Avenue near George Floyd Square.
Minneapolis Protest Flyer: Abolish Everything
August 2021
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They can't cage our rage, abolush everything flyer seen in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis: “Barricade Material” Sticker on Sign
August 2021
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A sticker reading "BARRICADE MATERIAL" referring to the heavy use of just about anything available to create barricades in the streets during unrest.
Leneesha Columbus Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
August 2021
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A memorial for Leneesha Columbus, who was shot and killed on July 5th, 2020 near George Floyd Square.
Emmett Till Memorial at Say Their Names Memorial, Minneapolis
August 2021
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A memorial for Emmett Till at the Say Their Names Memorial near George Floyd Square.
Community Living Room on Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
August 2021
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The "Community Living Room" in the former O'Reilly Auto Parts lot.
Minneapolis Fifth Precinct Police Station Fencing and Barriers
August 2021
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Fencing around the Minneapolis police fifth precinct police station.
Lake Street Station Construction Site, Minneapolis
August 2021
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George Floyd Square Memorial Under Wildfire Haze, Minneapolis
July 2021
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A smoky evening at George Floyd Square during air quality warnings over Canadian wildfire smoke. The wildfires brought the worst on record Minnesota air quality to the state for weeks at a time.
George Floyd Square: “Justice for Murphy Ranks” Sign
July 2021
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"Read the Demand" "Justice for Murphy Ranks!" at George Floyd Square on July 29, 2021.
George Floyd Square Hazy Evening, Minneapolis
July 2021
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Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square during a Canadian wildfire smoke filled evening.
Midtown Greenway bikers with wildfire smoke
July 2021
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Bikers biking down the Midtown Greenway while wildfire smoke from Canada blankets Minneapolis.
Stone Arch Bridge and Gold Medal Flour Sign, Minneapolis
July 2021
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Mill Ruins Park near downtown Minneapolis with Canadian wildfire smoke.
The Electric Fetus, Minneapolis
July 2021
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The Electric Fetus record store in Minneapolis during wildfire smoke covering the city. The air quality in Minnesota was the worst ever recorded from the Canadian wild fire smoke.
Interstate 35W in Minneapolis with wildfire smoke
July 2021
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires in Minneapolis as seen from above Interstate 35W.
Downtown Minneapolis skyline in wildfire smoke
July 2021
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Smoke in Minneapolis from the Canadian wildfires makes the view of downtown hazy. Seen from Minneapolis North Loop.
The Dayton’s Project on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
July 2021
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The Dayton’s Project in downtown Minneapolis, located at 700 Nicollet Mall, redevelops the historic Dayton’s department store building into a mixed-use complex of offices, retail, and dining. Originally opened in 1902 and later operating as Macy’s, the site was a cornerstone of the city’s retail history for over a century. The renovation preserves the building’s Beaux-Arts character while transforming it into a hub for modern workspaces and commerce—symbolizing Minneapolis’s broader efforts to revitalize its downtown core.
Love Hope Unity Mural on Franklin and Nicollet Avenues, Minneapolis
July 2021
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"Love Hope Unity" written in a parking lot on Franklin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.
Metro Transit Surveillance Unit on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
July 2021
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A Metro Transit surveillance camera system setup outside the flagship Target Store.
Nicollet Avenue Seating at Night, Downtown Minneapolis
July 2021
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Green café-style chairs along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, part of the city’s ongoing effort to reimagine its primary pedestrian corridor. The redesigned Nicollet emphasizes public gathering spaces, energy-efficient lighting, and accessible streetscapes intended to make the downtown environment more inviting after dark. Once known as “Nicollet Mall” following its 1960s pedestrianization, the corridor remains a central artery for commerce, transit, and public art in the heart of Minneapolis.
Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis at Night, July 2021
July 2021
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Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Pillsbury’s Best Flour and the lit up water tower
July 2021
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The former Pillsbury flour mill near downtown Minneapolis. It's since been renovated into condos.
The Legacy Condominiums and The Eleven, Minneapolis
July 2021
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The Legacy Condominiums in downtown Minneapolis. The Eleven tower under construction behind it. July 2021.
