Cedar Riverside

27 photos · 2019–2026

27 photographs tagged Cedar Riverside, 2019–2026.

Riverside Plaza Cedar HIgh Apartments Minneapolis — Riverside Plaza and Cedar High Apartments stand illuminated against the twilight sky in Minneapolis’ Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Completed in the 1970s and designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the complex is one of the city’s most distinctive examples of modernist architecture. Its colorful paneling and Brutalist concrete forms house one of the most diverse communities in the region, symbolizing both urban renewal and the evolution of affordable housing in the Twin Cities.

Riverside Plaza and Light Rail tracks April 2019 — The METRO Blue Line curves toward downtown Minneapolis near the Cedar–Riverside neighborhood, passing below the colorful concrete towers of Riverside Plaza at sunset. The complex, designed by architect Ralph Rapson and completed in 1973, is one of the city’s most distinctive examples of Brutalist modernism.

Riverside Plaza and the Light Rail Tracks — Riverside Plaza stands tall beyond the METRO Blue Line overpass in the Cedar–Riverside district of Minneapolis. The colorful panels of the 1970s residential towers contrast with the new mid-rise apartments and light rail infrastructure built decades later.

Metro Transit light rail tracks curve past Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis’s Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. — Metro Transit light rail tracks by Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis’s Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Riverside Plaza is a large housing complex along the light rail corridor near Interstate 35W. The tracks curve through the area south of downtown Minneapolis.

Jack Daniels guitar mural and neon signs illuminate Whiskey Junction nightclub on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis. — Whiskey Junction sits on Cedar Avenue in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, a stretch long associated with live music venues near the University of Minnesota's West Bank. The building's side wall carries a large hand-painted mural advertising Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, styled around an electric guitar, alongside signage for "Live at the Whiskey." Next door, The Joint Bar and The Cabooze occupy the same block, part of a cluster of music clubs that has defined this stretch of Cedar Avenue for decades.

Hard Times Cafe with boards on door during covid closures — The Hard Times Cafe, located at 1823 Riverside Drive in Minneapolis's Cedar Riverside neighborhood, was boarded up during the COVID-19 pandemic closures.

Cedar-Riverside light rail station platform sign in Minneapolis directing passengers to downtown via the Blue Line. — Cedar-Riverside Station serves the METRO Blue and Green Lines in Minneapolis, adjacent to the West Bank neighborhood and University of Minnesota. Opened in 2004 as part of the original Hiawatha Line, it sits near Augsburg University and the Cedar-Riverside residential towers, an area historically home to a large East African immigrant community.

Cedar-Riverside Blue Line station platform at night in Minneapolis with yellow safety edge and rail tracks. — Cedar-Riverside Station sits along Metro Transit's Blue Line, formerly the Hiawatha Line, which opened in 2004 as the region's first light-rail route. The station serves the Cedar-Riverside and West Bank neighborhoods, just south of downtown Minneapolis and adjacent to the University of Minnesota's West Bank campus. The Blue Line runs roughly 12 miles between downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, and the Mall of America in Bloomington. Metro Transit operates the line with trains arriving every 7 to 10 minutes during peak service hours.

Interstate 35W underpass with Riverside Plaza towers in Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis. — Interstate 35W passes beneath an overpass at the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis. Riverside Plaza residential towers rise beyond the freeway corridor, which connects the Twin Cities metropolitan area north and south through downtown Minneapolis.

Metro Transit light rail train approaching Cedar-Riverside Station with Riverside Plaza residential towers in downtown Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit light rail train crosses Interstate 35W approaching the Cedar-Riverside Station in Minneapolis. The station serves the Blue and Green Lines and sits adjacent to the Riverside Plaza high-rise complex, a distinctive Brutalist housing development completed in 1973.

Cedar Cultural Center marquee in Minneapolis advertising John Moreland concert. — The Cedar Cultural Center, established in 1989, is a prominent music and dance venue located in Minneapolis's Cedar Riverside neighborhood. It serves as a vital cultural hub, presenting a wide array of performances and events for all ages. The marquee prominently advertises upcoming concerts, including a performance by John Moreland, underscoring the center's role in showcasing contemporary artists. The Cedar Cultural Center significantly contributes to the diverse cultural fabric of the Cedar Riverside area, a neighborhood known for its rich history and multicultural community.

