Minneapolis Sunset Over Cedar Lake and Bde Maka Ska
July 2026 —
Bde Maka Ska
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Winter Sunset Jog Past Stacked Canoes at Bde Maka Ska
January 2026 — they can't take the sunsets
Boat Storage Racks Along the Shore of Bde Maka Ska
December 2025 — A woman walks her dog on a freshly frozen Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis.
Visible Northern Lights in Minneapolis Metro
November 2025 — Northern lights visible over a walking path in South Minneapolis. Seen around Bde Maka Ska.
Ducks at Sunset on Bde Maka Ska
November 2025 —
Storm Clouds Glow Over the Minikahda Club at Sunset
November 2025 — A early November sunset over The Minikahda Club in Minneapolis.
Autumn Evening Walk Along Bde Maka Ska
November 2025 — Sunset at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis in November 2025.
Fall Colors Along the Channel Between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska
November 2025 — Lake Street bridge over the channel between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska on a fall day.
Southwest LRT Line Under Construction Near Bde Maka Ska in Fall
October 2025 — The new rails of the Metro Transit Southwest LRT green line extension. Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Cedar Lake.
Aerial View of the Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Autumn
October 2025 — Exploding maple trees outside Pimento restaurant on Bde Maka Ska.
Fishing Along the Bde Maka Ska Shoreline Path
August 2025 — People fishing off the shore of Bde Maka Ska, with sailboats on the water.
Storm Clouds Gather Over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis
July 2025 — Thunderstorm rolling in over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on July 27, 2025.
Sailboats and Skyline at Dusk on Bde Maka Ska
July 2025 — Watching sunset at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis.
Sailboat Passing the Dock on Bde Maka Ska at Sunset
July 2025 — Sunset from outside the Minneapolis Sailing Center on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Aerial View of the Minikahda Club Over Bde Maka Ska
July 2025 — The Minikahda Club golf club that looks over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Couple Floating on Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis Skyline
May 2025 — A couple on Bde Maka Ska with the Minneapolis city skyline behind
Top 10 Weather Week and Lake Volleyball in Minneapolis
May 2025 — What a beautiful top 10 weather week it's been in Minneapolis! Feel like next time we see these temperatures it'll be with the humidity? People squeezing in a few more games of volleyball at Bde Maka Ska before tomorrow's rain.
Hammocking Along a Frozen Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis
March 2025 — A couple in a hammock on the lake on the first 60 degree day of the year in Minneapolis.
Snowbound Kayaks Along Bde Maka Ska at Sunset
February 2025 — Canoes and kayaks stacked up in the snow around Bde Maka Ska.
Snowkiter Vanishes into Whiteout on Bde Maka Ska
February 2025 — Someone snowkiting in Minneapolis on Bde Maka Ska during a February 2025 snowstorm.
Bde Maka Ska Parkway at Sunset, Minneapolis
October 2024 — Biker stops in front of Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. As seen from 36th Street.
String Lights at Bde Maka Ska Pavilion After Dark
October 2024 — The modern pavilion at Bde Maka Ska glows softly under evening light, its signage prominently honoring the lake’s Dakota name — “Bdé Óta Othúŋwe,” meaning “Many Village Place.” This site, located in southwest Minneapolis, holds deep historical and cultural significance as part of Dakota homeland, long before it was renamed “Lake Calhoun” in the 19th century. After years of advocacy by Indigenous groups and community leaders, the lake officially reclaimed its Dakota name in 2018, marking a shift toward recognizing Minnesota’s original peoples and languages. The illuminated pavilion stands today as both a gathering space and a statement of cultural restoration, blending modern urban design with respect for ancestral land and history.
Storm Clouds Glow Red Over the Minneapolis Skyline From Bde Maka Ska
August 2024 — Clouds break up following severe thunderstorms in Minneapolis on August 26, 2024.
