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The modern pavilion at Bde Maka Ska glows softly under evening light, its signage prominently honoring the lake’s Dakota name — “Bdé Óta Othúŋwe,” meaning “Many Village Place.” This site, located in southwest Minneapolis, holds deep historical and cultural significance as part of Dakota homeland, long before it was renamed “Lake Calhoun” in the 19th century. After years of advocacy by Indigenous groups and community leaders, the lake officially reclaimed its Dakota name in 2018, marking a shift toward recognizing Minnesota’s original peoples and languages. The illuminated pavilion stands today as both a gathering space and a statement of cultural restoration, blending modern urban design with respect for ancestral land and history.

Bde Maka Ska Pavilion at Night — Minneapolis, Minnesota

The modern pavilion at Bde Maka Ska glows softly under evening light, its signage prominently honoring the lake’s Dakota name…

Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northern Lights, Pavilion, South Minneapolis
Visible northern lights in Minneapolis in October 2024.

Northern Lights visible in Minneapolis October 2024

Visible northern lights in Minneapolis in October 2024.

Aurora borealis, Minneapolis, Northern Lights
The West Baptism River near the town of Isabella in Northern Minnesota, Superior National Forest.

West Baptism River near Isabella

The West Baptism River near the town of Isabella in Northern Minnesota, Superior National Forest.

Baptism River, Forest, Isabella, Minnesota, National Forest, National Park, North Shore, River, Superior National Forest
A forest road during fall up in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.

Forest road in the Superior National Forest

A forest road during fall up in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.

Autumn, Fall Colors, Forest Road, Leaves, Minnesota, National Forest, Superior National Forest
Clear skies and stars in the Superior National Forest near BWCA.

Stars in the Superior National Forest

Clear skies and stars in the Superior National Forest near BWCA.

Landscape, Minnesota, National Forest, Stars, Superior National Forest
Sunset in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.

Sunset clouds in National Forest

Sunset in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.

Landscape, Minnesota, National Forest, Superior National Forest
Sunset in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.

Autumn sunset trees in Minnesota

Sunset in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.

Landscape, Minnesota, National Forest, Superior National Forest
The American and Minnesota state flags ripple above the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis, silhouetted against the glass and steel geometry of nearby modern office buildings. Completed in 1929, the Foshay Tower was the city’s first skyscraper and remained its tallest structure for over three decades. Modeled after the Washington Monument, it symbolized both the ambition and excess of the late Jazz Age. Today, the tower stands as a protected landmark, housing a hotel and museum that preserve its Art Deco legacy. The juxtaposition of flags and architecture here reflects Minnesota’s blend of historic pride and urban evolution — a monument to both civic identity and architectural endurance.

Flags Above the Foshay Tower — Minneapolis, Minnesota

The American and Minnesota state flags ripple above the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis, silhouetted against the glass and steel…

American Flag, Downtown Minneapolis, Flag, Foshay Tower, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota State Flag
Hidden Beach on Cedar Lake during above average high temperatures in late September. The beach is on the shore of Cedar Lake.

Hidden Beach on a September day in Minneapolis

Hidden Beach on Cedar Lake during above average high temperatures in late September. The beach is on the shore of…

Beach, Cedar Lake, Downtown Skyline, Hidden Beach, Minneapolis, Minnesota
A Thursday evening on Nicollet Mall. Biker passes by The Local restaurant patio at 10th Street. (Downtown Minneapolis, September 2024)

The Local restaurant on Nicollet Mall

A Thursday evening on Nicollet Mall. Biker passes by The Local restaurant patio at 10th Street. (Downtown Minneapolis, September 2024)

Biker, Biking, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicolelt mall, The Local
A lit up Uptown Theater sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Uptown Theater sign in Minneapolis

A lit up Uptown Theater sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Hennepin Ave, Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Theater, Theaters, Uptown Minneapolis, Uptown Theater
A Travel Wisconsin billboard seen in Uptown Minneapolis.

Travel Wisconsin Billboard in Minneapolis

A Travel Wisconsin billboard seen in Uptown Minneapolis.

