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Nicollet Ave Being Reconnected

Nicollet Ave Being Reconnected

August 2025 — Nicollet Ave being reconnected after the K-Mart was demolished.

Old Ford Pickup on Hennepin Avenue Construction, Uptown Minneapolis

Old Ford Pickup on Hennepin Avenue Construction, Uptown Minneapolis

May 2025 — An old Ford pickup rolls down a under construction Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Construction at burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct station

Construction at burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct station

April 2025 — The current state of the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Bryn Mawr Station Green Line Extension at Sunset

Bryn Mawr Station Green Line Extension at Sunset

March 2025 — Sunset behind Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis. The train station will be used by the Metro Transit green line extension.

Construction of new Minneapolis 1st Precinct police station

Construction of new Minneapolis 1st Precinct police station

March 2025 — Construction continuing on the new Minneapolis police 1st precinct police station.

Opportunity Crossing Construction, Nicollet & E 31st St

Opportunity Crossing Construction, Nicollet & E 31st St

February 2025 — Construction continues on Opportunity Crossing at 3030 Nicollet. The 6 story mixed use building with 110 affordable housing units will replace what was a large Wells Fargo Bank. Located across from the 5th precinct police station, the bank was heavily damaged during 2020 riots.

Royalston Ave/Farmers Market Station Construction, Minneapolis

Royalston Ave/Farmers Market Station Construction, Minneapolis

October 2024

St. Louis Park Light Rail Construction – METRO Green Line Extension

St. Louis Park Light Rail Construction – METRO Green Line Extension

October 2024

Southwest LRT tunnel construction on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis

Southwest LRT tunnel construction on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis

September 2024 — Metro Transit's Southwest LRT tunnel being constructed, as seen from the Midtown Greenway.

Biker on New Lake Street Bike Lane, Minneapolis

Biker on New Lake Street Bike Lane, Minneapolis

September 2024 — A biker on a brand new bike lane on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin and Lake Street Construction Night

Hennepin and Lake Street Construction Night

June 2024 — Heavy road construction on Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Kenilworth LRT Tunnel Construction, Minneapolis June 2024

Kenilworth LRT Tunnel Construction, Minneapolis June 2024

June 2024 — The half mile Kenilworth LRT tunnel, part of the new Green Line train extension, tonight as storms move through just north of Minneapolis. (Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis June 2024)

Hennepin Avenue Road Reconstruction, Uptown Minneapolis

Hennepin Avenue Road Reconstruction, Uptown Minneapolis

April 2024 — Hennepin Avenue ripped up in Uptown Minneapolis. The road is being re-done with added bike and transit lanes.

2024 Hennepin Ave & Lake St Construction, Uptown Minneapolis

2024 Hennepin Ave & Lake St Construction, Uptown Minneapolis

March 2024 — Construction on Hennepin Avenue at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis 1st Precinct Construction Site at Night

Minneapolis 1st Precinct Construction Site at Night

October 2023 — Construction on what'll become the new Minneapolis police first precinct in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police First Precinct Construction at Century Plaza

Minneapolis Police First Precinct Construction at Century Plaza

September 2023 — Construction continuing on the re-development of the Century Plaza building in downtown Minneapolis. When finished, the building will house the Minneapolis police first precinct.

Bryn Mawr Station Construction

Bryn Mawr Station Construction

August 2023 — Bryn Mawr Station construction in Minneapolis. The station is part of the new Southwest Green Line light rail extension from Minneapolis to the western suburbs.

Minneapolis North Loop Construction: Twins Fest, Killers Signs

Minneapolis North Loop Construction: Twins Fest, Killers Signs

May 2023 — Twins Fest signage as seen through new construction tower going up in the North Loop.

Prefab Construction in Minneapolis

Prefab Construction in Minneapolis

May 2023 — A prefab modular apartment building being built in North Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis Construction Cranes in Fog

Downtown Minneapolis Construction Cranes in Fog

February 2023 — Foggy night with construction cranes in Downtown Minneapolis.

Target Field construction: New LED videoboard installation

Target Field construction: New LED videoboard installation

December 2022 — Workers installing a new 76% larger 10,000 square foot LED videoboard at Target Field. @ballparkdigest says it'll be the 4th largest video display in Major League Baseball and just the 5th HDR capable board. (Minneapolis, December 2022).

