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Minneapolis: Banner on I-94 Bridge Protests Mayor Frey
February 2022
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A banner protesting Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey hangs from a pedestrian bridge over Interstate 94 on Valentine's Day. The banner reads "DONE WITH YOUR LIES" and "#BreakUpWithJacob," featuring a broken heart symbol and "MPLS" and "FREY." The protest took place near the Lowry Hill Tunnel, a significant piece of urban infrastructure that facilitates traffic flow through the city. The presence of the banner on this date amplifies its message of discontent with the mayor's policies or actions.
Minneapolis Bridge Showing Support For Ukraine
Target HQ Minneapolis Lights in Support of Ukraine
February 2022
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Target Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis was illuminated with blue and yellow lights, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, in a show of solidarity. The building, a prominent feature of the Minneapolis cityscape, serves as the corporate hub for the retail giant Target. This display of support occurred during a period of international concern regarding the conflict in Ukraine, reflecting a global response to the crisis. The lighting highlights the building's architectural features against the night sky, symbolizing a connection between local institutions and international events.
Russian Ballet Swan Lake on State Theater Marquee
Minneapolis Public Service Center at 505 Downtown at Night
March 2022
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The Minneapolis Public Service Center at 505 Downtown, established in 1878, serves as a consolidated hub for city government operations. The building's modern facade, featuring extensive glass and stone, houses a large seal commemorating the city's founding. This structure consolidates various municipal services, providing essential administrative functions and resources for Minneapolis residents. Its architecture reflects the city's ongoing development and commitment to accessible public services.
Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower Illuminated at Night
March 2022
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The Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower, a Beaux-Arts structure completed in 1909, is illuminated at night. This building has served as the seat of Minneapolis city government for over a century and remains a prominent landmark. The tower's clock faces are visible against the dark sky, highlighting its architectural significance. The building has been a backdrop to significant historical moments, including protests in downtown Minneapolis in 2020.
Gateway Tower and Orpheum Theatre, Downtown Minneapolis
March 2022
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The Orpheum Theatre, a historic Minneapolis venue opened in 1921, stands adjacent to the modern Gateway Tower in the city's central business district. The Orpheum has been a premier destination for Broadway shows and live performances following numerous renovations. Gateway Tower, also known as RBC Gateway, represents contemporary development in the urban core, which also includes the mixed-use LaSalle Plaza complex. This view highlights the juxtaposition of historic architecture and modern skyscrapers that define downtown Minneapolis.
Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis at Dusk with Police Car
March 2022
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Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is a pedestrian-oriented street designed to foster commerce and public gathering. Originally conceived in the 1960s, it was transformed into a pedestrian mall in 1967, becoming a central hub for shopping, dining, and cultural events. The presence of a Minneapolis Police vehicle suggests ongoing public safety presence, which is a common sight in urban centers, particularly in areas that have experienced significant events such as the Minneapolis Uprising.
Orchestra Hall Minneapolis: Amir Locke Memorial Mural
March 2022
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A mural honoring Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022, is displayed outside Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis. The mural, reading "In Loving Memory Amir Locke" and "Justice 4 Amir," appeared following Locke's death and subsequent protests. Orchestra Hall, a prominent venue for the Minnesota Orchestra, is located in the heart of the city's cultural district and serves as a key destination for performing arts.
Nicollet Mall and 8th Street, Downtown Minneapolis with IDS Center
March 2022
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Nicollet Mall and 8th Street in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, are shown with the IDS Center and the former Dayton's department store building. Nicollet Mall, originally a street, was redeveloped into a pedestrian mall in the 1960s to revitalize the downtown core and encourage foot traffic. The IDS Center, completed in 1973, became a landmark of the city's central business district. The skywalk system, visible connecting buildings, was developed to provide weather-protected pedestrian access throughout downtown Minneapolis, enhancing its functionality.
NCAA Women’s Final Four Banners, Minneapolis
Metro Transit Bus Passes Brit’s Pub on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
April 2022
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Metro Transit bus outside of Brit's Pub on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
RBC Gateway Behind A Fence in Minneapolis
Amir Locke Protest March Downtown Minneapolis April 2022
April 2022
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis 2 days after authorities announce the officers involved in the February 2nd shooting death of Amir Locke won't be charged.