Towers at cedar riverside plaza in Minneapolis — Cedar Riverside Plaza Towers, a prominent housing complex in Minneapolis, were completed in 1973. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the towers are known for their distinctive modernist architecture, featuring colorful window panels.

Family walks on trail near Riverside Plaza — A family walks down a trail near Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis.

Cedar Riverside Train Station at night in Minneapolis — Cedar-Riverside Station, a key transit hub in South Minneapolis, serves as a stop on the Metro Transit Green Line. Opened in 2014 as part of the Central Corridor project, the station connects residents and visitors to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The station's design incorporates modern elements while serving the daily needs of commuters and travelers.

Metro Transit light rail train passes Cedar Riverside Station with historic brick buildings and apartment complex in Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit light rail train, operated by the Metropolitan Council, passes through Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis. The station serves the Blue and Green Lines, connecting residents to various parts of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The surrounding area, including the Riverside Plaza apartment complex visible in the background, has been a significant site for community development and cultural events.

Trash and debris litter railroad tracks at Cedar-Riverside LRT station in Minneapolis at night. — Discarded needles and trash line the tracks at the Cedar-Riverside LRT station.

Open Streets flyer taped to a bus stop shelter in Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis — An Open Streets Minneapolis flyer is taped to a bus stop shelter in Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis. The poster advertises the August 20 event and shows sponsor logos at the bottom.

Metro Transit Cedar-Riverside light rail station platform at night in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit Cedar–Riverside station in South Minneapolis in August 2023.

Metro Transit Police mobile surveillance camera trailer parked near the Cedar-Riverside light rail station in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit Police operates a fleet of mobile surveillance trailers deployed to transit stations and high-traffic corridors across the Minneapolis-St. Paul system. Units like this one, marked E941, are towable and self-contained, allowing the department to reposition cameras to different platforms and park-and-ride locations as needed. Metro Transit Police is a full-service law enforcement agency responsible for security along the Blue and Green light rail lines and connected bus routes. The Cedar-Riverside station, near the University of Minnesota's West Bank campus, is one of several stops where this kind of equipment is regularly stationed.

Former Whiskey Junction bar on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis displays a yellow patch where its Jack Daniels mural was removed. — The former Whiskey Junction bar on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis is visible at night, featuring a prominent yellow patch where its long-standing Jack Daniels mural was recently removed. This establishment, a known concert venue and nightclub in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, ceased operations in 2017. Months later, the property was acquired by The Joint Bar, located adjacent to it.

Multilingual welcome mural with greetings in multiple languages illuminated at Cedar-Riverside LRT station in Minneapolis. — A multi-language welcome mural brightens a wall at the Cedar Riverside LRT station in South Minneapolis. The mural features greetings in languages including Hmong, Somali, Arabic, and Spanish.

Metro Transit Blue Line train stopped at Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis with passengers boarding at night. — A Metro Transit Blue Line light rail train is stopped at the Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis. Opened in 2004 as the Hiawatha Line, the Blue Line connects downtown Minneapolis with Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America.

Palmerss Bar Is Closing — A crowd gathers outside Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis's Cedar Riverside neighborhood, marking its second to last night of operation. Palmer's Bar has been a long-standing fixture in the community, known for its live music and local patronage. Reports indicated the final night would conclude with a lock-in until all beverages were consumed, a farewell tradition for the beloved venue.

A sign reading "We Love Our Somali Neighbors" is displayed at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. — "We love our Somali neighbors" at The Cedar. The sign comes as the federal government prepares to increase immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

Bee Positive Cedar-Riverside sign — A sign in the Cedar-Riverside neigborhood of Minneapolis that reads: WELCOME TO CEDAR-RIVERSIDE Bee Positive Smell the Flowers BE KIND

Soma Grill and Deli Somali Cuisine seen at night. — Soma Grill & Deli Somali Cuisine in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis in December 2025.

Minnesota National Guard members stand at a snowy Minneapolis street corner near a LOVE POWER mural — Members of the Minnesota National Guard were deployed in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis on January 17, 2026. Their presence was in response to a planned white nationalist march originating from downtown Minneapolis. The neighborhood, known for its diverse population, was on the planned route for a march. The mural in the background, depicting Jesus with outstretched arms and the words "LOVE POWER," is a prominent feature of the Cedar Riverside community.

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