Lake Street Station Post Office, South Minneapolis

Lake Street Station Post Office, South Minneapolis

August 2022 — The new Lake Street Station Post Office almost completed. The post office replaces the previous building that burned down during protests following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Hennepin Avenue Construction in Uptown Minneapolis at Dusk

Hennepin Avenue Construction in Uptown Minneapolis at Dusk

August 2022 — Development of a new 7 story apartment building on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Third Avenue Bridge Construction, Minneapolis Sunset

Third Avenue Bridge Construction, Minneapolis Sunset

July 2022 — Construction cranes are visible over the Third Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis during a sunset. This bridge is a critical link between downtown Minneapolis and the Northeast community, spanning the Mississippi River. The ongoing reconstruction project aims to modernize the structure, which was originally built in the early 20th century and has served as a key piece of the city's transportation network.

Rebuilt USPS Lake Street Station, Minneapolis

Rebuilt USPS Lake Street Station, Minneapolis

July 2022 — The USPS Lake Street Station in South Minneapolis, rebuilt after its destruction during the 2020 unrest following the murder of George Floyd, serves as a critical community resource. This facility provides essential postal services to residents and businesses in the surrounding neighborhoods. Its reconstruction represents a commitment to restoring public infrastructure and supporting the ongoing recovery of the Lake Street corridor.

Rebuilt USPS Lake Street Station, South Minneapolis

Rebuilt USPS Lake Street Station, South Minneapolis

July 2022 — The rebuilt USPS Lake Street Station in South Minneapolis is shown here, a structure that was destroyed during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The post office serves as a critical community resource, providing essential postal services to residents and businesses in the surrounding neighborhoods. Its reconstruction represents a commitment to restoring public infrastructure and supporting the ongoing recovery of the Lake Street corridor.

Wells Fargo Mobile ATM at Former Bank Site, South Minneapolis

Wells Fargo Mobile ATM at Former Bank Site, South Minneapolis

June 2022 — A mobile ATM at the site of what was a Wells Fargo bank.

Lightning over Minneapolis development

Lightning over Minneapolis development

May 2022 — A storm moves in over a large development in Uptown Minneapolis.

Target Field and Construction Cranes, Minneapolis, May 2022

Target Field and Construction Cranes, Minneapolis, May 2022

May 2022 — Target Field in Minneapolis as seen from the North Loop with construction cranes.

Midtown Greenway Construction at Park Avenue, Minneapolis

Midtown Greenway Construction at Park Avenue, Minneapolis

May 2022

Nicollet Ave Construction: New Housing Development

Nicollet Ave Construction: New Housing Development

April 2022 — A new housing development begins on the site of the burned O'Reilly Auto Parts store.

Uptown Theater interior demolition, Minneapolis

Uptown Theater interior demolition, Minneapolis

November 2021 — Construction happening at the former Uptown Theatre in Uptown Minneapolis.

Calhoun Towers Development near Bde Maka Ska

Calhoun Towers Development near Bde Maka Ska

September 2021 — Construction of a new Calhoun Towers property near Bde Maka Ska.

Little Caesars Minneapolis: Open During Construction After Unrest

Little Caesars Minneapolis: Open During Construction After Unrest

August 2021 — Little Caesars "We're Open" sign. The store was closed after being damaged during unrest.

US Bank Construction on Lake Street, Minneapolis

US Bank Construction on Lake Street, Minneapolis

August 2021 — The US Bank Branch on Lake Street being rebuilt.

35W Construction December 2025

35W Construction December 2025

December 2020 — Road construction on interstate 35W in South Minneapolis with the city skyline in the background.

Tenth Ave Bridge Scaffolding

Tenth Ave Bridge Scaffolding

December 2020 — Scaffolding under the 10th Avenue bridge. The bridge over the Mississippi River underwent a major rehab.

US Bank Stadium Construction Workers

US Bank Stadium Construction Workers

November 2020 — Construction workers work to repair the side of US Bank Stadium in November 2020.

Downtown Minneapolis Construction Site: Stay Happy Stay Safe

Downtown Minneapolis Construction Site: Stay Happy Stay Safe

July 2020 — Construction site in downtown Minneapolis with wood that reads ā€œStay happy stay safeā€.

A lift at 10th Ave bridge construction site

A lift at 10th Ave bridge construction site

May 2020 — The 10th Avenue Bridge under renovation near downtown Minneapolis.

10th Ave bridge concrete during renovation

10th Ave bridge concrete during renovation

May 2020 — The 10th Avenue bridge in Minneapolis under renovation.