BRAPB motorcycles at Amir Locke protest in Downtown Minneapolis
April 2022
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis 2 days after authorities announce the officers involved in the February 2nd shooting death of Amir Locke won't be charged.
Minneapolis Protest for Amir Locke, April 2022
April 2022
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Protesters downtown after officials announced there would be no charges in the shooting death of Amir Locke by the Minneapolis police.
Stone Arch Bridge at Sunset, Minneapolis
April 2022
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The Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.
Two22 Tower, Downtown Minneapolis
April 2022
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The Two22 tower in downtown Minneapolis.
Dulono’s Pizza Neon Sign, Downtown Minneapolis
April 2022
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Dulono's Pizza in downtown Minneapolis
Black Lives Matter Sign, 327 1st Ave N, Minneapolis April 2022
April 2022
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A "Black Lives Matter" sign covering a window in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Star Tribune and Pioneer Press Newsracks April 28, 2022
April 2022
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Newspapers in downtown Minneapolis the day after the Minnesota Department of Human Rights releases the results of their investigation into the city and police department. The report found evidence the city and police department engaged in “a pattern or practice of racial discrimination, in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act.”
Minneapolis Skyway at Night in Spring Rain
April 2022
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Downtown Minneapolis on a rainy spring evening.
US Bank Stadium and Downtown Minneapolis at Dusk, May 2022
May 2022
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US Bank Stadium during blue hour in downtown Minneapolis.
W Hotel Foshay Tower Entrance, Downtown Minneapolis
May 2022
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Entrance to the W Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis as seen from across the street.
Minneapolis City Hall Tower Beyond the C.J. Duffey Paper Co. Sign
Minneapolis Downtown Skyscrapers at Dusk, May 2022
May 2022
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Skyscrapers in downtown Minneapolis.
Wells Fargo Center and IDS Center Rooftops, Minneapolis
May 2022
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The Wells Fargo Tower and IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis.
Wells Fargo Center and Capella Tower, Minneapolis Skyline
Target Field Station, Minneapolis: Light Rail & Modern Canopy
May 2022
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Target Field Station, Minneapolis
Hennepin Ave Bridge over Mississippi River at Night
May 2022
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The Mississippi River and the Hennepin Avenue Bridge in Downtown Minneapolis.
Target Field and Construction Cranes, Minneapolis, May 2022
May 2022
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Target Field in Minneapolis as seen from the North Loop with construction cranes.
Public Storage, North Loop, Minneapolis
May 2022
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Public Storage building in the North Loop, Downtown Minneapolis.
RBC Gateway Tower in Downtown Minneapolis
May 2022
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The newly opened RBC Gateway building in downtown Minneapolis.
Chess and Games on Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis
May 2022
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Chess being played on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Skyway and IDS Center Pedestrian Walkway
May 2022
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IDS Center and Minneapolis Skyway
Antennas on top of the IDS Center in Minneapolis
May 2022
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The IDS Center rises into the evening light in downtown Minneapolis, its rooftop antennas silhouetted against a soft autumn sky. Designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee and completed in 1972, the 792-foot tower remains the tallest building in Minnesota. The dark mechanical crown houses HVAC systems and broadcast transmitters, while the curtain wall’s reflective glass panels catch the last warm tones of sunset alongside the adjacent RBC Gateway Tower.
One Ten Grant Apartments, Minneapolis
June 2022
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One Ten Grant Apartments in Loring Park Minneapolis
Radisson RED Entrance, 609 Washington Ave S
June 2022
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A Radisson Red hotel with their displays at the Windows Desktop.
Movies in the Park at US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
June 2022
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"The Princess Bride" being played as part of Minneapolis "Movies in the Park".
Stone Arch Festival Booths Downtown Minneapolis
June 2022
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Booths setup at the Stone Arch Festival in downtown Minneapolis.
