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The Coliseum Building on east Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 7, 2023.

Coliseum Building Murals

The Coliseum Building on east Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 7, 2023.

Boards, Coliseum Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural
A Minnehaha Liquors sign on the 27th Ave side of the block the liquor store used to stand. The store was burned down in 2020 during unrest over the murder of George Floyd.

01/06/23 Minnehaha Liquors

A Minnehaha Liquors sign on the 27th Ave side of the block the liquor store used to stand. The store…

27th Ave S, Boards, Burned Building, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Liquor Store, Minnesota, Riot, Riot Damage, Snow
Large piles of snow next to the Coliseum building on Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 7, 2023. The building is being renovated after being destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.

Snow piles at the Coliseum Building

Large piles of snow next to the Coliseum building on Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 7, 2023. The building…

Art, Boards, Coliseum Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Snow
Honk For Tronk, Let's Go Brandon, Dont Blame Me I Voted For Trump, Back The Blue, and a portrait of Donaldl Trump signs on a Wisconsin home.

Save America Trump House, Wisconsin

Honk For Tronk, Let's Go Brandon, Dont Blame Me I Voted For Trump, Back The Blue, and a portrait of…

Donald Trump, Politics, Trump House, Yard Sign
An active quarry danger sign found in Northeast Wisconsin.

Danger Active Quarry

An active quarry danger sign found in Northeast Wisconsin.

Danger Sign, Quarry, Sign
One of the few surviving original McDonald’s neon signs still standing in the United States is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Installed during the era before the Golden Arches fully defined the brand, the sign features “Speedee,” the chain’s early mascot introduced in the 1950s to promote the company’s streamlined “Speedee Service System.” The illuminated red-and-yellow marquee—advertising hamburgers and boasting “Over 100 Million Sold”—reflects the rapid national expansion of the franchise during its formative years. Today it serves as both a functioning restaurant sign and a preserved piece of mid-century fast-food history.

Vintage McDonald’s “Speedee” Sign in Green Bay

One of the few surviving original McDonald’s neon signs still standing in the United States is located in Green Bay,…

Green Bay, McDonalds, Neon Sign, Wisconsin
Large cylindrical storage tanks at Construction Resources Management, Inc. line the west bank of the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Viewed from across the frozen river on a winter night, the facility is illuminated by perimeter lighting that reflects faintly off the ice. The site serves regional construction and materials operations, part of the industrial corridor that has long defined the waterfront between downtown Green Bay and the port district.

Storage Tanks Along the Fox River

Large cylindrical storage tanks at Construction Resources Management, Inc. line the west bank of the Fox River in Green Bay,…

Construction Resources Management, Fox River, Green Bay, Industrial, Oil, Wisconsin
Green Bay Packaging’s modern recycled paper mill rises behind leafless winter trees along the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The facility, completed in 2021 as one of the most advanced and energy-efficient mills in the country, emits illuminated plumes of steam that drift across the night sky. The river’s frozen surface reflects the mill’s lights and muted colors, creating a stark industrial winter landscape along the east bank of the Fox River.

Green Bay Packaging Mill at Night

Green Bay Packaging’s modern recycled paper mill rises behind leafless winter trees along the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin….

Factory, Fox River, Green Bay, Green Bay Packaging, Industrial, Mill, Paper Mill, Wisconsin
Green Bay Packaging’s state-of-the-art recycled paper mill, completed in 2021 at a cost of roughly $500 million, releases plumes of steam into the winter night as viewed from across the Fox River. The facility replaced the company’s 72-year-old mill and became one of the most advanced recycled-paper operations in the country, designed to dramatically reduce water use and energy consumption while increasing production capacity. The glow from the mill’s lighting and processing equipment diffuses through the cold air, mingling with tree silhouettes along the riverbank and reflecting off the frozen surface of the Fox River.

Green Bay Packaging Mill on the Fox River

Green Bay Packaging’s state-of-the-art recycled paper mill, completed in 2021 at a cost of roughly $500 million, releases plumes of…

Factory, Fox River, Green Bay, Green Bay Packaging, Industrial, Paper Mill, Wisconsin
A section of the rotary kiln system at the Graymont lime plant in Green Bay, Wisconsin, captured at night under maintenance and work lights. The massive rotating kiln—central to the calcination process that transforms limestone into high-purity lime—runs along a network of elevated platforms, access stairs, and steel supports. The orange glow from overhead lamps highlights the heat-intensive nature of kiln operations, while the surrounding catwalks and conveyors reflect the layered engineering required to keep the continuous production line moving.

