November 2021 — This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze, whose murals brighten the service corridors behind Hennepin Avenue’s bars, restaurants, and small storefronts. The deep colors, stylized florals, and swirling patterns contrast sharply with the utilitarian yellow brick wall opposite, highlighting the way Minneapolis’ alleys often double as informal public art galleries. Puddles from a recent rain reflect the overhead security lights, adding texture to a space normally overlooked in the bustle of Uptown’s nightlife.

November 2021 — Looking down Lake Street towards Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis

November 2021 — Treat Yo Self neon sign on Lake Street

November 2021 — Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"

November 2021 — A paint covered No Trespassing sign outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

November 2021 — Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months earlier.

November 2021 — A dumpster with "Winston Smith" written on it. Smith was shot and killed by a federal task force on top of the parking garage across the street.

November 2021 — Winston Smith graffiti on banner surrounding the parking ramp he was killed by law enforcement in Uptown Minneapolis

November 2021 — The Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the day after the election in Uptown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Fire in a garbage can in Uptown Minneapolis the day after election night.

November 2021 — Protest signs hang on fencing around the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

November 2021 — People walk past Seven Points mall in Uptown Minneapolis the day before the election.

November 2021 — The corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Deona Marie written on boards around the Seven Points Mall. Deona Marie, a protester, was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades setup by those demonstrating over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith ten days prior.

October 2021 — Signs on the fence around Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis reading: “Deona Marie was killed while protesting against police brutality. Read her story below and donate to help support her children.”

October 2021 — A poster from “mpls is us” regarding information on the November 2nd election.

October 2021 — The Midtown Greenway trail in South Minneapolis. Large Winston Smith tag on the right. Smith was killed a block away by federal law enforcement in June 2021.

October 2021 — ACAB, Fuck Your Property, CRG=GI JOKE written on barricades outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June 2021.

October 2021 — "Outreach" workers walking in Uptown Minneapolis.

October 2021 — Woman looking at the menu in the window at Tenka Ramen on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

October 2021 — A police officer parks outside of the Lake & Girard parking ramp.

October 2021 — Outside of the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd. New security fencing and wrap installed.

October 2021 — Increased security at the parking garage on Lake and Girard Avenue the day prior to county attorney announcing no charges will be filed against officers who shot and killed Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021. The officers were part of a federal task force who says they were serving a warrant.

October 2021 — Graffiti on the side of concrete barricades that surround the parking garage that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021. CRG=GI Joke. CRG refers to private security company Conflict Resolution Group.

October 2021 — Graffiti on concrete barriers around the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021 by law enforcement.

October 2021 — Protest signs hanging on the fencing around Seven Points Mall where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 4 months prior.

October 2021 — A sign reading "Frey and Walz are cowards" in Uptown Minneapolis - referring to Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz.

October 2021 — A vigil outside the parking ramp at Seven Points Mall where Winston Smith was killed 4 months prior.

October 2021 — Posters hanging on a street pole in Uptown Minneapolis. They read “Abolish the police” “We keep us safe”. The posters hang outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed at in June by federal law enforcement.

October 2021 — Protesters at Lake & Girard on the 4 month anniversary of Winston Smith's death. Smith was killed by federal law enforcement on top of the parking garage at Lake and Girard.

October 2021 — A vigil for Winston Smith on the 4 month anniversary of his death by law enforcement in Minneapolis. Smith was shot and killed on top of the parking ramp by a federal task force.

October 2021 — Protesters asking "Wheres the footage?" in regards to the shooting death of Winston Smith by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.

October 2021 — The Daymark apartment building in Uptown Minneapolis with plastic security boards installed. The apartment building was built in the place of the now demolished Sons of Norway building.

