Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Razor Wire and Target Store
May 2022
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Razor wire surrounding the Minneapolis Police Third precinct parking lot. Target can been seen across the street.
The Target was rebuilt after suffering damage during the riots that followed the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police.
Razor wire surrounds Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, two years later
May 2022
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As we near 2 years since the Minneapolis police evacuated the third precinct police station, the property and building has still seen no significant changes. Quite a few of the damaged/destroyed nearby buildings, including the Everlake apartment building, have been rebuilt and reopened
May 2022
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Concrete blocks and razor wire up against the former entrance of the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Razor wire security at burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station
May 2022
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Razor wire around the concrete blocks at the burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct After Uprising
May 2022
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The Minneapolis Police third precinct building on May 1, 2022. The building was burned by protesters following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fortified on Lake Street
May 2022
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The Minneapolis police third precinct police station around fencing. The police station, which was burned by protesters in May 2020, has sat vacant and fortified ever since.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fire and Damaged Shopping Carts
May 2022
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Protesters marched with a banner reading “Remember May 28th” to the third precinct tonight where fireworks were sent up and shopping carts were set on fire before moving on.
Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct Security Fencing During Chauvin Trial
June 2022
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Security fencing around the Minneapolis police 5th precinct police station. The precinct was surrounded by fencing and concrete barriers during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Art Fence with Hubcaps
September 2022
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An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Art Installation: Make a Joyful Noise
September 2022
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An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fencing Art Installation
September 2022
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An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Barricade with Protest Signs
September 2022
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Minneapolis Police Third Precinct with art banners on the fencing. The precinct has been vacant since it was lit on fire during protests that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
November 2022
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The former Minneapolis police third precinct. The precinct was burned by protesters in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
Former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Snowfall
November 2022
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The former Minneapolis Police third precinct in South Minneapolis. The precinct was burned in 2020 by protesters following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Barricaded Temporary Site
January 2023
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Minneapolis police vehicles parked outside a barricaded temporary third precinct on January 28, 2023. The temporary precinct is due to the original third precinct being burned on May 28th, 2020.
Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct Barricaded at Night
January 2023
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Security fencing installed again around the precinct just as written closing arguments are submitted in the case of Tou Thao.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Snow After Riots
April 2023
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A snow covered Minneapolis police third precinct. The precinct has been vacant since it was burned during May 2020 riots over the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Community Meeting: New Police Station Renderings
April 2023
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City of Minneapolis provided renderings of a potential new third precinct building.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Community Meeting on New Location
April 2023
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Tonight was the first of 5 public meetings regarding a new 3rd precinct. Stories surrounding the distrust of MPD and the history of this particular precinct seemed to outweigh talk on which of the 2 locations anyone preferred. Many I listened to preferred no new precinct at all.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Community Meeting
April 2023
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Tonight was the first of 5 public meetings regarding a new 3rd precinct. Stories surrounding the distrust of MPD and the history of this particular precinct seemed to outweigh talk on which of the 2 locations anyone preferred. Many I listened to preferred no new precinct at all.
Robin Wonsley at Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Community Meeting
April 2023
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Tonight was the first of 5 public meetings regarding a new 3rd precinct. Stories surrounding the distrust of MPD and the history of this particular precinct seemed to outweigh talk on which of the 2 locations anyone preferred. Many I listened to preferred no new precinct at all. City Council Member Wonsley speaking to those in attendance.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Building Projection Art
April 2023
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Tonight was the first of 5 public meetings regarding a new 3rd precinct. Stories surrounding the distrust of MPD and the history of this particular precinct seemed to outweigh talk on which of the 2 locations anyone preferred. Many I listened to preferred no new precinct at all.
Meeting on future of the third precinct
April 2023
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Heather Johnston at Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Community Meeting
April 2023
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In the 1st public meeting geared towards non-business owners, the city along with a 3rd party is seeking feedback on which of 2 locations a 3rd precinct should be built. Prior to breaking out into groups, a few questions were taken from those in opposition to any new precinct.