Rotary Kiln System at the Graymont Lime Plant

A section of the rotary kiln system at the Graymont lime plant in Green Bay, Wisconsin, captured at night under…

Fox River, Graymont, Green Bay, Industrial, Lime Plant, Wisconsin
Illuminated by a single amber work light, the upper platforms and transfer pipes of the Graymont lime plant in Green Bay, Wisconsin stand out against the night sky. The cylindrical storage silos are connected by enclosed conveyor and piping systems that move processed lime between different stages of production. Catwalks, ladders, and pipe supports trace the geometry of an industrial site that has long supplied lime for regional steelmaking, water treatment, and construction uses.

Lime Silos and Transfer Systems at Night

Illuminated by a single amber work light, the upper platforms and transfer pipes of the Graymont lime plant in Green…

Fox River, Graymont, Green Bay, Industrial, Lime Plant, Wisconsin
A detailed nighttime view of the conveyor towers and processing equipment at the Graymont lime plant in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The illuminated catwalks, ducts, and steel trusses highlight the facility’s continuous material-handling system, where crushed limestone moves through enclosed conveyors toward the plant’s kilns and storage silos. Fine dust, visible in the lights near the upper platforms, reflects the industrial character of a site that has served the region’s construction and manufacturing sectors for decades.

Lime Processing Infrastructure at Night

A detailed nighttime view of the conveyor towers and processing equipment at the Graymont lime plant in Green Bay, Wisconsin….

Fox River, Graymont, Green Bay, Industrial, Lime Plant, Wisconsin
The Graymont lime processing plant along the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin, illuminated during nighttime operations. The facility’s network of silos, conveyors, and dust-collection towers stands out against the dark sky, with steam drifting from active kilns and processing units. Reflections from the plant’s industrial lighting shimmer across the frozen river surface, highlighting the site’s role in the region’s long-standing manufacturing and mineral production corridor.

Graymont Lime Plant on the Fox River, Green Bay

The Graymont lime processing plant along the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin, illuminated during nighttime operations. The facility’s network…

Fox River, Graymont, Green Bay, Industrial, Lime Plant, Wisconsin
Steam columns rise dramatically from the Procter & Gamble paper mill in Green Bay, Wisconsin, illuminated by the orange and magenta glow of a midwinter sunrise. Captured from the air in January, the image shows the vast industrial complex along the Fox River, with frozen rooftops and intricate piping systems sharply defined against the cold morning light. The steam, tinted by the low sun, becomes a striking visual emblem of the city’s manufacturing heritage and the energy demands of Wisconsin’s paper industry.

Procter & Gamble Mill at Sunset Green Bay

Steam columns rise dramatically from the Procter & Gamble paper mill in Green Bay, Wisconsin, illuminated by the orange and…

Factory, Fox River, Green Bay, Paper Factory, Proctor and Gamble, Quicny St, Wisconsin
A CTS tractor-trailer crosses the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge—locally known as the Tower Drive Bridge—during a winter snowstorm in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In the foreground, the familiar shingled lighthouse structure along the riverfront stands out against the white sky, its lantern room partially frosted as lake-effect snow drifts through the scene. The contrast between the elevated highway and the shoreline landmark highlights the mix of transportation corridors that define Green Bay’s industrial waterfront.

Winter Traffic on the Leo Frigo Bridge

A CTS tractor-trailer crosses the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge—locally known as the Tower Drive Bridge—during a winter snowstorm in Green…

Bridge, CTS, Green Bay, Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge, Snow, Tower Drive Bridge, Wisconsin, Yacht Club
A freight crew member walks alongside HLCX 1070 during a heavy snowstorm at Quincy Street and Eastman Avenue in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The locomotive’s headlights cut through the blowing snow as operations continue despite low visibility and freezing conditions. Industrial structures in the background fade into the whiteout, highlighting how rail work persists year-round across the region’s manufacturing and transportation corridors.

Freight Crew Working Through a Green Bay Snowstorm

A freight crew member walks alongside HLCX 1070 during a heavy snowstorm at Quincy Street and Eastman Avenue in Green…

Freight Train, Green Bay, Snow, Snowstorm, Train, Wisconsin
The glowing neon “EAT” sign at Al’s Hamburgers stands out against the snowy backdrop of winter in Minneapolis. The sign, with its bright mid-century colors and bold lettering, has been part of the business’s identity since the diner opened in 1934. Its classic styling reflects the era when small neighborhood restaurants relied on eye-catching storefront signs to draw in passing traffic. Light snow gathers on the striped awning below, adding a seasonal layer to one of the area’s longstanding local landmarks.

