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Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis July 2021

Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.

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We will not be silent protest sign

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.

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Paramilitary Contractors in Uptown

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.

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Protesters climb fencing at Winston Smith protest site

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.

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Fencing at Winston Smith protest site

Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held memorials for Winston smith and Deona Marie.

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Private Security Surveillance in Uptown

A security guard looks down at those on Lake Street with a pair of binoculars.

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Armed private security in Uptown Minneapolis

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.

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Deona Marie Memorial after clearing by police

The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors.

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Signs outside the newly cleared Winston Smith Protest

Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials.

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Private security at Seven Points

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.

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Armed private security at Seven Points protest

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Fencing goes up at Winston Smith protest site

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

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Private security at peace garden in Minneapolis

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Winston Smith Memorial Garden clearing

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Air quality alerts and Downtown Minneapolis

Downtown Minneapolis with wildfire haze.

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Minneapolis police at Winston Smith peace garden

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.

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Minneapolis Police and Winston Smith protesters

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.

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Power to the People in Uptown Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police arrive at the “Wince Marie Peace Garden” after they respond to “hot rodder” and protester street closures a couple blocks away.

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Dumpster Fires in Uptown Minneapolis

Shortly after the “hot rodders” dispersed at Hennepin & Lagoon. The streets were barricaded during protests following Winston Smith being killed by police.

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