Large crowd of protesters with signs marches through downtown Minneapolis during a "Good Trouble" civil rights demonstration.

Minneapolis Uprising – July 2025

July 2025 · 28 photographs

2025
Minikahda Club golf course overlooks Bde Maka Ska with Minneapolis skyline beyond.View full post: Minikahda Club Golf Course, Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis Skyline
July 5, 2025 — The Minikahda Club, a private golf club established in 1898, is situated on the western shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. Its historic clubhouse and golf course provide a prominent recreational and social center overlooking the lake. From this vantage point, the club offers views across Bde Maka Ska to the distant Minneapolis skyline.
Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince with white dove at West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis.View full post: Prince Mural at W 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis
July 6, 2025 — The Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince is located at the corner of West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The mural was created shortly after his passing in 2016. Reports indicate it was originally planned as a "get well" tribute during an earlier period of his illness.
Window signs announce "Our Dispensary Coming Soon" for a cannabis cooperative on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.View full post: “Our Dispensary Coming Soon” Signs on Hennepin Avenue
July 6, 2025 — Signs announcing "Our Dispensary Coming Soon" are displayed in the storefront windows of the Hennepin Ave Cannabis Cooperative in Uptown Minneapolis.
Sailboat and people on dock at Bde Maka Ska during sunset in Minneapolis.View full post: Sailboat Passing the Dock on Bde Maka Ska at Sunset
July 6, 2025 — A sailboat glides across Bde Maka Ska at sunset, with people gathered on a dock near the Minneapolis Sailing Center. Located in Minneapolis, Bde Maka Ska is the largest lake in the city's Chain of Lakes. The lake's name, meaning 'White Earth Lake' in the Dakota language, was officially restored in 2017, reflecting its Indigenous heritage.
People and bicycles on shore at Bde Maka Ska Lake during sunset with moored sailboats and Minneapolis skyline.View full post: Sailboats and Skyline at Dusk on Bde Maka Ska
July 6, 2025 — Bde Maka Ska Lake, located in South Minneapolis, is a prominent natural lake within the city's Chain of Lakes Regional Park system. Originally known by its Dakota name, meaning "White Earth Lake," it was officially restored in 2017 after decades as Lake Calhoun.
Two paddleboarders on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis at sunset with park trees and stone bridge.View full post: Paddleboarders Near the Stone Bridge on Lake of the Isles
July 8, 2025 — Two individuals paddleboard on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis during sunset. Lake of the Isles is one of five lakes in the Chain of Lakes Regional Park, a significant part of Minneapolis's Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway.
Mural by Cadex and Ethan Herrera depicting cyclists and runners along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.View full post: Midtown Greenway Mural by Cadex and Ethan Herrera, Minneapolis
July 8, 2025 — A vibrant mural by artists Cadex and Ethan Herrera on a wall along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. Created in 2025, the artwork depicts figures engaged in cycling and running. The Midtown Greenway, a 5.5-mile-long path, was repurposed from an abandoned railway line.
Cyclists ride beneath a mural-painted bridge on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.View full post: Cyclists Pass Indigenous-Themed Mural on the Midtown Greenway
July 8, 2025 — Bikers travel along the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis, passing a vibrant mural painted beneath a bridge. The Midtown Greenway, a former railway corridor, was transformed into a 5.5-mile multi-use path in 2000, serving as a vital transportation and recreational route through the city.
Modified traffic sign with graffiti reading "Don't Stop Giving Head" in South Minneapolis.View full post: Altered “Stop Ahead” Sign Reading “Don’t Stop Giving Head”
July 8, 2025 — Graffiti modifies a "Stop Ahead" traffic sign in South Minneapolis. The original warning has been altered to read "DON'T STOP GIVING HEAD," transforming a regulatory notice into a provocative statement.
Metro Transit light rail train departing Downtown Minneapolis at sunset with skyline in background.View full post: Light Rail Train Leaving the Minneapolis Skyline at Dusk
July 8, 2025 — A Metro Transit light rail train departs Downtown Minneapolis at sunset. The Blue Line, the first segment, commenced operations in 2004, followed by the Green Line in 2014.
A "24th PED XING" street sign stands on a Metro Transit rail pole with Minneapolis skyline in the background.View full post: 24th Street Pedestrian Crossing Sign Above the Minneapolis Skyline
July 8, 2025 — A "24th PED XING" sign is positioned alongside the Metro Transit light rail tracks in South Minneapolis, with the city's downtown buildings silhouetted against the horizon.
Cowboy Jack's bar and restaurant on North 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis at night with rooftop crowd and illuminatedView full post: Nightlife at Cowboy Jack’s, N 5th St, Downtown Minneapolis
July 8, 2025 — Cowboy Jack's, a multi-story bar and restaurant, is located on North 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis. Known for its cowboy theme and sports bar atmosphere.
Metro Transit light rail train on N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis at night with brick buildings and storefronts.View full post: Metro Transit Train Along North 5th Street at Night
July 8, 2025 — A Metro Transit light rail train travels along N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis, a corridor known for its entertainment venues.
Hennepin Avenue at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night with new bike lanes and street lights.View full post: Hennepin Avenue at Night After Uptown’s Road Construction
July 10, 2025 — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night, following a multi-year road construction project. This infrastructure upgrade aimed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety and connectivity, notably introducing dedicated bike lanes along the thoroughfare.
Aerial view of Minneapolis residential and commercial buildings with Mississippi River visible through haze from CanadianView full post: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Bde Maka Ska and Downtown Minneapolis
July 12, 2025 — Canadian wildfire smoke covered Minneapolis, Minnesota in July 2025, obscuring the urban landscape.
Minneapolis Pops Orchestra performs at the Lake Harriet Bandshell during a summer concert.View full post: Minneapolis Pops Orchestra Plays the Lake Harriet Bandshell
