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Director of Public Safety JD Carlson told protesters that he did not support Chauvin's actions against Floyd in Minneapolis, and offered an open door between the community and the police department. Freeborn County Sheriff Kurt Freitag expressed concern for the protesters, and recommended that they come prepared with water and sun protection if protesting in summer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Protest for police accountability in Albert Lea: 'Important to open up that dialogue'|url=https://www.kimt.com/content/news/protestforpoliceaccountability-570975511.html|access-date=2020-06-07|website=KIMT News|language=en|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614013227/https://www.kimt.com/content/news/protestforpoliceaccountability-570975511.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> === Anoka === On June 1, dozens of protesters gathered near the Rum River Bridge to peacefully protest the murder of George Floyd. Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart spoke in support of the protest. Several local officials attended the event, including Minnesota State Senator [[Jim Abeler]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hometownsource.com/abc_newspapers/free/updated-peaceful-protesters-gather-june-1-in-anoka/article_985927e8-a413-11ea-8ec4-e79476c64fb8.html|title=Peaceful protesters gather June 1 in Anoka|first=Jonathan|last=Young|website=Hometown Source|date=June 1, 2020|accessdate=February 26, 2022}}</ref> === Apple Valley === [[File:Dakota County Western Service Center arson May 29 2020.png|thumb|FBI photo of the [[Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota County]] Western Government Center arson attack, May 29, 2020.]] On May 29, during the early morning hours, Minnesota residents Fornandous Cortez Henderson of [[Savage, Minnesota|Savage]] and Garrett Ziegler of [[Long Lake, Minnesota|Long Lake]] attacked the [[Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota County]] Western Service Center in [[Apple Valley, Minnesota|Apple Valley]]—a local government building that contained a U.S. passport office, court rooms, and other official services.<ref name=":14">{{Cite press release |date=June 2, 2020 |title=Two Individuals Charged With Throwing Molotov Cocktails Into Dakota County Government Building |url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/two-individuals-charged-throwing-molotov-cocktails-dakota-county-government-building |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116141914/https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/two-individuals-charged-throwing-molotov-cocktails-dakota-county-government-building |archive-date=November 16, 2022 |access-date=November 20, 2022 |website=[[United States Department of Justice]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Schuster |first=Christine |date=June 3, 2020 |title=Feds accuse Savage man of throwing Molotov cocktails into Dakota County center |work=Southwest News Media |url=https://www.swnewsmedia.com/savage_pacer/news/public_safety/feds-accuse-savage-man-of-throwing-molotov-cocktails-into-dakota-county-center/article_36c83c38-ca2e-5911-b28e-412ba5ca91ae.html |url-status=live |access-date=November 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116141848/https://www.swnewsmedia.com/savage_pacer/news/public_safety/feds-accuse-savage-man-of-throwing-molotov-cocktails-into-dakota-county-center/article_36c83c38-ca2e-5911-b28e-412ba5ca91ae.html |archive-date=November 16, 2022}}</ref> Henderson had targeted the building as revenge for the appearances he made before a court located inside it and because he was angry with law enforcement over Floyd's murder. The two men broke several windows with baseball bats and threw Molotov cocktails inside. Some of the incendiary devices ignited and caused fire and smoke damage. The men also poured flammable liquids around the building and attempted to start other fires. Law enforcement that responded to a building alarm arrested Ziegler and Henderson as they fled on foot.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":28">{{Cite news |author= |date=February 11, 2021 |title=Suburban Minneapolis man sentenced to 5 years for firebombing Dakota County courthouse |work=[[St. Paul Pioneer Press]] |url=https://www.twincities.com/2021/02/11/suburban-minneapolis-man-sentenced-to-5-years-for-firebombing-dakota-county-courthouse/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212185104/https://www.twincities.com/2021/02/11/suburban-minneapolis-man-sentenced-to-5-years-for-firebombing-dakota-county-courthouse/ |archive-date=February 12, 2021}}</ref><ref>[https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/press-release/file/1282431/download "Arrest Warrant: ''United States of America v. (1) Garrett Patrick Ziegler (2) Fornandous Cortez Henderson'' (Case No. 20-mj-343 BRT)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015162934/https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/press-release/file/1282431/download|date=October 15, 2022}}". June 1, 2020. United States District Court for the State of Minnesota. Retrieved November 20, 2022.