Hennepin Ave

237 photos · 2010–2026

237 photographs tagged Hennepin Ave, 2010–2026.

Construction workers on scaffolding restore ornamental details of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis. — The Basilica of Saint Mary, dedicated in 1926, was the first basilica named in the United States and serves as co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Designed by Emmanuel Louis Masqueray in the Beaux-Arts style, the building sits at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and 17th Street. Its dome rises roughly 224 feet, a scale that has made stone and copper repairs an ongoing undertaking for the parish.

Alex Pretti Renee Good Posters on Hennepin in Minneapolis May 2026 — Posters with the faces of Renee Good and Alex Pretti hang at Hennepin Avenue and Franklin Avenue in May 2026.

Bikers and walkers ion newly built bike lanes on Hennepin Avenue — Walkers, Bikers, Bus, and Cars moving down the rebuilt Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Cannabis store in Uptown Minneapolis — Cali Cannavis store at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on May 16, 2026. The store replaces long time Juut salon and training center. Juut announced their closing on June 14, 2021 citing ongoing crime in the area. The building has sat vacant ever since.

Twin Leaf Cannabis store sign in Minneapolis — Signage for Twin Leaf Cannabis store on Hennepin Avenue with Walgreens in the background. Cannabis stores have been popping up over the last 6 months after recreational marijuana was legalized in Minnesota.

Protecting Immigrants poster on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis — Posters reading "Protecting Immigrants" "Keith Porter" "Renee Good" with "ICE OUT JUSTICE NOW" written on Hennepin Avenue boards.

Off Street Bike Lanes in Uptown Minneapolis — Pedestrian, biker and a scooter on the new bike trails and sidewalk on Hennepin Avenue. Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis had been closed for quite some time for the street to be rebuilt.

Uptown Transit Station sign beside Cali Cannabis in Minneapolis at night. — A sign for the Uptown Transit Station is visible next to a neon sign for Cali Cannabis in Minneapolis. The presence of both a transit station and a cannabis dispensary highlights the mixed-use nature of the Uptown neighborhood in Minneapolis.

Rainy night traffic on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis with the Uptown Theater sign lit up. — A couple walk down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on March 6, 2026. The Uptown Theater being seen in the background.

Federal agents stand by an SUV on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. — A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer outside a restauraunt on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. BORTAC agents were deployed to the restauraunt after off duty ICE agents were reported to be eating inside when a large crowd gathered inside. The Vice President of the United States JD Vance said they were sent in get the agents out.

Graffiti reading "ICE NAZIS" spray-painted on a closed Pizza Shark restaurant window on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading "ICE NAZIS" is spray-painted on the window of a closed Pizza Shark restaurant on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The message, visible on January 19, 2026, is a protest against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, drawing a parallel between its actions and Nazism.

Posters advocating for Somali neighbors and immigrant rights are affixed to an electrical box on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Posters supporting immigrant rights are attached to utility control boxes on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The messages during Operation Metro Surge read “Protect Our Somali Neighbors,” “Immigrants Are Not The Enemy,” and “Know Your Rights".

People walking down new Hennepin Avenue sidewalks — People walking down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis in November 2025. The street had recently re-opened after years of construction that brought the highly anticipated new bike lanes.

Cyclists in the protected bike lane on Hennepin Avenue near Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — Bikers rolling down the new Hennepin Avenue bike lanes in Uptown Minneapolis near Lagoon Avenue on a early November 2025 evening. The road had been closed for years as the entire road was rebuilt bringing among other things, the much needed bike lanes. Also shown are people walking in the new sidewalk next to the new bike lanes.

Metro Transit E Line stop and new bike lane on Hennepin Avenue at West 25th Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit E Line bus shelter and newly rebuilt bike lane line Hennepin Avenue at West 25th Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The corridor reopened after nearly two years of construction that rebuilt the street and added dedicated space for buses and bicycles.

Skeleton Construction Crew Tribute on Hennepin Avenue — Amid the long-running Hennepin Avenue reconstruction, residents added a dose of humor and gratitude by dressing Halloween skeletons in reflective vests and hard hats, mounting them on a front-yard tree with “Thank You Construction Crews!” signs.

Hennepin Avenue Is Open For Bikes — New bike lanes on Hennepin Avenue. The road had been closed for complete reconstruction.

