Downtown Minneapolis

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Target Field Station and Stadium, Minneapolis

Target Field Station and Stadium, Minneapolis

May 2018 — Target Field in Minneapolis. Homem of the Minnesota Twins.

Minneapolis Skyline and Mississippi River at Night

Minneapolis Skyline and Mississippi River at Night

May 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from the North on the Mississippi River.

Bail Bonds Doctor Banner, Minneapolis Public Service Building

Bail Bonds Doctor Banner, Minneapolis Public Service Building

October 2018 — Bail Bonds and City of Minneapolis Public Service Building banners on fencing around new development.

Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis MN

Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis MN

October 2018 — Hennepin County Government Center, construction was completed in 1977. While often looked at as a single building, it’s actually 2 different towers with glass in between them. When viewed from the northeast or southeast(such as this photo), the building gives the appearance of the letter H for Hennepin. The towers are accessible from each other via catwalks on each floor. Glass walls were added after multiple suicides.

Dayton’s Project Redevelopment, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Dayton’s Project Redevelopment, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

October 2018 — The Daytons Project redevelopment project in downtown Minneapolis.

Gold Medal Flour Neon Sign, Downtown Minneapolis

Gold Medal Flour Neon Sign, Downtown Minneapolis

November 2018 — Gold Medal Flour neon sign in downtown Minneapolis.

Gold Medal Flour Grain Elevator, Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

Gold Medal Flour Grain Elevator, Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

November 2018 — Gold Medal Flour in downtown Minneapolis on November 5, 2018.

Minneapolis: US Bank Stadium and Northeast Nightscape

Minneapolis: US Bank Stadium and Northeast Nightscape

November 2018 — Northeast Minneapolis with US Bank Stadium across the Mississippi River.

Target Headquarters, Downtown Minneapolis at Dusk

Target Headquarters, Downtown Minneapolis at Dusk

November 2018 — Target Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis in November 2018.

Target Headquarters Tower, Minneapolis

Target Headquarters Tower, Minneapolis

November 2018 — Headquarters of Target Stores in downtown Minneapolis.

AT&T Tower, Minneapolis

AT&T Tower, Minneapolis

November 2018 — AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis from a parking garage.

625 Building, Downtown Minneapolis

625 Building, Downtown Minneapolis

November 2018 — 625 in Minneapolis

City Hall Clock Tower, Downtown Minneapolis

City Hall Clock Tower, Downtown Minneapolis

November 2018 — Some say the Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower is the largest in the world... There is some conflicting information. But what is known is it is in fact the largest four facing chiming clock in the world.

Minneapolis Skyline and Stone Arch Bridge in Winter

Minneapolis Skyline and Stone Arch Bridge in Winter

December 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main.

Fifth Street Towers Skyway Entrance, Minneapolis

Fifth Street Towers Skyway Entrance, Minneapolis

January 2019 — Fifth Street Towers in Downtown Minneapolis. On the skyway level.

Inside the Canadian Pacific Plaza

Inside the Canadian Pacific Plaza

January 2019 — Located at 120 South 6th St, the 28 story Canadian Pacific Plaza was the tallest building in Minneapolis built in the 1960s.

Inside the Fifth Street Towers skyway

Inside the Fifth Street Towers skyway

January 2019 — The skyway connecting Soo Line Apartments to the Fifth Street Towers.

Bench in Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Northeast Minneapolis

Bench in Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Northeast Minneapolis

March 2019 — Snow surrounding a bench in Father Hennepin Bluff Park in Northeast Minneapolis.

AT&T Tower Lobby, 901 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis

AT&T Tower Lobby, 901 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis

March 2019 — Newly renovated lobby of the AT&T Tower at 901 Marquette Aveniue Minneapolis, MN

Downtown Minneapolis Reflections

Downtown Minneapolis Reflections

March 2019 — Illuminated office and residential towers rise over downtown Minneapolis after dark, their façade lighting and interior floors forming a dense urban grid against a winter sky. The blue-accented crowns and vertical light bands highlight the city’s mix of late-20th-century corporate towers and newer high-rise residential development that has reshaped the downtown core since the 2000s. In the foreground, a still water feature mirrors the skyline, emphasizing the geometry and lighting strategies used to distinguish individual buildings within a tightly packed central business district. This area reflects Minneapolis’s broader downtown reinvestment, where office, residential, and public infrastructure coexist within a walkable, transit-served core.

