Karmel Mall, Somali Shopping Center, Lake Street

Night photo of the outside of the Karmel Mall.
Night photo of the outside of the Karmel Mall.

The Karmel Mall, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, stands as the first and largest Somali shopping center in the United States. Established to serve the growing Somali community, the mall provides a vital commercial and cultural hub for the community.

Photo taken in April 2024.

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