This photograph presents a panoramic view of Minneapolis, Minnesota, looking eastward from the southwest quadrant of the city. The foreground features residential buildings and the distinct architecture of the Uptown neighborhood. Beyond, the waters of Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles are visible, nestled within a dense canopy of trees that characterize the city's park system. In the distance, the central business district's towers rise above the landscape, representing the commercial heart of the metropolitan area. The image was taken in June 2024, during a period that followed significant civil unrest in the city in 2020, which was centered around the Powderhorn Park neighborhood, several miles south of this vantage point.
Photo taken in June 2024. © 2026 Chad Davis