Rebuilding I-35W in Downtown Minneapolis

Rebuilding I-35W in Downtown Minneapolis

March 2019 — Interstate 35W coming into downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Nicollet Mall Ferris Wheel During NCAA Final Four

Minneapolis Nicollet Mall Ferris Wheel During NCAA Final Four

April 2019 — A ferris wheel set up in downtown Minneapolis during the 2019 NCAA Final Four basketball tournament.

Ferris Wheel in Downtown Minneapolis – Final Four 2019

Ferris Wheel in Downtown Minneapolis – Final Four 2019

April 2019 — A temporary Ferris wheel illuminated downtown Minneapolis during the 2019 NCAA Final Four basketball tournament, transforming the city’s business core into a festive, light-filled gathering space. Installed near Nicollet Mall, the attraction symbolized the city’s embrace of large-scale national events and its ongoing downtown revitalization. With blue LED lights reflecting off surrounding office towers and skyways, the scene captured the blend of sports celebration and urban energy that defined Minneapolis during the tournament weekend.

Ferris Wheel on Nicollet Mall during NCAA Final Four

Ferris Wheel on Nicollet Mall during NCAA Final Four

April 2019 — A ferris wheel set up in downtown Minneapolis during the 2019 NCAA Final Four basketball tournament.

Night Lights on Nicollet During the Final Four

Night Lights on Nicollet During the Final Four

April 2019 — The bright blue Ferris wheel rises above Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, part of the city’s celebrations during the 2019 NCAA Final Four tournament. Set between modern office towers and historic facades, the installation turned the urban corridor into a festive promenade of color and motion. The glow from the wheel’s LEDs reflects off rain-dampened pavement and glass storefronts, capturing a rare moment when the city’s business district became an after-dark fairground alive with light, visitors, and late-spring energy.

Downtown Minneapolis from Cedar Lake Trail

Downtown Minneapolis from Cedar Lake Trail

April 2019 — 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.

Interstate 94 at Night, Downtown Minneapolis

Interstate 94 at Night, Downtown Minneapolis

April 2019 — Interstate 94 in Downtown Minneapolis.

Sneaky Pete’s and Dreamgirls, Downtown Minneapolis

Sneaky Pete’s and Dreamgirls, Downtown Minneapolis

May 2019 — Sneaky Pete's bar in downtown Minneapolis.

Target Headquarters collaborative lounge, Minneapolis

Target Headquarters collaborative lounge, Minneapolis

May 2019 — An interior lounge and corridor at Target Corporation’s headquarters in Minneapolis, designed to encourage informal meetings, employee collaboration, and visitor reception. The space reflects Target’s post-2010 modern workplace philosophy — blending minimalist corporate architecture with hospitality-inspired interiors. Curved ceiling soffits, accent lighting, and red brand-themed wall panels soften the otherwise sleek office environment, while modular seating and large communal tables support group discussions and mobile work. This type of open, flexible workspace became increasingly common in large corporate campuses in the 2010s, as U.S. companies shifted away from traditional cubicle layouts toward collaborative, design-driven environments influenced by retail and tech sectors. The Target brand’s signature red is subtly integrated throughout, reinforcing corporate identity within the workspace’s architecture.

Minneapolis Main Post Office Service Window, Downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis Main Post Office Service Window, Downtown Minneapolis

May 2019 — The historic Minneapolis Main Post Office features these brass-framed service windows, emblematic of the city’s 1930s Art Deco architecture. Completed in 1933 as part of a federal building initiative, the structure was designed by architect Léon Eugene Arnal of Magney & Tusler and remains one of the finest Depression-era public works in the Upper Midwest. The marble-clad lobby and geometric metal detailing reflect the influence of the Works Progress Administration’s design aesthetic—modern yet monumental—built to symbolize reliability and civic pride during a period of national recovery.

