Smoke from Lake Street Fires, Downtown Minneapolis, May 30, 2020

Smoke rises from fires on Lake Street, observed from Downtown Minneapolis on the night of May 30, 2020. This date marked the fourth day of widespread protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. Lake Street, a vital commercial corridor in South Minneapolis, experienced significant damage and fires during the civil unrest that occurred across the city. The events of late May 2020, often referred to as the Minneapolis Uprising, drew national and international focus to systemic racial injustice and police brutality. This period represents a significant moment in the city's recent history, impacting its social and economic landscape.