Photo Set

Uptown Minneapolis

Photographs of Uptown Minneapolis showing Hennepin Ave and Lake St commercial district, theater marquees, signs, protests and rebuilding

Uptown MinneapolisMinneapolis, MN

This photo set documents commercial streets in Minneapolis’s Uptown neighborhood, focusing on the Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street corridor. Images include theater marquees, neon and storefront signage, boarded windows, construction barriers and public messaging such as Black Lives Matter signs. The collection records stages of closure, protest-related boardings, pandemic impacts and subsequent business openings and infrastructure work.

Last updated April 10, 2026

Cali Cannabis Dispensary on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis — June 11, 2026 — Cali Cannabis dispensary located at Lake Street and Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Cali Cannabis Now Open in Uptown Minneapolis — June 11, 2026 — Cali Cannabis Dispensary at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The dispensary opens in the building at the high profile intersection that's been vacant since 2020 when Juut salon closed.

Bikers and walkers ion newly built bike lanes on Hennepin Avenue — May 24, 2026 — Walkers, Bikers, Bus, and Cars moving down the rebuilt Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

KISS Nightclub Rooftop May 2026 — May 17, 2026 — The rooftop at KISS Nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis in May 2026.

Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis, May 2026 — May 17, 2026 — Green Room on Girard and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. Pictured in May 2026.

Mari's Watch Bar at night in Minneapolis — May 17, 2026 — Mari's Uptown re-opens after a several month closure. It's re-opened as Mari's Watch Bar with a heavy focus on sports.

People wait to get into Rumba Nightclub in Minneapolis — May 17, 2026 — A busy Saturday around Minneapolis with just gorgeous weather all day. Long lines around the Green Room, KISS and Rumba which were all open. Earlier in the night, Eden Prairie high school held their prom at the Uptown Theater. Meanwhile the Granada Theater had Goth Prom XIX.

Cannabis store in Uptown Minneapolis — May 16, 2026 — Cali Cannavis store at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on May 16, 2026. The store replaces long time Juut salon and training center. Juut announced their closing on June 14, 2021 citing ongoing crime in the area. The building has sat vacant ever since.

Off Street Bike Lanes in Uptown Minneapolis — May 11, 2026 — Pedestrian, biker and a scooter on the new bike trails and sidewalk on Hennepin Avenue. Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis had been closed for quite some time for the street to be rebuilt.

Uptown Transit Station sign beside Cali Cannabis in Minneapolis at night. — March 30, 2026 — A sign for the Uptown Transit Station is visible next to a neon sign for Cali Cannabis in Minneapolis. The presence of both a transit station and a cannabis dispensary highlights the mixed-use nature of the Uptown neighborhood in Minneapolis.

Apartment buildings along the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — March 29, 2026 — Apartment buildings line the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis at night. A sign reads "NOW LEASING | LIVEAtFLUX.COM".

Anti-war flyer on a utility box in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — March 29, 2026 — An anti-war protest flyer is affixed to a utility box in Uptown Minneapolis. The flyer reads: "We refuse to kill and be killed for the billionaires. STOP TRUMP'S WAR ON IRAN."

Colorful 612 Lake Street mural on a purple alley wall in Uptown Minneapolis at night — March 29, 2026 — A vibrant mural featuring cartoonish characters and the text "612 Lake Street" adorns a purple wall in an alleyway in Uptown Minneapolis. This mural is located on Lagoon Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, a commercial and entertainment district.

Traffic on Lake Street near the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis at dusk. — March 24, 2026 — Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis as dark falls in March 2026.

DJ Eddie Adams performs at the Green Room in Minneapolis under purple and green laser lights. — March 7, 2026 — DJ Eddie Adams at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis on March 7, 2026.

Rainy night traffic on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis with the Uptown Theater sign lit up. — March 6, 2026 — A couple walk down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on March 6, 2026. The Uptown Theater being seen in the background.

U-Haul truck with "FUCK ICE" graffiti parked in Minneapolis. — January 28, 2026 — A UHAUL moving truck with "FUCK ICE" written on the side. Seen in Uptown Minneapolis on January 28, 2026.

Mr. Pibb ad on fencing at Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis. — December 16, 2025 — Mr. Pibb advertisement seen on fencing around Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis.

Nico's Tacos in Uptown Minneapolis — December 1, 2025 — Holiday lights up at Nico's Tacos on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

People walking down new Hennepin Avenue sidewalks — November 5, 2025 — People walking down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis in November 2025. The street had recently re-opened after years of construction that brought the highly anticipated new bike lanes.