Thrivent Financial Construction Downtown Minneapolis at Sunset

Thrivent Financial Construction Downtown Minneapolis at Sunset

May 2019 — Thrivent Financial's current building and their new building going up.

511 Building – Minnesota Technology Center – Downtown Minneapolis

511 Building – Minnesota Technology Center – Downtown Minneapolis

May 2019

U.S. Bank Stadium at Night, Minneapolis

U.S. Bank Stadium at Night, Minneapolis

June 2019

US Bank Stadium at Night, Downtown East Minneapolis

US Bank Stadium at Night, Downtown East Minneapolis

June 2019 — U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, photographed under a clear night sky, showcases its striking angular design illuminated by the city’s glow. Opened in 2016 and designed by HKS Architects, the venue serves as the home of the Minnesota Vikings and a premier multi-purpose arena for concerts, major sporting events, and conventions. Its faceted steel and glass shell evokes the prow of a Viking ship, a nod to the team’s heritage, while its translucent ETFE roof allows natural light by day and reflects ambient light by night. This structure replaced the collapsed Metrodome and now anchors the eastern edge of the Minneapolis skyline as one of the most distinctive modern stadiums in the United States.

Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower at Night

Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower at Night

June 2019 — The Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Skyline: Target HQ, Campbell Mithun Tower, Foshay Tower

Minneapolis Skyline: Target HQ, Campbell Mithun Tower, Foshay Tower

June 2019 — Downtown Minneapolis glows under a clear night sky, with Target’s illuminated headquarters on the left displaying its signature red and white colors across the rooftop screens. To the right stands the Campbell Mithun Tower, its reflective glass façade mirroring the surrounding city lights. The historic Foshay Tower, crowned with its bright beacon, anchors the scene in the background—a reminder of the city’s architectural evolution from early 20th-century art deco to modern corporate design.

Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, Evening Light

Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, Evening Light

June 2019 — Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis

Pillsbury A-Mill Historic Building at Sunset, Minneapolis

Pillsbury A-Mill Historic Building at Sunset, Minneapolis

June 2019 — The Pillsbury A-Mill is a former flour mill located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It held the distinction of being the world's largest flour mill for 40 years. Completed in 1881, it was owned by the Pillsbury Company and operated two of the most powerful direct-drive waterwheels ever built, each capable of generating 1,200 horsepower (895 kW). The mill was named a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and has since been converted into resident artist lofts.

Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Cedar Lake Trail

Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Cedar Lake Trail

June 2019 — Downtown Minneapolis seen from near the Cedar Lake Trail.

The Sporting House, Minneapolis

The Sporting House, Minneapolis

July 2019 — Built circa 1889, this building in Downtown Minneapolis on 11th Avenue used to operate as a brothel per historical records.

Parking Ramp Directional Signs, Downtown Minneapolis

Parking Ramp Directional Signs, Downtown Minneapolis

August 2019 — Signs in a Minneapolis parking ramp.

Slippery When Wet Sign in Downtown Minneapolis Parking Garage

Slippery When Wet Sign in Downtown Minneapolis Parking Garage

August 2019 — A "Slippery When Wet" sign in a downtown Minneapolis parking garage.

Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Construction in 2019

Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Construction in 2019

August 2019 — Skyway under construction in downtown Minneapolis.

35W leading to downtown Minneapolis during construction

35W leading to downtown Minneapolis during construction

August 2019

Ameriprise Financial Center, Downtown Minneapolis

Ameriprise Financial Center, Downtown Minneapolis

August 2019 — 498 foot high rise at 707 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Skyline Viewed At Night From Downtown East

Minneapolis Skyline Viewed At Night From Downtown East

August 2019 — A night view of downtown Minneapolis glows with vibrant hues from its illuminated skyline. The IDS Center and Wells Fargo Tower stand prominently among the city’s modern high-rises, their lights reflecting the urban energy below. New residential buildings in the foreground contrast with the historic clock tower in the distance, highlighting the city’s mix of old and new architecture.

Angelo’s Pizza sign, Midtown Manhattan

Angelo’s Pizza sign, Midtown Manhattan

September 2019 — A neon sign for Angelo’s Pizza glows against the brick facade of a building in Midtown Manhattan. The Italian restaurant, located near the Ed Sullivan Theater, adds to the neighborhood’s mix of nightlife and dining spots illuminated after dark.

