Minneapolis Businesses Brace for Unrest as Police Trial Begins

Michael’s Apparel, a family-owned clothing business located in the Lake Street commercial district in downtown Minneapolis, was cleaned out by lawbreakers during the riots following the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd.

“I basically watched them on camera,” said Joe Williams, the shop’s owner. “They broke in, they were snatching stuff off the walls. They pulled up in a car and popped the trunk. One guy came in and changed clothes and ...