State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis advertising Purple Rain pre-Broadway performances. — The State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays marquee and window advertising for Purple Rain. Signage on the theater facade and the skyway announces that pre-Broadway performances begin October 16.

Spectacle Shoppe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis after street reconstruction, with new sidewalk and bike lane. — The Spectacle Shoppe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night after the street reconstruction.

Shane Anderson mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis with a Martin Luther King Jr. quote on a brick wall. — A mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis covers a brick wall with colorful graffiti-style lettering, cartoon figures, and a hand-painted Martin Luther King Jr. quote reading, “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” The work is identified as a mural by Shane Anderson and appears in a commercial alley.

The Lowry on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis behind road construction barriers at night. — The Lowry restaurant on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night behind a roadside construction zone.

Specs Optical storefront at 2204 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. — Specs Optical at 2204 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Night photo of car light trails on multiple freeways — The complex interchange of Interstate 94, Hennepin Avenue, and Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis. The photograph is composed from the Hennepin Avenue flyover exit off Interstate 94.

Closed bike lanes in Minneapolis — A Minneapolis police squad car occupies the bike lane on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night, its emergency lights activated.

Patrons read at Walker Library in Uptown Minneapolis. — A man reads inside the Walker Library, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The Walker Library is a branch of the Hennepin County Library system, serving the Uptown neighborhood. This intersection has had a library since the early 1900s with the library being rebuilt multiple times.

Full Cafe patio during road construction Hennepin — Patrons gather on the very popular outdoor patio of Namaste Cafe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. This during substantial road construction that has closed Hennepin Avenue for a period of time. Bikes seen locked up to poles in front.

Cannabis dispensary coming soon at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis — A banner announces a forthcoming cannabis dispensary at the prominent corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This building, characterized by its green trim and white facade, previously housed a Juut hair salon and has been vacant for several years.

Man cleans bus stop in Uptown Minneapolis — A man cleans up a bus stop on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Metro Transit B Line bus at the intersection of Hennepin and Lagoon Avenues in Uptown Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit B Line bus travels along Hennepin Avenue at its intersection with Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The B Line, launched in March 2022, is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route designed to provide faster and more reliable public transportation through key corridors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Security Guard inside a Minneapolis Walgreens — A security guard inside a Walgreens on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Daisys Bar at Lagoon and Hennepin in Uptown Minneapolis, with pedestrians crossing street. — People crossing the street at Lagoon Ave and Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Avenue at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night with new bike lanes and street lights. — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night, following a multi-year road construction project. This infrastructure upgrade aimed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety and connectivity, notably introducing dedicated bike lanes along the thoroughfare.

Former Juut Salon at Hennepin and Lake Street in Minneapolis painted green for a planned dispensary. — New green painting on what is to become a dispensary in the former Juut Salon space at Hennepin and Lake street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Avenue Bike Lanes in Minneapolis — New bike lanes on Hennepin Ave after years of construction work. Seen in July 2025.

Walker Library in Uptown Minneapolis — Hennepin County Library Walker Library on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Window signs announce "Our Dispensary Coming Soon" for a cannabis cooperative on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Signs announcing "Our Dispensary Coming Soon" are displayed in the storefront windows of the Hennepin Ave Cannabis Cooperative in Uptown Minneapolis.

SoHo Cafe during Hennepin Ave construction — SoHo Cafe on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during major road construction.

Tom’s Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis displays a “WOLVES BACK” banner above the street. — Tom’s Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays a “WOLVES BACK” banner during Minnesota Timberwolves playoff excitement near Target Center. The bar sits at 6th Street and Hennepin Avenue, where crowds gathered outside on the evening of May 22, 2025.

Old Ford pickup on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during road construction. — An old Ford pickup truck navigates Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, a significant urban corridor currently undergoing extensive road construction.

Fans head to Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game — Fans walk along Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, heading to Target Center for a Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game.

Juut Salonspa sign on a building in Uptown Minneapolis. — Juut Salonspa sign in Uptown Minneapolis. The salon closed years ago.

Street vendor serves customers outside the illuminated Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night. — A street vendor outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Augies Strip Club on Hennepin February 2025 — Augie's Strip Club is situated on Hennepin Avenue at S 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis.