Ed Sullivan Theater marquee for The Late Show, Manhattan

Ed Sullivan Theater marquee for The Late Show, Manhattan

September 2019 — The marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theater glows at night in Manhattan, advertising “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Pedestrians walk past the historic theater, which has been home to late-night television for decades, with nearby businesses like Angelo’s Pizza adding to the busy Midtown street scene.

Target Field Station in Minneapolis North Loop

Target Field Station in Minneapolis North Loop

September 2019 — Opened in 2014, Target Field Station is a multimodal transit hub serving the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines, Northstar commuter rail, and several Metro Transit bus routes. It sits adjacent to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and doubles as a public gathering space with an amphitheater, green plaza, and year-round programming. In this night view, the glowing red canopy and bold “Target Field Station” signage stand out against the dark sky, framed between the historic Ford Center (left, built in 1912 as an assembly plant) and a modern office building (right). A freeway bridge cuts through the foreground, symbolizing the layered infrastructure of the city. This mix of historic brickwork, modern transit, and illuminated signage captures Minneapolis’s ongoing balance of industrial heritage and urban redevelopment.

RBC Gateway Construction Foggy Minneapolis

RBC Gateway Construction Foggy Minneapolis

September 2019

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.

Wells Fargo Tower Lights Up Downtown With Fog

Wells Fargo Tower Lights Up Downtown With Fog

September 2019 — A foggy night in downtown Minneapolis with IDS Center in the background with Xcel Energy Headquarters in the foreground.

East 19th Street, Stevens Square Minneapolis

East 19th Street, Stevens Square Minneapolis

September 2019 — E 19th and 1st Avenue South in Steven's Square, Minneapolis.

Minneapolis skyline from Lake of the Isles

Minneapolis skyline from Lake of the Isles

September 2019 — IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis visible from Lake of the Isles.

Green lights on 35W, Minneapolis, MN

Green lights on 35W, Minneapolis, MN

October 2019

Secret Service and Police Outside Target Center, Minneapolis

Secret Service and Police Outside Target Center, Minneapolis

October 2019 — Secret Service looking through binoculars outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. He awaits the Presidential motorcade.

Protesters Outside Target Center, Minneapolis, October 10, 2019

Protesters Outside Target Center, Minneapolis, October 10, 2019

October 2019 — Protesters hold up signs outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. The site of a Trump campaign rally on October 10, 2019.

Free Hugs Sign at Minneapolis Trump Protest, Oct 2019

Free Hugs Sign at Minneapolis Trump Protest, Oct 2019

October 2019 — A protester holds a “Free Hugs” sign amid a large demonstration outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. The event coincided with Donald Trump’s campaign rally, drawing thousands who gathered in the rain to voice opposition to his administration’s rhetoric and policies. Despite the tense political atmosphere, moments of solidarity and humor emerged throughout the crowd.

Minneapolis Protest Against Trump Rally, Target Center, 2019

Minneapolis Protest Against Trump Rally, Target Center, 2019

October 2019 — Crowds gathered outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, during a Donald Trump campaign rally. Protesters held signs denouncing the administration’s immigration policies and far-right extremism, including one reading “Nazis Go Home – No Kids in Cages.” The event drew thousands of demonstrators and marked one of the city’s largest public displays of opposition during Trump’s presidency.

Minneapolis Trump Rally Protest Sign: “Russia Made Me Do It”

Minneapolis Trump Rally Protest Sign: “Russia Made Me Do It”

October 2019 — A barricade outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis displays a T-shirt reading “Russia Made Me Do It” and a defaced cutout of Donald Trump’s face during protests on October 10, 2019. The demonstration coincided with Trump’s campaign rally at the arena, his first visit to Minnesota since the release of the Mueller report. Thousands of protesters gathered in the streets of the Warehouse District, voicing opposition to the president’s rhetoric and policies amid a heavy police presence and national media attention.