Continental Hotel Ghost Sign, Downtown Minneapolis
Brit’s Pub, Union Jack Flags, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
June 2022
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Brit's Pub in downtown Minneapolis on a summer evening.
Roe V Wade Protest Sign in Minneapolis
June 2022
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Protesters march in Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.
Protestors gather for Roe v. Wade decision in South Dakota
June 2022
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Protesters march in Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.
Abortion Rights Protest Signs, Downtown Minneapolis
General Strike Protest Sign, Downtown Minneapolis
Abortion Rights March, University Avenue, Minneapolis
Abortion Rights March, Downtown Minneapolis
Abortion Rights March After Dobbs Ruling, Minneapolis
Abortion Rights March Down Downtown Minneapolis Street
Protecty Abortion Rights March in Minneapolis
Abortion Rights March, Downtown Minneapolis June 2022
Protest Signs at Abortion Rights March, Downtown Minneapolis
Alice Rainville Place Bus Stop, Minneapolis: Buses Not In Service
June 2022
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"Buses are currently not in service" at Alice Rainville Place in Minneapolis.
Brit’s Pub neon sign, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
June 2022
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Brit's Pub on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis.
Vintage Neon “Park” Sign in Downtown Minneapolis
July 2022
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A classic vertical “PARK” marquee glows in red and magenta neon, marking one of downtown Minneapolis’s older parking structures that date back to the mid-20th century. These illuminated signs were once a staple of the city’s core, guiding drivers through the dense commercial grid before digital wayfinding and modern garages became standard. Many of these vintage markers survive as quiet architectural artifacts, attached to early high-rise buildings constructed during the postwar retail boom. Their hand-bent tubing and heavy steel housings reflect a period when neon craftsmanship was central to the city’s nighttime identity, especially along corridors near Nicollet Avenue, Hennepin Avenue, and the warehouse district.
Minneapolis Police Squad Car on 7th Street South
July 2022
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A Minneapolis Police Department squad car is parked on 7th Street South in downtown Minneapolis, near the Emery building. The vehicle, marked with "Police" and "Minneapolis," is a common sight in the city's urban core, where it serves to maintain public order and respond to emergencies. The presence of a police vehicle in this area, particularly given the "MinneapolisUprising" keyword, may allude to the heightened tensions and public events that have occurred in the city. The "Emery" building, a structure that has been part of the downtown Minneapolis landscape for many years, is visible in the background.
Minneapolis Nightclub, July 2022: Neon Signs & Last Call
July 2022
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A nightclub in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, on a summer night in July 2022. The establishment displays neon signage for various brands, including Woodford Reserve, Samuel Adams, Michelob Ultra, Summit, and Blue Moon, alongside "Last Call" lettering. The presence of multiple screens and a lively interior suggests a typical late-night entertainment venue. This photograph was taken two years after the widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, a period that significantly impacted the city's social and political landscape.
Minneapolis Torchlight Parade on Nicollet Mall, July 20, 2022
July 2022
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On July 20, 2022, crowds gathered along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis for the annual Torchlight Parade. This event, a traditional precursor to the Minnesota State Fair, transforms the pedestrian mall into a vibrant public space. Nicollet Mall, a central thoroughfare for commerce and community events, has been a focal point for Minneapolis's urban life since its pedestrianization in the 1960s. The parade route highlights the city's community spirit and provides a lively atmosphere for residents and visitors.
Minneapolis Torchlight Parade on Nicollet Mall, July 20, 2022
July 2022
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A marching band performs during the Minneapolis Torchlight Parade on Nicollet Mall on July 20, 2022. Nicollet Mall, a pedestrian promenade in downtown Minneapolis, serves as a primary venue for public events and celebrations. The mall's design facilitates large gatherings, and parades like this one are a recurring feature, underscoring its role in the city's cultural and civic life. The presence of spectators and performers highlights the mall's function as a central space for community engagement.
METRO Blue Line Train, Warehouse District, Minneapolis
IDS Center and Downtown Minneapolis Skyline Above Ramp A
Park Ave and the Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Officers with Rifles, Target Field Security
August 2022
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Hennepin County Sheriff's Department outside Target Field with rifles.
