Midtown Greenway Under Hennepin Transit Center at Dusk
March 2022
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The Midtown Greenway, a former railroad corridor converted into a multi-use trail in Minneapolis, passes beneath the Hennepin Transit Center. The trail, established in the early 2000s, serves as a key east-west transportation and recreation route. The transit center, built over the trail, integrates public transportation with the urban environment. This image, taken at dusk, highlights the architectural design of the transit center and the pathway of the Greenway.
Flanders Cycle boarded up, Minneapolis Police car passes
March 2022
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Flanders Cycle, a bicycle shop established in 1973, is boarded up with plywood on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. The plywood covering is a common measure taken by businesses during periods of civil unrest. A Minneapolis Police Department vehicle passes the storefront at night, reflecting the heightened tensions in the city following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The "BLM" graffiti visible on the plywood further signifies the context of the Minneapolis Uprising.
Cyclist on Unpaved Street, San Pedro, Belize
January 2022
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Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Winter Night with Steam
January 2022
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Steam from buildings on a night that reached double digit low temperatures.
Biker with trailer in snowfall, Uptown Minneapolis
December 2021
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A biker with a burley trailer during heavy snowflal in Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Bike Shop Offers Free Bikes for Protesters
November 2021
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This handwritten notice, taped to the window of a Minneapolis bike shop, reflects one of the many grassroots mutual-aid efforts that emerged during the city’s protest movement. The shop offered free, rebuilt bicycles to anyone participating in demonstrations—an informal and unscheduled giveaway run entirely by staff and volunteers. While their primary mission focused on supporting young people experiencing homelessness, they used whatever capacity they had to meet the immediate needs of the surrounding community during a period of intense civic mobilization.
The message captures a moment when local businesses and residents quickly adapted, improvising systems of care and resource-sharing amid the broader upheaval following the killing of George Floyd. These small gestures—bikes, food, first-aid kits, and other supplies—became essential infrastructure for protesters navigating the city on foot and by bike as streets closed and transit routes fluctuated.
Minneapolis Election Sticker: Don’t Rank Nezhad on Greenway
November 2021
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A sticker reading "Don't rank Nezhad" found on the Midtown Greenway.
Winston Smith Graffiti on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis
October 2021
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The Midtown Greenway trail in South Minneapolis. Large Winston Smith tag on the right. Smith was killed a block away by federal law enforcement in June 2021.
Midtown Greenway Graffiti: Protest Against Park Police
September 2021
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Push For Help on Midtown Greenway
September 2021
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A Push For Help sign on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: “Winston Smith Was Assassinated” Sticker
September 2021
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Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Overpass and Graffiti
September 2021
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Midtown Greenway Sign with Graffiti and Poster, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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A sign leading to the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.
Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Cyclists and Pedestrians at Sunset
September 2021
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Sunset on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
South Minneapolis Graffiti: “Fuck Proud Boys” Under Bridge
August 2021
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"Fuck Proud Boys" and "ACAB" written under a bridge in South Minneapolis.
Midtown Greenway bikers with wildfire smoke
July 2021
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Bikers biking down the Midtown Greenway while wildfire smoke from Canada blankets Minneapolis.
Minneapolis North Loop Wildfire Smoke
July 2021
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Smoke in Minneapolis from the Canadian wildfires makes the view of downtown hazy. Seen from Minneapolis North Loop.
RIP Winston Smith Graffiti on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis
June 2021
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RIP Winston Smith on the Midtown Greenway. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021 in Minneapolis.
Allina Commons and Midtown Greenway, South Minneapolis
May 2021
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The former Midtown Sheraton Hotel in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Uprising Flyer on Midtown Greenway
April 2021
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A posting on the Minneapolis Midtown Greenway.
Abolition is a Practice poster on Minneapolis Greenway
April 2021
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A police abolition sign pasted under a bridge on the Minneapolis Midtown Greenway.
Midtown Greenway Protest Sign: Fire Fire Gentrifire
March 2021
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A protest sign seen on the Midtown Greenway that reads "Fire Fire Gentrifire"
Graffiti on Midtown Greenway Wall, Minneapolis
February 2021
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"Fuck Walz + Frey" "No Line 3" written under a bridge on the Midtown Greenway.
Minneapolis Midtown Greenway Rules Sign After Eviction
December 2020
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New signs on the greenway that replaced homeless encampment safety notices. The people living along the greenway were evicted on December 17th and 18th.
Freewheel Bike Center, Midtown Greenway, boarded with Calvin Horton flyers
December 2020
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The Freewheel Bike Center located on the Midtown Greenway. Calvin Horton signs posted on the boards. Calvin was allegedly killed by the owner of Cadillac Pawn during the riots that followed George Floyd’s murder.
Hennepin County has stated they will not be prosecuting due to "lack of evidence".
Nicollet Mall Boarded Retail Stores and Cyclists
November 2020
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Bikers bike past boarded up buildings on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis.