Cyclists in the protected bike lane on Hennepin Avenue near Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — November 1, 2025 — Bikers rolling down the new Hennepin Avenue bike lanes in Uptown Minneapolis near Lagoon Avenue on a early November 2025 evening. The road had been closed for years as the entire road was rebuilt bringing among other things, the much needed bike lanes. Also shown are people walking in the new sidewalk next to the new bike lanes.

Recycling and trash bins in an alley in Minneapolis beside detached garages. — November 1, 2025 — A narrow residential alley in Uptown Minneapolis, lined with city-issued recycling and trash bins outside detached garages. The City of Minneapolis operates one of the nation’s oldest organized alley waste collection systems, dating back to the early 20th century when service routes were first formalized for the city’s grid of north-south residential blocks.

Cyclist on Bryant Avenue bikeway in Minneapolis at W 31st St during fall. — November 1, 2025 — Biking on Bryant Avenue bikeway in South Minneapolis in November 2025.

Traffic on South Dupont Avenue in Minneapolis's LynLake district at dusk. — November 1, 2025 — Traffic flows through the LynLake district of Minneapolis at South Dupont and Bryant Avenue, a neighborhood long known as a crossroads between Uptown and Whittier.

Cyclists and pedestrians on the Midtown Greenway beneath the Uptown Transit Station in Minneapolis. — October 27, 2025 — The Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis passes beneath the Uptown Transit Station as a Metro Transit bus moves along the bridge above in October 2025.

Night photo of car light trails on multiple freeways — September 29, 2025 — The complex interchange of Interstate 94, Hennepin Avenue, and Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis. The photograph is composed from the Hennepin Avenue flyover exit off Interstate 94.

Crowd at a Sexy Nerds dance party inside The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis, under disco lights — September 27, 2025 — A "Sexy Nerds" dance party is underway at The Green Room, a music venue and nightclub in Uptown Minneapolis.

People dance at The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis during a Sexy Nerds club night. — September 27, 2025 — Sexy Nerds dance party in Uptown Minneapolis at The Green Room on Girard.

Attendees play a Sailor Moon arcade game at The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis. — September 27, 2025 — Club goers play a retro video game inside the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025 during a "Sexy Nerds" event.

Attendees play video games at Sexy Nerds in Uptown Minneapolis. — September 27, 2025 — Video gaming at the Sexy Nerds event at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Patrons read at Walker Library in Uptown Minneapolis. — September 22, 2025 — A man reads inside the Walker Library, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The Walker Library is a branch of the Hennepin County Library system, serving the Uptown neighborhood. This intersection has had a library since the early 1900s with the library being rebuilt multiple times.

Uptown Apartments in Uptown Minneapolis — September 22, 2025 — Cars moving down Lake Street during a late September sunset in Uptown Minneapolis.

Green Room neon sign in Minneapolis — September 22, 2025 — The Green Room sign at Girard and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Cannabis dispensary coming soon at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis — September 11, 2025 — A banner announces a forthcoming cannabis dispensary at the prominent corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This building, characterized by its green trim and white facade, previously housed a Juut hair salon and has been vacant for several years.

Daisys Bar and Nightclub on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at dusk — September 8, 2025 — Daisys Bar at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis as the sun sets. This bar, which is only open a few hours a week, takes the place of previous longtime cowboy bar Cowboy Slims.

KISS Lounge and Nightclub on S Girard Ave in Minneapolis at dusk. — September 8, 2025 — KISS Lounge and Nightclub on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis as the sun sets. The nightclubs, which are only open a few hours a week, have arguable contributed to the emptiness of the area in recent years.

Man cleans bus stop in Uptown Minneapolis — September 8, 2025 — A man cleans up a bus stop on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

DJ performs under laser lights at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis, with a crowd below. — August 23, 2025 — A DJ at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis on August 23, 2025.

Lake Street pedestrian intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with storefronts and traffic. — August 22, 2025 — Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis as seem from Bde Maka Ska.

Contemporary apartment buildings with orange and brick facades behind a weathered metal fence on West 29th Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — August 22, 2025 — The Inspire Apartments, a contemporary residential building, are situated across the Midtown Greenway on West 29th Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Metro Transit B Line bus at the intersection of Hennepin and Lagoon Avenues in Uptown Minneapolis. — August 22, 2025 — A Metro Transit B Line bus travels along Hennepin Avenue at its intersection with Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The B Line, launched in March 2022, is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route designed to provide faster and more reliable public transportation through key corridors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Daisys Bar at Lagoon and Hennepin in Uptown Minneapolis, with pedestrians crossing street. — August 19, 2025 — People crossing the street at Lagoon Ave and Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis announces Jerry Cantrell on Hennepin Avenue. — August 19, 2025 — Looking down Hennepin Avenue at the Uptown Theater. The theater has Jerry Cantrell coming up.