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis: New Downtown Architecture
August 2022
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Newly built and opened Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
Washington Avenue North Loop Minneapolis Evening
August 2022
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Washington Avenue in the North Loop Downtown Minneapolis
Crowds exit Orpheum Theatre, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
August 2022
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Crowds leave the Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis on a Friday night in August. 2022.
Minneapolis Police Squad Car on Hennepin Ave, August 2022
August 2022
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A Minneapolis police squad car drives down Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.
Roxy’s Cabaret and Nicollet Diner, Downtown Minneapolis at Night
August 2022
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The new location for the 24/7 Nicollet Diner and Roxy's Cabaret after recently opening in downtown Minneapolis.
Dome and Lantern, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis
Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis in September 2022
Antenna on the Foshay Tower in Downtown Minneapolis
WCCO Weather Sign in Downtown Minneapolis
Tom’s Watch Bar Construction on Hennepin Ave, Downtown Minneapolis
September 2022
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Tom's Watch Bar build out happening on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.
The THC Joint, Minneapolis: Cannabis Mural on Red Brick Building
September 2022
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The THC Joint in Downtown Minneapolis. The buildings freshly painted with large pot leaves.
Minneapolis Police Cars Downtown During Operation Endeavor
September 2022
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Minneapolis police downtown during "Operation Endeavor".
Minneapolis City Hall Protest: Stop Sweeps, No Evictions
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at Minneapolis City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need”.
Minneapolis City Hall Protest Against Sweeps of Encampments
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"
Minneapolis City Hall Protest: Homeless and Human Sign
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"
Minneapolis City Hall Encampment at Night
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"
Minneapolis City Hall Protest Encampment at Night
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"
Minneapolis City Hall Protest: Moratorium on Encampment Clearings
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"
Mayor Jacob Frey at Minneapolis City Hall for George Floyd Day
October 2022
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Jacob Frey, Mayor of Minneapolis, proclaims it George Floyd Day on what would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey with George Floyd’s Family on George Floyd Day
October 2022
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Jacob Frey, the Mayor of Minneapolis, poses with the family of George Floyd on what would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday. The mayor had proclaimed it George Floyd Day.
Terrence Floyd, Paris Stevens, Angela Harrelson.
Minneapolis City Hall Protest: “No Justice No Streets” Sign
October 2022
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A protester holds up a sign reading “No Justice No Streets” as the Mayor Jacob Frey proclaims it George Floyd Day. It would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday.
Target Flagship Store Entrance, Downtown Minneapolis
October 2022
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The new entrance at the flagship Target store in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Target: Locked Medicine and Health Aisles
October 2022
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Items behind locked cabinets at the flagship Target store in downtown Minneapolis.
American Flag with Pot Leaf in Downtown Minneapolis
October 2022
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A flag hanging in downtown Minneapolis.
Target Downtown Minneapolis: Locked Display of Personal Care Items
Locked Toothpaste and Toothbrushes at Minneapolis Target
October 2022
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Personal-care items—including toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other everyday hygiene products—sit behind locked Plexiglas cabinets at the Target flagship store in downtown Minneapolis. In recent years, large retailers across U.S. urban centers have expanded the use of secured cases for small, easily resold goods in response to rising shrink and merchandise loss. At this location, much of the oral-care section now requires staff assistance to access, reflecting a broader shift in store security strategies and retail operations in high-traffic downtown corridors.
Gwar at the Skyway Theater in Minneapolis
October 2022
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Gwar on the marquee of the Skyway Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.
Downtown Minneapolis Halloween crowds on 1st Ave and S 5th St
October 2022
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Thousands of costumed people downtown last night for various parties. Part of 1st Avenue was closed for Warehouse District Live with food trucks, arcades, and basketball hoops. Saw lots of bananas.
Warehouse District Live Event Sign, Minneapolis
October 2022
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A Warehouse District Live sign in Downtown Minneapolis as seen on Halloween.
