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The new entrance at the flagship Target store in downtown Minneapolis.

New entrance at Target’s flagship store in Downtown Minneapolis

The new entrance at the flagship Target store in downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicolelt mall, Skyway, Target
Items behind locked cabinets at the flagship Target store in downtown Minneapolis.

Photos: Target Securing Toothpaste (October 21, 2022)

Target, Theft
The demolition of the former supervalu store on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Supervalu Demolition on Lake Street

The demolition of the former supervalu store on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Cityscape, Demolition, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Skyline, Supervalu
A billboard by a self described "leading public policy organization" at the I-94 Minneapolis border declares “It’s official” and directs motorists to a page where their interpretation of crime data shows crime rising years prior to the mass quitting of police officers in 2020-22.

Center for American Experiment billboard in Minneapolis

A billboard by a self described "leading public policy organization" at the I-94 Minneapolis border declares “It’s official” and directs…

Billboard, Center for American Experiment, Crime, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Politics
A protester holds up a sign reading “No Justice No Streets” as the Mayor Jacob Frey proclaims it George Floyd Day. It would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday.

No Justice No Streets protest sign at City Hall

A protester holds up a sign reading “No Justice No Streets” as the Mayor Jacob Frey proclaims it George Floyd…

Downtown Minneapolis, George Floyd, Jacob Frey, Minneapolis, Minneapolis City Hall, Minnesota, Protest, Protest Sign, Protester
Jacob Frey, the Mayor of Minneapolis, poses with the family of George Floyd on what would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday. The mayor had proclaimed it George Floyd Day. Terrence Floyd, Paris Stevens, Angela Harrelson.

George Floyd’s family and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey

Jacob Frey, the Mayor of Minneapolis, poses with the family of George Floyd on what would have been Floyd’s 49th…

Angela Harrelson, Downtown Minneapolis, George Floyd, Jacob Frey, Minneapolis, Minneapolis City Hall, Minnesota, Paris Stevens, People, Terrence Floyd
Jacob Frey, Mayor of Minneapolis, proclaims it George Floyd Day on what would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday.

Jacob Frey speaks on George Floyd Day at City Hall

Jacob Frey, Mayor of Minneapolis, proclaims it George Floyd Day on what would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday.

Downtown Minneapolis, George Floyd, Jacob Frey, Minneapolis, Minneapolis City Hall, Minnesota
Jacob Frey, the Mayor of Minneapolis, poses with the family of George Floyd on what would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday. The mayor had proclaimed it George Floyd Day. Terrence Floyd, Paris Stevens, Angela Harrelson.

Photos: Minneapolis Mayor Proclaims George Floyd Day on His 49th Birthday

The Mayor of Minneapolis proclaims it George Floyd Day on what would have been his 49th birthday.

George Floyd, Minneapolis City Hall, Proclamation
Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"

Homelessness protest at Minneapolis City Hall

Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines…

Downtown Minneapolis, Homelessness, Minneapolis, Minneapolis City Hall, Minnesota, Protest, Protest Sign
Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"

Protest Encampment at Minneapolis City Hall

Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines…

Downtown Minneapolis, Homelessness, Minneapolis, Minneapolis City Hall, Minnesota, Protest, Protest Sign
Cedar-Riverside train station in South Minneapolis.

Cedar Riverside Train Station at night in Minneapolis

Cedar-Riverside train station in South Minneapolis.

Cedar Riverside, Metro Transit, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Train Station
A Cupcake Vineyards promotional hot-air-balloon display stands at the edge of a red-lit entryway, its bright yellow and deep blue panels catching the saturated glow from the surrounding walls. These inflatable point-of-sale displays are common in liquor stores and bar entry corridors, designed to stand out under mixed lighting and draw attention to featured brands. The scene’s heavy red cast—likely from LED wash lighting or a painted interior corridor—creates a striking contrast with the cooler tones of the balloon, giving the space a graphic, almost stage-set quality often found in Minneapolis nightlife districts where narrow passages and dramatic lighting create strong visual color blocks.

Cupcake Vineyards Display in a Red-Lit Entryway

A Cupcake Vineyards promotional hot-air-balloon display stands at the edge of a red-lit entryway, its bright yellow and deep blue…

Cupcake Vineyards, Hennepin Ave, Hot air balloon, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"

Encampment at Minneapolis City Hall

Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines…

Downtown Minneapolis, Homelessness, Minneapolis, Minneapolis City Hall, Minnesota, Protest, Protest Sign
Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"

Homeless and Human protest sign in Minneapolis

Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines…

Downtown Minneapolis, Homelessness, Minneapolis, Minneapolis City Hall, Minnesota, Protest, Protest Sign
Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"

No Sweeps Jacob Frey protest at Minneapolis City Hall

Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines…

Downtown Minneapolis, Homelessness, Minneapolis, Minneapolis City Hall, Minnesota, Protest, Protest Sign
Protesters holding space at Minneapolis City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need”.

Stop The Sweeps No Evictions On Stolen Land

Protesters holding space at Minneapolis City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear…

Downtown Minneapolis, Homelessness, Minneapolis, Minneapolis City Hall, Minnesota, Protest, Protest Sign
Painted boards on Mortimer's on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis.

Mortimer’s Bar Painted Boards

Painted boards on Mortimer's on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis.