Tattoo shop at night in Minneapolis — July 22, 2025 — Guns N Needles Tattoo Shop in Uptown Minneapolis seen on July 22, 2025.

Cub foods grocery store at night. — July 15, 2025 — A Cub Foods grocery store in Uptown Minneapolis on Lagoon Ave. Seen in July 2025.

Ricky Rubio poster on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis with “Thank you Minneapolis” text. — July 13, 2025 — Ricky Rubio wheat pasting seen on Hennepin Avenue in July 2025. "Before I came, I had heard this was a cold place, but I found some of the warmest people here."

Cannabis dispensary coming soon banner in a vacant storefront window in Uptown Minneapolis. — July 13, 2025 — A Cannabis Dispensary Coming Soon banner in the window of the long vacant Jon English Salon, at 1439 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Avenue at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night with new bike lanes and street lights. — July 10, 2025 — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night, following a multi-year road construction project. This infrastructure upgrade aimed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety and connectivity, notably introducing dedicated bike lanes along the thoroughfare.

Kratom sign in a window in Minneapolis — July 10, 2025 — Store selling Kratom among oither things on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Avenue Bike Lanes in Minneapolis — July 10, 2025 — New bike lanes on Hennepin Ave after years of construction work. Seen in July 2025.

Former Juut Salon at Hennepin and Lake Street in Minneapolis painted green for a planned dispensary. — July 10, 2025 — New green painting on what is to become a dispensary in the former Juut Salon space at Hennepin and Lake street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Walker Library in Uptown Minneapolis — July 10, 2025 — Hennepin County Library Walker Library on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince with white dove at West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis. — July 6, 2025 — The Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince is located at the corner of West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The mural was created shortly after his passing in 2016. Reports indicate it was originally planned as a "get well" tribute during an earlier period of his illness.

Orange Spin rental e-bikes parked on a wet Minneapolis street at night. — June 26, 2025 — Spin rental e-bikes are parked on a Minneapolis street at night. The orange shared bikes are seen close together in a docking area, with wet surfaces reflecting nearby light.

Calico cat on a front walkway in South Minneapolis beside house steps and potted plants. — June 25, 2025 — A calico cat sits on a front walkway in South Minneapolis. The cat is beside a large shrub and house steps with potted plants.

A neon sign at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis advertises a New Band Night music event starting at 7 p.m. — June 25, 2025 — New Band Night sign at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis advertises a 7 p.m. music event.

Mari's restaurant on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night — June 24, 2025 — Mari's on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. Not sure when this place will open or what it is yet, but the sign's been up since at least April. It formerly was Hammer & Sickle, a Prince themed bar.

Mural painted on uptown parking ramp — June 22, 2025 — The painted Seven Points parking ramp on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Crowded rooftop bar at KISS in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — June 21, 2025 — The rooftop at KISS Rooftop & Lounge at Lagoon Avenue and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on June 21, 2025.

Macintosh-style yard sale sign at 36th and Colfax in Minneapolis. — June 21, 2025 — A yard sale sign inspired by Macintosh seen in South Minneapolis.

Uptown Farmers Market sign on chain-link fence with handprint markings on adjacent pavement. — June 12, 2025 — A Uptown Farmers Market sign hangs on a chain-link fence enclosing the market's lot in Uptown Minneapolis, near the intersection of Lake Street and Girard Avenue. Red handprints and chalk lettering mark the sidewalk beside the fence, remnants of a memorial for Winston Smith and Deona Marie, who were killed in separate incidents in the neighborhood in June 2021.

Flyer on a utility pole urges calling Governor Walz to veto HF1 and protect immigrants’ healthcare. — June 12, 2025 — A flyer urging people to call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and demand he veto HF1, a bill repealing MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults. The flyer has bold text reading “CALL WALZ TO TELL HIM: VETO HF1! PROTECT HEALTHCARE FOR IMMIGRANTS!” It states that the Minnesota House and Senate passed the bill and criticizes lawmakers for supporting it.

Old Ford pickup on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during road construction. — May 6, 2025 — An old Ford pickup truck navigates Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, a significant urban corridor currently undergoing extensive road construction.

