Garbage can arson on Lake Street
The Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the day after the election in Uptown Minneapolis.
Garbage cans on fire in Uptown Minneapolis, day after election
Fire in a garbage can in Uptown Minneapolis the day after election night.
WInston Smith Protest Notes
Protest signs hang on fencing around the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.
Prosecute Cops seen in Uptown Minneapolis
People walk past Seven Points mall in Uptown Minneapolis the day before the election.
Deona Marie Boards at Seven Points
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.
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.
Winston Smith protester and a Scooter
A protester rides a Scooter across barricades that read “Winston Smith” in Uptown Minneapolis on Lake Street.
Uptown Minneapolsi storefronts August 2021
Storefronts still covered in murals on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Protesters climb fencing at Winston Smith protest site
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.
Fencing at Winston Smith protest site
Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held memorials for Winston smith and Deona Marie.
Private Security Surveillance in Uptown
A security guard looks down at those on Lake Street with a pair of binoculars.
Armed private security in Uptown Minneapolis
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.
Deona Marie Memorial after clearing by police
The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors.
Signs outside the newly cleared Winston Smith Protest
Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials.
Private security at Seven Points
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 after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.
Armed private security at Seven Points protest
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 after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.
Fencing goes up at Winston Smith protest site
Minneapolis Police outside what was the Wince Marie Memorial Garden. Private security and police cleared the lot and fencing was put up.July 17, 2021
Private security at peace garden in Minneapolis
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 after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.
Winston Smith Memorial Garden clearing
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 after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.
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.