South Hennepin Avenue For All Sign, Uptown Minneapolis
March 2022
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A flyer posted in a storefront window in Uptown Minneapolis advocates for a "South Hennepin Avenue For All" initiative. The poster outlines community demands for the street's reconstruction, emphasizing safe streets, accessible parking, bike paths, and bus travel. It calls for the avenue to be designed to accommodate all users, including the elderly and individuals with disabilities, while also supporting local businesses. The "Uptown Minneapolis" branding and the "ROAM" furniture store sign visible in the background indicate the local context of this advocacy during a period of infrastructure planning for Hennepin Avenue.
Hennepin Ave & Lagoon Ave, Uptown Minneapolis at Dusk
March 2022
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Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at dusk. Hennepin Avenue has long been a central commercial and transit artery for the Uptown neighborhood. This view shows the intersection, a hub of activity, with businesses like Cowboy Slim's and a McDonald's restaurant. The presence of streetlights and vehicle traffic highlights the area's ongoing function as a center for commerce and daily life.
Holiday Gas Station, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis at Night
January 2022
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A Holiday gas station in Uptown Minneapolis.
Hennepin Ave and Lake Street
January 2022
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Intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Uptown Theater Minneapolis at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Snow
January 2022
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Uptown Theatre in Minneapolis as it goes through a major renovation turning it into a concert hall.
Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis at Night in Winter
January 2022
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Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis in January.
Hennepin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis, at -15F
January 2022
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Minneapolis gets hidden behind steam when it gets to -15F. Some photos from the early morning hours of January 2, 2022.
Poem on Hennepin Ave Storefront by Anthony Ceballos
November 2021
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A poem written by Anthony Ceballos on a Hennepin Ave storefront.
Uptown Theater interior demolition, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Construction happening at the former Uptown Theatre in Uptown Minneapolis.
Hoban Korean BBQ, Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis
November 2021
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Hoban Korean BBQ on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Seven Points Mall, Hennepin Ave and W Lake St, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Seven Points Mall with their boards off for the first time since May 2020. The mall had been covered with boards following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Winston Smith Graffiti on Uptown Theater, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"
Hennepin Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis: Seven Points Mall boarded up
November 2021
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The corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Deona Marie written on boards around the Seven Points Mall. Deona Marie, a protester, was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades setup by those demonstrating over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith ten days prior.
Seven Points Mall boarded up at Hennepin and Lake, Minneapolis
October 2021
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Seven Points Mall at Hennepin and Lake covered in boards. One board reading "Deona Marie", Deona Marie was killed on June 13th, 2021 when a man drove through barricades put in place by protesters.
ReVamp Salonspa and Uptown Theater, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
October 2021
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ReVamp! Salonspa on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Poster for Secret March, July 4, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A poster for a march that took place back in July 2021 on boards of Seven Points mall.
William’s Pub on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis
September 2021
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Uptown Theater Marquee Letters, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Letters from the Uptown Theatre marquee after they were taken down as Landmark Theatre moved out after closing during the pandemic.
Uptown Minneapolis Storefronts with Murals August 2021
August 2021
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Storefronts still covered in murals on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2021
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Barricades placed at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis.
Barricades on Lake Street, Minneapolis, During Protests
June 2021
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Street barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lake Street during protests over the deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie.
Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
Minneapolis Police at Hennepin Ave and Lake St Protest Zone
June 2021
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Minneapolis Police officers in a line at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This follow days of protests following the June 3rd killing of Winston Smith and June 13th killing of Deona Marie.
Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
Winston Smith Memorial on Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2021
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A memorial for Winston Smith on Lake Street. Smith was killed on June 3rd by a Federal task force on top of a nearby parking ramp.
Minneapolis: Fire on Hennepin Ave near Granada Theatre
June 2021
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Minneapolis Police on Hennepin Avenue while fires burn in the streets following the June 3rd shooting death of Winston Smith by Federal law enforcement.
Minneapolis: Burning dumpsters at Lake St & Hennepin Ave during protests
June 2021
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Garbage cans burn at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis during protests over the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.
Minneapolis Police presence on Hennepin Ave during protests
June 2021
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Bar patrons walk down Hennepin Avenue past armed Minneapolis police who responded to those protesting the June 3rd shooting death by a Federal task force.
Minneapolis H&M Closed Due to Unforeseen Circumstances
June 2021
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Signs on H&M after Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement the day before a block away. Stores closed early over potential unrest in the area.
Speedway Gas Station Reopening on Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
January 2021
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Speedway gas station preparing to reopen following a rebuilt after being burned down in May 2020.
Mural on H&M Boards, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Uprising
December 2020
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Boards and a mural on a H&M store on Hennepin Ave. in Uptown Minneapolis.
Hennepin Ave Protest Murals, Uptown Minneapolis, Dec 2020
December 2020
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Murals on protest boards on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Uprising: Justice 4 George Floyd Boards, Hennepin Ave
November 2020
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Justice 4 George Floyd boards on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
November 2020
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Protesters outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home in Northeast Minneapolis. The protesters are demanding the mayor do something about housing issues in the city with homelessness at record levels. A couple eating dinner on a patio across the street.
