Hennepin County Government Center Security Fencing Installation

Temporary fencing is being installed around the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, located at 300 South 6th Street. This security measure was put in place in anticipation of the trial of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer. The trial, which began in March 2021, followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020 and the subsequent widespread protests. The fencing served to secure the courthouse and maintain order during a period of heightened public attention and potential unrest.