October 2021 — ReVamp! Salonspa on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

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September 2021 — The illuminated marquee of the Jungle Theater in Minneapolis’s Lyn-Lake neighborhood, photographed at night. The Jungle has been a cornerstone of the area’s performing-arts culture since its founding in 1991, known for intimate productions and a focus on contemporary and classical works presented in a small black-box setting. Its signage—bold white lettering over a backlit panel—has become a recognizable part of the neighborhood’s streetscape and nightlife. The theater emerged during a period of renewed investment in the Lyn-Lake district, when independent venues, restaurants, and arts organizations were helping to define the neighborhood as a creative corridor between Uptown and Whittier. Over the decades, the Jungle has developed a reputation for staging artist-driven performances and supporting local talent, contributing to the broader evolution of Minneapolis’s community-based theater movement that gained momentum in the late 20th centur

September 2021 — Letters from the Uptown Theatre marquee after they were taken down as Landmark Theatre moved out after closing during the pandemic.

September 2021 — A "Don't Rank Frey" sticker on a pole outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June, 2021.

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September 2021 — The parking garage at Lake & Girard still on lock down after protests during the summer over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

August 2021 — "Stop The Cover Up" painted on a concrete barrier outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement.

August 2021 — A protester rides a Scooter across barricades that read "Winston Smith" in Uptown Minneapolis on Lake Street.

August 2021 — Storefronts still covered in murals on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2021 — Smoke in Minneapolis from the Canadian wildfires makes the view of downtown hazy. Seen from Minneapolis North Loop.

July 2021 — A sign that reads "Wince Way" behind the newly installed security fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp and Wince Marie Garden.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors.

July 2021 — Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials.

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July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — Minneapolis Police arrive at the "Wince Marie Peace Garden" after they respond to "hot rodder" and protester street closures a couple blocks away.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — Minneapolis Police across the street from the "Wince Marie Peace Garden".

July 2021 — Shortly after the "hot rodders" dispersed at Hennepin & Lagoon. The streets were barricaded during protests following Winston Smith being killed by police.

July 2021 — Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2021 — Barricades placed at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2021 — Firefighters put a dumpster fire out behind the Stella's Fish Cafe. The restaurant has said they suffered $53,000 in damage.

July 2021 — Memorials for Winston Smith at the location he was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

July 2021 — "Wince Way", a protest zone in Uptown Minneapolis following the deaths of Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021 and Deon Marie 10 days later.

July 2021 — Winston written on the side of the building next to the Deona Marie memorial.

July 2021 — Protesters close down the streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis. Winston Smith was killed by Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriffs officers who were part of a Federal Task Force on June 3rd. 

On June 10th, Deona Marie was killed when a protester drove his vehicle through barricades setup to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith.

July 2021 — Protesters close down vehicle traffic on streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2021 — A memorial garden on Lake/Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. The garden was built after the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Winston Smith and the death of Deona Marie 10 days later. Deona was killed when a man drove his vehicle through barricades put in place to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith. The area has been occupied ever since.

July 2021 — The Winston Smith Memorial at the spot where he was killed by law enforcement.

July 2021 — The top of the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed in. Winston Smith was killed by Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriffs officers who were part of a Federal Task Force on June 3rd. 

On June 10th, Deona Marie was killed when a protester drove his vehicle through barricades setup to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith.

June 2021 — A protest garden built outside the parking garage that Winston Smith and Deona Marie were killed at. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Protesters paint the concrete barriers around a peace garden built by those protesting the June 3rd and June 13th deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — A memorial for Deona Marie Knajdek. Deona was killed by a man who drove through barricades that were put in place to protect those protesting the June 3rd killing of Winston Smith by law enforcement.

June 2021 — A memorial garden in Uptown Minneapolis where Winston Smith and Deona Marie were killed. Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021. Deona Knajdek was killed 10 days later when a man drove his vehicle through barricades in place for those protesting the death of Smith.

June 2021 — A memorial garden being built by protesters who have gathered since the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Graffiti on top of the parking ramp at Lake & Girard. Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

June 2021 — A memorial for Winston Smith on top of Seven Points parking ramp. Smith was killed on June 3rd by members of a Federal Task

June 2021 — Minneapolis police park on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Police have been responding to protesters who have been gathered in the area following the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

June 2021 — A Minneapolis Police squad car drives over "Abolish The Police" graffiti on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

June 2021 — Minneapolis police on Hennepin Ave and Lake Street near where protesters have been holding space after the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Protesters gathered at a memorial on Lake Street on what would have been Deona Marie's birthday. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Street barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lake Street during protests over the deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — A sign reading "Power 2 the people" hanging from Seven Points mall. Winston Smith was killed earlier in the month by a Federal Task Force.