Ryan Companies No Trespassing Sign, Minneapolis Construction Site

Ryan Companies No Trespassing Sign, Minneapolis Construction Site

November 2019 — A bilingual “No Trespassing / Prohibido el Paso” sign from Ryan Companies hangs on a temporary chain-link fence surrounding an active construction site. The green and white color scheme with the company’s signature shamrock logo reflects the standardized branding used across many Midwest urban development projects. Signs like this are common throughout downtown Minneapolis, where Ryan has been involved in large-scale mixed-use and infrastructure redevelopment in recent years.

Deep Shaft Construction for Mississippi River Tunnel

Deep Shaft Construction for Mississippi River Tunnel

October 2019 — An aerial view captures the excavation shaft for a massive water main tunnel beneath the Mississippi River. The reinforced concrete cylinder serves as the launch point for a tunnel boring machine, visible nearby, which will cut through layers of limestone and shale to create a new conduit linking the city’s water systems. The project represents a critical upgrade to regional infrastructure, designed to improve reliability and resilience while accommodating future demand across Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Public Works Water Main Project

Public Works Water Main Project

September 2019 — The shaft being made that will bring a tunnel boring machine to bore a tunnel under the Mississippi River for a water main.

Tower cranes at the RNBC Gateway site

Tower cranes at the RNBC Gateway site

September 2019 — A tower crane at the site of the new RBC Gateway development in Downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Skyway Construction 2019

Minneapolis Skyway Construction 2019

August 2019 — Skyway under construction in downtown Minneapolis.

Harris Machinery Building Undergoing Redevelopment in Minneapolis

Harris Machinery Building Undergoing Redevelopment in Minneapolis

July 2019 — Formerly the Harris Machinery building has since been renovated into The Market at Malcolm Yards.

Canal Walk Apartments Construction, London

Canal Walk Apartments Construction, London

April 2019

Royal Docks: Canary Wharf and Construction Cranes

Royal Docks: Canary Wharf and Construction Cranes

April 2019 — Viewed from the Royal Docks, London’s skyline reveals the dense mix of modern architecture and post-industrial redevelopment that defines the Docklands. The glass towers of Greenwich Peninsula and Canary Wharf rise behind the cable cars of the Emirates Air Line (now London Cable Car), a river-crossing system linking the Greenwich Peninsula to the Royal Docks across the Thames. In the foreground, remnants of light industry and aggregate plants along Silvertown contrast sharply with the polished towers beyond—symbolic of East London’s ongoing transformation from its shipping and manufacturing roots into a hub for finance, technology, and luxury housing. Construction cranes mark continuing phases of regeneration near the O2 Arena and North Greenwich station, areas that once formed part of London’s maritime infrastructure but now represent its 21st-century economic frontier.

Piles of dirt on 35W construction in Minneapolis

Piles of dirt on 35W construction in Minneapolis

March 2019 — Construction on interstate 35W near downtown Minneapolis.

MSP Airport 2019 Construction

MSP Airport 2019 Construction

March 2019 — The cosntruction of an airport parking ramp at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport.

Minneapolis St. Paul Airport in March 2019

Minneapolis St. Paul Airport in March 2019

March 2019 — The MSP Airport in winter.

MSP Airport Construction in Winter 2019

MSP Airport Construction in Winter 2019

March 2019 — New parking ramps being constructed at the Minneapolisāˆ’Saint Paul International Airport.

MSP Airport Parking Ramp Construction, Bloomington, MN

MSP Airport Parking Ramp Construction, Bloomington, MN

March 2019 — New parking ramps being constructed at the Minneapolisāˆ’Saint Paul International Airport.

MSP Airport Parking Garage Construction Site at Night

MSP Airport Parking Garage Construction Site at Night

March 2019 — A parking garage under construction at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport.

MSP Airport Parking Ramp Suicide Hot Line Sign

MSP Airport Parking Ramp Suicide Hot Line Sign

March 2019 — A "In Crisis?" sign on the top floor of the parking ramp at the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP) in Bloomington.

Findorff Construction Crane in Minneapolis

Findorff Construction Crane in Minneapolis

March 2018 — A building gets demolished as a new one rises in the background in Dinkytown, Minneapolis.