Minneapolis residents protest new police precinct at community meeting
April 2023
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In the 1st public meeting geared towards non-business owners, the city along with a 3rd party is seeking feedback on which of 2 locations a 3rd precinct should be built. Prior to breaking out into groups, a few questions were taken from those in opposition to any new precinct.
Richard Zimmerman discusses new Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
April 2023
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Minneapolis police homicide detective Richard Zimmerman, who testified in the Chauvin trial, expressing his feelings on rebuilding a new third precinct.
The Future In Ruins poster at community meeting
April 2023
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In the 1st public meeting geared towards non-business owners, the city along with a 3rd party is seeking feedback on which of 2 locations a 3rd precinct should be built. Prior to breaking out into groups, a few questions were taken from those in opposition to any new precinct.
Minneapolis: Flyers on former 3rd Precinct demand abolition
April 2023
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Flyers reading "WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD. WE DEMAND ABOLITION." hang on the former burned Minneapolis police 3rd precinct after a week of what is being called "community conversations". City is asking for input on if a precinct should be rebuilt at same location or down the road.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct barricaded with signs, May 2023
May 2023
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The Minneapolis Police third precinct on May 26th, 2023.
George Floyd Mural at Minneapolis Target Store
May 2023
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A mural depicting the George Floyd Square fists with the burned out Minneapolis third precinct building in the background. The mural is at the entrance of the rebuilt Target Store.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Anniversary: Signs on Fencing
May 2023
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Posters line the fencing of the Minneapolis police third precinct on the 3 year anniversary of it being burned by protesters.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: Abolition is a Choice Banner
June 2023
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A "Abolition is a choice" banner hanging on the Third Precinct. A sign referencing the cities plans to re-build a replacement third precinct.
George Floyd Mural at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
June 2023
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The George Floyd mural on 38th Street at George Floyd Square.
Former Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct
August 2023
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Now an event center, many years ago this was the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct.
Minneapolis Police First Precinct Construction at Century Plaza
September 2023
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Construction continuing on the re-development of the Century Plaza building in downtown Minneapolis. When finished, the building will house the Minneapolis police first precinct.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Remains, October 2023
October 2023
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The remains of the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station as seen in October 2023.
Minneapolis: Protest Sign at 2633 Minnehaha Ave
November 2023
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On November 2nd, 2023, 3 years 5 months after the Minneapolis police 3rd precinct was burned in the days after George Floyd's murder, City Council has voted 8-5 to approve a replacement site. Now called a "Community Safety Center", the plan is to rebuild a half mile away at 2633 Minnehaha Av.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct: “No Pig Farm” Banner on Barricade
November 2023
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A banner reading "NO PIG FARM" on a barricade around the former Minneapolis police third precinct. The building was burned in the 2020 Uprising following the murder of George Floyd. It's sat vacant ever since. November 2023.
Martin Olav Sabo Bridge: 3rd Precinct Protest Flyer
February 2024
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Flyers on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis. Located a quarter mile quarter mile from the replacement 3rd precinct/"community safety center". After signing the purchase agreement last week, the city says the new building could be open in Q1 of 2025 - 5 years after it was burned. (Minneapolis, February 2024)
Anti-Police Precinct Flyer on Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
February 2024
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Flyers on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis. Located a quarter mile quarter mile from the replacement 3rd precinct/"community safety center". After signing the purchase agreement last week, the city says the new building could be open in Q1 of 2025 - 5 years after it was burned. (Minneapolis, February 2024)
Midtown Greenway Flyer: No New Minneapolis 3rd Precinct
February 2024
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Flyer on popular bike trail in Minneapolis reading "MPD 3rd Precinct 1984 - 2020 Still Burning In Hell No New 3rd Precinct". Sign referring to the City of Minneapolis planning to rebuild a new 3rd precinct after the May 28th 2020 burning of the precinct by protesters.
Snoopy Protest Flyer: No New Precinct, Midtown Greenway
February 2024
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Flyer of Snoopy saying "We'll do it again" and "No New Precinct" seen on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. Flyers are in protest of a new Minneapolis police police station rebuild after protesters burned the previous one on May 28th, 2020.
