September 2008 — Code Pink protest at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul.

February 2017 — Signs hung on the historic building asking for it to be saved.

October 2019 — Protesters hold up signs outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. The site of a Trump campaign rally on October 10, 2019.

October 2019 — A protester holds a “Free Hugs” sign amid a large demonstration outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. The event coincided with Donald Trump’s campaign rally, drawing thousands who gathered in the rain to voice opposition to his administration’s rhetoric and policies. Despite the tense political atmosphere, moments of solidarity and humor emerged throughout the crowd.

October 2019 — Crowds gathered outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, during a Donald Trump campaign rally. Protesters held signs denouncing the administration’s immigration policies and far-right extremism, including one reading “Nazis Go Home – No Kids in Cages.” The event drew thousands of demonstrators and marked one of the city’s largest public displays of opposition during Trump’s presidency.

October 2019 — Protesters fill the intersection near the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis during Donald Trump’s campaign rally on October 10, 2019. Demonstrators carried homemade signs, including one reading “This is Purple Rain Country—Take Your Golden Showers Back to Russia,” referencing Minnesota’s musical icon Prince and the controversies surrounding Trump’s presidency. The rally drew thousands of protesters and supporters alike, marking one of the city’s largest political demonstrations since the 2016 election.

October 2019 — A barricade outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis displays a T-shirt reading “Russia Made Me Do It” and a defaced cutout of Donald Trump’s face during protests on October 10, 2019. The demonstration coincided with Trump’s campaign rally at the arena, his first visit to Minnesota since the release of the Mueller report. Thousands of protesters gathered in the streets of the Warehouse District, voicing opposition to the president’s rhetoric and policies amid a heavy police presence and national media attention.

October 2019 — During demonstrations outside President Donald Trump’s campaign rally at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, a man wearing a hat bearing the Oath Keepers insignia asked for directions near the crowd. The rally drew both Trump supporters and counter-protesters, filling Hennepin Avenue with thousands of people and heavy police presence. The Oath Keepers, founded in 2009, is a far-right, anti-government militia organization whose members have been linked to armed protests and later to the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.

October 2019 — Minneapolis police officers in riot gear form a barricade opposite protesters outside the Target Center on October 10, 2019, during then-President Donald Trump’s campaign rally. The tightly organized police line extended along First Avenue, separating demonstrators from event attendees as tensions rose late into the evening. The rally drew thousands of protesters and supporters to downtown Minneapolis, prompting one of the largest coordinated law enforcement deployments in the city that year.

October 2019 — Police on bicycles patrol downtown Minneapolis outside the Target Center while protesters and rally-goers gather ahead of a 2019 Trump campaign event.

October 2019 — A woman wearing a “Trump 2020” hat smiles from inside a downtown Minneapolis bar near the Target Center on October 10, 2019. The establishment, decorated with promotional posters for discounted beer and wings, became a temporary gathering spot for attendees arriving early to the president’s evening campaign rally. The 2019 visit marked a rare appearance by a sitting U.S. president in Minneapolis and drew both supporters and demonstrators into the city’s entertainment district, where security and anticipation heightened throughout the afternoon.

October 2019 — Located near the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, the Target Field light rail station was patrolled by Homeland Security officers on October 10, 2019. The increased presence coincided with a major political rally at the nearby arena, leading to heightened security across the surrounding Warehouse District transit corridor.

October 2019 — Protesters crowd Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis carrying handmade signs during a demonstration against then-President Donald Trump on October 10, 2019. The rally, tagged online as #MNPEACHMENT, drew thousands of Minnesotans expressing opposition to Trump’s policies and calling for impeachment. The march began near the Target Center, where Trump was holding a campaign rally, and stretched across downtown under a heavy police presence.

October 2019 — A protester holds up protest sign outside the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis where Trump was to speak in October 2019.