Storm Clouds Clear Over Bde Maka Ska and the Minneapolis Skyline
June 2024 — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska tonight as storms just missed the city - but brought some wild clouds. Minneapolis June 2024
Dusk at the Bde Maka Ska Sailboat Dock, Minneapolis
June 2024 — Boats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis in June 2024.
Colorful Sailboat at Dusk on Bde Maka Ska
June 2024 — People watch the susnet from Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Aerial View of Uptown and Downtown Minneapolis After a Storm
June 2024 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Southwest Minneapolis. Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in the foreground.
Sunset Light Inside the Bde Maka Ska Pavilion
November 2023 — New rebuilt Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Southwest Minneapolis on a mild fall day.
Golden Hour Walkers Along the Bde Maka Ska Path
November 2023 — Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on a warm mid November day.
Sand Volleyball at Sunset on Bde Maka Ska
November 2023 — A volleyball game on Bde Maka Ska on an unusually warm mid November day.
Sailboats and a colorful sunset
August 2023 — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset. Lake of the Isles seen in the distance.
Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis
August 2023 — Above part of the 51 mile Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis.
Bde Maka Ska Lake Sunset Clouds Minneapolis
August 2023 —
Crabapple Blossoms Along the Bde Maka Ska-Lake of the Isles Channel
May 2023 — Fish being caught in the channel between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska.
Jogger and Sailboats Along Bde Maka Ska in Spring
May 2023 — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis in May 2023.
Lake of the Isles Channel during the Luminary Loppet in Minneapolis
February 2023 —
Evening Crowd at the Pop-Up Skate Park on Bde Maka Ska
September 2022 — Temporary skate park on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Sailboat on Bde Maka Ska Beneath the Minneapolis Skyline
June 2022 — A sailboat on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset.
Storm Clouds Over the Minneapolis Skyline from Bde Maka Ska
May 2022 — Minneapolis as seen near Thomas Beach on Bde Maka Ska.
Bde Maka Ska Danger Sign During Minneapolis Snowstorm
December 2021 — A December snowstorm over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church at Night Across Bde Maka Ska
May 2020 — St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church as seen from across Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Night View of the Minneapolis Skyline from Bde Maka Ska
May 2020 — A bench at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. The Minneapolis skyline seen across the lake.
Taberna Restaurant Sign, South Minneapolis
April 2020 — Taberna restaurant near Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline Beyond Lake of the Isles
April 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from Lake of the Isles.
Sailboats Moored on Bde Maka Ska at Golden Hour
September 2019 — Sunset over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, MN. Formerly named Lake Calhoun.
Bde Maka Ska Baseball Field, Minneapolis
July 2019 —
Minneapolis Skyline and Bde Maka Ska Lake Aerial View
July 2019 — Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Foggy Night Reflection of the Minneapolis Skyline on Bde Maka Ska
May 2019 — The illuminated Minneapolis skyline rises behind a fog-covered Bde Maka Ska, its towers mirrored in the lake’s still surface. Buildings like the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Wells Fargo Center shine through the mist, their neon accents reflecting off the calm water. Captured at night, the photograph contrasts the cool, modern glow of downtown with the serene, natural quiet of the city’s largest lake—a reminder of how Minneapolis balances its urban form with its deep connection to water and landscape.
Minneapolis skyline and Bde Maka Ska under full moon
October 2018 — Full Moon rising over Minneapolis. As seen from the West Calhoun neighborhood.
Bde Maka Ska Boulevard Fog, Minneapolis
August 2018 — Foggy evening in park near W Bde Maka Ska Blvd in Minneapolis.
Fairways and Bunkers at the Minikahda Club Near Bde Maka Ska
May 2017 — Minikahda Club golf course in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rental Boats Chained Up at Bde Maka Ska
June 2012 — Boats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Trail Signs for Grand Rounds Scenic Byway at Bde Maka Ska
April 2009 — Ground Rounds Scenic Byway sign on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. 2009