Sunflowers Grow at Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct

Sunflowers at Third Precinct in South Minneapolis
Sunflowers grow amidst the debris and security measures at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The building was damaged during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The precinct, located in the Powderhorn community of Minneapolis, was a focal point of protests and was subsequently boarded up and fortified with concrete barriers and barbed wire. The presence of sunflowers, a symbol of growth and resilience, growing within the secured perimeter offers a stark contrast to the destruction and the ongoing security presence.
Photo taken in September 2021.
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