</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Chanen |first=David |date=December 6, 2020 |title=Arsonist sentenced to six years for fire, damage at Dakota County government building |work=[[Star Tribune]] |url=https://www.startribune.com/arsonist-sentenced-to-six-years-for-fire-damage-at-dakota-county-government-building/573351591/ |url-status=live |access-date=November 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210011536/https://www.startribune.com/arsonist-sentenced-to-six-years-for-fire-damage-at-dakota-county-government-building/573351591/ |archive-date=December 10, 2020}}</ref> === Austin === On May 31, approximately 300 protesters rallied at Bandshell Community Park in [[Austin, Minnesota|Austin]] and marched to the law enforcement center before returning to the park and disbanding.<ref>{{cite web |title=Austin community members host peaceful protest |url=https://www.kaaltv.com/austin-minnesota-news/austin-community-members-host-peaceful-protest/5747385/ |website=ABC 6 News |date=May 31, 2020 |publisher=KAAL-TV |access-date=June 1, 2020 |archive-date=June 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609090340/https://www.kaaltv.com/austin-minnesota-news/austin-community-members-host-peaceful-protest/5747385/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-01|title=Peaceful protest concerning the death of George Floyd held Sunday at Austin's Bandshell Park|url=https://www.myaustinminnesota.com/peaceful-protest-concerning-the-death-of-george-floyd-held-sunday-at-austins-bandshell-park/|access-date=2020-10-29|website=My Austin Minnesota|language=en-US}}</ref> Another protest occurred on the July 25.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}} === Bemidji === On May 30, between 300 and 500 protesters marched from Paul Bunyan Park to the [[Bemidji, Minnesota|Bemidji]] Police Department; the demonstration was peaceful until some protesters attacked a [[Drug Abuse Resistance Education|D.A.R.E.]] truck, which then backed into a crowd of demonstrators and mildly injured an event volunteer. After the protest, mayor Rita Albrecht signed a declaration of a curfew between 8:00&nbsp;p.m. and 6:00&nbsp;a.m.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Protesters march to Bemidji Police Department, city enacts curfew|url=https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/6512845-Protesters-march-to-Bemidji-Police-Department-city-enacts-curfew|last1=Gandsey|first1=Jillian|website=Bemidji Pioneer|date=May 30, 2020 |language=en|access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> === Bloomington === On July 5, the 10K Foundation organized a march from the [[Mall of America]] in [[Bloomington, Minnesota|Bloomington]] to the George Floyd memorial site in downtown Minneapolis.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-05|title=Protesters march from Mall of America to George Floyd memorial to demand justice|url=https://kstp.com/news/protesters-march-from-mall-of-america-to-george-floyd-memorial-to-demand-justice/5783127/|access-date=2020-10-29|website=KSTP|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-06|title=From Mall Of America To George Floyd Memorial, Protesters March For 'New America'|url=https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/07/06/from-mall-of-america-to-george-floyd-memorial-protesters-march-for-new-america/|access-date=2020-10-29|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=PHOTOS: Protesters organize Friday evening in Bloomington|url=https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_current/free/photos-protesters-organize-friday-evening-in-bloomington/article_ed7e0d46-a41e-11ea-825a-bb3417affdd5.html|access-date=2020-10-29|website=hometownsource.com|date=June 2020 |language=en}}</ref> === Brainerd === On May 29, over 60 people gathered at a busy intersection in [[Brainerd, Minnesota|Brainerd]] to support [[Black Lives Matter]] and protest the murder of George Floyd.