Southside Strong No New 3rd Precinct Flyer, Midtown Greenway
February 2024
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A flyer reading "Southside Strong No New Precinct!" found on the Midtown Greenway in February 2024.
Wildflowers from Ruins Protest Flyer, Minneapolis 3rd Precinct
February 2024
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Flyers seen around the third precinct in South Minneapolis protesting the building of a replacement Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. Flyer reading "Someday, wildflowers will grow from the ruins of all police precincts".
February 2024
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Flyers seen around the third precinct in South Minneapolis protesting the building of a replacement Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. "Time for a target run" "Celebrate the opening of the NEW Police Precinct at 2633 Minnehaha Ave."
Ceasefire & Protest Signs at Former Minneapolis 3rd Precinct
March 2024
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Posters hang from the former Minneapolis police third precinct. The precinct was abandoned after it was burned in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. It has sat untouched ever since.
Century Plaza Renovation for Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct
March 2024
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Century Plaza, which is being renovated into a new Minneapolis police 1st precinct station.
Minneapolis Protest Flyer: No New 3rd Precinct
April 2024
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A flyer opposing a new Minneapolis police third precinct station. The city will be rebuilding the station that was burned down during protest over George Floyd's murder.
May 2024
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New banners up as we near the 4th anniversary of protesters burning the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. After no major site activity since 2020, the city says they're going to begin site cleanup and take fencing down.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: Protest Signs 4 Years Later
May 2024
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Signs hang on the Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station on the 4 year anniversary of protesters burning it.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct 4 Years After Uprising
May 2024
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Signs hang on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct police station. The station burned 4 years ago on this day.
Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct, 4th Street North
June 2024
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Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct on 4th Street in Downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: Abolition, Stop the Violence Signs
June 2024
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Signs hang on the former Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct police station on June 19th, 2024. The station has sat vacant since it was burned by protesters following the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
CPAC Petition Relaunch Flyer at Former Minneapolis 3rd Precinct
September 2024
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A flyer reading "We are relaunching our petition for a Civilian Police Accountability Commission in Minneapolis. Come learn more about CPAC, hear from organizers and sign the new petition!" found on a post outside the burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Cleanup Signage
September 2024
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Signage at the former Minneapolis police third precinct police station proclaiming cleanup efforts underway. The building is being renovated into a voting center.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: Razor Wire and Barricades
September 2024
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Razor wire and concrete barricades continue to surround the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters in May 2020 and is being renovated into an community voting center.
Southside Pride October 2024: Third Precinct and Harris-Walz
October 2024
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Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Aftermath, October 2024
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct: Razor Wire Removal and Redevelopment
October 2024
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Burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Cleanup Underway
February 2025
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Signage around the 3rd precinct Minneapolis police station that was burned following the 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Construction of new Minneapolis 1st Precinct police station
March 2025
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Construction continuing on the new Minneapolis police 1st precinct police station.
Construction at burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct station
April 2025
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The current state of the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Police Station Vestibule Removal
April 2025
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The removal of the front vestibule at the former Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The police station has sat vacant since it was set on fire on May 28th, 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Democracy Center Site, Former 3rd Precinct
May 2025
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New fence wrap around the burned Minneapolis police station. The police station will eventually be the Minneapolis Democracy Center.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct: George Floyd 5th Anniversary Sign
May 2025
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We Remember George Floyd seen on the fencing around the burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station on the 5th anniversary of his murder.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Burned, George Floyd 5th Anniversary
May 2025
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The burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct: ‘Not Democracy, Not Safety, Stop Violence’ Sign
May 2025
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The burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
Minneapolis Democracy Center construction with graffiti
January 2026
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Graffiti on the barricades around the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The police station was burned in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
January 2026
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Graffiti on the Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station following the killing of Renee Good. This police station was burned by protesters in May 2020.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Vestibule Construction
March 2026
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