Protesters Serve Eviction Notice to Jacob Frey, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Protesters march to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home in Northeast Minneapolis to service an “Eviction Notice”.
Protest Sign Outside Mayor Frey’s Home, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Protester outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home holds up a sign that reads “Your time is up! Bye, Bye Mayor Frey. Evicted”. Protesters demanding the mayor do something about homelessness in the city.
Housing protest at Mayor Frey’s home, MAGA disruption
November 2020
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Two men wearing "Make America Great Again" hats disrupt a housing protest outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home.
Minneapolis Protest for Public Safety at Mayor Frey’s Home
November 2020
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Protesters march from Holmes Park to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home to demand he do something to address the city's all time high homelessness.
Lisa Bender Must Go Graffiti, Fox Den Salon, Hennepin Ave
October 2020
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Mobile Walgreens Pharmacy on Lake Street, Minneapolis
October 2020
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State Theatre Marquee, MLK Quote & Murals, Minneapolis
October 2020
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Hennepin Ave Bridge, Minneapolis, Grain Belt Sign at Night
September 2020
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A fall evening in downtown Minneapolis. Hennepin Bridge over the Mississippi River.
Cowboy Slims Bar, Hennepin and Lagoon, Minneapolis
September 2020
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Cowboy Slims bar at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis.
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church: Dismantling Racism
August 2020
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Dismantling Racism on a sign at a church near Downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police Officers with Zip Ties, 1st Precinct
August 2020
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Minneapolis Police officers with zip ties standing near their 1st precinct police station in Downtown Minneapolis.
SEE Retail Store Reopening, August 24, 2020, Minneapolis
August 2020
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SEE retail store with boards and a sign announcing their re-opening in August 24, 2020.
George Floyd & Mapping Prejudice Wheat Paste, Uptown Mpls
August 2020
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George Floyd wheat pasting on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The stickers from Mapping Prejudice proclaim “Minneapolis The Happiest Place on Earth”.
Minneapolis: Mississippi River, Hennepin Bridge, US Post Office 2020
August 2020
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The Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis United States Post Office, Hennepin Ave Bridge and United States Federal Reserve also pictured.
Hennepin Ave Boards: BLM, I Can’t Breathe, Happiest Place Sticker
August 2020
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Mapping Prejudice stickers on Hennepin Ave boards.
‘RIP Floyd’ Graffiti on Walgreens Boards, Hennepin Ave, Aug 2020
August 2020
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Walgreens on Hennepin Avenue with RIP FLOYD written on it.
Toussaint Morrison leads ‘How many weren’t filmed?’ March, Hennepin
July 2020
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Toussaint Morrison leads the “How many weren’t filmed?” March down Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Uptown Minneapolis March, July 2020: ‘How Many Weren’t Filmed?’
July 2020
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Protesters holding up signs reading “How many weren’t filmed?” during a July 24, 2020 march through Uptown Minneapolis.
Uptown Minneapolis March: Change the Council
July 2020
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Protesters holding up signs reading “Change the council” “Justice for George Floyd” during the “How many weren’t filmed?” March through Uptown Minneapolis.
Uptown Minneapolis ‘How Many Weren’t Filmed?’ March
July 2020
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Protesters marching through Uptown Minneapolis on the “How many weren’t filmed?” March.
Stapling ‘How many weren’t filmed?’ signs, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2020
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Protest signs being stapled together prior to the “How many weren’t filmed?” March through Uptown Minneapolis.
Kiku Bistro, Hennepin Ave, 2020 Uprising Graffiti
July 2020
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Kiku Bistro on Hennepin Avenue with art boards following unrest after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
July 2020
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MAD DADs organization with their truck on Hennepin Ave outside the Gay 90s nightclub in downtown Minneapolis.
Uptown Theater Marquee: ‘We’re Not Open’, Minneapolis Police
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police on bikes patrol outside the Uptown Theater while hot rudders gather in the area. The streets were closed after nights of street closures.
Fifth Element Murals, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Uprising
June 2020
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Artwork covering boards on retail store on Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis. The boards were put up unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Hennepin Ave Stores Boarded, George Floyd Murals, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Spectacle Shoppe and Fifth Element on Hennepin Avenue with boards on it following the murder of George Floyd.
Uptown Minneapolis: Lake Street at Hennepin Ave Police Closure
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police closed down portions of the uptown entertainment district after what the police call "Hot rodders" continued to gather in the area. The closures would last several weekends.
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June 2020
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Gunfire breaks windows at the Uptown Theater on June 21, 2020.
Shattered Glass in Retail Display, Hennepin & Lagoon
June 2020
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Shattered glass at retail store on the corner of Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis on June 21, 2020.
MLK & George Floyd Mural, Red Cow, Uptown Minneapolis
June 2020
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Painted boards at Red Cow Restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis.
