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A sticker reading "Don't rank Nezhad" found on the Midtown Greenway.

Don’t rank Nezhad in Minneapolis mayoral election

A sticker reading "Don't rank Nezhad" found on the Midtown Greenway.

Election, Mayor, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sheila Nezhad, Sticker
Londel French, Risa Hosted, and Question 1 2 and 3 yard signs in Minneapolis.

Don’t Rank Jacob Frey Yard Sign

Londel French, Risa Hosted, and Question 1 2 and 3 yard signs in Minneapolis.

Election, Jacob Frey, Londel French, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mayor, Minnesota, Risa Hustad, Yard Sign
A yard sign reading "Lyndale Neighborhood Votes" seen in South Minneapolis.

Lyndale Neighborhood Votes Yard Sign

A yard sign reading "Lyndale Neighborhood Votes" seen in South Minneapolis.

Election, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Yard Sign
"Vote No On 3" signs on Lyndale Avenue.

Vote No On 3 Yard signs on Lyndale Avenue

"Vote No On 3" signs on Lyndale Avenue.

Election, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Yard Sign
Security fencing and signage on the Seven Points mall parking garage.

Fencing around Seven Points at Lake and Girard

Security fencing and signage on the Seven Points mall parking garage.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seven Points, Winston Smith
People walk past Seven Points mall in Uptown Minneapolis the day before the election.

Prosecute Cops seen in Uptown Minneapolis

People walk past Seven Points mall in Uptown Minneapolis the day before the election.

Graffiti, Graffiti Artist, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seven Points, Uptown Minneapolis
The corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Deona Marie written on boards around the Seven Points Mall. Deona Marie, a protester, was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades setup by those demonstrating over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith ten days prior.

Deona Marie Boards at Seven Points

The corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Deona Marie written on boards around the Seven Points…

Boards, Deona Marie Knajdek, Graffiti, Graffiti Artist, Hennepin Ave, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Uptown Minneapolis
Cars in line for Taco Bell on Lake Street in the early morning hours of November 2021.

Taco Bell Line on Lake Street in Minneapolis

Cars in line for Taco Bell on Lake Street in the early morning hours of November 2021.

Bridge, Fast Food, Interstate 35W, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Taco Bell
Yard signs for Kate Knuth and Sheila Nezhad together in a South Minneapolis yard.  Both with "Don't Rank Frey" stickers attached, referring to current Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Election in 2 days.

Sheila Nezhad and Kate Knuth for Mayor Yard Signs

Yard signs for Kate Knuth and Sheila Nezhad together in a South Minneapolis yard. Both with "Don't Rank Frey" stickers…

Election, Jacob Frey, Kate Knuth, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mayor, Minnesota, Politics, Sheila Nezhad, Yard Sign
A sign reading "Warning Twin Cities Police Easily Startled" at 39th and Chicago Avenue, George Floyd Square.

Warning Easily Startled Sign at George Floyd Square

A sign reading "Warning Twin Cities Police Easily Startled" at 39th and Chicago Avenue, George Floyd Square.

Chicago Ave, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Justine Damond, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Protest Sign
The Murphy Ranks Memorial on Chicago Avenue inside George Floyd Square.

No Answers No Streets at Murphy Ranks Memorial

The Murphy Ranks Memorial on Chicago Avenue inside George Floyd Square.

Barricade, Chicago Ave, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Memorial, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Murphy Ranks, South Minneapolis
Signs on the fence around Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis reading:

“Deona Marie was killed while protesting against police brutality. Read her story below and donate to help support her children.”

Rest In Peace Deona Marie

Signs on the fence around Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis reading: “Deona Marie was killed while protesting against police…

Deona Marie Knajdek, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Protest, Seven Points Mall, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith
The Murphy Ranks memorial at George Floyd Square after Minneapolis Public Works made an attempt to clear it.

George Floyd Square Murphy Ranks Barricades

The Murphy Ranks memorial at George Floyd Square after Minneapolis Public Works made an attempt to clear it.

Chicago Ave, George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Memorial, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Murphy Ranks, Street Barricades
A rainy late October night in South Minneapolis with just 6 days left of voting after millions of dollars spent on mayoral control, public safety, and rent control ballot questions.

Lake & Park Grocery on Lake Street

A rainy late October night in South Minneapolis with just 6 days left of voting after millions of dollars spent…

Lake & Park Grocery, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rain, South Minneapolis
Park & Lake Car Wash in Minneapolis during a late fall rainfall.

Park & Lake Car Wash in the rain

Park & Lake Car Wash in Minneapolis during a late fall rainfall.

Car Wash, Lake Street, Minneapolis, Sign
GFS and fist pumpkin carvings at The People’s Way at George Floyd Square. The area has been a place of protest since the May 25th, 2020 killing of George Floyd.

George Floyd Square and Halloween Pumpkins

GFS and fist pumpkin carvings at The People’s Way at George Floyd Square. The area has been a place of…

George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Halloween, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Pumpkin
A pumpkin carving at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.

George Floyd Square Pumpkin Carving

A pumpkin carving at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.