Rainbow Building at Lake and Hennepin in Minneapolis, lit with rainbow lights during snowfall. — The Rainbow Building stands at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Originally constructed in 1910 by T.B. Walker's Red River Lumber Company, the building reaches its 115th year in 2025. Walker, a notable lumber baron, was also an avid art collector whose gallery eventually led to the establishment of the Walker Art Center.

SoHo Cafe Pizzeria storefront with red neon sign on Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis. — The SoHo Cafe Pizzeria on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The long time pizza shop has survived the major Hennepin Avenue construction that closed the road in front for a year.

Foggy intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with cars stopped at red lights and pedestrians crossing near the Uptown Theatre. — The intersection of Lagoon Avenue and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is seen on a foggy December night. The Uptown Theatre, a historic landmark built in 1926, is visible on the left with its marquee displaying "THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR!".

Concertgoers queue outside the State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. — A line of concertgoers waits outside the historic State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis for a performance by Anne Wilson.

Illuminated Uptown Theater vertical sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis against a twilight sky. — The illuminated Uptown Theater sign stands tall on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at dusk.

Concertgoers queue outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis amid street construction barriers. — A line at the Uptown Theater as heavy road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis continues.

Person wearing a Swoosh High hoodie stands on a street blocked by construction barriers at night in Minneapolis. — Man stands on Hennepin Avenue during heavy road construction while club goers come and go from a nightclub behind the barricades.

Uptown Theater marquee displays illuminated signage advertising Sepultura concert on September 18. — The Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis with SEPULTURA on it.

Metallica Pop Up Store in Minneapolis — A worker installs bright yellow signage for a temporary Metallica pop-up store in downtown Minneapolis ahead of the band’s summer 2024 performances. The shop featured exclusive merchandise tied to Metallica’s 72 Seasons tour, one of the group’s largest North American runs in years.

Daisy's Bar in Minneapolis August 2024 — The patio of Daisy's Bar, located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, is shown in August 2024. This establishment is situated at the prominent intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue.

Pedestrians gather outside the Gay 90's nightclub on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Clubers outside the Gay 90s nightclub in Downtown Minneapolis in July 2024.

Interior of Daisy's Uptown Bar in Minneapolis showing patrons, illuminated chandeliers, and bar counter with security measures in place. — Metal detectors and security at the entrance to Daisy's bar in Uptown Minneapolis.

Neon "Prince" and "Celebration" signs illuminate a storefront entrance decorated with pink neon artwork in downtown Minneapolis. — A mural on a door in Downtown Minneapolis during the annual Prince Celebration event. This year was also the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain.

Nighttime construction equipment and barriers line Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street near the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis. — Nighttime construction is underway on Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.

Eduardo Kobra's colorful geometric mural depicting Bob Dylan covers a building wall on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — This mural, located on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, features a portrait of musician Bob Dylan by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. The artwork, completed in 2015, spans the side of a building and incorporates Kobra's signature geometric style with vibrant colors.

Crowds line the sidewalk outside Tom's Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a Timberwolves playoff game. — A crowd lines the sidewalk outside Tom's Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game.

State Theatre marquee in downtown Minneapolis with Timberwolves messages and Charles Barkley welcome sign — The State Theatre marquee on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays messages supporting the Minnesota Timberwolves and welcoming Charles Barkley back to Minnesota.

Hennepin Avenue road construction site flooded at night in Uptown Minneapolis with neon signage and heavy equipment visible. — Flooded road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, during the summer of 2020.

Pedestrians cross Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis with the historic Grain Belt Beer sign visible in the background. — Pedestrians cross Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. The historic Grain Belt Beer sign, a landmark from the former Grain Belt Brewery (1893-1975), is visible in the background.

A black Porsche Cayman travels on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis with traffic and street infrastructure visible behind it. — A black Porsche Cayman S is positioned on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis in May 2024.

"Wolves Back" signage displayed on a Minneapolis skyway structure above Hennepl Avenue during the Minnesota Timberwolves playoff season. — Temporary "Wolves Back" signage adorns the Minneapolis skyway system on Hennepin Avenue, signaling support for the Minnesota Timberwolves during a playoff run.

Road reconstruction barriers block Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during infrastructure work. — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is undergoing a major road reconstruction project. This infrastructure upgrade involves excavating the existing roadway to integrate new dedicated bike and transit lanes.

Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a crowd for Disney’s The Lion King. — Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis hosts Disney’s The Lion King as theatergoers line up outside the venue. The Orpheum is one of the principal historic theaters on Hennepin Avenue and remains a major stop for Broadway touring productions in the city’s theater district.

Rideshares just a ride not your ride or die — A new billboard on Hennepin Ave in downtown Minneapolis from “Ride Sure”. Per it’s website, the campaign by the owner of Blue & White Taxi wants to debunk what it says are myths that rideshare is a better alternative to taxis.

Close-up of the William's Pub sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — The neon sign for William's Pub, a long-standing establishment in Uptown Minneapolis, is visible on Hennepin Avenue. The bar ceased operations in 2022, leaving the premises vacant.

Illuminated horseshoe sign for Daisy’s Bar & Rooftop on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — The illuminated sign for Daisy's Bar & Rooftop, shaped like a horseshoe, stands prominently on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Tom's Watch Bar storefront on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis illuminated at night during Big Ten Tournament. — Tom's Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis draws large crowds during the Big Ten Tournaments.

Graffiti-marked construction barriers at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Construction barriers line the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

"Are you a Communist? Then Get Organized!" flyer posted on an electrical box on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — A "Are you a Communist? Then Get Organized!" flyer, produced by Socialist Revolution, is affixed to an electrical box on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Flagpole on top of large building downtown — An American Flag on top of the Embassy Suites hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

The Gay 90's nightclub entrance on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays signage and storefront branding. — The exterior of the Gay 90's nightclub stands on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. This establishment has operated as a prominent LGBTQ+ nightclub and entertainment venue for decades.

The vintage Grain Belt Beer sign illuminates at dusk on Nicollet Island with Minneapolis skyline and Hennepin Avenue Bridge behind. — The Grain Belt Beer sign, a historic Minneapolis landmark, stands on Nicollet Island overlooking the Mississippi River. Originally installed in 1941, this illuminated sign once advertised the nearby Grain Belt Brewery, which operated in Northeast Minneapolis. In the background, the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, the first bridge to cross the Mississippi River at Minneapolis, connects downtown with the city's northeast side.

Minneapolis Police squad cars parked on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Minneapolis Police squad cars are positioned on Hennepin Avenue bike lanes near S 8th Street in Downtown Minneapolis on the night of March 1, 2024.

Pedestrians and vehicles gather outside the illuminated Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Patrons gather outside the Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis in March 2024. Opened in 1921 as a vaudeville house, the Orpheum Theatre is a significant part of Minneapolis's historic Hennepin Avenue theater district.

Uptown Theater on Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis on a rainy night — The Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is illuminated on a rainy night in January 2024, following recent renovations. Originally opened in 1939, this historic cinema has long been a prominent cultural landmark in the neighborhood.

Orpheum Theatre marquee on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — The Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis in January 2024. The theater is one of the city’s major historic performing arts venues and hosts touring Broadway productions, concerts, and other stage performances.

Lit up theater sign in Minneapolis — Lit up sign at the Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. January 2024.

Dudley Riggs Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, home of Brave New Workshop comedy. — Dudley Riggs Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is the home of Brave New Workshop, a comedy and satire company founded in 1958. The marquee in January 2024 advertises a final week of performances for the holiday show “All I Want for Christmas Is You… to Elf Off.” The venue is part of Minneapolis's Hennepin Theatre District.

Black Violin, Baby Shark, Randy Rainbow on marquee — The illuminated marquee of the historic State Theatre stands on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. Opened in 1921, the State Theatre is a significant performing arts venue, originally designed as a movie palace and vaudeville house.

Bridge with holiday lights at night — The Hennepin Avenue Bridge, illuminated at night, connects downtown Minneapolis with Nicollet Island. In the foreground, the Merriam Street Bridge, dating to 1887, incorporates a decorative truss span that was relocated from the former Broadway Avenue Bridge in 1987.

Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis advertising Motion City Soundtrack and Happy Holidays — The illuminated marquee of the Uptown Theater in Uptown Minneapolis announces a Motion City Soundtrack performance on December 31, alongside a "Happy Holidays" message. Located at the corner of Lagoon and Hennepin Avenue, this historic cinema is a prominent architectural feature of the neighborhood.

Idea House 3 installation at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. — Idea House 3 at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis is a design installation associated with the museum’s exhibition program. The title refers to a curated house concept presented by the Walker Art Center.