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Over 60 gather at 6th and Washington in Brainerd to protest racial injustice|url=https://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/6511578-Over-60-gather-at-6th-and-Washington-in-Brainerd-to-protest-racial-injustice|date=May 29, 2020 |first=Gabriel D. |last=Lagarde |website=Brainerd Dispatch|language=en|access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> === Duluth === On May 28, around 100 protesters in [[Duluth, Minnesota|Duluth]] blocked traffic at a busy intersection to protest the murder of George Floyd.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Protests over George Floyd's death spread to Duluth|url=https://www.startribune.com/protests-over-george-floyd-s-death-spread-to-duluth/570833832/|website=Star Tribune|date=May 28, 2020 |access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> On May 30, several hundred protesters temporarily blocked portions of [[Interstate 35]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Protesters block Interstate 35 in Duluth|url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/6514682-Protesters-block-Interstate-35-in-Duluth|first1=Andee |last1=Erickson |first2=Christa |last2=Lawler |date=May 30, 2020 |website=Duluth News Tribune|language=en|access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=I-35 back open in Duluth Saturday after protesters block traffic|url=https://cbs3duluth.com/2020/05/30/protestors-move-onto-i-35-in-duluth-dpd-uses-parts-of-riot-gear-for-1st-time/|last=Cardinale|first=John|date=May 30, 2020|website=CBS3Duluth|language=en-US|access-date=May 31, 2020|archive-date=June 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616151657/https://cbs3duluth.com/2020/05/30/protestors-move-onto-i-35-in-duluth-dpd-uses-parts-of-riot-gear-for-1st-time/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Several highways closed, including Interstate 35, [[Interstate 394]], [[Interstate 94]] and [[Highway 55]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Highways into Minneapolis shutdown tonight|url=https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-05-30-20/h_58c5caba46873200c2afe468f4283e9d|last=Cunningham|first=Shawn|date=May 30, 2020|website=CNN|language=en|access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> A curfew from 10 p.m. CDT through 6 p.m. CDT Sunday morning was imposed by Duluth city leaders.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Duluth imposes 10 p.m. curfew Saturday night, lasting into Sunday morning|url=https://cbs3duluth.com/2020/05/30/duluth-imposes-10-p-m-curfew-saturday-night-lasting-into-sunday-morning/|last=LeSavage|first=Briggs|date=May 31, 2020|website=CBS3Duluth|language=en-US|access-date=May 31, 2020|archive-date=June 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607212355/https://cbs3duluth.com/2020/05/30/duluth-imposes-10-p-m-curfew-saturday-night-lasting-into-sunday-morning/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On May 31, more than 1,000 protesters marched on [[Interstate 35|I-35]]. Eight properties were damaged including an expletive written on the ground below the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial for historical lynching victims.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Duluth protests over George Floyd's death called unprecedented|url=https://www.startribune.com/duluth-protests-over-george-floyd-s-death-called-unprecedented/570907812/|website=Star Tribune|date=June 2020 |access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> On June 19, hundreds marched in Duluth for [[Juneteenth]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jun 19th 2020 - 5pm|first=News Tribune {{!}}|title=Demonstrators march in Duluth on Juneteenth|url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/6543021-Demonstrators-march-in-Duluth-on-Juneteenth|access-date=2020-06-19|website=Duluth News Tribune|language=en}}</ref> [[File:Northland March, Duluth 6 19 20 (50025055098).jpg|thumb|Protest march in [[Duluth, Minnesota|Duluth]] on June 19, 2020.]] === Ely === On June 6, in [[Ely, Minnesota|Ely]], approximately 250 protesters marched down Chapman Street from Central Avenue to Whiteside Park in support of [[Black Lives Matter]]. The protest was peaceful with no incidents of violence. Once arriving at the park, most protesters kneeled in silence for [[8 minutes 46 seconds]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=An Ely march for solidarity {{!