Oath Keepers Hat at Minneapolis Trump Rally Protest, 2019

Oath Keepers Hat at Minneapolis Trump Rally Protest, 2019

October 2019 — During demonstrations outside President Donald Trump’s campaign rally at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, a man wearing a hat bearing the Oath Keepers insignia asked for directions near the crowd. The rally drew both Trump supporters and counter-protesters, filling Hennepin Avenue with thousands of people and heavy police presence. The Oath Keepers, founded in 2009, is a far-right, anti-government militia organization whose members have been linked to armed protests and later to the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.

Minneapolis Police Confront Protesters Outside Target Center, 2019

Minneapolis Police Confront Protesters Outside Target Center, 2019

October 2019 — Minneapolis police officers in riot gear form a barricade opposite protesters outside the Target Center on October 10, 2019, during then-President Donald Trump’s campaign rally. The tightly organized police line extended along First Avenue, separating demonstrators from event attendees as tensions rose late into the evening. The rally drew thousands of protesters and supporters to downtown Minneapolis, prompting one of the largest coordinated law enforcement deployments in the city that year.

Minneapolis Bike Police Patrol Near Target Center

Minneapolis Bike Police Patrol Near Target Center

October 2019 — Police on bicycles patrol downtown Minneapolis outside the Target Center while protesters and rally-goers gather ahead of a 2019 Trump campaign event.

Minneapolis Bar Patron Before Trump Rally, Oct 10, 2019

Minneapolis Bar Patron Before Trump Rally, Oct 10, 2019

October 2019 — A woman wearing a “Trump 2020” hat smiles from inside a downtown Minneapolis bar near the Target Center on October 10, 2019. The establishment, decorated with promotional posters for discounted beer and wings, became a temporary gathering spot for attendees arriving early to the president’s evening campaign rally. The 2019 visit marked a rare appearance by a sitting U.S. president in Minneapolis and drew both supporters and demonstrators into the city’s entertainment district, where security and anticipation heightened throughout the afternoon.

Minneapolis Target Field Station with Prince Mural and Security

Minneapolis Target Field Station with Prince Mural and Security

October 2019 — Located near the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, the Target Field light rail station was patrolled by Homeland Security officers on October 10, 2019. The increased presence coincided with a major political rally at the nearby arena, leading to heightened security across the surrounding Warehouse District transit corridor.

MNPEACHMENT Protest on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

MNPEACHMENT Protest on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

October 2019 — Protesters crowd Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis carrying handmade signs during a demonstration against then-President Donald Trump on October 10, 2019. The rally, tagged online as #MNPEACHMENT, drew thousands of Minnesotans expressing opposition to Trump’s policies and calling for impeachment. The march began near the Target Center, where Trump was holding a campaign rally, and stretched across downtown under a heavy police presence.

Minneapolis Protest Sign: Trump is Giving Children PTSD

Minneapolis Protest Sign: Trump is Giving Children PTSD

October 2019 — A protester holds up protest sign outside the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis where Trump was to speak in October 2019.

Minneapolis Trump Rally Protestor Holds Sign

Minneapolis Trump Rally Protestor Holds Sign

October 2019 — Woman holds up a sign that reads "Trump read my sign" in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

Minneapolis Protestors Rally Against Trump at Target Center, Oct 2019

Minneapolis Protestors Rally Against Trump at Target Center, Oct 2019

October 2019 — Protesters outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Trump supporters behind the glass. Campaign event October 10, 2019

Protesters at Trump Rally, Target Center, Minneapolis, 2019

Protesters at Trump Rally, Target Center, Minneapolis, 2019

October 2019 — Protesters outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Trump supporters behind the glass. Campaign event October 10, 2019

Homeland Security at Minneapolis Warehouse District LRT during Trump Rally

Homeland Security at Minneapolis Warehouse District LRT during Trump Rally

October 2019 — Department of Homeland Security at the Warehouse District LRT station on October 10, 2019 during a Donald Trump rally at the Target Center.

Minneapolis Protest Sign at Trump Rally, Oct 10, 2019

Minneapolis Protest Sign at Trump Rally, Oct 10, 2019

October 2019 — Man holds up a sign that reads "I vote for presidents who can spell, uses punctuation and isn't a narcissistic sociopath." outside the Target Center during a Trump protest on October 10, 2019.