Graffiti ‘Replace RBG With Nobody’ on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis
September 2020
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg graffiti on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
“Fuck The System” Graffiti, Minneapolis Bike Trail Tunnel
September 2020
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"Fuck The System" written on a bike trail near downtown Minneapolis.
Block Party to Block 3rd Precinct, Midtown Greenway
September 2020
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Protesters gather at a "Block Party to Block the Precinct" protest to bring awareness and block any potential lease for a new 3rd precinct. The 3rd precinct police station, located a mile away, was burned by protesters after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
George Floyd Graffiti, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis at Night
August 2020
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George Floyd graffiti on the Midtown Greenway seen on August 22, 2020.
Hennepin County Encampment Notice, COVID-19, Midtown Greenway
August 2020
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Notice about encampments and COVID-19 posted on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis seen on August 10, 2020.
Uptown Theater Marquee: ‘We’re Not Open’, Minneapolis Police
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police on bikes patrol outside the Uptown Theater while hot rudders gather in the area. The streets were closed after nights of street closures.
Sheraton Hotel, Minneapolis, boarded at night from Greenway
June 2020
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The Sheraton Hotel as seen from the Midtown Greenway days after it was "cleared and closed" by the Minneapolis Police.
June 2020
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A cyclist bikes down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis past a boarded up Walgreens Pharmacy.
Boards were placed after unrest in Minneapolis over the killing of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Police Bike Patrol, N 5th Street
May 2020
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Minneapolis Police on bikes and Mounted Patrol in Downtown Minneapolis on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Biker on N 7th St, Minneapolis
May 2020
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A biker bikes down N 7th St on May 28, 2020 in front of a boarded up O'Donovan's Irish Pub in Downtown Minneapolis on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
BLM Protest, 38th St & Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Samatar Crossing near Downtown Minneapolis
May 2020
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The Samatar Crossing shared use path near downtown Minneapolis. The path leads from Cedar Riverside to near US Bank Stadium.
Sponge Diver Supply Storefront, Tarpon Springs
December 2019
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Sponge Diver Supply store in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Entergy Ninemile 6 Power Plant at Dusk, Westwego, Louisiana
December 2019
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Entergy Corp’s natural gas-fired unit at the Ninemile power plant in Westwego. The 560-megawatt unit (known as Ninemile 6) went online in December of 2014 after a construction cost of $655 million.
Cedar Lake Trail Detour in Minneapolis in November 2019
November 2019
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Minneapolis Snowstorm: Cyclist on Snow-Covered Street, Nov 2019
November 2019
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A lone cyclist rides through a snow-covered street in Minneapolis on November 26, 2019, as a major winter storm blankets the city. Streetlights and passing car headlights glow against the falling snow, illuminating parked cars buried in accumulation. The quiet, blue-tinged scene reflects the city’s resilience and rhythm during early-season blizzards that frequently test commuters across the Twin Cities.
Cyclist on Snow-Covered Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, 2019
November 2019
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A cyclist crosses Lyndale Avenue South during the heavy November 26, 2019 snowstorm in Minneapolis. Despite low visibility and slick streets, a few commuters still braved the conditions, illuminated by red traffic lights and snow-diffused streetlamps. The image captures the perseverance of winter cycling culture in the Twin Cities, where even severe weather rarely stops movement through the urban grid.
Minneapolis Bike Police Patrol Near Target Center
October 2019
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Police on bicycles patrol downtown Minneapolis outside the Target Center while protesters and rally-goers gather ahead of a 2019 Trump campaign event.
Times Square Night Traffic and Billboards
September 2019
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Traffic and illuminated billboards fill Times Square in Manhattan at night, with streams of cars and taxis moving through the crowded intersection. Bright advertisements, theater signs, and neon lights dominate the scene as pedestrians navigate the sidewalks and bike lanes around one of New York City’s busiest landmarks.
Renter Power! Mural on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis
July 2019
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Renter Power! Seen on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, MN
Cori Nakamura Lin & Tori Hong Mural on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis
July 2019
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Mural by Cori Nakamura Lin, and Tori Hong on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.
John Deere Feller Buncher at Southwest LRT Construction, St. Louis Park
June 2019
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A tracked John Deere feller buncher with a yellow cutting head sits idle beside the Cedar Lake Trail in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, during early site preparation for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension. The machine’s “KEEP BACK 300 FT / 90 M” arm warning and the trail’s closed fencing mark the transition from a popular cycling route to an active construction corridor. In the distance, the bridge approach and industrial structures hint at the scale of redevelopment that reshaped the rail and trail landscape through Minneapolis’s western suburbs.
Southwest LRT Trail Detour Sign, Minneapolis
May 2019
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A detour sign for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project stands beside a bike trail in Minneapolis, showing the rerouted path for cyclists and pedestrians during construction of the Green Line Extension. The detailed map outlines temporary closures through the Kenilworth Corridor and Cedar Lake areas, where new light rail tracks are being installed to connect downtown Minneapolis with the southwestern suburbs. The project, one of the largest public works efforts in Minnesota history, has significantly altered popular urban trails like the Midtown Greenway and Cedar Lake Trail since construction began in the late 2010s.