October 2019 — Woman holds up a sign that reads "Trump read my sign" in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

October 2019 — Protesters outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Trump supporters behind the glass. Campaign event October 10, 2019

October 2019 — Protesters outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Trump supporters behind the glass. Campaign event October 10, 2019

October 2019 — A security officer surveys the area from a parking ramp rooftop across from the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. The elevated position provided an unobstructed view of streets surrounding the arena ahead of a campaign rally held by President Donald Trump. Local police, federal agents, and Homeland Security personnel maintained a visible presence throughout the entertainment district as thousands of attendees and protesters gathered nearby.

October 2019 — Man holds up a sign that reads "I vote for presidents who can spell, uses punctuation and isn't a narcissistic sociopath." outside the Target Center during a Trump protest on October 10, 2019.

October 2019 — Protesters hold up signs outside the Target Center during a Trump protest in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

October 2019 — "American Horror Story" protest sign in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

October 2019 — Protesers hold up signs outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

October 2019 — Sign reading "I didn't fight the nazi's just so Trump could turn America fascist" being held up outside First Avenue during a Trump protest in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

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May 2020 — A couple hold up a sign that reads “Justice for George Floyd” on 36th St while others began to gather at the intersection of 38th St and Chicago Ave where Floyd was killed the night before.

May 2020 — Protesters gathering for the first time on 38th Street outside of Cup Foods where George Floyd was killed the night before at the hands of the Minneapolis Police.

May 2020 — Protesters marching down 38th St in South Minneapolis the day after George Floyd was killed in front of Cup Foods on the corner. The protesters then marched to the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct

May 2020 — Protesters gathering on May 26th at 38th Street the day after George Floyd was killed before marching to the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct police station.

May 2020 — Protesters marching the 2 miles from 38th St and Chicago Ave towards the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. George Floyd was killed the day before.

May 2020 — Flowers, signs and bears left behind on May 26, 2020 at a memorial where George Floyd was killed the night before.

May 2020 — Protesters surround the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The large crowd marched the 2 miles from 38th St and Chicago Ave the day after George Floyd was killed.

May 2020 — Protesters with signs outside the back door of the Minneapolis police third precinct.

May 2020 — A protester stands on top of a Minneapolis Police squad car outside the 3rd Precinct. The large crowd marched from 38th Street and Chicago Ave the day after George Floyd was killed.

May 2020 — Destroyed Minneapolis Police squad car outside the Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station on May 26, 2020.

May 2020 — A woman holding jugs of milk outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during protests the day after George Floyd was killed.

May 2020 — Protesters hold their fists up outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct police station. Police officers behind broken glass on day 1 of protests after the death of George Floyd the night before.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police fire less lethal weapons pushing people away from the third precinct. Protesters marched from the site of George Floyd's death to the precinct.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police clear protesters out from around the third precinct police station using less lethal weapons. Protesters had gathered after the death of George Floyd the night before, this was day 1 of protests.

May 2020 — Minneapolis police continue to push protesters and media away from the third precinct.

May 2020 — Banners and graffiti on Lake Street in South Minneapolis the day after George Floyd was killed.

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May 2020 — Looting at the Target Store that was across the street from the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The store would be looted for days during the protests following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Someone takes a photo through the broken windows of the Target Store on East Lake Street.

May 2020 — The abandoned Target Store that sits across from the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The store was looted for days during riots following the murder of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters gather below a Target sign across from the Minneapolis Police third precinct.

May 2020 — The Target Store across from the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during the Uprising following the death of George Floyd days prior.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police surround the 3rd Precinct as protesters continue to gather. The protests followed after the death of George Floyd days earlier.

May 2020 — Minneapolis police on the roof of the third precinct.

May 2020 — Officers on the roof of the third precinct with "less lethal" weapons.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police outside the 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020.

May 2020 — Protestors chanting "hands up don't shoot!" and "George Floyd!" outside the Minneapolis police third precinct.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police on the roof of the 3rd Precinct as protesters gathered outside following the killing of George Floyd days earlier.

May 2020 — Protesters and Minneapolis police outside the third precinct on May 27th, 2020, the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue across from the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A protester holds up a sign reading "Cold Blooded Murder" outside the Minneapolis police third precinct.