Advertisement for Prince's remastered "Diamonds and Pearls" album on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — This wheatpasted poster advertises the "Diamonds and Pearls" reissue by Prince and the New Power Generation, originally released in 1991 on Paisley Park Records. The remaster campaign offered the album in multiple formats, including a super deluxe edition spanning seven CDs or twelve LPs with accompanying Blu-ray content, alongside a standard two-CD or four-LP version. "Diamonds and Pearls" marked the first studio album credited jointly to Prince and the New Power Generation, the backing band he assembled in 1990. The record produced hit singles including "Cream" and the title track, both of which reached the top of the Billboard charts.

Minneapolis Police outside of Reign NIghtclub on Hennepin — Minneapolis Police working off duty in Hennepin Avenue at Reign Nightclub. November 2023.

Minneapolis Nightclubs in October 2023 — Nightclubs and entertainment venues line Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, as seen in October 2023.

Granada Theatre, Uptown Minneapolis: Comedy Festival & Latin Dance Night — The Granada Theatre, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is a historic venue that has hosted a variety of events since its opening. Originally built as a movie palace, it has since transitioned to hosting live performances, concerts, and community gatherings. The marquee in October 2023 advertises the "10000 Laughs Comedy Festival" and "Salsa del Sol Latin Dance Night".

Aerial view of colorful mural on building at Hennepin Avenue and downtown Minneapolis street intersection at night. — An aerial view of the FAIR School For Arts mural on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, captured in September 2023. This vibrant artwork adorns a pedestrian walkway adjacent to the school, adding a splash of color to the urban environment. The FAIR School For Arts is a public school dedicated to providing arts-integrated education to students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Outside the Chambers Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis on Hennepin Avenue — The Chambers Hotel, located on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis, is a boutique hotel known for its contemporary design and art installations.

Beatlejuice on the marquee at downtown theatre — The Orpheum Theatre, a historic venue in downtown Minneapolis, hosting the musical "Beetlejuice". Opened in 1921, the Orpheum is a significant example of Beaux-Arts architecture and has long served as a premier destination for touring Broadway shows and other live performances in the Twin Cities.

The Scottish Rite Masonic Center on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis is a meeting place for Freemasons, featuring classical architecture and the RiteCare philanthropic sign. — The Scottish Rite Masonic Center, located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, serves as a meeting place for the Scottish Rite, a branch of Freemasonry. The building's architecture features stone masonry and classical columns, indicative of the fraternal organization's traditional aesthetic. Established to provide a space for Masonic rituals and community gatherings, the center continues to function as a hub for its members. The "RiteCare" sign visible on the building indicates a philanthropic initiative associated with the Scottish Rite Masons, focused on helping children communicate.

Minneapolis police car patrols Hennepin Avenue near a food cart named "Nibbles" under a Jack Link's Protein Snacks sign. — A Minneapolis police squad car patrols Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, passing a food cart named "Nibbles." The Jack Link's "Protein Snacks" sign is visible on the building facade, indicating a commercial area. Food carts and street vendors are common in urban centers like Minneapolis, providing accessible food options to residents and visitors. The presence of a police vehicle suggests routine patrol or response to activity in the bustling downtown district.

Motorcycles parked outside skyway theatre — Motorcycles and hot rodders outside the Skyway Theatre in Downtown Minneapolis.

Uptown Theater sign in Minneapolis at night, above Hennepin Avenue. — Uptown Theater at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. As seen in August 2023.

Hennepin Ave and W Lake St intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with cars, storefronts, and pedestrians under cloudy skies — The intersection of Hennepin Avenue and W Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis is shown on August 13, 2023.

A crowd of people waits in line outside the Spearmint Rhino nightclub on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — A line of patrons waits outside the Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen's Club on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on a weekend in July 2023.

Uptown Theater reopening night in Minneapolis with red carpet guests outside the marquee. — The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, a landmark on Hennepin Avenue, reopened its doors on its red carpet premiere night after renovations and pandemic-related closures. The theater, a significant cultural venue in the Uptown neighborhood, originally opened in 1926 and has been a cornerstone of the community for nearly a century. Its marquee, a prominent feature of the streetscape, announces "We Are Open" to passersby.

