Hundreds gathered to share solidarity for the life of George Floyd at Peace Park on May 30. A witness said she saw the passenger of a pickup truck displaying aConfederate Flag andTrump 2020 regalia point a gun at the protesters.[3]
Black Lives Matter protesters marched from Island Park past the Police Station and then south on 25th Street, as reported on May 30. The protests began peacefully but became violent after 6:00 PM. Several businesses in downtown Fargo were damaged, including the historic Hotel Donaldson.[5] NearbyMoorhead, Minnesota's African-American Mayor Johnathan Juddpressed the flesh in the crowd of thousands asking people to get more involved in their community.[6]
On June 5, approximately 20 protesters held a rally on First Avenue to protest the murder of George Floyd, chanting slogans such as "Hands up, don't shoot."[8]
On June 7, almost 50 high school students were escorted by police officers as they peacefully marched through the streets of Rugby to protest the murder of George Floyd.[10]
On June 7, between 70 and 85 protesters gathered in Valley City Park and marched across the bridge and through the streets in support of Black Lives Matter.[11]
On June 5, about 30 protesters gathered at Harmon Park to support Black Lives Matter and rally against police brutality. A biker gang held a counter-protest across from them, brandishing firearms and chanting "All Lives Matter."[12]