July 13, 2025 — The Lake Harriet Bandshell sits on the shore of Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, its current turreted structure built in 1986 after a series of earlier pavilions on the site burned down. The Minneapolis Pops Orchestra performs there on July 13, 2025, drawing a crowd with blankets and lawn chairs across the surrounding grass.
Protester wearing message shirt at Downtown Minneapolis immigration rights demonstration.View full post: “Chinga La Migra” and “Fuck ICE” Overalls at Good Trouble March
July 17, 2025 — Protesters gathered in Downtown Minneapolis as part of the nationwide "Good Trouble Lives On" day of action, organized to address attacks on civil and human rights by the Trump administration. The event began at the Hennepin County Government Center with speakers including Toussaint Morrison, Nekima Levy Armstrong, and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. Following the speeches, participants marched through Downtown Minneapolis to voice their concerns. Messages displayed on protest attire, such as "FUCK ICE" and "CHINGA LA MIGRA," underscored the protest's focus on immigration policies and human rights.
Crowd gathers at Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis during "Good Trouble" civil rights protest.View full post: Crowd Gathers at the Reflecting Pool During the Good Trouble Rally
July 17, 2025 — A "Good Trouble Lives On" protest convened at the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis. This national day of action was organized to respond to attacks on civil and human rights. Participants gathered to hear speakers such as Toussaint Morrison, Nekima Levy Armstrong, and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. Following the rally, protesters marched through Downtown Minneapolis.
Large crowd of protesters with signs marches through downtown Minneapolis during a "Good Trouble" civil rights demonstration.View full post: “Good Trouble” March Crowds Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis
July 17, 2025 — A protest march, part of the nationwide "Good Trouble Lives On" movement, proceeds through Downtown Minneapolis. The event, organized to respond to attacks on civil and human rights by the Trump administration, began with a gathering at the Hennepin County Government Center. Speakers including Toussaint Morrison, Nekima Levy Armstrong, and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan addressed the crowd before the march commenced.
Protesters marching through Downtown Minneapolis pass outdoor dining areas during a Good Trouble civil rights demonstration.View full post: Diners Watch “Good Trouble” Marchers Pass in Downtown Minneapolis
July 17, 2025 — A "Good Trouble Lives On" march proceeds through Downtown Minneapolis, passing outdoor dining establishments. This national day of action was organized to respond to attacks on civil and human rights by the Trump administration, asserting that power resides with the people. Participants gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center, hearing speakers such as Toussaint Morrison, Nekima Levy Armstrong, and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan before marching through Downtown Minneapolis.
Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis holding a "Boycott Target" banner during a national civil rights demonstration onView full post: “Boycott Target” Banner Leads Good Trouble March in Minneapolis
July 17, 2025 — Protesters march through Downtown Minneapolis as part of the "Good Trouble Lives On" national day of action. This nationwide movement responds to attacks on civil and human rights, asserting that power resides with the people. Participants hold signs advocating for a "National Target Boycott" focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a campaign launch date of February 1, 2025, indicated on a prominent banner. The march, which began after a gathering at the Hennepin County Government Center.
Protesters carrying signs and flags march through downtown Minneapolis during the Good Trouble Lives On civil rightsView full post: “Good Trouble Lives On” Marchers Fill Marquette Avenue
July 17, 2025 — Protesters march through Downtown Minneapolis as part of the 'Good Trouble Lives On' national day of action. This protest responds to attacks on civil and human rights, asserting the power of the people. Participants gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center, hearing from speakers including Toussaint Morrison, Nekima Levy Armstrong, and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, before marching.
Soccer players compete at Elliot Park in downtown Minneapolis beneath a purple sky colored by Canadian wildfire smoke.View full post: Evening Soccer Match at Elliot Park Beneath the Minneapolis Skyline
July 24, 2025 — A soccer game takes place at Elliot Park in Downtown Minneapolis under a sky colored by Canadian wildfire smoke. Elliot Park, established in 1883, is one of Minneapolis's oldest parks.
Aerial view of Lake of the Isles with downtown Minneapolis skyline under stormy clouds.View full post: Storm Clouds Building Over Lake of the Isles Toward Downtown Minneapolis
July 27, 2025 — A thunderstorm builds over Lake of the Isles, one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes. Downtown Minneapolis visible in the background.
Summer thunderstorm clouds gathering over Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis surrounded by residential neighborhoods.View full post: Storm Clouds Roll Over Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis
July 27, 2025 — A summer thunderstorm approaches Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis, a significant feature of the city's park system.
Thunderstorm clouds gather above Bde Maka Ska lake with Minneapolis skyline and moored boats visible beneath.View full post: Thunderstorm over Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, July 2025
July 27, 2025 — A thunderstorm approaches Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on July 27, 2025. Bde Maka Ska, meaning 'Lake White Earth' in Dakota, is the largest lake in Minneapolis and a central feature of the city's Chain of Lakes.
White graffiti reading "RIP Ozzy" on a red brick wall along the Loring Greenway in Minneapolis.View full post: “RIP Ozzy” Tribute Graffiti Along the Loring Greenway
July 28, 2025 — Graffiti reading 'RIP Ozzy' is spray-painted on a brick wall along the Loring Greenway in Minneapolis.
Framed bird print mounted on tree along Loring Greenway bike path in Minneapolis.View full post: Framed Bird Print on a Tree Along the Loring Greenway
July 28, 2025 — A framed bird print is affixed to a tree along the Loring Greenway bike path in Minneapolis. This urban greenway, established in the 1970s, provides a vital pedestrian and bicycle corridor connecting Loring Park to Nicollet Mall.

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