Art, Graffiti, Graffiti Artist, Live Music, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mortimer's
This aerial view looks over one of Lake Minnetonka’s shallow eastern bays, where a broad wetland of cattails and floating vegetation meets a line of private docks and covered boat slips. These marshy inlets are among the lake’s most ecologically important areas, filtering runoff, supporting migratory birds, and preserving habitat that once covered far more of the shoreline before 20th-century dredging and residential development. The fall canopy surrounding the bay shows the mix of hardwoods common in the Deephaven and Greenwood areas, with red maples, oaks, and ash trees creating a dense belt of color around the water. Farther in the distance, the channel and bridge leading toward Carson’s Bay hint at the lake’s extensive network of connected basins, many of which were linked by canals built in the late 1800s to support early resort traffic.

Wetlands and Boat Slips at the Eastern Edge of Lake Minnetonka

This aerial view looks over one of Lake Minnetonka’s shallow eastern bays, where a broad wetland of cattails and floating…

Autumn, Deephaven, Fall Colors, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota
This aerial view follows the wooded shoreline of Deephaven, a small lakeside community on the southeast edge of Lake Minnetonka. The neighborhood developed around a combination of 19th-century summer cottages and later year-round homes, many of which were built on large forested lots that still preserve much of the area’s original tree cover. In autumn, the mix of maple, oak, and basswood trees creates a dense canopy of reds, yellows, and orange tones that nearly conceals the homes and winding shoreline roads below. Deephaven’s bay-front docks, protected inlets, and narrow peninsulas are distinctive features of this part of Minnetonka, reflecting the lake’s long history as a regional retreat and residential enclave.

Deephaven Shoreline Homes in Peak Autumn Color

This aerial view follows the wooded shoreline of Deephaven, a small lakeside community on the southeast edge of Lake Minnetonka….

Autumn, Deephaven, Fall Colors, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota
An aerial view over Deephaven captures the dense hardwood canopy that defines the residential areas near Lake Minnetonka each autumn. The neighborhood’s winding roads and homes sit almost entirely beneath mature maple, oak, and basswood trees, which turn a concentrated mix of red, orange, and gold during peak color change. This part of the Minnetonka shoreline developed slowly through the mid-20th century, preserving large wooded lots and green corridors that create the nearly continuous tree cover seen from above. The forested character of these communities—rare for a metropolitan area—remains a major feature of Deephaven’s identity and contributes to its secluded, park-like landscape.

Deephaven Neighborhood Canopy in Peak Fall Color

An aerial view over Deephaven captures the dense hardwood canopy that defines the residential areas near Lake Minnetonka each autumn….

Autumn, Deephaven, Fall Colors, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota
An overhead view of a small wetland basin in Deephaven shows the transition into late fall around Lake Minnetonka. Seasonal drawdown has exposed the cracked mudflats around the pond’s edge, while a layer of duckweed or algae collects in the remaining water at the center — a common pattern in shallow basins fed by spring runoff and intermittent groundwater. Surrounding hardwoods and pines move through peak color, forming the dense forest cover typical of the Minnetonka shoreline communities, where preserved ravines, lowlands, and wooded parcels give the area its distinctive mix of lakefront development and natural habitat.

Autumn Wetland Basin Near Lake Minnetonka

An overhead view of a small wetland basin in Deephaven shows the transition into late fall around Lake Minnetonka. Seasonal…

Autumn, Deephaven, Fall Colors, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota
An aerial view captures the dense fall canopy around Lake Minnetonka in Deephaven, where mature hardwoods and pines create a patchwork of orange, yellow, and deep red. Many of the winding roads in this part of the Lake Minnetonka shoreline were laid out in the early 20th century as the area transitioned from summer cottages to year-round neighborhoods. Today the tree cover remains one of Deephaven’s defining features, with protected woodland corridors and long-established residential plots preserving the character of this lakeside community.

Autumn Canopy Along Deephaven’s Lakeside Roads

An aerial view captures the dense fall canopy around Lake Minnetonka in Deephaven, where mature hardwoods and pines create a…

Autumn, Deephaven, Fall Colors, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota
Fall colors around Lake Minnetonka in Deephaven, Minnesota.

Lake Minnetonka Fall Colors

Fall colors around Lake Minnetonka in Deephaven, Minnesota.

Autumn, Deephaven, Fall Colors, Lake Minnetonka, Leaves, Minnesota, Trees
A high-elevation view over Lake Minnetonka captures several of the lake’s narrow peninsulas and sheltered bays at peak autumn color. The lake’s fragmented shoreline—shaped by glacial meltwater during the last Ice Age—creates dozens of protected inlets that became ideal sites for marinas, sailing clubs, and early resort development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this part of the lake, the docks and clustered sailboats reflect the area’s long-standing boating culture, while the densely wooded neighborhoods show how residential development was built around access to quiet coves rather than wide-open water. The surrounding canopy, shifting from green to deep red and gold, highlights why Lake Minnetonka remains one of the most photographed fall landscapes in the Twin Cities region.

Autumn Shorelines on Lake Minnetonka

A high-elevation view over Lake Minnetonka captures several of the lake’s narrow peninsulas and sheltered bays at peak autumn color….

Autumn, Deephaven, Fall Colors, Lake Minnetonka, Leaves, Minnesota, Trees
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