Al’s Hamburgers Neon Sign in Winter, Green Bay

The glowing neon “EAT” sign at Al’s Hamburgers stands out against the snowy backdrop of winter in Minneapolis. The sign,…

Al's Hamburger, Green Bay, Neon Sign, Washington Street, Wisconsin
A fresh snowfall settles over Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis, softening the landscape around the park’s pedestrian bridge and historic shelter building. From above, the snow highlights the geometric layout of paths, railings, and terraces surrounding the bridge, which crosses a narrow channel connecting sections of the park’s pond system. Loring Park—a key part of the city’s late-19th-century park plan—remains one of Minneapolis’s most recognizable urban green spaces, bordered by the Loring Greenway and the southern edge of downtown. The new snow creates a uniform winter texture across the lawns, benches, and shoreline vegetation, with only light footprints and plowed walkways hinting at early morning activity in the park.

Loring Park Footbridge After Fresh Snowfall

A fresh snowfall settles over Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis, softening the landscape around the park’s pedestrian bridge and historic…

Bridge, Downtown Minneapolis, Loring Park, Loring Pond, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park, Snow
Theodore Wirth Park during a December 15th, 2022 snowfall.

Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis with Heavy Snowfall

Theodore Wirth Park during a December 15th, 2022 snowfall.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Snow, Snowfall, Theodore Wirth Park
A heavy December 15, 2022 snowfall blankets the woodlands of Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, transforming the Bassett Creek corridor into a monochrome winter landscape. Snow-laden branches bend over the slow curve of the creek, whose dark, unfrozen water provides one of the few contrasts against the dense white canopy. This stretch of Wirth Park—one of the largest urban parks in the Minneapolis park system—follows the natural course of the creek as it winds between restored wetlands, wooded slopes, and ski trails that date back to mid-20th-century park development efforts. The image captures the quiet, insulated atmosphere common in early-season snowstorms, when the park’s trails, waterway edges, and mature hardwoods take on a uniform, frost-covered texture.

Winter Storm Along Bassett Creek, Theodore Wirth Park

A heavy December 15, 2022 snowfall blankets the woodlands of Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, transforming the Bassett Creek corridor…

Bassett Creek, Minneapolis, Snow, Snowfall, Theodore Wirth Park
An aerial view shows the charred remains of a vacant apartment building on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis the morning after a fire swept through the structure. Snow outlines the building’s footprint and surrounding rooftops, contrasting sharply with the blackened debris and collapsed interior walls. Frozen trees, scorched timbers, and scattered structural fragments highlight both the intensity of the blaze and the rapid onset of winter conditions that followed.

Photos: Lyndale Ave Apartment Building Fire (December 4, 2022)

Arson, Fire, Lyndale Ave
An aerial view of the fire-damaged apartment building along Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, photographed the morning after the incident. The structure’s roof is completely gone, and its upper floors are visibly burned out, leaving only the exterior walls and charred framing behind. Surrounding buildings—mostly mid-century apartment blocks—show normal winter conditions, their roofs covered in fresh snow. Traffic moves through the busy Lyndale and 24th Street intersection while the fire scene remains cordoned off with temporary fencing. The image highlights the dense residential fabric of this part of the city and the stark contrast between the intact neighborhood and the gutted building at the center of the block.

Lyndale Avenue Fire Aftermath from Above

An aerial view of the fire-damaged apartment building along Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, photographed the morning after the incident. The…

Arson, Fire, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
An aerial view shows the charred remains of a vacant apartment building on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis the morning after a fire swept through the structure. Snow outlines the building’s footprint and surrounding rooftops, contrasting sharply with the blackened debris and collapsed interior walls. Frozen trees, scorched timbers, and scattered structural fragments highlight both the intensity of the blaze and the rapid onset of winter conditions that followed.

Lyndale Avenue Fire Ruins from Above

An aerial view shows the charred remains of a vacant apartment building on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis the morning after…

Arson, Fire, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis
An overhead view of the fire-damaged apartment building along Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, photographed the day after the blaze. The structure’s interior is completely burned out, with only the exterior walls still standing. Surrounding rooftops and streets are coated in fresh snow, highlighting the stark contrast between the intact neighboring buildings and the charred remains at the center of the block. Temporary fencing and emergency barriers line the sidewalk as crews begin assessing the site in winter conditions.

Aerial View of Lyndale Avenue Fire Damage

An overhead view of the fire-damaged apartment building along Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, photographed the day after the blaze. The…

Arson, Fire, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The former Cowboys Slims bar after signage was removed.

Cowboy Slims signage removed

The former Cowboys Slims bar after signage was removed.

Bar, Cowboy Slims, Hennepin Ave, Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Uptown Minneapolis
A close-up view of a hydraulic excavator’s quick-coupler and demolition attachment during the teardown of the former Southgate Office Tower in Bloomington, Minnesota. The worn steel, hydraulic lines, and layers of dust and debris show the heavy strain placed on equipment during large-scale structural demolition. Piles of shattered concrete, insulation, and twisted metal surrounding the attachment reflect the ongoing dismantling of the mid-century office complex.