}} The Ely Echo|url=https://www.elyecho.com/articles/2020/06/12/ely-march-solidarity|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224061413/https://www.elyecho.com/articles/2020/06/12/ely-march-solidarity|archive-date=2021-02-24|access-date=2020-06-18|website=www.elyecho.com}}</ref> === Forest Lake === On June 4 in [[Forest Lake, Minnesota|Forest Lake]], roughly 300 protesters marched from [[Forest Lake Area High School|the local high school]] to Lakeside Memorial Park. At the park, the protesters held a moment of silence followed by an open mic to discuss racism nationally and in the Forest Lake area. During the march, a handful of counter-protesters in trucks displayed American flags and a Trump flag, prompting local police to park a fire engine truck to separate the groups. Following the park gathering, many participants deviated from the planned march route back to the high school, instead taking to Highway 61, a primary thoroughfare through the town. On the way, approximately 40 protesters stopped at the Forest Lake City Center, with the Forest Lake Police Chief Rick Peterson describing "a select few individuals" as "unruly." No arrests or citations were made.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Hannah |title=Hundreds march in Forest Lake |url=https://www.hometownsource.com/forest_lake_times/free/hundreds-march-in-forest-lake/article_d866d0a4-a695-11ea-a2d5-d35cfeb14fff.html |website=Forest Lake Times |date=June 4, 2020 |publisher=Hometown Source |access-date=29 October 2023}}</ref> === Grand Marais === On May 29, roughly 80 protesters lined Highway 61 in [[Grand Marais, Minnesota|Grand Marais]] to protest police brutality. The rally remained peaceful.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Silence|first=Rhonda|date=2020-06-26|title=Noting a sea change in engagement {{!}} Center for Rural Policy and Development|url=https://www.ruralmn.org/noting-a-sea-change-in-engagement/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=WTIP: North Shore Community Radio|language=en-US}}</ref> === Glencoe === On June 2, close to 150 protesters attended a rally outside the [[McLeod County, Minnesota|McLeod County Courthouse]] in [[Glencoe, Minnesota|Glencoe]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oachs|first=Whitney|date=2020-06-26|title=Noting a sea change in engagement {{!}} Center for Rural Policy and Development|url=https://www.ruralmn.org/noting-a-sea-change-in-engagement/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=WTIP: North Shore Community Radio|language=en-US}}</ref> === Mankato === On May 29, hundreds of protesters marched through downtown [[Mankato, Minnesota|Mankato]] in a peaceful demonstration. The rally began at Veterans Memorial Bridge and went through Washington park and to the Mankato Public Safety Center.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hundreds of demonstrators march through Mankato, protest George Floyd's death|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hundreds-of-demonstrators-march-through-mankato-protest-george-floyd-e2-80-99s-death/ar-BB14MKYd|date=May 29, 2020|first=Gage|last=Cureton|website=KEYC Mankato via msn.com|language=en|access-date=Jun 3, 2020}}</ref> === Marshall === On June 3, a crowd of over 200 people marched down East College Drive from Memorial Park in downtown Marshall and then back down East College Drive and through downtown. The protest remained peaceful and was a major emphasis by the organizers of the protest despite several local businesses closing early in anticipation of the protests.<ref>{{cite web |title=Large crowd turns out for peaceful protest in Marshall Wednesday |url=https://marshallradio.net/large-crowd-turns-out-for-peaceful-protest-in-marshall-wednesday/ |website=Marshall Radio News |access-date=March 29, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=OVER 200 GATHER IN MARSHALL FOR GEORGE FLOYD PROTEST |url=https://kdmanews.com/2020/06/04/over-200-gather-in-marshall-for-george-floyd-protest/ |access-date=March 29, 2021 |work=KDMA News |date=June 4, 2021}}</ref> === Minneapolis–Saint Paul === {{Main|George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul|George Floyd Square occupied protest}} {{Further|Aftermath of the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul|List of arson damage during the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul}}[[File:Minnesota National Guard and local law enforcement at the Minnesota State Capitol building, May 30, 2020.jpg|thumb|[[Minnesota National Guard]] and local law enforcement standing guard at the [[Minnesota State Capitol]] building in St. Paul on May 30]] The first George Floyd protests took place in Minneapolis on May 26{{snd}}the day after his murder by Minneapolis police officers{{snd}}and spread to neighboring St. Paul. On May 28, after protests turned violent, Minneapolis Mayor [[Jacob Frey]] declared a [[state of emergency]] and Minnesota Governor [[Tim Walz]] activated the [[Minnesota National Guard]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Minnesota Calls National Guard to Quell Violent Protests in Minneapolis|url=https://www.voanews.com/usa/minneapolis-mayor-declares-state-emergency|website=VOA|access-date=June 11, 2020 |date=May 29, 2020}}</ref> On June 9, Minnesota Governor [[Tim Walz]] issued a statewide proclamation declaring [[8 minutes 46 seconds]] of silence at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. CDT to coincide with the beginning of Floyd's funeral in [[Houston]], Texas. The length of time was how long Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was originally reported to have pinned Floyd on the pavement using his knee.