Food trucks on Halloween in Downtown Minneapolis
Warehouse District Live Games on Halloween
Minneapolis Skyline from Powderhorn Park at Night 2022
November 2022
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Minneapolis skyline as seen from Powderhorn Park.
Metro Transit Bus on Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis
IDS Center Skyway and Marquette Ave in Snow, Minneapolis
November 2022
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Outside the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis during the first snowfall of the season.
Minneapolis Police Patrol Downtown During Operation Endeavor
November 2022
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Minneapolis police walk downtown Minneapolis as part of "Operation Endeavor".
Prince mural at First Avenue, downtown Minneapolis
December 2022
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Prince mural in downtown Minneapolis near First Avenue.
Target Field construction: New LED videoboard installation
December 2022
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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).
Loring Park Footbridge After Fresh Snowfall
December 2022
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A fresh snowfall settles over Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis, softening the landscape around the park’s pedestrian bridge and historic shelter building. From above, the snow highlights the geometric layout of paths, railings, and terraces surrounding the bridge, which crosses a narrow channel connecting sections of the park’s pond system. Loring Park—a key part of the city’s late-19th-century park plan—remains one of Minneapolis’s most recognizable urban green spaces, bordered by the Loring Greenway and the southern edge of downtown. The new snow creates a uniform winter texture across the lawns, benches, and shoreline vegetation, with only light footprints and plowed walkways hinting at early morning activity in the park.
Minnehaha Liquors Sign, Minneapolis, After 2020 Unrest
January 2023
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A Minnehaha Liquors sign on the 27th Ave side of the block the liquor store used to stand. The store was burned down in 2020 during unrest over the murder of George Floyd.
Target Field Station and Snow Plows
January 2023
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Target Field Station in Minneapolis during a winter sunrise, viewed across the railyard as snowplow trucks clear nearby roadways. Opened in 2014, the station serves as the western terminus for METRO Blue and Green Line light-rail service and functions as a multimodal hub for events at Target Field and the surrounding North Loop district. Its distinctive steel canopy and track arrangement were designed to accommodate both current transit operations and future extensions, reflecting the region’s long-term rail planning strategy. The elevated vantage also highlights the mix of transit, freight infrastructure, and redevelopment that continues to reshape this former warehouse district.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Barricaded Temporary Site
January 2023
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Minneapolis police vehicles parked outside a barricaded temporary third precinct on January 28, 2023. The temporary precinct is due to the original third precinct being burned on May 28th, 2020.
Tower Crane at High-Rise Construction Site, Downtown Minneapolis
February 2023
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Foggy night with construction cranes in Downtown Minneapolis.
Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane Hoists HVAC Unit Near Minneapolis City Hall
February 2023
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A heavy-lift Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane Helicopter in downtown Minneapolis bringing HVAC materials to the US Bank Plaza roof.
Smelling Elon’s Musk Marquee, Dudley Riggs Theatre, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Police Cars on Nicollet Mall Sidewalk
April 2023
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Minneapolis Police squad cars parked outside the Target Store on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis in April 2023.
Government Plaza LRT Station, April 2023
Tom’s Watch Bar, Downtown Minneapolis, April 2023
April 2023
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Tom's Watch Bar in downtown Minneapolis.
Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, Minneapolis, April 2023
April 2023
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The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in Downtown Minneapolis behind security fencing.
Stone Arch Bridge over Mississippi River, Minneapolis
April 2023
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The Stone Arch Bridge oer the Mississippi River.
418 Third Avenue North, Minneapolis Warehouse District
May 2023
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A building in the Minneapolis Warehouse District.
2nd Ave N Sign In Minneapolis
May 2023
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Street signs in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Warehouse District Architecture
May 2023
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The architecture in the warehouse district in downtown Minneapolis.
Nicollet Mall Restaurants Open Patios Downtown Minneapolis
May 2023
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Restaurant patios on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Antennas on the top of IDS Center
May 2023
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Closeup of the top of the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis T.W.C.H. Violence Prevention Workers Downtown
May 2023
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MinneapolUS TOUCH Violence Prevention
Minneapolis I-35W Bridge in Wildfire Smoke