Excavator Attachment at Southgate Demolition

A close-up view of a hydraulic excavator’s quick-coupler and demolition attachment during the teardown of the former Southgate Office Tower…

Bloomington, Demolition, Excavator, Southgate
The address numbers 5001 hang damaged and partially peeled from the exterior of the former Southgate Office Tower in Bloomington, Minnesota. Shot during the late-afternoon winter light, the sign shows the wear of a building already deep into demolition. The brick façade, fencing, and scattered debris reflect the final stages of teardown at the long-vacant 1960s-era tower that once stood near I-494 and Portland Avenue.

5001 Building During Southgate Demolition

The address numbers 5001 hang damaged and partially peeled from the exterior of the former Southgate Office Tower in Bloomington,…

Bloomington, Demolition, Southgate
The Southgate Office Tower in Bloomington, Minnesota, stands with its vertical concrete panels and boarded-up windows in the final weeks before demolition. Built in the 1960s as part of a broader commercial corridor near I-494 and Portland Avenue, the building had become long vacant by the 2010s. Its distinctive mid-century façade—once a recognizable landmark for drivers on the interstate—shows stripped interiors and exposed structural elements as crews prepare the site for redevelopment.

Southgate Office Tower Before Demolition

The Southgate Office Tower in Bloomington, Minnesota, stands with its vertical concrete panels and boarded-up windows in the final weeks…

Bloomington, Demolition, Southgate
Construction equipment and twisted debris surround the former Southgate entrance canopy as crews continue dismantling the long-vacant tower near I-494 in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Southgate complex, once part of a mid-century office corridor, is being cleared after years of declining occupancy, making way for new redevelopment in one of the metro’s busiest commercial zones. The exposed framework and scattered metal panels highlight the final stages of the structure’s removal.

Southgate Tower Demolition in Bloomington

Construction equipment and twisted debris surround the former Southgate entrance canopy as crews continue dismantling the long-vacant tower near I-494…

Bloomington, Demolition, Southgate
A partially dismantled mid-century office tower stands open to the winter light in Bloomington, Minnesota, as demolition crews continue taking down the long-vacant structure. The building’s exposed interior and collapsed debris field reflect the broader wave of suburban redevelopment that has reshaped commercial corridors near I-494 and the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport. Heavy equipment rests at the base of the tower, marking another step in clearing the site for future use amid changing regional land-use patterns.

Demolition of Vacant Office Tower in Bloomington

A partially dismantled mid-century office tower stands open to the winter light in Bloomington, Minnesota, as demolition crews continue taking…

Bloomington, Demolition, Southgate
Workers installing a new 76% larger 10,000 square foot LED videoboard at Target Field. @ballparkdigest says it'll be the 4th largest video display in Major League Baseball and just the 5th HDR capable board. (Minneapolis, December 2022).

LED video board installation at Target Field

Workers installing a new 76% larger 10,000 square foot LED videoboard at Target Field. @ballparkdigest says it'll be the 4th…

Construction, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Twins, MLB Stadium, Stadium, Target Field
Prince mural in downtown Minneapolis near First Avenue.

Downtown Minneapolis Prince mural

Prince mural in downtown Minneapolis near First Avenue.

Art, Concert Venue, Downtown Minneapolis, First Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Prince
This view looks across the residential neighborhoods bordering Interstate 94 in Minneapolis, an area shaped heavily by mid-20th-century highway construction. When I-94 was built between the 1950s and early 1970s, it cut through several established communities—including parts of Cedar-Riverside, Seward, and Phillips—reshaping street grids, housing patterns, and long-standing cultural districts. The snow-covered homes clustered above the highway reflect a mix of older housing stock and later infill development that emerged after the corridor was completed. The elevated ramps and interchanges shown here connect local streets to one of the region’s primary east–west routes, linking downtown Minneapolis with St. Paul and the wider interstate system.

Winter Housing and Highway Corridor along I-94, Minneapolis

This view looks across the residential neighborhoods bordering Interstate 94 in Minneapolis, an area shaped heavily by mid-20th-century highway construction….

Interstate 94, Minneapolis, Minnesota, North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis
The Saloon and Brave New Workshop on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.

The Saloon, Minneapolis

The Saloon and Brave New Workshop on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.

Brave New Workshop, Downtown, Gay Bar, Hennepin, Minneapolis, Snow, Tavern, The Saloon
The Holidazzle Yeti at Loring Park in Minneapolis.

Holidazzle Yeti in Loring Park

The Holidazzle Yeti at Loring Park in Minneapolis.