Zurich Construction Site with Residential and Office Buildings

Zurich Construction Site with Residential and Office Buildings

September 2017 — Construction work is underway along a street in Zurich, Switzerland, with several construction vehicles and materials visible in the foreground. The site is fenced off with wooden barriers, and the street is lined with colorful residential buildings, including a pink building with red shutters and a small balcony. In the background, modern office buildings and a hotel can be seen, indicating ongoing development in the area. The weather is clear with a bright blue sky, suggesting a sunny day during the development project.

Nicollet Mall Construction Sign, Downtown Minneapolis

Nicollet Mall Construction Sign, Downtown Minneapolis

June 2017 — A sign on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis referring to it's construction. So over it is right.

Nicollet Mall Construction, Minneapolis 2017

Nicollet Mall Construction, Minneapolis 2017

May 2017 — Nicollet Mall under construction in downtown Minneapolis. 2017

Nicollet Mall Construction, Minneapolis: Nordstrom Rack and IDS Center

Nicollet Mall Construction, Minneapolis: Nordstrom Rack and IDS Center

May 2017 — The middle of the multi-year construction on Nicollet Mall.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Expansion, Minneapolis

Westminster Presbyterian Church Expansion, Minneapolis

October 2016 — The demolition of an 8 story office building on Nicollet Mall to make way for an expansion by Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Minneapolis Downtown East Construction April 2016

Minneapolis Downtown East Construction April 2016

April 2016 — Downtown East construction in Downtown Minneapolis. Construction came with all the work around the new US Bank Stadium.

St. Croix Crossing Bridge Construction at Dusk

St. Croix Crossing Bridge Construction at Dusk

February 2016 — St. Croix Crossing bridge under construction.

Franklin Ave Bridge Construction, Minneapolis

Franklin Ave Bridge Construction, Minneapolis

February 2016 — Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

Franklin Avenue Bridge Construction Work at Night, Minneapolis

Franklin Avenue Bridge Construction Work at Night, Minneapolis

February 2016 — Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Downtown East Construction 2015

Minneapolis Downtown East Construction 2015

August 2015

Downtown East Construction, Minneapoolis

Downtown East Construction, Minneapoolis

August 2015

US Bank Stadium Construction, Minneapolis, July 2015

US Bank Stadium Construction, Minneapolis, July 2015

July 2015

Wells Fargo Towers Construction in Downtown East, Minneapolis

Wells Fargo Towers Construction in Downtown East, Minneapolis

July 2015 — Construction of the Wells Fargo towers in Downtown East in Minneapolis, July 2015.

US Bank Stadium Steel Frame Construction, Minneapolis

US Bank Stadium Steel Frame Construction, Minneapolis

July 2015 — U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, began construction in December 2013 on the site of the former Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. The stadium’s steel skeleton, seen here during its mid-construction phase, showcases the dramatic angular geometry that defines its final form — a nod to both Nordic shipbuilding and Minnesota’s icy winter landscapes. The project, designed by HKS Architects and constructed by Mortenson, features over 19,000 tons of structural steel and spans 1.75 million square feet. Its transparent ETFE roof panels and vast steel trusses were among the most complex structural assemblies ever attempted in a U.S. stadium build. Completed in 2016, the $1.1 billion stadium remains one of the most technically ambitious indoor venues in North America, notable for its fixed-roof design, massive glass curtain walls, and precision-engineered support cranes like the red lattice boom seen here — used to hoist the roof trusses into place during overnight construction sessions.

US Bank Stadium going up in Downtown Minneapolis

US Bank Stadium going up in Downtown Minneapolis

May 2015 — Downtown Minneapolis while US Bank Stadium was being built.

Wells Fargo Towers Construction, Downtown East Minneapolis

Wells Fargo Towers Construction, Downtown East Minneapolis

January 2015 — The construction of the Wells Fargo towers in Downtown East.

Pillsbury A Mill Redevelopment, Downtown Minneapolis

Pillsbury A Mill Redevelopment, Downtown Minneapolis

June 2014 — Re-development of the Pillsbury A mill in downtown Minneapolis.

Demolition of Star Tribune Building, Downtown Minneapolis

Demolition of Star Tribune Building, Downtown Minneapolis

April 2014 — Demolition of the Star Tribune building in downtown Minneapolis.

Chicago River and Wacker Drive with Loews Hotel Construction

Chicago River and Wacker Drive with Loews Hotel Construction

March 2014 — The Chicago River and Wacker Drive in Chicago Illinois. Loews Hotel under construction.

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