Uptown Minneapolis along Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN
This set covers the Hennepin–Lake corridor in Uptown Minneapolis, bringing together everyday street activity.
24 photos
September 22, 2025 — A man reads inside the Walker Library, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The Walker Library is a branch of the Hennepin County Library system, serving the Uptown neighborhood with educational resources and community space. The building, designed with an open layout and modern amenities, provides a welcoming environment for patrons to access books, periodicals, and digital resources. Public libraries like Walker Library are vital civic institutions, offering free access to information and fostering literacy within their communities.September 11, 2025 — A banner announces a forthcoming cannabis dispensary at the prominent corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This commercial building, characterized by its green trim and white facade, previously housed a Juut hair salon and has been vacant for several years. The establishment of a cannabis dispensary here marks a significant commercial transition for the property. This development reflects the recent legalization of cannabis in Minnesota and the evolving retail landscape of the Uptown neighborhood.August 22, 2025 — A Metro Transit B Line bus travels along Hennepin Avenue at its intersection with Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The B Line, launched in March 2022, is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route designed to provide faster and more reliable public transportation through key corridors of Minneapolis and St. Paul. This busy commercial and cultural district is home to landmarks such as the Uptown Theater, visible on the left. The B Line serves as a critical link in the region's public transit network, connecting residents and visitors to various destinations within the urban environment.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. The avenue, a vital artery connecting areas like Lagoon Avenue and Lake Street, serves as a commercial and cultural corridor within the city. Hennepin Avenue has historically been a significant route for commerce and transportation in Minneapolis, continuing to facilitate urban mobility and local business activity.July 10, 2025 — New green painting on what is to become a dispensary in the former Juut Salon space at Hennepin and Lake street in Uptown Minneapolis.April 30, 2025 — Juut Salonspa sign in Uptown Minneapolis. The salon closed years ago.February 3, 2025 — The Rainbow Building stands at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Originally constructed in 1910 by T.B. Walker's Red River Lumber Company, the building reaches its 115th year in 2025. Walker, a notable lumber baron, was also an avid art collector whose gallery eventually led to the establishment of the Walker Art Center. Today, the building houses various office and retail businesses, its facade illuminated with distinctive rainbow lighting during a February snowfall.March 6, 2024 — Construction barriers line the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This busy intersection serves as a central commercial and transportation hub within the Uptown district, a historically vibrant area of the city. The ongoing infrastructure work, documented in 2024, reflects continuous efforts to maintain and upgrade urban environments. The presence of graffiti on the construction barriers also hints at the area's recent history, including the widespread rebuilding and redevelopment initiatives following the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising.October 18, 2023 — Graffiti reading "LONG LIVE PALESTINE" and "LONG LIVE WINCE ME BOI" is spray-painted on the windows of the former Juut hair salon at 2945 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The building's signage for "AVEDA ESTHETIQUE" is visible above the graffiti. The graffiti appeared in October 2023, coinciding with ongoing international discussions and protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The former Juut salon is located in the Uptown neighborhood, a commercial and cultural hub within Minneapolis. The messages on the windows reflect sentiments expressed during periods of heightened global attention to the conflict, with "Wince Me Boi" potentially referencing a specific cultural or political figure or event.
Keywords: Minneapolis, Uptown Minneapolis, Juut, Graffiti, Palestine, AvedaOctober 6, 2023 — The "Chino Latino" sign, composed of shimmering gold and purple sequins, is visible on the exterior of a building on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The sign is illuminated by colored lights, casting a glow on the brick facade.August 21, 2023 — Uptown Theater at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. As seen in August 2023.August 13, 2023 — The intersection of Hennepin Avenue and W Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis is shown on August 13, 2023. Visible are brick buildings, storefronts, traffic signals, and vehicles on the street under an overcast sky. A sign indicates "W Lake St" and another reads "ONE WAY" with an arrow pointing right.