Holidazzle, Loring Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Yeti
Downtown Minneapolis skyline seen in November 2022.

Minneapolis Skyline at night in November 2022

Downtown Minneapolis skyline seen in November 2022.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis police walk downtown Minneapolis as part of "Operation Endeavor".

Minneapolis Police and Operation Endeavor in Downtown Minneapoli

Minneapolis police walk downtown Minneapolis as part of "Operation Endeavor".

Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minnesota, Nicolelt mall, Operation Endeavor, Police Officer, Squad Car
Looking down Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. Eat Street Crossing on the right.

Eat Street Crossing on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis

Looking down Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. Eat Street Crossing on the right.

Eat Street, Eat Street Crossing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicollet Ave
Metro Transit D-Line Chicago-Lake Transit Center on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

Metro Transit D-Line station on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis

Metro Transit D-Line Chicago-Lake Transit Center on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

Bus, Bus Stop, Chicago Ave, Metro Transit, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U7 Nails
A new mural from Jimmy Longoria wraps around the Chicago-Lake Liquors building and covering the front metal shutters.

Jimmy Longoria mural on Chicago Lake Liquors in Minneapolis

A new mural from Jimmy Longoria wraps around the Chicago-Lake Liquors building and covering the front metal shutters.

Art, Chicago Lake Liquors, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural
Seven Points Parking ramp on Lake Street in November 2022. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June 2021 at the top of the ramp.

Seven Points Parking ramp on Lake Street

Seven Points Parking ramp on Lake Street in November 2022. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June 2021…

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seven Points Mall, Uptown Minneapolis
Stella's Fish Cafe on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Stella’s Fish Cafe at night in Uptown Minneapolis

Stella's Fish Cafe on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Stella’s FIsh Cafe, Uptown Minneapolis
A Bird scooter on Girard in Uptown Minneapolis in November 2022.

Bird Scooter in Uptown Minneapolis

A Bird scooter on Girard in Uptown Minneapolis in November 2022.

Bird Scooter, Girard Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Scooter, Uptown Minneapolis
Boards on the former Victoria Secret and Gap building at Lake and Hennepin. Until recently, the building still had all of the original boards from June 2020 that went up following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Boards on windows at Hennepin and Lake Street

Boards on the former Victoria Secret and Gap building at Lake and Hennepin. Until recently, the building still had all…

Art, Boards, Graffiti, Hennepin Ave, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota
A large pencil sculpture stands partly buried in fresh snow near Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. The piece—well-known to neighborhood walkers and cyclists—sits on the lawn of a private residence and has become a quiet local landmark. Framed by stone steps, evergreens, and early-season snowfall, it reflects the eclectic public-facing art found throughout the surrounding residential areas of the Chain of Lakes.

Giant Pencil Sculpture Near Lake of the Isles

A large pencil sculpture stands partly buried in fresh snow near Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. The piece—well-known to…

Art, Giant Pencil, Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sculpture, Snow
A biker on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis during the seasons first snowfall.

Biker in the snow riding on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis

A biker on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis during the seasons first snowfall.

Biker, Biking, Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Snow
The former Minneapolis Police third precinct in South Minneapolis. The precinct was burned in 2020 by protesters following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Police Station during November 2022 snowfall

The former Minneapolis Police third precinct in South Minneapolis. The precinct was burned in 2020 by protesters following the May…

Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, Minnehaha Ave, Minnesota, Police Station, Snow
Lake Street / Midtown Station in South Minneapolis during November snowfall.

Lake Street Midtown Station in Minneapolis during snowfall

Lake Street / Midtown Station in South Minneapolis during November snowfall.

Art, Lake Street, Metro Transit, Midtown Station, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mural, Train Station
Snow falls on Chicago Avenue. George Floyd Square has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd Square during November 2022 Snowfall

Snow falls on Chicago Avenue. George Floyd Square has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder…

George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Snow
Outside the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis during the first snowfall of the season.

IDS Center Skyway across Marquette Avenue in Minneapolis

Outside the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis during the first snowfall of the season.

Downtown Minneapolis, IDS Center, Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Skyway, Minnesota, Skyway, Snow
Thank You Vets on a marquee on Lyndale in Uptown Minneapolis.

Thank You Vets on a Minneapolis theatre marquee

Thank You Vets on a marquee on Lyndale in Uptown Minneapolis.

Lyndale Ave, Marquee, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Theatre
Minnesota State Patrol and a pulled over vehicle with a dog in the window. The Minnesota State Patrol was assisting Minneapolis Police.