May 2020 — A Minneapolis Police officer aiming his less lethal weapon outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on the second day of protests.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police outside the 3rd Precinct as protesters gathered on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police surround the 3rd Precinct during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A man on a motorcycle yells at Minneapolis Police who are outside the 3rd Precinct as protesters continue to gather on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Looting on Lake Street in South Minneapolis on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in South Minneapolis during protests and riots following the death of George Floyd 2 days earlier. Calvin Horton Jr. was shot and killed here by the business owner.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Fire Department outside the AutoZone on Lake Street.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Fire Department works on putting fires out on Minnehaha Avenue during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Wendy's across from the Minneapolis police third precinct on the second day of protests following the murder of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police in riot gear outside the Coliseum Building on 27th Ave S on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police outside the burning AutoZone store on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — ACAB sprayed on a vacant storefront near the third precinct during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Fireworks explode over the Wendy’s on 26th Ave S during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Barricades and a fire burns on the Target property on Minnehaha Ave during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — AutoZone on Minnehaha Ave during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A 6-story new housing development on fire near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A 6-story new housing development on fire near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A 6-story new housing development on fire near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A 6-story new housing development on fire near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A 6-story new housing development on fire near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A 6-story new housing development on fire near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A fire burning across the street from a home on E 29th St on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — People walking down an alley as fires burn across the street during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A broken into US Bank ATM on Lake Street during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — The Autozone across from the third precinct on fire. The retail store was the first substantial fire.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police officer on Lake Street

May 2020 — Sunny’s Wigs on Lyndale Ave during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

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May 2020 — A protester holds up a sign reading "Black Lives Matter" outside the Hennepin County Government Center on May 28, 2020.

May 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020.

May 2020 — Protesters marching through downtown Minneapolis on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police on bikes and Mounted Patrol in Downtown Minneapolis on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police load up their less lethal weapons in Downtown Minneapolis during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters gathered near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in Downtown Minneapolis on 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters hold up their firsts while the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in the background on May 28, 2020.

May 2020 — A protester holds up his first as the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in the background. This was on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. The precinct was set ablaze after the Minneapolis Police abandoned the precinct following 3 days of protests.

May 2020 — GM Tobacco, a block away from the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, on fire as a protester walks by.

May 2020 — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire as protesters surround it after days of protest. The precinct was Derek Chauvin’s home precinct and was set ablaze after the police abandoned the precinct following days of protests over the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Midori's Floating World Cafe. The building survived, even though Minnehaha Liquors was destroyed. The cafe has since moved a few blocks down the road to what was a Subway.

May 2020 — Minnehaha Liquor on Lake Street during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A protester holds up a sign reading "Jail all racist killer cops!" outside a burning GM Tobacco store on East Lake Street on May 28th, 2020 during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — GM Tobacco and other buildings burn on Lake Street burning during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The precinct was lit on fire after being overrun by protesters on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Community medics tend to those injured at protests outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct.

May 2020 — Community medics tend to those injured at protests outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on May 28, 2020.

May 2020 — "The people shouldn't be afraid of the gov. The gov should be afraid of the people!!!" written on the Midtown train station.

May 2020 — A Wells Fargo bank during unrest over the police murder of George Floyd.

May 2020 — "Justice for Floyd" on a board at a strip mall in Minneapolis on May 29, 2020, the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters on Lake Street during the 3rd day of protests following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Newspaper racks in Downtown Minneapolis during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. Walz: Shocked… horrified

May 2020 — Signage on the Calhoun Building at 711 Lake Street reading BIPOC Artists Here! This on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Venus Unveiled on Lake Street looted during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Venus Unveiled on Lake Street looted during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Broken windows at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin Ave during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters marching down I-94 on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters marching down I-94 on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Protesters marching down I-94 on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Vehicles follow protesters who had been marching down I-94. Curfew went into place at 8pm.

May 2020 — Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 5th precinct after a march on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.