Government Plaza LRT Station, Downtown Minneapolis

City Hall train station in Minneapolis
City Hall train station in Minneapolis.

Government Plaza station serves as a key transit hub for the Green Line and Blue Line light rail services in downtown Minneapolis. Opened in 2004, the station is situated beneath the plaza of the same name, connecting commuters and visitors to the heart of the city's business and government district. Pictured here during COVID-19 shutdowns.

Photo taken in December 2020.

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