Minnesota State Patrol on Hennepin Avenue

Minnesota State Patrol and a pulled over vehicle with a dog in the window. The Minnesota State Patrol was assisting…

Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota State Patrol, Police Officer, Squad Car, Uptown Minneapolis
Lyn-Lake Barber Shop on Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Lyn-Lake Barber Shop Sign in Minneapolis

Lyn-Lake Barber Shop on Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Lyn-Lake Barber Shop, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Neon Sign, Retail Store
People walk across Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis in November 2022.

People walk across Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis

People walk across Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis in November 2022.

Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
George Floyd Square in a late fall November rain. The intersection has been a place off protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd Square in a cold November rain

George Floyd Square in a late fall November rain. The intersection has been a place off protest since the May…

Chicago Ave, E 38th St, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rain, South Minneapolis
Minneapolis Police squads parked on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Squad Cars on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police squads parked on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minnesota, Squad Car, Uptown Minneapolis
The Midtown Greenway during a late November rain. The bike trail runs through South Minneapolis.

Midtown Greenway during a rare November rain

The Midtown Greenway during a late November rain. The bike trail runs through South Minneapolis.

Bike Trail, Biking, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rain
Minneapolis skyline as seen from Powderhorn Park.

Minneapolis Skyline at night from Powderhorn Park 2022

Minneapolis skyline as seen from Powderhorn Park.

Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Skyline, Minnesota, Powderhorn Park, South Minneapolis
The former Minneapolis police third precinct. The precinct was burned by protesters in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Police Third Precinct seen from Minnehaha Ave

The former Minneapolis police third precinct. The precinct was burned by protesters in May 2020 following the murder of George…

Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, Minnehaha Ave, Minnesota, Police Station
A newly built Wendy's in Minneapolis. The restaurant was burned down in May 2020 during riots following the murder of George Floyd.

Now Hiring at Newly Built Wendy’s

A newly built Wendy's in Minneapolis. The restaurant was burned down in May 2020 during riots following the murder of…

Coliseum Building, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota, SHOCK, Wendys
A Warehouse District Live sign in Downtown Minneapolis as seen on Halloween.

Warehouse District Live sign on Halloween

A Warehouse District Live sign in Downtown Minneapolis as seen on Halloween.

Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Warehouse District, Warehouse District Live
Thousands of costumed people downtown last night for various parties. Part of 1st Avenue was closed for Warehouse District Live with food trucks, arcades, and basketball hoops. Saw lots of bananas.

Downtown Minneapolis crowds on Halloween

Thousands of costumed people downtown last night for various parties. Part of 1st Avenue was closed for Warehouse District Live…

Downtown Minneapolis, Halloween, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Warehouse District
New Metro Transit D Line signage on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

Metro Transit D Line Coming Soon

New Metro Transit D Line signage on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

D Line, Metro Transit, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Public Transit
"Kindness is Free" as seen in Minneapolis.

Kindness is Free Box

"Kindness is Free" as seen in Minneapolis.

Art, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Flower bed boxes in a South Minneapolis neighborhood.

Recycle Go Green Flower Beds in Minneapolis

Flower bed boxes in a South Minneapolis neighborhood.

Art, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Recycle
"All my friends bully the Minneapolis Public Works(Jerks)" sticker on a light pole. In response to Public Works participating in encampment clearings.

All my friends bully the Minneapolis Public Works

"All my friends bully the Minneapolis Public Works(Jerks)" sticker on a light pole. In response to Public Works participating in…

Art, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Radical, Radical Art, Radical Sticker, Sticker
Scott Jensen, the GOP challenger to Governor Tim Walz, has his face on a billboard directly above the George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square.

Scott Jensen billboard at George Floyd Square

Scott Jensen, the GOP challenger to Governor Tim Walz, has his face on a billboard directly above the George Floyd…

Billboard, Cup Foods, E 38th St, Election, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Governor, Matt Birk, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Politics, Scott Jensen
A flyer advertising a speaking event by Arturo Castillon.

Insurrection Organization & Spontaneity

A flyer advertising a speaking event by Arturo Castillon.

Abolition, Arturo Castillon, Flyer, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Scott Jensen, the GOP challenger to Governor Tim Walz, has his face on a billboard directly above the George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square.

George Floyd Square fists October 2022

Scott Jensen, the GOP challenger to Governor Tim Walz, has his face on a billboard directly above the George Floyd…

Amir Locke, E 38th St, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara speaking to South Minneapolis community members gathered at Stewart Park for a meet and greet. He spent time talking about the consent decree process Newark went through and differences between Newark and Minneapolis.