Hennepin Avenue construction at the I-94 ramps in Minneapolis with downtown buildings beyond. — May 6, 2025 — Hennepin Avenue construction is underway at the I-94 ramps near Uptown Minneapolis. The work area affects a major route linking Hennepin Avenue with Interstate 94, Interstate 35W, and streets leading toward downtown. Temporary traffic controls mark the roadway during the reconstruction work.

Motorcyclists occupy the sidewalk along Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. — April 30, 2025 — Motorcyclists use the sidewalk along Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Juut Salonspa sign on a building in Uptown Minneapolis. — April 30, 2025 — Juut Salonspa sign in Uptown Minneapolis. The salon closed years ago.

Street vendor serves customers outside the illuminated Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night. — April 12, 2025 — A street vendor outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police squad car being towed on Lagoon Avenue outside nightclubs at night. — April 12, 2025 — A Minneapolis Police squad car sits loaded on a Stateway Towing flatbed on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

DJ Mushroom Cloud performs at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis beneath purple lights and laser beams. — March 28, 2025 — DJ Mushroom Cloud performs a set at the Green Room, a prominent music venue and nightclub situated in Uptown Minneapolis.

A colorful building with rainbow-painted window panels in Uptown Minneapolis with birds flying in formation overhead. — March 9, 2025 — The Rainbow Building stands on Lake Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, its corner painted in a bright color block pattern. A flock of geese flies past the building in formation.

DJ Emberz performs at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis as the crowd cheers. — February 22, 2025 — DJ Emberz performs a daytime set at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis.

Rainbow Building at Lake and Hennepin in Minneapolis, lit with rainbow lights during snowfall. — February 3, 2025 — The Rainbow Building stands at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Originally constructed in 1910 by T.B. Walker's Red River Lumber Company, the building reaches its 115th year in 2025. Walker, a notable lumber baron, was also an avid art collector whose gallery eventually led to the establishment of the Walker Art Center.

Cartons of eggs in a crate by a doorway on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — February 2, 2025 — A box of eggs placed in a doorway on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

United Crushers graffiti marks boarded windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — January 14, 2025 — United Crushers graffiti on the windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

SoHo Cafe Pizzeria storefront with red neon sign on Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis. — January 14, 2025 — The SoHo Cafe Pizzeria on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The long time pizza shop has survived the major Hennepin Avenue construction that closed the road in front for a year.

Cortez Landscaping-branded Tesla Cybertruck parked on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — January 5, 2025 — A Tesla Cybertruck wrapped for Cortez Landscaping sits parked on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, near the Rumba nightclub. The Cybertruck is Tesla's stainless steel electric pickup, which went into production in 2023, and the landscaping company has wrapped its angular body panels into a rolling advertisement.

Person walks a dog on The Mall in Minneapolis on a foggy winter evening. — December 30, 2024 — A person walks a dog along a tree-lined path on The Mall in Minneapolis on a foggy late December evening.

Foggy intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with cars stopped at red lights and pedestrians crossing near the Uptown Theatre. — December 30, 2024 — The intersection of Lagoon Avenue and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is seen on a foggy December night. The Uptown Theatre, a historic landmark built in 1926, is visible on the left with its marquee displaying "THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR!".

Parked cars line Harriet Avenue in Minneapolis beneath a canopy of autumn foliage in red, orange, and green. — October 26, 2024 — Harriet Avenue in Minneapolis is lined with trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage in late October.

Illuminated Uptown Theater vertical sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis against a twilight sky. — September 21, 2024 — The illuminated Uptown Theater sign stands tall on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at dusk.

Travel Wisconsin billboard advertising autumn tourism above brick storefronts on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at dusk. — September 21, 2024 — A "Travel Wisconsin" billboard promoting autumn tourism is displayed on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The advertisement features the slogan "Here's to putting the awe in autumn" and imagery of people enjoying fall foliage.

Cyclist performs a wheelie on Lake Street in Minneapolis during evening hours. — September 21, 2024 — A cyclist performs a wheelie on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Multiple cyclists cross the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis at dusk. — September 21, 2024 — Cyclists navigate the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis on the final day of summer 2024.

The Original Uptown Pizza storefront on Lake Street displays a red awning and neon OPEN sign. — September 15, 2024 — The Original Uptown Pizza, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, has been serving the community since 1980.

Full moon rises above street lamps and patio umbrellas at a rooftop bar in Uptown Minneapolis. — September 15, 2024 — The full moon rises over a rooftop bar in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2024.