Downtown Minneapolis from Cedar Lake Trail
April 2019
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The Minneapolis skyline glows against a deep twilight sky, its mix of modern glass towers and classic architecture illuminated from within. Iconic buildings such as the IDS Center and Wells Fargo Center define the city’s vertical rhythm, while the rail and industrial foreground recall the infrastructure that shaped its early economy. Captured during blue hour, the scene reflects the enduring balance between industry and innovation that characterizes Minneapolis.
Ecobici Dock at Night, Mexico City Historic Center
April 2018
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Rows of red Ecobici bicycles line a graffiti-marked wall in Mexico City’s historic center, their white fenders catching what little light remains from nearby street lamps. The city’s bike-share program, launched in 2010, represents one of Latin America’s most ambitious urban mobility projects, linking thousands of residents and commuters through sustainable transport. In the quiet of night, the empty docking station tells a different story — a pause between the day’s rush and the city’s nocturnal hum, where the blend of public art, infrastructure, and wear marks the pulse of daily urban life in the capital.
Martin Olav Sabo Bridge at Night, Minneapolis
April 2018
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Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis. The lit up bridge crosses Haiwatha Avenue in South Minneapolis.
Place de l’Alma, Paris: Evening Traffic and Haussmann Architecture
October 2017
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Evening commuters navigate the cobblestone intersection at Place de l’Alma, a busy roundabout near the Seine that connects several major Parisian avenues. Cyclists, scooters, and cars intermingle beneath the façades of Haussmann-era buildings, a familiar rhythm in the city’s daily life. The area blends elegance and intensity—its limestone balconies and cafés standing in contrast to the constant motion of urban transit.
Completed in the mid-19th century, Place de l’Alma became a symbolic gateway between the Right Bank and the Left, linking the fashionable avenues of the 8th and 16th arrondissements. The nearby Pont de l’Alma, inaugurated in 1856 by Napoleon III, was once guarded by four statues of French soldiers—only one, the Zouave, remains today, still serving as an informal flood gauge for the rising Seine.
Cyclist at Place des Ternes, Paris, Evening Traffic
October 2017
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Cyclist at Place des Ternes, Paris evening traffic. A bicyclist with a backpack waits astride a single‑speed bike at a busy intersection at Place des Ternes on the border of Paris’s 8th and 17th arrondissements. Cars and a white delivery van circle the roundabout as storefronts and a news kiosk glow at dusk. The Belle Époque façade of Brasserie La Lorraine is visible across the square, along with direction signs to Porte d’Asnières, the Périphérique, Place de Wagram, and Porte de Clichy. Trees line the square’s cobblestones, and an illuminated ad for a luxury brand is posted on the kiosk, typical of evening rush hour near the Arc de Triomphe corridor. Keywords — Activities: Biking, Commuting, Waiting; Buildings: Brasserie La Lorraine, Haussmannian apartments, News kiosk; Location: Place des Ternes, Paris, France; Objects: Street signs, Backpack, Bicycle, Advertisements, Traffic lights; People: Bicyclist, Pedestrians (unidentified); Moods: Urban bustle, Dusk; Sceneries: City square, Tree‑lined boulevard; Texts: “Brasserie La Lorraine,” “Pte d’Asnières Périphérique,” “Place de Wagram,” “Porte de Clichy,” storefront signage; Companies: Givenchy (advertising); Weather: Clear, mild evening; Plants: Street trees; Animals: None; Vehicles: Compact cars, Delivery van.
Zürich Hauptbahnhof Bicycle Parking and Train
September 2017
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Rows of bicycles fill the parking area beside Zürich Hauptbahnhof, one of Europe’s busiest railway stations. The extensive bike racks serve daily commuters who combine cycling with train travel, a common practice in Swiss cities emphasizing sustainable urban mobility. Behind the bicycles, a Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) regional train waits at the platform, reflecting the integration of rail and cycling infrastructure within Zürich’s public transit system.
Cedar Lake Trail, St. Louis Park: Water Tower and Grain Elevators
September 2017
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The Cedar Lake Trail passes through the industrial district of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, illuminated here by the community’s water tower and nearby grain elevators. This segment of the trail follows a former railroad right-of-way once used by the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway, which connected local industries to the region’s freight network. The corridor’s transformation into one of the country’s first bicycle “freeways” in the 1990s marked a major milestone in urban redevelopment and sustainable transportation planning.
Once lined with lumberyards, steel fabricators, and mills, the area surrounding the trail reflects the industrial origins of St. Louis Park—a community that grew rapidly in the early 20th century due to its proximity to both Minneapolis and key rail junctions. The trail today bridges that history, offering cyclists and commuters a route through a landscape where freight trains, utility towers, and legacy industry remain active reminders of the city’s manufacturing past.
St. Paul Police Bike Patrol at 2008 Republican National Convention
September 2008
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St. Paul Police officers on bikes during the RNC in 2008.
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