Brian O'hara speaks to the community

Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara speaking to South Minneapolis community members gathered at Stewart Park for a meet and…

Brian O'Hara, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police Officer, Minnesota, New Jersey, Newark, People, Police, Police Chief, Police Officer
Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara speaking to South Minneapolis community members gathered at Stewart Park for a meet and greet. He spent time talking about the consent decree process Newark went through and differences between Newark and Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian OHara at Community Meeting

Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara speaking to South Minneapolis community members gathered at Stewart Park for a meet and…

Brian O'Hara, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police Officer, Minnesota, New Jersey, Newark, People, Police, Police Chief, Police Officer
Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara speaking to South Minneapolis community members gathered at Stewart Park for a meet and greet. He spent time talking about the consent decree process Newark went through and differences between Newark and Minneapolis.

Brian O’Hara speaks in South Minneapolis

Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara speaking to South Minneapolis community members gathered at Stewart Park for a meet and…

Brian O'Hara, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police Officer, Minnesota, New Jersey, Newark, People, Police, Police Chief, Police Officer
The Midtown Greenway in the fall.

Yellow leaves on the Midtown Greenway

The Midtown Greenway in the fall.

Fall Colors, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara speaking to South Minneapolis community members gathered at Stewart Park for a meet and greet. He spent time talking about the consent decree process Newark went through and differences between Newark and Minneapolis.

Photos: Brian O’Hara Discusses Consent Decree Process in Meet and Greet with South Minneapolis Community

Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara speaking to South Minneapolis community members gathered at Stewart Park for a meet and…

Brian O'Hara, Meeting, Minneapolis Police, Police, Police Chief
The missing uptown theatre letters. The developer says they are rehabbing them.

Uptown Banner on Hennepin Avenue

The missing uptown theatre letters. The developer says they are rehabbing them.

Banner, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Theater, Uptown Minneapolis, Uptown Theater
A Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board kiosk on East River Parkway in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Park and Rec Board at East River Parkway

A Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board kiosk on East River Parkway in Minneapolis.

East River Parkway, Fall, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park, Minnesota, Recreation Board
The aging ADM grain elevator rises over the Harris Machinery Co. building in Minneapolis, a reminder of the city’s long industrial relationship with grain milling and riverfront commerce. These concrete storage silos and metal-clad headhouses were once central to moving Midwestern grain through the milling district, part of an infrastructure network that fueled Minneapolis’s identity as the “Flour Milling Capital of the World.” Harris Machinery Co., a longtime supplier of industrial equipment, occupies the foreground, its brick façade contrasting with the weathered surfaces of the towering elevator. The structures together illustrate the layered industrial history of the city’s working riverfront.

ADM Grain Elevator and Harris Machinery Co., Minneapolis

The aging ADM grain elevator rises over the Harris Machinery Co. building in Minneapolis, a reminder of the city’s long…

Abandoned, ADM, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Graffiti, Grain Elevator, Harris Machinery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United Crushers
Nicollet Island East Bank in Minneapolis.

Nicollet Island East Bank

Nicollet Island East Bank in Minneapolis.

Fall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicollet Island
Gwar on the marquee of the Skyway Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

Gwar at the Skyway Theater

Gwar on the marquee of the Skyway Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

Band, Downtown Minneapolis, Gwar, Marquee, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sign, Skyway Theatre, Theater
A flyer taped to a pole in downtown Minneapolis advertises a search for an “aggressive guitar player” and “people who give a damn,” echoing the recruitment style of 1980s metal bands. The poster lists influences ranging from Vixen and Madam X to Mötley Crüe, Poison, Ratt, and Judas Priest—names that shaped the Twin Cities’ hard-rock and glam-metal culture during the era of small clubs and independent bands. Its DIY design and bold typography reflect the ongoing tradition of grassroots music promotion that still surfaces in the city’s urban corridors.

Heavy-Metal Guitarist Wanted Flyer in Downtown Minneapolis

A flyer taped to a pole in downtown Minneapolis advertises a search for an “aggressive guitar player” and “people who…

Advertisement, Flyer, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Skyway Theatre
"We are back to serve you!" written on the side of the newly opened Lake Street Station. The post office was burned down during protests that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

We are back to serve you! graffiti on new post office

"We are back to serve you!" written on the side of the newly opened Lake Street Station. The post office…

Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Post Office, Rebuild, USPS
A flag hanging in downtown Minneapolis.

American Flag with a pot leaf on it in Downtown Minneapolis

A flag hanging in downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Drugs, Flag, Marijuana, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Personal-care items—including toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other everyday hygiene products—sit behind locked Plexiglas cabinets at the Target flagship store in downtown Minneapolis. In recent years, large retailers across U.S. urban centers have expanded the use of secured cases for small, easily resold goods in response to rising shrink and merchandise loss. At this location, much of the oral-care section now requires staff assistance to access, reflecting a broader shift in store security strategies and retail operations in high-traffic downtown corridors.