Minneapolis Skyline at Sunset from the South Loop
July 2021
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The downtown Minneapolis skyline glows at sunset, viewed from the south side near the Elliot Park and Stevens Square neighborhoods. Prominent landmarks include the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Wells Fargo Center—each a hallmark of the city’s late-20th-century architectural boom. The mix of older mid-rise apartment structures and new glass towers highlights the city’s ongoing evolution, where historic housing blocks now share the horizon with symbols of modern corporate development.
Minneapolis Fire Department Ladder Truck L31, aerial view
July 2021
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A Minneapolis fire truck as seen from above.
Riverside Plaza Towers, Cedar-Riverside
July 2021
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Riverside Plaza, a defining feature of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis, reflects the city’s 1970s experiment with large-scale urban housing. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson and completed in 1973, the complex was built as part of the federal urban renewal program and stands out for its Brutalist concrete design and colorful panels. Often referred to locally as “Little Mogadishu” due to its large Somali community, the towers remain a prominent symbol of both the city’s architectural ambition and its layered immigrant history.
Cooling Towers Beside U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
July 2021
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Cooling towers next to US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis on July 24, 2021.
Wince Way Sign, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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A sign that reads "Wince Way" behind the newly installed security fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp and Wince Marie Garden.
Minneapolis: Deona Knajdek Memorial Remains After Clearing
July 2021
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A few candles and flowers remain at the memorial for Deona Knajdek a week after the space was cleared by private security contractors. Knajdek was killed while protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith 10 days prior when a car dove through barricades put in place by protesters.
Private Security Guard by Seven Points Mall Light Tower, Minneapolis
July 2021
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A security guard at Seven Points Mall with a face covering turns his back.
Private Security Dog Patrol at Seven Points Mall
July 2021
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A private security guard walks the grounds of a parking ramp with a dog.
Anti-Landlord Sticker on Concrete Wall, Minneapolis
July 2021
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A handwritten sticker criticizing property ownership dynamics is affixed to a concrete wall in downtown Minneapolis. Reading “Landlords don’t ‘provide’ housing, they hold it ransom,” the message reflects growing public frustration with rising rents and the commodification of housing. Such small-scale urban protest art has become a recurring visual language across Minneapolis since the 2020s, echoing broader debates about housing justice and economic inequality.
Minneapolis Protest Sign: We Will Not Be Silent
July 2021
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A sign reading "We will not be silent so that you can remain comfortable!" on the security fencing around the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials at Lake & Girard.
Paramilitary Contractors Patrol Uptown Minneapolis After Assault
July 2021
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A sign reading "Paramilitary contractors accountable to no one are running around uptown now." with "They assaulted someone last night." added to the bottom. The sign was seen after a private security company cleared and started to patrol the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorial sites.
Seven Points Mall Ramp Security Lightning
July 2021
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Security lighting outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed at.
Protesters at Winston Smith Memorial Site, Minneapolis
July 2021
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Protesters climb the fence outside the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials. The memorials had been cleared by private security contractors earlier in the morning.
Fencing at Winston Smith protest site
July 2021
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Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held memorials for Winston smith and Deona Marie.
Security guard with binoculars overlooks Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2021
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A security guard looks down at those on Lake Street with a pair of binoculars.
CRG Security Clears Winston Smith Memorial, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue.
The space had been a protest zone since June 3rd after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades that were put in place to protect protesters.
Deona Marie Memorial Site, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors.
Winston Smith Memorial Signs at Seven Points Mall Site, Minneapolis
July 2021
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Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials.
Private Security at Seven Points Mall Parking Garage
July 2021
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Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.
Private Security Guard at Seven Points Mall Protest Site, Minneapolis
July 2021
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Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.
Private Security at Winston Smith Memorial, Minneapolis
July 2021
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Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.
Fencing goes up at Winston Smith protest site
July 2021
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Minneapolis Police outside what was the Wince Marie Memorial Garden. Private security and police cleared the lot and fencing was put up.July 17, 2021
Minneapolis: Private Security Clears Winston Smith Memorial Garden
July 2021
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Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.
Armed Security Guard at Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis
July 2021
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Armed security from Conflict Resolution Group inside a fence at Seven Points Mall. The area was the site of protests following the killing of Winston Smith by federal law enforcement officers the month earlier.
