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A sign in Flanders Art Gallery directing people to their other location in Minneapolis.

Flander’s Art Gallery in Uptown Minneapolis

A sign in Flanders Art Gallery directing people to their…

Art Gallery, Edina, Flanders Art, Sign, Snow, Speedway, Uptown Minneapolis
The Speedway gas station preparing to re-open after being rebuilt. The gas station burned during unrest over the May 2020 death of George Floyd.

Speedway gas station reopens in Minneapolis

The Speedway gas station preparing to re-open after being rebuilt….

BLM, Derek Chauvin, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Riot, South Minneapolis, Speedway, Unrest
Speedway gas station preparing to reopen following a rebuilt after being burned down in May 2020.

Speedway gas station rebuilt on Hennepin Ave

Speedway gas station preparing to reopen following a rebuilt after…

Gas Station, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rebuild, Riot Damage, Speedway, Uptown
Countdown to the Derek Chauvin trial on the former Speedway Gas station at 38th and Chicago, George Floyd Square.

George Floyd Trial in 44 Days

Countdown to the Derek Chauvin trial on the former Speedway…

38th and Chicago, Chicago Ave, E 38th St, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Protest, Protest Zone, Speedway, The People's Way, Trial
Re-modeling beginning on the burned out Speedway on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Speedway, Hennepin Ave.

Re-modeling beginning on the burned out Speedway on Hennepin Ave…

Burned Building, Gas Station, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Riot Damage, Speedway, Uptown Minneapolis
The lot of the former Speedway on West Lake Street. The gas station building was cleared out after burning down during protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd.

Speedway on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis

The lot of the former Speedway on West Lake Street….

Arson, Burned Building, Gas Station, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Speedway, Uptown Minneapolis
George Floyd Square on August 19, 2020.

Defund MPD FUCK TRUMP at George Floyd Square

George Floyd Square on August 19, 2020.

38th St, Boards, Chicago Ave, Cup Foods, Fuck Trump, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Graffiti, Protest, Speedway
Speedway gas station with painted art boards in South Minneapolis.

Speedway Gas, Justice Now

Speedway gas station with painted art boards in South Minneapolis.

Art, Black Lives Matter, Boards, Gas Station, Minneapolis, Mural, Native Lives Matter, Speedway
Bright warm light at George Floyd Square after a summer rain shower.

George Floyd Square after rain storm

Bright warm light at George Floyd Square after a summer…

38th St, Art, Chicago Ave, Cup Foods, Flowers, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Memorial, Minneapolis, Mural, Protest Sign, Speedway, The People's Way
The Speedway gas station at 38th and Chicago. The gas station would later become known as “The People’s Way” and become a gathering place for the community twice a day.

Speedway Gas on Chicago Avenue

The Speedway gas station at 38th and Chicago. The gas…

Boards, Chicago Ave, Gas Station, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Speedway, The People's Way
Minneapolis gathering a week after George Floyd was killed at this intersection.

George Floyd Square a week later

Minneapolis gathering a week after George Floyd was killed at…

38th St, Chicago Ave, Gas Station, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, Protest, Protesters, Speedway
The Speedway on Lake Street after nights of fires following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Speedway Gas Station after fires the night before

The Speedway on Lake Street after nights of fires following…

Gas Station, George Floyd, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Riot, Speedway, Uptown, Uptown Minneapolis
Minneapolis Fire Department fight a fire on May 30, 2020 at Speedway gas on Lake Street as the sun rises following the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

Fire department puts out fire at Speedway gas station

Minneapolis Fire Department fight a fire on May 30, 2020…

Fire, Gas Station, George Floyd, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Fire Department, Minnesota, Riot, Smoke, Speedway, Uptown, Uptown Minneapolis
The Minnesota National Guard on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020 after nights of riots and burning buildings.

The sun rises with smoke in the air

The Minnesota National Guard on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis…

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The Minnesota National Guard on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020 as the sunrises during the Minneapolis Uprising.

Minnesota National Guard on Lake Street

The Minnesota National Guard on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis…

Army, Fire, George Floyd, Lake Street, Military, Minneapolis, Minnesota National Guard, National Guard, Protest, Smoke, Speedway, Sunrise
The Minnesota National Guard outside the burning Speedway gas station on Lake Street and Bryant Ave in South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020.

Speedway on Lake Street with Minnesota National Guard

The Minnesota National Guard outside the burning Speedway gas station…

Fire, Gas Station, George Floyd, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota National Guard, National Guard, Riot, Smoke, Speedway, Uptown, Uptown Minneapolis
he National Guard arrives in Minneapolis after a night of fires. They were primarily used to clear streets and give firetrucks the ability to come in and put fires out.

National Guard out on Lake Street

he National Guard arrives in Minneapolis after a night of…

Lyndale, Lyndale Ave, Lynlake, Minneapolis, Minnesota, National Guard, Riots, Speedway, Unrest, W Lake Street
An empty Speedway gas station and strip mall in Loring Park during COVID-19 outbreak.

Speedway Gas Station during COVID

An empty Speedway gas station and strip mall in Loring…

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Gas Station, Loring Park, Minneapolis, Rain, Speedway
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