Billboard, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Travel Wisconsin, Uptown Minneapolis
Biker on Lake Street in Minneapolis also enjoying the last day of summer - on one wheel.

Biker on Lake Street doing a wheelie

Biker on Lake Street in Minneapolis also enjoying the last day of summer – on one wheel.

Biker, Biking, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bikers crossing Lake Street at Bde Maka Ska Drive on the last day of summer. (South Minneapolis, September 2024)

Bikers crossing Lake Street at Bde Maka Ska

Bikers crossing Lake Street at Bde Maka Ska Drive on the last day of summer. (South Minneapolis, September 2024)

Bde Maka Ska Drive, Biker, Biking, Lagoon Ave, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Metro Transit's Southwest LRT tunnel being constructed, as seen from the Midtown Greenway.

Tunnel construction on Midtown Greenway

Metro Transit's Southwest LRT tunnel being constructed, as seen from the Midtown Greenway.

Bike Trail, Biking, Construction, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Southwest LRT
Another new bench on Cedar Lake. This one with a plaque that reads "for my husband Geoffrey Hellman who finds his peace here on the shores of Cedar Lake. Randi"  For $5,000 you too can have a bench with your name on it for 10 years..

New bench at Cedar Lake in Minneapolis

Another new bench on Cedar Lake. This one with a plaque that reads "for my husband Geoffrey Hellman who finds…

Bench, Cedar Lake, Lake, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The signs at Beckett's Bar on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The bar takes the place of the former Country Bar and more recently Fool Me Once.

Beckett’s Bar on Lyndale Ave in Minneapolis

The signs at Beckett's Bar on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The bar takes the place of the former Country…

Bar, Beckett's, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Uptown Minneapolis
The Midtown Greenway runs beneath a series of bridges in south Minneapolis, shown here during evening hours with red tail lights from passing cyclists marking the trail’s path. Originally a railroad corridor built in the early 20th century, the Greenway was converted into a protected urban bike and pedestrian route in the early 2000s. Flanked by apartments, offices, and green spaces, it serves as a major east–west transportation corridor connecting Uptown to the Mississippi River while supporting Minneapolis’s commitment to sustainable transit.

Midtown Greenway at Night – Minneapolis, MN

The Midtown Greenway runs beneath a series of bridges in south Minneapolis, shown here during evening hours with red tail…

Bike Trail, Biking, Girard Ave, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Uptown Minneapolis
Man flips pizza dough at Uptown Pizza on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

The Original Uptown Pizza in Minneapolis

Man flips pizza dough at Uptown Pizza on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Pizza, Uptown Pizza
Full Moon in Uptown Minneapolis from Lake Street.

Full Moon in Uptown Minneapolis

Full Moon in Uptown Minneapolis from Lake Street.

Full Moon, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Moon, Uptown Minneapolis
A biker on a brand new bike lane on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

New Bike Lane Riding

A biker on a brand new bike lane on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Bike Lane, Biker, Biking, Construction, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota
A reflective orange label on a metal utility pole base in Minneapolis reads “Aluminum Wiring Inside – No Scrap Value,” a deterrent to metal theft common in urban infrastructure. These signs are typically installed by city or utility crews to reduce vandalism and theft of copper wiring from streetlights and signal systems. Aluminum, though less conductive than copper, is widely used for cost and safety reasons in public electrical networks across Minneapolis and other U.S. cities.

Copper Theft Deterrent

A reflective orange label on a metal utility pole base in Minneapolis reads “Aluminum Wiring Inside – No Scrap Value,”…

Copper Theft, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Razor wire and concrete barricades continue to surround the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters in May 2020 and is being renovated into an community voting center.

Police station still surrounded by razor wire in Minneapolis

Razor wire and concrete barricades continue to surround the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned…

Concrete Barricades, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, Minnesota, Police Station, Razor Wire
Signage at the former Minneapolis police third precinct police station proclaiming cleanup efforts underway. The building is being renovated into a voting center.

Minneapolis 3rd precinct cleanup

Signage at the former Minneapolis police third precinct police station proclaiming cleanup efforts underway. The building is being renovated into…

Concrete Barricades, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, Minnesota, Police Station, Razor Wire
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