This intersection is a central commercial hub in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. The area has experienced significant development and change, with ongoing discussions about its future character and infrastructure. The photograph captures a typical day in this active urban environment.August 1, 2022 — A cyclist navigates the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood at dusk. The area is a vibrant commercial and cultural hub, known for its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. A banner advertising the Uptown Art Fair, which typically takes place in early August, hangs overhead, indicating the proximity of this annual event that draws artists and visitors from across the region. The distinctive green-lit structure atop the building is a recognizable landmark in Uptown, often associated with the area's lively atmosphere and artistic community.April 29, 2022 — This storefront at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis was formerly occupied by JUUT SalonSpa, an Aveda retailer. The building, located at 2947 Hennepin Avenue, features a distinctive curved facade that once displayed the salon's branding. The "Prime Retail Space" sign indicates the property is currently vacant and available for lease. The intersection is a prominent commercial hub within the Uptown neighborhood, known for its mix of retail, dining, and entertainment establishments.April 29, 2022 — Bike racks in Uptown Minneapolis.November 10, 2021 — Seven Points Mall, located at Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street in Minneapolis, is seen here with its protective boards removed. The mall had been covered since May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent civil unrest. The removal of the boards signifies a step towards recovery and the reopening of businesses in the Uptown Minneapolis area.November 1, 2021 — The boarded-up Seven Points Mall at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. The plywood covering features graffiti, including the name "Deona Marie," a tribute to a protester killed on June 13th. She died when a vehicle drove through barricades erected by demonstrators protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith ten days earlier. This incident occurred amidst widespread unrest following Smith's death.October 12, 2021 — Outreach workers, identified by their orange shirts, walk along Hennepin Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. This area was a focal point of protests and unrest in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. The individuals in the photograph are likely part of community-led initiatives aimed at de-escalating tensions and providing support in the aftermath of civil unrest. The graffiti visible on the building suggests the ongoing impact of these events on the urban landscape.July 3, 2021 — Protesters close down the streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis.
Winston Smith was killed by Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriffs officers who were part of a Federal Task Force on June 3rd. On June 10th, Deona Marie was killed when a protester drove his vehicle through barricades setup to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith.July 3, 2021 — A fire burns in the street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, blocking vehicle traffic. The fire is contained by wooden barricades and a traffic cone, with a sign reading "OUR STREETS" visible. This event occurred near the memorials for Winston Smith and Deona Marie, figures associated with protests and activism. The area, known for its vibrant commercial and residential life, became a focal point for demonstrations following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.June 15, 2021 — Minneapolis Police officers clear barricades on Lake Street, a major commercial corridor in the Uptown neighborhood. The barricades were erected in the aftermath of protests and unrest following the deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, and Marie died on June 13th when a driver struck protesters on Lake Street. The area saw significant damage and ongoing activism in the weeks following these events.June 7, 2020 — Calhoun Square, now known as Seven Points, is a commercial complex located at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Following the civil unrest in Minneapolis after the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd, its ground-floor windows were boarded and adorned with community murals. These artworks served as expressions of solidarity and resilience during a period of significant social change. The complex's renaming to Seven Points in 2020 reflects a broader movement to address historical naming conventions in the city.March 27, 2020 — Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis appear deserted during the COVID-19 shutdown. This intersection serves as a central commercial and transportation hub within the Uptown neighborhood, historically known for its vibrant retail, dining, and entertainment venues, including the Uptown Theater and the former Chino Latino restaurant. Dedicated bus lanes on Hennepin Avenue facilitate public transit through this busy corridor, connecting various parts of Minneapolis. The absence of traffic and pedestrians underscores the widespread impact of public health measures implemented in Minneapolis during the pandemic.September 17, 2017 — Calhoun Square, a prominent commercial building located at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, is illuminated at night. The building features a large neon sign for "Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues," alongside other businesses like "Sushi Tango" and "Roti Osha Thai." This corner has long been a vibrant hub for retail and dining, reflecting the dynamic commercial activity characteristic of Uptown Minneapolis.
