Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis: First Night of Stay-at-Home Order

Empty Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night during the stay-at-home order.
Empty Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night during the stay-at-home order.

Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on the first night of Minnesota's stay-at-home order. The street, typically bustling with activity, is deserted as businesses close and residents are advised to remain indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Photo taken in March 2020.

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