CRG Security Guard on Wince Way, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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A security guard with Conflict Resolution Group wearing a CRG patch at Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis.
Downtown Minneapolis business district
July 2021
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The downtown Minneapolis business district as seen from the Walker Art Center,.
Loring Pond and Minneapolis skyline
July 2021
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Loring Pond near Downtown Minneapolis
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline Through Wildfire Haze
July 2021
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Downtown Minneapolis with wildfire haze.
RBC Gateway tower cranes, Minneapolis
July 2021
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Tower cranes around the gateway project behind Minneapolis City Hall.
Downtown Minneapolis skyline from South 7th Street
July 2021
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Minneapolis during bad qir quality due to wildfires.
Uptown Minneapolis Protest, July 8, 2021
July 2021
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Uptown Minneapolis Protest, July 8, 2021
July 2021
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Minneapolis Police and Winston Smith protesters
July 2021
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Protesters and who the police call "hot rodders" shut down streets in Uptown Minneapolis. Police moved in hours later and the crowd dispersed. Minneapolis Police also declared an unlawful assembly but eventually left without making any arrests.
Minneapolis Police at Uptown Protest Memorial for Winston Smith Jr.
July 2021
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Minneapolis Police arrive at the "Wince Marie Peace Garden" after they respond to "hot rodder" and protester street closures a couple blocks away.
Minneapolis police at Winston Smith peace garden
July 2021
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Protesters and who the police call "hot rodders" shut down streets in Uptown Minneapolis. Police moved in hours later and the crowd dispersed. Minneapolis Police declared an unlawful assembly but eventually left without making any arrests.
Minneapolis Police at Winston Smith Protest, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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Minneapolis Police across the street from the "Wince Marie Peace Garden".
Uptown Minneapolis: Fire at Hennepin & Lagoon after protests
July 2021
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Shortly after the "hot rodders" dispersed at Hennepin & Lagoon. The streets were barricaded during protests following Winston Smith being killed by police.
Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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Barricades placed at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: “No Racists Allowed” Sign
July 2021
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Signs at George Floyd Square on a rainy night in Minneapolis.
Casablanca Foods, Minneapolis: Reflections on a Rainy Evening
July 2021
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Casablanca Foods in South Minneapolis during a rainy evening.
Minneapolis Firefighters Respond to Dumpster Fire at Stella’s Fish Cafe
July 2021
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Firefighters put a dumpster fire out behind the Stella's Fish Cafe. The restaurant has said they suffered $53,000 in damage.
Seven Points Parking Ramp Memorial for Winston Smith, Minneapolis
July 2021
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Memorials for Winston Smith at the location he was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.
Wince Way Protest Zone, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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"Wince Way", a protest zone in Uptown Minneapolis following the deaths of Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021 and Deon Marie 10 days later.
Sun Dog Over George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis
July 2021
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A "sun dog" at George Floyd Square. Apparently sun dogs are rare in the summer?
Winston Smith Mural, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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Winston written on the side of the building next to the Deona Marie memorial.
Minneapolis: Fire and Barricades on Lake Street
July 2021
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Protesters close down the streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis.
Winston Smith was killed by Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriffs officers who were part of a Federal Task Force on June 3rd. On June 10th, Deona Marie was killed when a protester drove his vehicle through barricades setup to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith.
Minneapolis Uptown: Fire barricade on street near LA Fitness
July 2021
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Protesters close down vehicle traffic on streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis.
Outreach Experts Walk Downtown Minneapolis Sidewalk
July 2021
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"Outreach Experts" walk the streets of Downtown Minneapolis.
Wince Marie Peace Garden, Lake Street, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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A memorial garden on Lake/Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. The garden was built after the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Winston Smith and the death of Deona Marie 10 days later. Deona was killed when a man drove his vehicle through barricades put in place to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith. The area has been occupied ever since.
Winston Smith Memorial on Minneapolis Parking Ramp
July 2021
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The Winston Smith Memorial at the spot where he was killed by law enforcement.
Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever, Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis
July 2021
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"Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever" written in chalk near where Winston Smith was killed.
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