Minneapolis Protestors Hold Impeach Trump Signs Oct 10 2019

Minneapolis Protestors Hold Impeach Trump Signs Oct 10 2019

October 2019 — Protesters hold up signs outside the Target Center during a Trump protest in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

Minneapolis Protest Sign: “American Horror Story” – Oct 10, 2019

Minneapolis Protest Sign: “American Horror Story” – Oct 10, 2019

October 2019 — "American Horror Story" protest sign in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

Minneapolis Protest: ‘Not My President’ Sign, October 10, 2019

Minneapolis Protest: ‘Not My President’ Sign, October 10, 2019

October 2019 — Protesers hold up signs outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

Minneapolis Protest Sign Outside First Avenue: “Stop Donald Trump!”

Minneapolis Protest Sign Outside First Avenue: “Stop Donald Trump!”

October 2019 — Sign reading "I didn't fight the nazi's just so Trump could turn America fascist" being held up outside First Avenue during a Trump protest in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

Minneapolis Hotel Safety Sign During 2019 Trump Rally

Minneapolis Hotel Safety Sign During 2019 Trump Rally

October 2019

Mill Ruins Park Sign, Minneapolis

Mill Ruins Park Sign, Minneapolis

November 2019 — The illuminated sign for Mill Ruins Park glows at night along the Minneapolis riverfront, where historic flour mill foundations meet modern development. Behind it, a portrait mural and new residential buildings rise near the preserved remnants of the city’s milling heyday.

Target Field, Minneapolis: Covered Field in Late November

Target Field, Minneapolis: Covered Field in Late November

November 2019

U.S. Bank Stadium Field, Minneapolis, Home of the Minnesota Vikings

U.S. Bank Stadium Field, Minneapolis, Home of the Minnesota Vikings

November 2019 — The interior of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, home of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, shown from a high vantage point with an unobstructed view of the field. Completed in 2016 on the former site of the Metrodome, the $1.1 billion stadium features a fixed, translucent ETFE roof and steeply angled seating designed to evoke Nordic longhouses. The field displays the Vikings’ horned helmet logo at midfield, surrounded by vibrant purple end zones and the signature “SKOL” rally cry—a modern landmark of downtown Minneapolis and a hub for major sporting and entertainment events.

US Bank Stadium, Home of the Minnesota Vikings, Minneapolis

US Bank Stadium, Home of the Minnesota Vikings, Minneapolis

November 2019 — US Bank Stadium in Downtown Minneapolis. Home of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings.

612 Burger Kitchen at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

612 Burger Kitchen at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

November 2019 — An illuminated “612 Burger Kitchen” sign inside U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, named after the city’s area code. The bold red-and-black typography and retro badge design reflect a blend of local identity and modern stadium branding. Located among the venue’s food and beverage concessions, 612 Burger Kitchen is part of the stadium’s effort to feature Minneapolis-based culinary offerings for fans attending Minnesota Vikings games and large-scale events.

Salvation Army and Target HQ, Minneapolis North Loop

Salvation Army and Target HQ, Minneapolis North Loop

December 2019 — The Salvation Army sign with Target Field and Target Plaza South, Target World Headquarters, in the North Loop in Minneapolis.

Target Field and Downtown Minneapolis Skyline

Target Field and Downtown Minneapolis Skyline

December 2019

Target Center and Ramp A Skyway, Minneapolis

Target Center and Ramp A Skyway, Minneapolis

December 2019 — The Target Center’s neon Bullseye dog glows above 1st Avenue North, marking one of Minneapolis’ most recognizable downtown landmarks. Opened in 1990 and renovated in 2017 with a modern metal facade, the arena is home to the Minnesota Timberwolves and a hub for concerts and civic events. In the foreground, the enclosed skyway leads to Ramp A — part of the city’s expansive elevated walkway network that connects much of downtown. Snow-lined streets and the layered lighting of the ramps emphasize Minneapolis’ engineered adaptation to both density and winter.

Target Field in December Snow, Minneapolis

Target Field in December Snow, Minneapolis

December 2019 — Snow covered Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins MLB team.