June 2021 — An artist draws Winston Smith on the pavement outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd.

June 2021 — Happy Birthday Deona Marie. Writing in chalk on Lake Street on what would have been Deona Marie's birthday. Marie was killed on June 13th while protesting the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith. She was killed by Nicholas Kraus who drove his vehicle into a car being used as a barricade for those protesting.

June 2021 — A protester holds up what he says was a sign Deona Marie made while protesting the Winston Smith killing. Deona Marie was killed on June 3rd when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Candles and flowers around a large memorial for Deona Marie. Marie was killed on June 13th when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was shot and killed on June 3rd by a Federal Task Force. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — A birthday cake for what would have been Deona Marie's 32nd birthday. She was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades while she was protesting the police killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Protesters gather on what would have been Deona Marie's birthday. Deona was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades while she was protesting the police killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Protester holds up Black Lives Matter flag while marching down Lake Street during a march following the June 3rd and June 13th deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis police load up a pickup with materials being used by protesters for barricades. Protesters have been holding space following the June 3rd and June 13th deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police once again to clear out street barricades on Lake Street. Barricades have been put in place at times following the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police confront a woman while they clear out protesters and their barricades from Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue. Protesters have been gathered since the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Furniture and concrete blocks being used as barricades by protesters at Hennepin Ave and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Protesters have been gathering since the June 3rd killing of Winston Smith by law enforcement.

June 2021 — The parking ramp where law enforcement shot and killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Graffiti reading “Fuck America the killing needs to stop” among other things. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — A garden being planted in the empty lot outside of the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd and next to the road Deona Marie was killed on June 13th. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street while clearing our protesters who have gathered since June 3rd following the killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Hennepin County Sheriff Officers on Girard Ave while authorities remove protester street barricades. The area has been a place of protest since the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police officer on Hennepin Avenue while they clear our protests that followed the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Graffiti on the side of McDonalds on Hennepin during Winston Smith and Deona Marie protests. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police officers in a line at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This follow days of protests following the June 3rd killing of Winston Smith and June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police and Minneapolis Public Works on Hennepin Avenue to clear out barricades put in place by protesters. Protesters had been gathered since the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

June 2021 — Law enforcement from multiple agencies respond to protesters who had been gathered since June 3rd protesting the killing of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Police outside the street barricades on Lake Street. Protesters had been holding space following the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Police outside the Deona Marie Memorial clearing out protesters who had been gathered since the June 3rd Winston Smith killing and June 13th Deona Marie killing. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Renters look down as law enforcement arrives to move out protesters who have been gathered in the area since the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Law enforcement from multiple agencies move in to clear out protesterts who have continued to gather in the area following the June 3rd and June 13th deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police move in to dismantle protest barricades and move out protesters who had been gathered protesting the June 3rd killing of Winston Smith and June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police clash with protesters at Lake Street and Hennepin Ave while attempting to remove street barricades. Protesters had barricaded the streets following the June 3rd Federal Task Force killing of Winston Smith and June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police move in to clear out barricaded streets around memorials set up for Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd and Deona Marie was killed when a man drove his vehicle through barricades on June 13th.

June 2021 — Street barricades at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street. The barricades were put in place following the June 3rd shooting death of Winston Smith by a Federal Task Force and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Barricades on Lake Street near the Deona Marie and Winston Smith memorials. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd and Deona Marie was killed on June 13th. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Alleys barricaded on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The area has been a place of protest since Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on top of a nearby parking ramp.

June 2021 — "No Justice No Street" written on a sidewalk outside "Wince Marie Way" The area in Uptown Minneapolis has been a place of protest since the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Protesters in Minneapolis continue to hold space at Lake Street and Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. Protesters have gathered since the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.