Cyclist riding on a newly constructed protected bike lane along Lake Street in Minneapolis during dusk. — September 15, 2024 — A cyclist rides on a newly constructed bike lane along Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Uptown Theater marquee displays illuminated signage advertising Sepultura concert on September 18. — September 7, 2024 — The Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis with SEPULTURA on it.

Uptown Ties Rooftop in Minneapolis — August 31, 2024 — Uptown Ties, a rooftop bar located on Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.

Police dispatch console in a Minneapolis squad car showing an active call near Lagoon and Girard avenues. — August 25, 2024 — A police mobile data terminal shows an active dispatch screen for units responding to a call near Lagoon Avenue and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis

Daisy's Bar in Minneapolis August 2024 — August 10, 2024 — The patio of Daisy's Bar, located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, is shown in August 2024. This establishment is situated at the prominent intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue.

Interior of Daisy's Uptown Bar in Minneapolis showing patrons, illuminated chandeliers, and bar counter with security measures in place. — July 20, 2024 — Metal detectors and security at the entrance to Daisy's bar in Uptown Minneapolis.

Psychic Reader storefront at 1700 Lake Street in Minneapolis glows with neon palm tarot and psychic reading signs at dusk. — June 16, 2024 — Psychic Reader, a business offering palm and tarot card readings, is located at 1700 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Crowd of people gathered on an illuminated rooftop at Uptown Ties nightclub in Minneapolis. — June 9, 2024 — The rooftop of Uptown Ties, a nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Ornate blue wall detail inside Music Box Theatre in Minneapolis. — May 19, 2024 — Music Box Theatre on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. Built in the 1920s the theatre was recently purchased by Miracle City church.

Illuminated horseshoe sign for Daisy’s Bar & Rooftop on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — March 28, 2024 — The illuminated sign for Daisy's Bar & Rooftop, shaped like a horseshoe, stands prominently on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Close-up of the William's Pub sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — March 28, 2024 — The neon sign for William's Pub, a long-standing establishment in Uptown Minneapolis, is visible on Hennepin Avenue. The bar ceased operations in 2022, leaving the premises vacant.

The Green Room live music venue glows with neon signage on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — March 28, 2024 — The Green Room, a prominent live music venue, is situated on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

The Breakfast Club restaurant displays a pop-art style "Now Open" sign on its storefront at 1300 Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis. — March 10, 2024 — The Breakfast Club restaurant, situated at 1300 Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is a recently established eatery serving breakfast and lunch.

Graffiti-marked construction barriers at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — March 6, 2024 — Construction barriers line the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Boarded-up storefront at Fremont Ave and Lake St in Minneapolis. — March 3, 2024 — A former Target Store and Revel Apartment building at Fremont/Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The building boarded up after a shooting.

AT&T and Ragstock storefronts line Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis beside a Metro Transit bus and parked vehicles. — March 3, 2024 — Ragstock and AT&T on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. A Metro Transit bus on the 21E route runs along Lake Street, which connects Uptown to the Chain of Lakes and downtown Minneapolis.

Uptown Theater on Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis on a rainy night — January 25, 2024 — The Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is illuminated on a rainy night in January 2024, following recent renovations. Originally opened in 1939, this historic cinema has long been a prominent cultural landmark in the neighborhood.

Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis at night. — December 14, 2023 — The illuminated marquee of the Uptown Theater, located at the corner of Lagoon Avenue and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, displays the theater's name in large white letters against a dark background, bordered by rows of glowing orange bulbs.

Weathered yellow RiverCity Trolley sign on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — December 14, 2023 — RiverCity Trolley operated as a rubber-tired trolley service in downtown and uptown Minneapolis, ferrying riders between shopping districts, entertainment venues, and parking facilities on a fixed loop. The service relied on street-side stop signs like this one to mark designated pickup points along Hennepin Avenue. Trolleys of this style are designed to resemble vintage streetcars, with open-air or enclosed cars built on standard bus chassis. Hennepin Avenue itself has long served as one of Uptown's primary commercial corridors, connecting the neighborhood to downtown Minneapolis.

Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis advertising Motion City Soundtrack and Happy Holidays — December 14, 2023 — The illuminated marquee of the Uptown Theater in Uptown Minneapolis announces a Motion City Soundtrack performance on December 31, alongside a "Happy Holidays" message. Located at the corner of Lagoon and Hennepin Avenue, this historic cinema is a prominent architectural feature of the neighborhood.