Locked Personal-Care Aisle at Target’s Downtown Minneapolis St

Personal-care items—including toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other everyday hygiene products—sit behind locked Plexiglas cabinets at the Target flagship store in downtown…

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

Locked up items at Target in Minneapolis

Items behind locked cabinets at the flagship Target store in downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicolelt mall, Skyway, Target
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, 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
A wide aerial view looks east toward the Minneapolis skyline, rising above the dense canopy of the Kenwood and Lowry Hill neighborhoods during peak autumn color. This part of the city was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a streetcar suburb, designed around curving streets, large residential lots, and proximity to the Chain of Lakes. Many of the homes below are early Minneapolis mansions built by lumber and milling-era industrialists, now tucked beneath mature trees that give the neighborhood one of the city’s most dramatic fall transitions. In the middle distance, the Basilica of Saint Mary, Loring Park, and the early downtown warehouse district reflect Minneapolis’s layered growth—from industrial rail corridors to modern glass towers. The contrast between the dense urban core and the tree-covered residential districts highlights how closely the city’s historic neighborhoods were shaped by parks, lakes, and the parkway system planned by Theodore Wirth in the early 1900s.

Minneapolis Skyline Over Kenwood in Peak Fall Color

A wide aerial view looks east toward the Minneapolis skyline, rising above the dense canopy of the Kenwood and Lowry…

Minneapolis
A sticker on a Minneapolis signpost references long-running allegations surrounding deputy “gangs” within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). Civil rights groups, journalists, and county oversight bodies have documented concerns for decades about informal deputy subgroups—some using matching tattoos or symbols—that critics say foster misconduct, retaliation, and internal loyalty structures. Seeing a reference to those controversies on a street sign in Minneapolis reflects how national policing debates and accountability issues often circulate far beyond their place of origin, with artists and activists using stickers, posters, and small-scale street graphics to raise awareness or prompt online searches.

Google LASD Gangs Sticker

A sticker on a Minneapolis signpost references long-running allegations surrounding deputy “gangs” within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD)….

LASD Gangs, Radical, Radical Art, Radical Sticker
A dedicated red bus-only lane runs along Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, part of the city’s recent investments in transit priority corridors. These painted lanes are designed to give buses consistent travel times through dense urban segments, especially during peak hours, and they align with regional plans to improve service reliability on key north–south routes. Late at night the corridor is quiet, with the reflective pavement markings and overhead lighting emphasizing the straight line of the transit path through the Midtown area.

Red Bus Lane on Chicago Avenue at Nigh

A dedicated red bus-only lane runs along Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, part of the city’s recent investments in transit priority…

Bus, Bus Lane, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Gunflint Trail picnic table.

Gunflint Trail picnic table

Gunflint Trail picnic table.

Gunflint Trail, Minnesota, National Forest, Picnic, Superior National Forest, table
Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct police station on Nicollet Avenue in September 2022.

Minneapolis Police Station on Nicollet Avenue

Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct police station on Nicollet Avenue in September 2022.

Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct, Minnesota, Nicollet Ave
A "Class of 2023 We are Roosevelt" yard sign in a South Minneapolis front yard.

2023 We Are Roosevelt Yard SIgn

A "Class of 2023 We are Roosevelt" yard sign in a South Minneapolis front yard.

George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Roosevelt High School, Yard Sign
Downtown Minneapolis as seen looking down Portland Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Portland Avenue in South Minneapolis at night

Downtown Minneapolis as seen looking down Portland Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Portland Ave
Minneapolis police downtown during "Operation Endeavor".

Operation Endeavor Squad Cars Parked in Downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis police downtown during "Operation Endeavor".

Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minnesota, Operation Endeavor, Squad Car
The THC Joint in Downtown Minneapolis. The buildings freshly painted with large pot leaves.

The THC Joint in Downtown Minneapolis

The THC Joint in Downtown Minneapolis. The buildings freshly painted with large pot leaves.

Art, Cannabis, Downtown Minneapolis, Drugs, Marijuana, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis Police Third Precinct with art banners on the fencing. The precinct has been vacant since it was lit on fire during protests that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

We Remember signs at Minneapolis Police Station

Minneapolis Police Third Precinct with art banners on the fencing. The precinct has been vacant since it was lit on…

Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, Minnesota
Demolition of the US Bank building on East Lake Street. The building was destroyed during protests that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Demolition of US Bank Building After Fires

Demolition of the US Bank building on East Lake Street. The building was destroyed during protests that followed the murder…

Arson, Demolition, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US Bank
Mexico Independence Day Festival on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Mexico Independence Day Festival in Minneapolis

Mexico Independence Day Festival on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Festival, Lake Street, Mexican Independence Day, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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