Minneapolis COVID Shutdown

Minneapolis

Documenting the initial days of the unprecedented COVID shutdowns in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2019-2020.

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The Government Plaza LRT stop in downtown Minneapolis.
December 18, 2020 — The Government Plaza LRT stop in downtown Minneapolis.
Hennepin Avenue Bridge in downtown Minneapolis during covid-19.
May 4, 2020 — Hennepin Avenue Bridge in downtown Minneapolis during covid-19.
Social distancing signage outside a Walgreens store in Minneapolis during COVID-19 closures.
April 29, 2020 — Social distancing signage outside a Walgreens store in Minneapolis during COVID-19 closures.
Barnes & Noble in Minneapolis closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
April 29, 2020 — Barnes & Noble in Minneapolis closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Bob Dylan Mural in downtown Minneapolis by Kobra during COVID-19 shutdown.
April 27, 2020 — Bob Dylan Mural in downtown Minneapolis by Kobra during COVID-19 shutdown.
Minneapolis parks coronavirus signage on closed streets during COVID-19.
April 22, 2020 — Minneapolis parks coronavirus signage on closed streets during COVID-19.
A crosswalk button in Minneapolis after the city disabled 450 walk buttons in late April 2020. Sign reads "Pushing button is not required. The walk signal will turn on automatically. Wait for walk signal before crossing."
April 21, 2020 — A crosswalk button in Minneapolis after the city disabled 450 walk buttons in late April 2020. Sign reads "Pushing button is not required. The walk signal will turn on automatically. Wait for walk signal before crossing."
Loews Hotel with a heart on it in solidarity with others hotels during covid-19 shutdowns.
April 4, 2020 — Loews Hotel with a heart on it in solidarity with others hotels during covid-19 shutdowns.
Hilton Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis lit up with a HOPE heart. Seen during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak shutdowns.
April 3, 2020 — Hilton Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis lit up with a HOPE heart. Seen during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak shutdowns.
First Avenue and 7th St Entry concert venues in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota on 04/02/20 during covid-19 closures.
April 2, 2020 — First Avenue and 7th St Entry concert venues in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota on 04/02/20 during covid-19 closures.
Hard Times Cafe on Riverside Drive in Minneapolis during COVID-19 closures.
April 1, 2020 — Hard Times Cafe on Riverside Drive in Minneapolis during COVID-19 closures.
Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during the first night of Minnesota’s stay at home orders.
March 28, 2020 — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during the first night of Minnesota’s stay at home orders.
Sneaky Pete’s bar during the first night of Minnesota’s Stay At Home Order on 03/28/20.
March 28, 2020 — Sneaky Pete’s bar during the first night of Minnesota’s Stay At Home Order on 03/28/20.
Nicollet Mall Light Rail Station on a rainy night in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home orders.
March 28, 2020 — Nicollet Mall Light Rail Station on a rainy night in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home orders.
Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s COVID-19 Stay At Home orders.
March 27, 2020 — Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s COVID-19 Stay At Home orders.
The Caboose on Cedar Ave in Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home orders. Their marquee reading “It will get better”.
March 24, 2020 — The Caboose on Cedar Ave in Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home orders. Their marquee reading “It will get better”.
Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home order. Marquee reading “Stay Safe. Stay Tuned”.
March 24, 2020 — Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home order. Marquee reading “Stay Safe. Stay Tuned”.
An empty Speedway gas station and strip mall in Loring Park during COVID-19 outbreak.
March 23, 2020 — An empty Speedway gas station and strip mall in Loring Park during COVID-19 outbreak.
Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis on a rainy night during early days of COVID-19 outbreak.
March 23, 2020 — Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis on a rainy night during early days of COVID-19 outbreak.
Looking down S 8th St in Downtown Minneapolis on 03/22/20 during COVID-19.
March 22, 2020 — Looking down S 8th St in Downtown Minneapolis on 03/22/20 during COVID-19.
A rainy night in Downtown Minneapolis outside City Center during the early days of COVID-19.
March 22, 2020 — A rainy night in Downtown Minneapolis outside City Center during the early days of COVID-19.
Rainy night on Nicollet Mall during early days of COVID-19 outbreak.
March 22, 2020 — Rainy night on Nicollet Mall during early days of COVID-19 outbreak.
Dayton’s and the IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in the early days of COVID-19 in Downtown Minneapolis.
March 22, 2020 — Dayton’s and the IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in the early days of COVID-19 in Downtown Minneapolis.
Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Normally busy with pedestrians and buses, only one Metro Transit Bus and bicycle is found in view.
March 15, 2020 — Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Normally busy with pedestrians and buses, only one Metro Transit Bus and bicycle is found in view.