Moxy Hotel illuminated at night on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — November 19, 2023 — The Moxy Minneapolis Uptown sits on Lake Street, part of Marriott's Moxy brand aimed at budget-conscious travelers who want style without the frills. Moxy hotels are known for compact rooms, communal lounge spaces, and a design-forward approach that favors bars and social areas over traditional lobbies. The Uptown location places guests near the Chain of Lakes and the neighborhood's dense mix of restaurants and music venues. Marriott launched the Moxy brand in Europe in 2014 before expanding it into U.S. markets, including this Minneapolis property.

Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis at night, with a lit trail under an overpass beside apartments. — November 12, 2023 — The Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis is a multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor. Opened in phases starting in 2001, it connects the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes. The trail serves as a vital transportation and recreation artery, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to travel through the city separated from vehicular traffic.

Off-duty police and pedestrians outside a nightclub on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — October 22, 2023 — An off-duty Minneapolis Police officer stands outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis in October 2023.

Cub Foods supermarket in South Minneapolis illuminated at night with neon signage and bright overhead lights. — October 18, 2023 — Cub Foods is a supermarket chain owned by Minneapolis-based Supervalu, which operates it through a network of independently licensed franchise owners. The chain got its start in 1968 in Stillwater, Minnesota, built around a no-frills warehouse format that let shoppers bag their own groceries in exchange for lower prices. That model helped Cub grow into one of the largest grocery chains in the Twin Cities, with dozens of locations across the metro area. Many South Minneapolis neighborhoods rely on Cub stores as a primary grocery source, particularly in areas with fewer full-service supermarket options.

Graffiti on former Juut salon windows in Uptown Minneapolis reads “LONG LIVE PALESTINE” and “LONG LIVE WINCE ME BOI.” — October 18, 2023 — Graffiti reading "LONG LIVE PALESTINE" and "LONG LIVE WINCE ME BOI" is spray-painted on the windows of the former Juut hair salon at 2945 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The building's signage for "AVEDA ESTHETIQUE" is visible above the graffiti. The graffiti appeared in October 2023, coinciding with ongoing international discussions and protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Rumba nightclub at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis at night with detour signs nearby — October 6, 2023 — Rumba, a nightclub located at the corner of Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, is seen here at night in October 2023.

Chino Latino sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, lit in gold and purple on a brick facade. — October 6, 2023 — The "Chino Latino" sign, composed of shimmering gold and purple sequins, is visible on the exterior of a building on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. glow on the brick facade.

Seven Points Mall storefront in Uptown Minneapolis with a redevelopment wrap. — October 6, 2023 — A "re-imagined" storefront wrap is displayed on the former H&M clothing store at Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis. The wrap features an architectural rendering of the mall's future appearance, with text indicating "STUDIOS. ALCOVES. 1-2-3 BEDROOMS. DIRECT-ENTRY TOWNHOMES."

Granada Theatre, Uptown Minneapolis: Comedy Festival & Latin Dance Night — October 6, 2023 — The Granada Theatre, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is a historic venue that has hosted a variety of events since its opening. Originally built as a movie palace, it has since transitioned to hosting live performances, concerts, and community gatherings. The marquee in October 2023 advertises the "10000 Laughs Comedy Festival" and "Salsa del Sol Latin Dance Night".

Colorful portraits of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor displayed in Moxy Hotel Minneapolis interior. — September 29, 2023 — Art adorns the interior of the Moxy Hotel Minneapolis, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown. The "Black Lives Matter" text is visible on a sign, alongside portraits of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

The Breakfast Club restaurant storefront on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, illuminated at night before opening. — September 29, 2023 — The Breakfast Club, a restaurant located at 1400 Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is shown here prior to its opening.

McDonalds on Hennepin Ave as seen from Girard in Uptown Minneapolis — August 24, 2023 — McDonalds on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis in August 2023.

Uptown Theater sign in Minneapolis at night, above Hennepin Avenue. — August 21, 2023 — Uptown Theater at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. As seen in August 2023.

Cyclebar fitness studio storefront with neon signage on Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — August 15, 2023 — Cyclebar operates a fitness studio on Girard Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, offering indoor cycling classes set to music and coordinated lighting. The franchise brand launched in 2004 and has since expanded to hundreds of locations across the United States. Uptown's commercial strip along Girard and nearby Hennepin Avenue has long drawn a mix of retail, dining, and fitness businesses serving the surrounding residential blocks.

Black Lives Matter sign in the Moxy Hotel window on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — August 15, 2023 — A "Black Lives Matter" sign is displayed in the window of the Moxy Hotel on Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.

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