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Protesters at Lake & Girard on the 4 month anniversary of Winston Smith's death. Smith was killed by federal law enforcement on top of the parking garage at Lake and Girard.

Protesters with megaphone in Uptown Minneapolis

Protesters at Lake & Girard on the 4 month anniversary of Winston Smith's death. Smith was killed by federal law…

Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protester, Uptown Minneapolis, Vigil, Winston Smith
A vigil for Winston Smith on the 4 month anniversary of his death by law enforcement in Minneapolis. Smith was shot and killed on top of the parking ramp by a federal task force.

Abolish The Police Protest Signs

A vigil for Winston Smith on the 4 month anniversary of his death by law enforcement in Minneapolis. Smith was…

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Vigil, Winston Smith
Protesters asking "Wheres the footage?" in regards to the shooting death of Winston Smith by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.

Where is the footage? Winston Smith Protest

Protesters asking "Wheres the footage?" in regards to the shooting death of Winston Smith by law enforcement on June 3rd,…

Chalk Art, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith
A military type vehicle parked behind layer of fencing and lights outside of Seven Points mall.

CRG Military Vehicle at Seven Points Mall

A military type vehicle parked behind layer of fencing and lights outside of Seven Points mall.

Conflict Resolution Group, CRG, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Security, Security guard, Seven Points Mall, Wince Way, Winston Smith
The Daymark apartment building in Uptown Minneapolis with plastic security boards installed. The apartment building was built in the place of the now demolished Sons of Norway building.

Sons of Norway and Burton on Lake Street

The Daymark apartment building in Uptown Minneapolis with plastic security boards installed. The apartment building was built in the place…

Boards, Burton, Daymark Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Security, Sons Of Norway, Uptown Minneapolis
Seven Points Mall at Hennepin and Lake covered in boards. One board reading "Deona Marie", Deona Marie was killed on June 13th, 2021 when a man drove through barricades put in place by protesters.

Seven Points Mall with boards at Hennepin and Lake

Seven Points Mall at Hennepin and Lake covered in boards. One board reading "Deona Marie", Deona Marie was killed on…

Boards, Deona Marie Knajdek, Graffiti, Hennepin Ave, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Protest, Seven Points Mall, Winston Smith
ReVamp! Salonspa on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

ReVamp Salonspa and Uptown Theater

ReVamp! Salonspa on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Revamp Salonspa, Theater, Uptown Minneapolis, Uptown Theater
A look down Lake Street near 35W. This area was hard hit by riots with buildings on the north side burned.

Hibachi Buffet and development on Lake Street

A look down Lake Street near 35W. This area was hard hit by riots with buildings on the north side…

Hibachi Buffet, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota
A poster for a march that took place back in July 2021 on boards of Seven Points mall.

Poster for The Secret March in Minneapolis

A poster for a march that took place back in July 2021 on boards of Seven Points mall.

Hennepin Ave, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest
Signs hang in the window of the Seward Community Co-op.

Justice For George Messages From The People poster

Signs hang in the window of the Seward Community Co-op.

George Floyd, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seward Co-Op
George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.

Respect Life at George Floyd Square

George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.

Abolish the police, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota
A Forest Service road winds through the burn scar of the 2021 Greenwood Fire in northeastern Minnesota, where charred trunks and open sightlines reveal the scale of the blaze that ultimately consumed more than 27,000 acres of Superior National Forest. The fire began in August 2021 after a lightning strike ignited drought-stressed timber, rapidly expanding under unusually dry and windy conditions. At its peak, roughly 500 firefighters, support staff, and aerial crews worked to protect cabins, roads, and the nearby communities spread across Lake County. This photograph was made inside the restricted closure zone during the period when the U.S. Forest Service still had nearly 100 personnel assigned to monitoring, repair work, and suppression repair. The skeletal tree canopy and exposed soil illustrate the early stages of ecological recovery—an ongoing process that will shape this section of the Northwoods for decades.

Greenwood Fire Burn Area at Sunset

A Forest Service road winds through the burn scar of the 2021 Greenwood Fire in northeastern Minnesota, where charred trunks…

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Drought, Fire, Forest Fire, Greenwood Fire, Isabella, Minnesota, National Forest, Superior National Forest, Wildfire
A stretch of forest road in Superior National Forest glows with intense backlight as the sun drops behind the pines, illuminating early-autumn leaves and sending a warm haze across the pavement. This part of the forest lies within the vast Northwoods region of northeastern Minnesota, where mixed stands of birch, aspen, and conifers line quiet two-lane roads leading toward trailheads, lakes, and remote campgrounds. The soft golden light, drifting insects, and dense treeline capture the transition from late summer to fall in one of Minnesota’s most expansive public landscapes—an area managed for recreation, wildlife habitat, and long-term conservation.

Sunset Along a Forest Road in Superior National Forest

A stretch of forest road in Superior National Forest glows with intense backlight as the sun drops behind the pines,…

Forest, Minnesota, National Forest, Superior National Forest
A weathered brown U.S. Forest Service directional sign marks the turnoff for Bog Lake, the Island River, and Isabella Lake within Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. These destinations sit along a network of remote gravel roads east of Ely and north of Isabella, an area known for its mixed pine–birch forest, quiet canoe routes, and access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The cracked reflective surface of the sign hints at decades of harsh winters and summer sun, while the surrounding understory—changing with early autumn color—reflects the rugged, lightly traveled character of this part of the Northwoods.