To ignore evil is to accomplice it MLK
Hoban Korean BBQ, Minneapolis: Justice for George Mural
June 2020
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Hoban Korean BBQ located at 2939 Hennepin Ave S in Minneapolis. The restaurant was boarded up in 2020 during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Granada Theatre Marquee: Justice 4 George Floyd, Uptown, Minneapolis
June 2020
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The Granada Theatre in Uptown Minneapolis with painted boards on the windows. The marquee reading “Justice 4 George Floyd” “Uptown Love”.
General Store Dad Boards, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Unrest
June 2020
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Writing on boards on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis following unrest over the Minneapolis Police killing of George Floyd.
“Nothing left to steal except some La Croix. If you are thirsty call me and I’ll get one”.
Maya Angelou Mural at Calhoun Square, Minneapolis
June 2020
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A mural on the side of Calhoun Square mall with a quote by Maya Angelou:
“You may write me down in history with your bitter twisted lies, you may trod me in the very dirt, but still like dust, I’ll rise”
Calhoun Square, Minneapolis: Post-Unrest Boarded Windows
June 2020
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Calhoun Square (now called Seven Points) at Lake and Hennepin in Uptown Minneapolis with painted boards on the windows. The boards were installed after unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Adam Turman George Floyd Mural, Uptown Minneapolis
June 2020
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Mural located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis by Adam Turman. The boards on Uptown Theatre read “Do the right thing” “Love MPLS” “Justice for George Floyd”.
Granada Theatre, Justice 4 George Floyd Marquee & BLM, Uptown
June 2020
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Justice 4 George Floyd at the Granada Theatre in Uptown Minneapolis. The marquee reads “Justice 4 George Floyd” “Uptown Love”
Cowboy Slims, Hennepin & Lagoon, Minneapolis, George Floyd Graffiti
June 2020
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Cowboy Slims at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis after days of unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
June 2020
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Security barricades and fencing around the Minneapolis police first precinct in downtown Minneapolis. This after days of unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
June 2020
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A cyclist bikes down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis past a boarded up Walgreens Pharmacy.
Boards were placed after unrest in Minneapolis over the killing of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Street Artist Painting George Floyd Portrait on Hennepin Ave
May 2020
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A street artist painting boards on Hennepin Ave on May 31, 2020 after days of protests following the death of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Uptown Theater Damage, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Broken windows at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin Ave during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd Protest at Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct
May 2020
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Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Protesters at Bob Dylan Mural, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Protesters gathered near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in Downtown Minneapolis on 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Apple Store, Hennepin Ave: Broken Window
May 2020
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Private security at the Apple Store on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Augies Topless Bar and Nightclub sign
May 2020
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Augies and The Famous Brass Rail signs in downtown Minneapolis.
Nicollet Island Inn at Night, Minneapolis Riverfront
May 2020
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The Nicollet Island Inn, a landmark along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, occupies a 19th-century brick and limestone structure originally built in the 1890s as an industrial facility. Converted into a hotel and restaurant in the 1970s, it retains its historic character with exposed stone walls and vintage architectural details. Illuminated signage and soft outdoor lighting highlight the inn’s distinctive facade, with the iconic Pillsbury’s Best Flour sign visible across the river, linking the scene to the city’s milling heritage.
Hennepin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis, During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 2020
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Hennepin Avenue Bridge in downtown Minneapolis during covid-19.
Bob Dylan Mural, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Train Station
April 2020
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Bob Dylan Mural in downtown Minneapolis by Kobra during COVID-19 shutdown.
Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis: First Night of Stay-at-Home Order
March 2020
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Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during the first night of Minnesota’s stay at home orders.
Hennepin Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis, COVID-19 Shutdown
March 2020
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Hennepin Ave and Lake St in Minneapolis during the covid-19 shutdown.
Calhoun Square, Famous Dave’s, Hennepin Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis
September 2017
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Calhoun Square at Hennepin Ave and Lake St, Minneapolis at Night
September 2017
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Calhoun Square at Hennepin/Lake in Uptown Minneapolis.
Seven Steakhouse Sushi & Rooftop in Downtown Minneapolis
July 2017
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Seven Steakhouse in Downtown Minneapolis in June 2017. The restaurant closed for good in winter 2022.
Suburban World Theatre interior renovation in 2017
June 2017
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Former Uptown Minneapolis Library on Hennepin Avenue
June 2016
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Aerial of Hennepin and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis
November 2015
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Hennepin Avenue Bridge at Night, Minneapolis
October 2014
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Minneapolis Skyline: IDS Center, Capella Tower at Night
October 2012
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from west side.
Tribute to Steve Jobs after his death in October 2011, Minneapolis
October 2011
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An apple placed outside the Minneapolis Uptown Apple Store on the day Steve Jobs died.
Apple Store Opens in Uptown Minneapolis
June 2010
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Apple Store grand opening in Uptown Minneapolis
June 2010
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An Apple Store in Uptown Minneapolis.
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