Bar & Rooftop.. and McDonald’s
Daisys Bar & Rooftop sign on Hennepin Avenue in front of the McDonalds. The bar replaced another cowboy themed bar “Cowboy Slims”.
William’s Pub Uptown Sign
The William’s Pub sign on Hennepin Avenue. The long time bar closed in 2022 and has sat vacant ever since.
Former Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct
Now an event center, many years ago this was the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct.
Daisys Bar and Rooftop at Hennepin and Lagoon
Daisys Bar at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. It replaced the former cowboy themed bar Cowboy Slims.
Chicago’s Very Own
Chicago’s Very Own signage at the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Ave in Uptown.
Seven Points Parking Ramp (April, 2022)
The Seven Points Mall parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed in June 2021.
Lynlake Brewery in Uptown Minneapolis April 2022
Lynlake Brewery at Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Winston Smith protester and a Scooter
A protester rides a Scooter across barricades that read “Winston Smith” in Uptown Minneapolis on Lake Street.
Stop The Cover Up graffiti
“Stop The Cover Up” painted on a concrete barrier outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement.
Uptown Minneapolsi storefronts August 2021
Storefronts still covered in murals on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Deona Marie Memorial after being cleared
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.
Wince Way sign in Uptown Minneapolis
A sign that reads “Wince Way” behind the newly installed security fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp and Wince Marie Garden.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.