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Walsh |first1=Paul |title=Gov. Tim Walz calls for 8 minutes, 46 seconds of silence today in honor of George Floyd |url=https://www.startribune.com/gov-walz-calls-for-8-minutes-46-seconds-of-silence-to-honor-george-floyd/571130902/ |access-date=9 June 2020 |publisher=Star Tribune |date=9 June 2020}}</ref> === New Ulm === On May 30, over a dozen people spontaneously gathered at the intersection of Center Street and Broadway in [[New Ulm, Minnesota|New Ulm]] and peacefully demonstrated.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Schuldt |first1=Clay |title=Peaceful demonstration in New Ulm pops up in support of George Floyd |url=https://www.nujournal.com/news/local-news/2020/05/30/peaceful-demonstration-in-new-ulm-pops-up-in-support-of-george-floyd/ |website=The New Ulm Journal |access-date=February 2, 2023 |date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> === Oakdale === On May 28, protesters gathered outside the home of [[Derek Chauvin]]. Six demonstrators were arrested for unlawful assembly.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Devine |first=Mary |date=May 28, 2020 |title=Six George Floyd protesters arrested at fired Minneapolis police officer's Oakdale home |work=[[St. Paul Pioneer Press]] |url=https://www.twincities.com/2020/05/28/george-floyd-protesters-arrested-at-oakdale-home-belonging-to-minneapolis-police-officer/ |access-date=October 30, 2023}}</ref> === Owatonna === On May 31, over 200 protesters demonstrated in [[Owatonna, Minnesota|Owatonna]] along Hoffman Drive to show solidarity with George Floyd. They traveled to the Law Enforcement Center, where they spoke with officers from Owatonna and from neighboring counties. They also held a moment of silence for [[8 minutes 46 seconds]] to honor Floyd.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.southernminn.com/owatonna_peoples_press/news/article_473532c8-cac4-547c-85b0-ecbefef8a6bd.html|title=10-hour protest ends with demonstrators, law enforcement taking a knee|publisher=[[Owatonna People's Press]]|date=June 1, 2020|access-date=June 11, 2020}}</ref> === Rochester === On May 29, over 150 protesters marched from Soldiers Field to the Government Center building and back to protest the murder of George Floyd.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rochester protest for George Floyd|url=https://www.kaaltv.com/rochester-minnesota-news/rochester-protest-for-george-floyd/5745282/|date=May 29, 2020|first=Jordyn|last=Reed|website=abc6news.com|language=en|access-date=Jun 3, 2020|archive-date=June 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603234320/https://www.kaaltv.com/rochester-minnesota-news/rochester-protest-for-george-floyd/5745282/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On June 7, protesters marched from Silver Lake to the Olmsted County Government Center.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kttc.com/2020/06/07/george-floyd-protests-a-march-against-injustice/|title=GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTS: A march against injustice|publisher=[[KTTC]]|date=June 7, 2020|access-date=June 11, 2020|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611182308/https://kttc.com/2020/06/07/george-floyd-protests-a-march-against-injustice/|url-status=dead}}</ref> === St. Cloud === On May 29, after hundreds of people gathered for a memorial for George Floyd at [[Lake George Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota|Lake George Township]], a portion of the crowd marched through downtown [[St. Cloud, Minnesota|St. Cloud]], stopping at the [[Stearns County Courthouse]] to hold a moment of silence for Floyd before turning back to Lake George.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Peaceful demonstrations follow memorial for George Floyd in St. Cloud|url=https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2020/05/29/peaceful-demonstrations-follow-memorial-george-floyd-st-cloud/5288657002/|last=Baker|first=Clairissa|website=St. Cloud Times|language=en|access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> === Woodbury === On June 1, a group of about 40 protesters gathered in Ojibway Park in [[Woodbury, Minnesota|Woodbury]] to rally against police brutality. Another protest took place on June 4 as protesters marched from [[Colby Lake (Washington County, Minnesota)|Colby Lake]] to Woodbury City Hall.