Minneapolis Uprising
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11/30/21 Hennepin County Government Center
As the 1st juror is selected on day one of the Potter trial, a small group of community activists and protesters are outside the Hennepin County Gov Center with large air fresheners in the grass. A prosecutor previously said officers noticed an air freshener hanging from mirror.
11/28/21 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
A poem written by Anthony Ceballos on a Hennepin Ave storefront.
A utility box with "Justice 4 George" written on it near 38th street in South Minneapolis.
11/23/21 Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct
The Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct in South Minneapolis surrounded by security fencing.
A protester with a "Welcome to Minneapolis!" patch during a march following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.
Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis the day after the Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal.
11/20/21 Hennepin County Government Center
Protesters march after a rally at the Hennepin County Government Center. A day earlier, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges.
“Everlake” signage up at the Midtown Corner apartments that burned last year. Per website:“Embrace the Lake Street community and move home to the brand new Everlake apartments. Cultural charisma. Urban connectivity. Always Minneapolis, Everlake.”
11/19/21 Moon Palace Books, Minneapolis
The "Abolish The Police" boards that have covered Moon Palace Books since last May have been removed. Prior to boards, a large banner of same message filled windows as they refused to allow police to stage on their property, instead setting up medic stations to treat the injured.
11/16/21 Hoban Korean BBQ, Uptown Minneapolis
Hoban Korean BBQ on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
11/15/21 Lake Street, Minneapolis
A mural as seen tonight on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The trial for former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter is 2 weeks away - November 30th. Potter is charged with 1st & 2nd degree manslaughter for the shooting death of Daunte Wright on April 11th, 2021.
11/14/21 Say Their Names Memorial
The first morning with snow on the ground of the season from just outside the Say Their Names Memorial.
Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis the morning after a the first snow fall of the season.
Minneapolis Police and Rescue respond to a man having a medical emergency as he drove through the east side fist. No one on the scene was injured.
Minneapolis Police and Rescue respond to a man having a medical emergency as he drove through the east side fist. No one on the scene was injured.
11/11/21 Prior Lake High School
A protest and rally at Prior Lake High School following a viral racist video from a student.
Artists along with some community members help remove the George Floyd piece prior to snow arriving.
Seven Points Mall with their boards off for the first time since May 2020.
A mural on West Lake Street as seen from the window of a local business.
Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months earlier.
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.
Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street.
Graffiti lines the banners at Lake & Girard where Winston Smith was killed 5 months ago.
The Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on W. Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