Target Field Station and Warehouse District at Night

Target Field Station and Warehouse District at Night

December 2019 — The illuminated Target Field sign overlooks the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis, where the city’s historic brick warehouses meet modern transit and redevelopment. Below, the Metro Green and Blue Line trains stop at Target Field Station, a multimodal hub linking light rail, commuter rail, and bike paths. The brightly lit Ford Center and preserved brick structures along 5th Street North illustrate the district’s mix of 20th-century industrial architecture and contemporary urban life, framed against the cold clarity of a Minnesota winter night.

Icy downtown Minneapolis street beside skyway parking ramp

Icy downtown Minneapolis street beside skyway parking ramp

January 2020 — Ice covered skyway windows in downtown Minneapolis.

American flag, IDS Crystal Court, Minneapolis

American flag, IDS Crystal Court, Minneapolis

January 2020 — American flag hangs in the IDS center in downtown Minneapolis.

Crystal Court inside IDS Center in Minneapolis

Crystal Court inside IDS Center in Minneapolis

January 2020 — The IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Interior of the IDS Center, Crystal Court

Interior of the IDS Center, Crystal Court

January 2020

Minneapolis City Hall during heavy snow fall

Minneapolis City Hall during heavy snow fall

January 2020

Heavy snow in Downtown Minneapolis Light Rail

Heavy snow in Downtown Minneapolis Light Rail

January 2020

Location Reminder Ticket Stamping Machine, Downtown Minneapolis

Location Reminder Ticket Stamping Machine, Downtown Minneapolis

February 2020 — “Location Reminder” ticket stamping machine, once used in transit stations to help passengers remember where they parked or to mark their travel tickets with time and place. The metal box features a lever-operated stamping mechanism, a faded instructional label, and worn edges that show decades of use. Devices like this were common in train station parking facilities and older public transit hubs before digital systems replaced manual timestamping. The angled mounting on tiled wall, along with the utilitarian industrial design, reflects mid-20th-century station infrastructure, where functional machines like this played a part in daily commuter routines.

Minneapolis Police and Metro Transit Police, Downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police and Metro Transit Police, Downtown Minneapolis

February 2020

Window Plants at Pizza Luce in Downtown Minneapolis

Window Plants at Pizza Luce in Downtown Minneapolis

February 2020

Laughing in the Purple Rain

Laughing in the Purple Rain

February 2020

Tower 150 Lobby at Fifth Street Towers

Tower 150 Lobby at Fifth Street Towers

February 2020 — Tower 150 of Fifth Street Towers in downtown Minneapolis.

Bank Of America ATM Downtown Minneapolis

Bank Of America ATM Downtown Minneapolis

February 2020

Sushi Train Restaurant Entrance, 1200 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Sushi Train Restaurant Entrance, 1200 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

February 2020 — The Sushi Train Restaurant at 1200 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis City Hall and skyway at night

Minneapolis City Hall and skyway at night

February 2020 — Minneapolis City Hall and a skyway on a February evening.

Skyway Level Elevator Signs, Minneapolis Parking Ramp

Skyway Level Elevator Signs, Minneapolis Parking Ramp

February 2020 — Skyway elevators in a parking ramp in downtown Minneapolis.

SPS Tower Skyway, Downtown Minneapolis

SPS Tower Skyway, Downtown Minneapolis

February 2020 — Skyway in downtown Minneapolis near SPS Tower.

Gold Medal Flour, Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, March 2020

Gold Medal Flour, Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, March 2020

March 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from below the Stone Arch Bridge.

Man walks outside the IDS Center, Minneapolis

Man walks outside the IDS Center, Minneapolis

March 2020

Murray’s Steakhouse, Minneapolis Blue Hour

Murray’s Steakhouse, Minneapolis Blue Hour

March 2020 — A north–south view through downtown Minneapolis during early evening, with illuminated office towers forming a dense street corridor and minimal traffic on the roadway below. The cylindrical crown of the IDS Center, completed in 1973, anchors the skyline in the distance as the city’s tallest building and a defining element of its modern profile. In the foreground, the neon signage of Murray’s, a Minneapolis institution since 1946, adds a warm counterpoint to the cooler glass-and-steel architecture surrounding Nicollet Mall.

Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis: Empty Street During COVID-19

Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis: Empty Street During COVID-19

March 2020 — Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Normally busy with pedestrians and buses, only one Metro Transit Bus and bicycle is found in view.

Dayton’s and IDS Center, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Early COVID-19

Dayton’s and IDS Center, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Early COVID-19

March 2020 — Dayton’s and the IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in the early days of COVID-19 in Downtown Minneapolis.

Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis: Rainy Night During COVID-19

Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis: Rainy Night During COVID-19

March 2020 — Rainy night on Nicollet Mall during early days of COVID-19 outbreak.

Gaviidae Common and Westin Reflection on Nicollet Mall

Gaviidae Common and Westin Reflection on Nicollet Mall

March 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis after dark, with the Gaviidae Common retail and office complex illuminated along Nicollet Mall. The metallic blue spherical public art installation in the foreground—inscribed with words referencing music, light, and community—adds a cultural element to the urban corridor. Reflected dramatically in the golden glass façade of the Westin building behind it is the historic Foshay Tower, one of Minneapolis’s earliest skyscrapers dating back to 1929. Today, Nicollet Mall serves as the city’s primary pedestrian and transit thoroughfare, blending modern commercial redevelopment, historic preservation, and public art into a central civic space.

Mary Tyler Moore Statue on an Empty Nicollet Mall

Mary Tyler Moore Statue on an Empty Nicollet Mall

March 2020 — The iconic bronze statue of Mary Tyler Moore along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, depicting the memorable hat-tossing moment from the opening of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which first aired in 1970 and helped cement Minneapolis in television history. Installed in 2002, the statue symbolizes the city’s cultural association with the show’s themes of independence and optimism. At the time of this photograph, Nicollet Mall—normally a busy pedestrian and transit corridor—appears unusually empty, reflecting the early days of COVID-19 shutdowns that drastically reduced public presence in city centers. Blue public art lanterns, added during street improvements completed in 2017, line the renovated streetscape, emphasizing Nicollet Mall’s evolution as both a commercial and cultural landmark.

Rainy Night on Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis, Early COVID-19

Rainy Night on Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis, Early COVID-19

March 2020 — A rainy night in Downtown Minneapolis outside City Center during the early days of COVID-19.

Downtown Minneapolis S 8th St During COVID-19 Pandemic

Downtown Minneapolis S 8th St During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 2020 — Looking down S 8th St in Downtown Minneapolis on 03/22/20 during COVID-19.

Millennium Hotel Minneapolis: One Light On During COVID-19

Millennium Hotel Minneapolis: One Light On During COVID-19

March 2020 — Millennium Hotel in downtown Minneapolis during the coronavirus outbreak. One room light in.

Orpheum Theatre Marquee, Minneapolis: Stay Safe, Stay Tuned

Orpheum Theatre Marquee, Minneapolis: Stay Safe, Stay Tuned

March 2020 — Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home order. Marquee reading “Stay Safe. Stay Tuned”.

First Avenue, Minneapolis: VOTE 2020 Window Display

First Avenue, Minneapolis: VOTE 2020 Window Display

March 2020 — First Avenue concert venue in downtown Minneapolis with "VOTE 2020" in the windows.

O’Donovan’s Irish Pub, Downtown Minneapolis, near First Avenue

O’Donovan’s Irish Pub, Downtown Minneapolis, near First Avenue

March 2020 — O'Donovan's Pub in downtown Minneapolis across from First Avenue music hall.

Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis During COVID-19 Stay-at-Home

Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis During COVID-19 Stay-at-Home

March 2020 — Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s COVID-19 Stay At Home orders.

Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Police & Excavator during Shutdown

Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Police & Excavator during Shutdown

March 2020 — A police officer at Hennepin Avenue after Stay at Home order.

Nicollet Mall LRT Station, Rainy Night, Minneapolis

Nicollet Mall LRT Station, Rainy Night, Minneapolis

March 2020 — Nicollet Mall Light Rail Station on a rainy night in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home orders.

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