George Floyd, George Floyd Square, Halloween, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Pumpkin, South Minneapolis
Minneapolis police squad cars and an ambulance behind Say Their Names Cemetery at George Floyd Square.

Minneapolis Police Squads and Say Their Names Cemetery

Minneapolis police squad cars and an ambulance behind Say Their Names Cemetery at George Floyd Square.

Ambulance, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis Police, Park Avenue, Say Their Names Cemetery, Squad Car
A lawn sign supporting Clint Conner’s mayoral campaign stands along a residential boulevard in Minneapolis. Conner, an attorney and political newcomer, ran on a platform focused on public safety reforms, neighborhood-level engagement, and governance changes within the city’s mayor–council structure. Yard signs like this became common across parts of Minneapolis during the campaign cycle, reflecting heightened civic interest following several years of intense debate over public safety, police restructuring, and the future of city governance.

Municipal elections in Minneapolis often draw regional attention due to the city’s distinctive political climate, strong neighborhood identities, and history of competitive mayoral contests. Candidate signage has long been a visible part of the city’s election seasons—especially in the years after 2020, when local races increasingly intersected with national conversations about public policy and urban leadership.

Clint Conner Mayoral Campaign Sign, Minneapolis

A lawn sign supporting Clint Conner’s mayoral campaign stands along a residential boulevard in Minneapolis. Conner, an attorney and political…

Clint Conner, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Politics, Yard Sign
A campaign sign for Yusra Arab stands among late-season plants in Minneapolis’ Ward 2, one of the city’s most politically active and demographically diverse districts. Ward 2 includes neighborhoods such as Cedar-Riverside, Prospect Park, Seward, and the University district—areas shaped by long histories of immigration, student populations, and tenant-driven community organizing. Yard signs like this became common during the municipal election cycle as candidates focused on issues that have defined Ward 2 politics for decades: rental housing policy, transportation infrastructure, campus-area safety, and the evolving relationship between the University of Minnesota and surrounding neighborhoods.

Minneapolis’ ward system has historically produced competitive races, especially in districts with high levels of civic engagement and shifting demographics. Ward 2 is known for its strong DFL presence, multi-lingual community outreach, and a mix of long-term residents and new arrivals. Campaign messaging in the ward often reflects its unique blend of grassroots activism, student-led political energy, and deep neighborhood-level involvement in city governance.

Yusra Arab Campaign Sign in Minneapolis’ Ward 2

A campaign sign for Yusra Arab stands among late-season plants in Minneapolis’ Ward 2, one of the city’s most politically…

Politics, Yard Sign, Yusra Arab
A campaign sign for Alicia Gibson stands outside a neighborhood storefront in Minneapolis’ Ward 10, a district centered on Uptown, Whittier, and parts of South Minneapolis. Ward 10 has long been one of the city’s most politically active areas, shaped by rental-heavy housing stock, transit-focused neighborhoods, and dense commercial corridors around Hennepin, Lyndale, and Lake Street. Campaign signs became common across the ward during the municipal election cycle as candidates addressed issues central to this part of the city: small-business recovery, housing policy, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, and the future of Uptown’s commercial identity.

Historically, Ward 10 has been a bellwether for broader citywide political shifts. Its mix of long-term residents, young renters, and small-business owners has kept competition high and civic turnout strong. In recent years, community debates over zoning updates, transportation improvements, and neighborhood redevelopment have made Ward 10 races especially watched, with campaigns frequently engaging directly with street-level concerns and neighborhood-driven organizing.

Alicia Gibson Campaign Sign in Minneapolis Ward 10

A campaign sign for Alicia Gibson stands outside a neighborhood storefront in Minneapolis’ Ward 10, a district centered on Uptown,…

Alicia Gibson, People, Politics, Yard Sign
A Laundromat in South Minneapolis.

Laundromat in South Minneapolis at night

A Laundromat in South Minneapolis.

Laundromat, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Storefront
Habanero Tacos Grill glows along East Lake Street late into the evening, with its bright “TACOS TACOS TACOS” window lettering and a branded food truck parked out front. The restaurant reflects the long-standing presence of Latino food culture on the corridor, where small family-run kitchens, taquerías, and mobile food vendors have shaped the visual and culinary identity of the neighborhood.

Located along a stretch of Lake Street known for immigrant-owned businesses and tightly packed storefronts, the shop sits within a commercial landscape rebuilt and revitalized multiple times over the past century. Despite economic shifts and recent reconstruction efforts, the area remains a hub of diverse restaurants and community-oriented businesses, with places like Habanero Tacos Grill continuing to anchor the corridor’s daily life.

Habanero Tacos Grill on Lake Street at Night

Habanero Tacos Grill glows along East Lake Street late into the evening, with its bright “TACOS TACOS TACOS” window lettering…

Food Truck, Habanero Tacos Grill, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tacos
A poster from “mpls is us” regarding information on the November 2nd election.

MPLS IS US poster in Uptown

A poster from “mpls is us” regarding information on the November 2nd election.

Boards, Election, Graffiti, Graffiti Artist, Minneapolis, Minnesota, MPLSISUS, Seven Points Mall, Uptown Minneapolis
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