Trail Junction Sign in Superior National Forest

A weathered brown U.S. Forest Service directional sign marks the turnoff for Bog Lake, the Island River, and Isabella Lake…

Bog Lake, Isabella Lake, Island River, Minnesota, National Forest, Superior National Forest
A small roadside firewood stand sits quietly beneath a star-filled sky near Isabella in northern Minnesota, a gateway community to the Superior National Forest. These honor-system stands are common throughout the Northwoods, supplying bundled campfire wood to travelers headed toward nearby campgrounds, trailheads, and remote lake cabins. Long-exposure headlights from passing vehicles streak across the background, contrasting with the stillness of the surrounding forest and the clear autumn night above.

Firewood Stand Under Northern Minnesota’s Night Sky

A small roadside firewood stand sits quietly beneath a star-filled sky near Isabella in northern Minnesota, a gateway community to…

Campfire, Camping, Forest, Isabella, Minnesota, National Forest, Superior National Forest
The smokestacks of the Hibbing power plant rise sharply against a clear blue sky, their weathered surfaces bearing the marks of decades of use. Long a fixture of Minnesota’s Iron Range, the plant stands as both an emblem of the region’s industrial heritage and a symbol of its ongoing dependence on traditional energy infrastructure. From steel and mining operations to the homes and businesses that rely on its output, the facility plays a central role in the community, even as debates about the future of energy, environmental impacts, and economic transition continue to surround Hibbing and the broader Range.

Power Plant in Hibbing Minnesota

The smokestacks of the Hibbing power plant rise sharply against a clear blue sky, their weathered surfaces bearing the marks…

Hibbing, Iron Range, Minnesota, Power Plant, Smokestack
A small branch of maple leaves shows the first vivid signs of autumn deep within Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. Early-season reds stand out against the darker greens and shadows of the surrounding pine-hardwood understory, a characteristic mix of the region’s boreal and temperate forest types. The shallow depth of field highlights the delicate transition of the season—one of the defining visual markers of fall in the Northwoods.

Early Autumn Color in Superior National Forest

A small branch of maple leaves shows the first vivid signs of autumn deep within Superior National Forest in northern…

Minnesota, National Forest, Superior National Forest
A property owners sign asking "citidiots" to slow down as seen in Northenr Minnesota.

Citidiots slow down!!

A property owners sign asking "citidiots" to slow down as seen in Northenr Minnesota.

Minnesota, No Trespassing, Sign
A U.S. Forest Service property boundary sign marks the transition onto Superior National Forest land in northern Minnesota. Signs like this one are posted throughout the region to indicate where federally managed forest begins—part of a system established after the forest’s creation in 1909 to protect timber resources, waterways, and wilderness habitat. Much of Northern Minnesota’s public land is a patchwork of federal, state, county, and private parcels, making boundary markers a practical guide for hunters, hikers, and anyone navigating the extensive backcountry.

Boundary Marker on Superior National Forest Land

A U.S. Forest Service property boundary sign marks the transition onto Superior National Forest land in northern Minnesota. Signs like…

Minnesota, National Forest, Sign, Superior National Forest
An aging “Snowmobile Trail” sign stands along a forested route in Stony River Township in northern Minnesota, an area threaded with seasonal trails maintained for winter travel. Much of this region lies within or near the Superior National Forest, where snowmobile corridors connect remote townships, logging roads, and unpaved access routes used throughout the winter months. Signs like this—often weathered, lichen-covered, and mounted on repurposed road barricades—reflect the long history of recreational and utility snowmobiling in northern Minnesota, where deep snow and long winters have shaped a network of informal and designated trails since the mid-20th century.

Snowmobile Trail Sign in Stony River Township

An aging “Snowmobile Trail” sign stands along a forested route in Stony River Township in northern Minnesota, an area threaded…

Sign, Snowmobile Trail
A New Jersey Forest Fire Service firefighter up in the Superior National Forest during the Glenwood wildfire.

New Jersey Forest Fire Service in Superior National Forest

A New Jersey Forest Fire Service firefighter up in the Superior National Forest during the Glenwood wildfire.

Firefighter, Forest Fire, Greenwood Fire, Minnesota, National Forest, New Jersey, New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Superior National Forest, Wildfire
A USG Corporation sign in Cloquet, Minnesota.

United States Gypsum Corporation sign Cloquet

A USG Corporation sign in Cloquet, Minnesota.

Cloquet, Factory, Industrial, Minnesota, Paper Mill, USG
A nighttime view of the USG industrial plant glows under rows of bright sodium and LED security lights. The red-sided facility’s sign stands out sharply in white and red against the dark sky, while the complex’s metallic towers and piping shimmer under spotlights in the background. The quiet lot, railway siding, and small illuminated guard booth in the foreground add a sense of stillness to an otherwise powerful industrial scene — a snapshot of modern manufacturing infrastructure at rest, yet poised for constant operation.

USG Paper Mill Cloquet

A nighttime view of the USG industrial plant glows under rows of bright sodium and LED security lights. The red-sided…

Cloquet, Factory, Industrial, Minnesota, Paper Mill, USG
William's Pub on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

William's Pub in Uptown Minneapolis 2021

William's Pub on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Bar, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Uptown Minneapolis, William's Bar
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