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/woodbury-joins-wave-of-protests-with-memorial-march-thursday|title=Woodbury joins wave of protests with memorial march Thursday|website=Bring Me the News|date=June 4, 2020|access-date=June 11, 2020}}</ref> </textarea><div class="templatesUsed"></div><p id="mw-returnto">Return to <a href="/wiki/George_Floyd_protests_in_Minnesota" title="George Floyd protests in Minnesota">George Floyd protests in Minnesota</a>.</p> <noscript><img src="https://login.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:CentralAutoLogin/start?type=1x1" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="border: none; position: absolute;"></noscript> <div class="printfooter" data-nosnippet="">Retrieved from "<a dir="ltr" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Floyd_protests_in_Minnesota">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Floyd_protests_in_Minnesota</a>"</div></div> <div id="catlinks" class="catlinks catlinks-allhidden" data-mw="interface"></div> </div> </main> </div> <div class="mw-footer-container"> <footer id="footer" class="mw-footer" > <ul id="footer-info"> </ul> <ul id="footer-places"> <li id="footer-places-privacy"><a href="https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Policy:Privacy_policy">Privacy policy</a></li> <li id="footer-places-about"><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:About">About Wikipedia</a></li> <li id="footer-places-disclaimers"><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:General_disclaimer">Disclaimers</a></li> <li id="footer-places-contact"><a href="//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Contact_us">Contact Wikipedia</a></li> <li id="footer-places-wm-codeofconduct"><a href="https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Policy:Universal_Code_of_Conduct">Code of Conduct</a></li> <li id="footer-places-developers"><a href="https://developer.wikimedia.org">Developers</a></li> <li id="footer-places-statslink"><a href="https://stats.wikimedia.org/#/en.wikipedia.org">Statistics</a></li> <li id="footer-places-cookiestatement"><a href="https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Policy:Cookie_statement">Cookie statement</a></li> <li id="footer-places-mobileview"><a href="//en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Floyd_protests_in_Minnesota&action=edit&section=2&mobileaction=toggle_view_mobile" class="noprint stopMobileRedirectToggle">Mobile view</a></li> </ul> <ul id="footer-icons" class="noprint"> <li id="footer-copyrightico"><a href="https://wikimediafoundation.org/" class="cdx-button cdx-button--fake-button cdx-button--size-large cdx-button--fake-button--enabled"><img src="/static/images/footer/wikimedia-button.svg" width="84" height="29" alt="Wikimedia Foundation" loading="lazy"></a></li> <li id="footer-poweredbyico"><a href="https://www.mediawiki.org/" class="cdx-button cdx-button--fake-button cdx-button--size-large cdx-button--fake-button--enabled"><img src="/w/resources/assets/poweredby_mediawiki.svg" alt="Powered by MediaWiki" width="88" height="31" loading="lazy"></a></li> </ul> </footer> </div> </div> </div> <div class="vector-settings" id="p-dock-bottom"> <ul></ul> </div><script>(RLQ=window.RLQ||[]).push(function(){mw.config.set({"wgHostname":"mw-web.codfw.main-694cf4987f-sjsgf","wgBackendResponseTime":245,"wgPageParseReport":{"limitreport":{"cputime":"0.053","walltime":"0.076","ppvisitednodes":{"value":418,"limit":1000000},"postexpandincludesize":{"value":17740,"limit":2097152},"templateargumentsize":{"value":6556,"limit":2097152},"expansiondepth":{"value":9,"limit":100},"expensivefunctioncount":{"value":0,"limit":500},"unstrip-depth":{"value":0,"limit":20},"unstrip-size":{"value":469,"limit":5000000},"entityaccesscount":{"value":0,"limit":400},"timingprofile":["100.00% 51.761 1 -total"," 99.87% 51.693 2 Template:Blocked_text"," 42.48% 21.987 1 Template:Colocationwebhost"," 40.59% 21.012 2 Template:Replace"," 38.79% 20.080 1 Template:Hidden"," 16.30% 8.439 1 Template:Tlx"," 16.08% 8.322 1 Template:Hidden_begin"," 2.51% 1.300 1 Template:Hidden_end"," 2.21% 1.146 1 MediaWiki:Wikimedia-globalblocking-blockedtext-mistake"," 1.76% 0.913 1 MediaWiki:Wikimedia-globalblocking-blockedtext-mistake-email-steward"]},"scribunto":{"limitreport-timeusage":{"value":"0.010","limit":"10.000"},"limitreport-memusage":{"value":1043358,"limit":52428800}},"cachereport":{"origin":"mw-web.codfw.main-694cf4987f-sjsgf","timestamp":"20241126062958","ttl":2592000,"transientcontent":false}}});});</script> </body> </html>