Cedar Lake to Lake of the Isles Channel in Minneapolis
July 2026 —
Lake of the Isles
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Kayakers Gather on Lake of the Isles for the Loti Pencil Sharpening
June 2026 —
Kayakers Crowd the Shoreline for the Loti Pencil Sharpening
June 2026 —
Crowd Watches Scaffolding Work on the Loti Pencil at Lake of the Isles
June 2026 —
Kayakers and Crowds Gather for Loti Pencil Sharpening on Lake of the Isles
June 2026 —
Scaffolding Set Up to Sharpen the Loti Pencil on Lake of the Isles
June 2026 —
Giant Pencil Hat in the Crowd at the Loti Pencil Sharpening
June 2026 —
Crowd Gathers for the Loti Pencil Sharpening on Lake of the Isles
June 2026 —
“Say No. 2 Prism Sharpening” Sign at the Loti Pencil Event
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Fall Colors Along the Channel Between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska
November 2025 — Lake Street bridge over the channel between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska on a fall day.
Southwest LRT Line Under Construction Near Bde Maka Ska in Fall
October 2025 — The new rails of the Metro Transit Southwest LRT green line extension. Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Cedar Lake.
Storm Clouds Roll Over Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis
July 2025 — A large thunderstorm rolling in over Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis in July 2025.
Storm Clouds Building Over Lake of the Isles Toward Downtown Minneapolis
July 2025 — Large thunderstorms move in during a weather warning over Lake of the Isles. Downtown Minneapolis visible.
Paddle boarders at sunset on Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis
July 2025 — 2 paddle boarders meet during sunset on Lake of the Isles in South Minneapolis.
Lake of the Isles with Minneapolis skyline smoke haze
June 2025 — Wildfire smoke impacting the air around Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis.
Ice Fishing on Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis
December 2024 — Ice fishing on the Lake of the isles on an unusually warm December evening.
Wildfire Smoke Blankets the Skyline Over Lake of the Isles
May 2024 — After a couple nights of visible northern lights in Minneapolis, Canadian wildfire smoke moves in to cloud the sky.
Northern Lights Over a Bridge at Lake of the Isles
May 2024 — The northern lights appear above Minneapolis on May 10, 2024
Luminary Loppet Luminaries, Lake of the Isles 2024
February 2024 — The warm weather didn't stop this years Luminary Loppet around Lake of the Isles, but it was moved off the ice. Always a really great event! (Minneapolis, February 2024)
“City of Lakes” Luminary Bag at Lake of the Isles
February 2024 — The warm weather didn't stop this years Luminary Loppet around Lake of the Isles, but it was moved off the ice. Always a really great event! (Minneapolis, February 2024)
Luminary Loppet Aerial: Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis Night
February 2024 — The warm weather didn't stop this years Luminary Loppet around Lake of the Isles, but it was moved off the ice. Always a really great event! (Minneapolis, February 2024)
Sailboats and a colorful sunset
August 2023 — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset. Lake of the Isles seen in the distance.
Minneapolis Smoke Over Lake of the Isles
June 2023 — Canadian wildfire smoke hovers over Lake of the Isles in South Minneapolis.
Crabapple Blossoms Along the Bde Maka Ska-Lake of the Isles Channel
May 2023 — Fish being caught in the channel between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska.
Crowd gathers at the 2023 Luminary Loppet in Minneapolis
February 2023 —
Lake of the Isles Channel during the Luminary Loppet in Minneapolis
February 2023 —
Luminary Loppet 2023 at Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis
February 2023 — The Luminary Loppet finally happened last night, although not on the Lake, after being pushed back from January due to heavy snow and warm weather. Thousands came out to whats easily the most lit event each year.
Giant Pencil Sculpture Near Lake of the Isles
November 2022 — A large pencil sculpture stands partly buried in fresh snow near Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. The piece—well-known to neighborhood walkers and cyclists—sits on the lawn of a private residence and has become a quiet local landmark. Framed by stone steps, evergreens, and early-season snowfall, it reflects the eclectic public-facing art found throughout the surrounding residential areas of the Chain of Lakes.
Biker on Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis, in first snowfall
November 2022 — A biker on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis during the seasons first snowfall.
Minneapolis Skyline from Lake of the Isles at Night
March 2022 — The Minneapolis skyline is visible at night from the frozen surface of Lake of the Isles, a prominent feature of the city's Chain of Lakes park system. This vantage point offers a view of the downtown commercial district, showcasing the development of its architecture and economic activity. Lake of the Isles, established in the late 19th century, serves as a vital green space within the urban environment, providing areas for public use and contributing to the city's character.
BLM Rally, Joanne R. Levin Park, Minneapolis, Aug 2020
August 2020 — Black Lives Matter Solidarity event on August 28th, 2020 at Levin park near Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis.
Speakers at Black Lives Matter Rally, Joanne R. Levin Park, 2020
August 2020 — Neighbors speak on how they can be more inviting to everyone at a Black Lives Matter rally on August 28, 2020.
Minneapolis Skyline from Lake of the Isles at Night
April 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from Lake of the Isles.
Bridge Construction Along the Kenilworth Channel
September 2019 —
Minneapolis skyline from Lake of the Isles
September 2019 — IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis visible from Lake of the Isles.
Minneapolis Skyline and Bde Maka Ska Lake Aerial View
July 2019 — Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Burnham Trail Cedar Lake Channel Bridge
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