Uptown Theater marquee on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night with a police SUV parked outside. — The Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis reopened on its original date, October 23, following a period of closure and a change in ownership. The theater, a landmark since its construction in 1926, has historically served as a venue for film screenings and live performances. Its distinctive marquee and facade are characteristic of early 20th-century cinema architecture. The reopening marks a new chapter for the beloved Minneapolis institution, aiming to continue its cultural role in the city.

Victory outreach jesus saves signs on Hennepin Minneapolis — Victory Outreach Minneapolis members held signs on Hennepin Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. The organization is a Christian ministry focused on helping individuals overcome addiction and other life challenges.

Uptown theater with half the lights lit up in Minneapolis — The Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis is undergoing renovation. Originally opened in 1929, the venue has been a significant cultural landmark in the Uptown neighborhood. Following its extensive refurbishment, it is slated to reopen as one of the city's largest music venues.

Metro Transit stay off the tracks sign at a Hennepin Avenue bus stop in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit safety signage at a bus stop on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The sign warns pedestrians to stay off the tracks near the transit corridor in Uptown.

Toms Watch Bar in April 2023 Hennepin Ave — Tom's Watch Bar, a sports bar located on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, is pictured in April 2023. The establishment is designed to cater to sports enthusiasts, featuring numerous screens for viewing games and a facade decorated with sports-related iconography.

Marquee for "Smelling Elon's Musk" at Brave New Workshop theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — The Dudley Riggs Theatre on Hennepin Avenue is home to Brave New Workshop, a satirical sketch comedy company founded in 1958. It bills itself as the oldest running satire theater in the United States, staging original topical revues rather than scripted plays from other writers. "Smelling Elon's Musk" is one of the company's recurring comedy productions, following its practice of naming shows after current events and public figures. The theater sits within a stretch of downtown Minneapolis venues along Hennepin Avenue that has long served the city's live entertainment .

Cyan neon sign and orange "Uptown" circular sign illuminate Williams Pub storefront on Hennepin Avenue at night. — Williams Pub, a restaurant and bar located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, features prominent neon signage.

Empty Williams Pub bar interior with illuminated liquor bottles behind the counter on Hennepin Avenue. — Williams Pub Bar, located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, is seen here after it's closure.

Brick storefronts with holiday snowflake decorations and illuminated street lamps line a nighttime urban street in Uptown — The McDonald's at Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is pictured on February 5, 2023.

Neon sign for The New Uptown Cafe glows on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — The "New" Uptown Cafe sign is illuminated on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Justice for George Floyd and Black Lives Matter stickers displayed on a Minneapolis storefront window. — Stickers advocating for justice for George Floyd and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement are displayed in a storefront window on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

No-left-turn traffic sign and illuminated W Lake Street sign at night in Minneapolis. — A "W Lake St" street sign hangs above Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The sign shows burn marks left over from protests following the killing of Winston Smith. Smith was killed by federal agents in 2021 on top of the Seven Points parking garage.

Cowboy Slims signage removed — The former Cowboy Slim's bar, located at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis, is shown after its signage was removed.

Boards on building in November 2022 Hennepin Ave Lake Street — Banners promoting Elder Abuse Awareness are displayed on the former Victoria's Secret and Gap building at the intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The building's facade was previously covered with boards from the June 2020 protests following the murder of George Floyd.

Downtown Minneapolis crowds on Halloween — Thousands of costumed revelers filled downtown Minneapolis on Halloween night, congregating on 1st Avenue and South 5th Street.

Cupcake Vineyards balloon display in a red-lit doorway in Minneapolis. — A Cupcake Vineyards promotional hot-air-balloon display stands at the edge of a red-lit entryway.

Large crowd leaves a theater on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis — Pedestrians cross Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis as they exit the Orpheum Theatre on a Friday night in August 2022. The Orpheum, a historic vaudeville house and movie palace, opened in 1921 and has hosted a variety of performances and events throughout its history.

Bus shelter in the rain on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis — Construction continues on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, a district known for its vibrant commercial and residential character. The development of a new seven-story apartment building signifies ongoing investment and transformation in the neighborhood.

Street Sweeper on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis — A street sweeper in Uptown Minneapolis seen in August 2022.

Online auction sign at former Chino Latino restaurant on Hennepin Ave — Online Auction sign on the former Chino Latino restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis.

Cyclist at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis at dusk. — A cyclist navigates the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood at dusk.

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