Downtown Minneapolis Skyline Beyond Cedar Lake and Bde Maka Ska
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Lake Street
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Minneapolis Police outside Lake Street Nightclub in July 2026
July 2026 —
Late-Night Street Food Vendor on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis
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Police Monitor Crowd Outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street
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“You Are Not Welcome Here” Sign for ICE on Lake Street
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“I’m Antifa!” and “Fuck I.C.E.” Hoodies at Wavy Farrar Store
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“Fuck I.C.E.” Merchandise in Wavy Farrar’s Storefront Window
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Ilhan Omar Billboard on Lake Street in Minneapolis
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Construction Fencing Around the 3rd Precinct Site in Minneapolis
May 2026 —
Cyclist Passes George Floyd Memorial Murals Outside 3rd Precinct
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Burned Minneapolis Police Station 6 years later
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Cali Cannabis at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue
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Metro Transit Bus Passes Wrecktangle Pizza on Lake Street
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Lake Street near Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis
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“No Kings March 28” Posters on a Boarded-Up Uptown Storefront
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Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Vestibule Construction
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“A Neighbor Was Taken Here” Stencil at Chicago-Lake Liquors
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Nighttime Anti-ICE Protest on Lake Street in Minneapolis
February 2026 — Anti-ICE protesters on Lake Street at Chicago Avenue holding signs that read: "THE WRONG ICE IS MELTING" "HANDS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY" "ICE OUT OF USA" "IMMIGRANTS LET THEM STAY"
Yellow Taxi Passes “Alex Pretti” Graffiti on Lake Street
February 2026 — Graffiti on a boarded up building on Lake Street in Minneapolis reading ALEX PRETTI. Pretti was shot and killed last month by federal agents in Minneapolis.
“Fuck ICE” Yard Sign Featuring Greg Ketter in Tear Gas
February 2026 — A yard sign with a photo of Greg Ketter, the 70 year-old owner of DreamHaven Books, walking through heavy tear gas after Alex Pretti was killed. “I'm 70 years old and I'm fucking angry!”
“ICE Out of MN For Good” Banner at Lake and Lyndale
February 2026 — Large banner hangs over a building at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue on a snowy morning. It reads "ICE OUT OF MN" "FOR GOOD" with the names of those killed by federal agents.
“A Neighbor Was Taken Here” Stencil at Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue
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Memorial Candles Outside Morrissey’s Irish Pub on Lake Street
January 2026 — Candles at Morrissey's Irish Pub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis in memory of Alex Pretti who was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers earlier in the day.
“ICE Out of Minneapolis” Signs Along Lake Street in Midtown
January 2026 — 2 people walk down Lake Street in Minneapolis on the morning of January 19, 2026 while holding signs that read "I.C.E. OUT OF MINNEAPOLIS". The sign is in the style of the Minneapolis Snow Emergency route signage. Current temperature: -1°F Feels Like: -18°F
“Y’all Don’t Look for Missing Children This Hard” Sign on Lake Street
January 2026 — Woman on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis holding up a sign that reads: "Ya'll din't look for missing children this hard" on January 19, 2026.
“ICE Agents Are Garbage” Flyer on a Minneapolis Street Pole
January 2026 — Protest flyers on utility poles around Lake Street and Lyndale Ave in South Minneapolis on January 14, 2026. They read: ICE AGENTS ARE GARBAGE We don’t want you in our state. Go back to where you came from. I.C.E. OUT OF MINNESOTA
Woman Detained by Border Patrol Near Lake Street, Minneapolis
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Border Patrol Agents Walk Through Traffic on Lake Street
January 2026 — Border Patrol officers take someone into custody on Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026.
“Welcome to Minneapolis” Peanuts Flyer on Lake Street
January 2026 — Charlie Brown and Lucy van Pelt, created by Minneapolis cartoonist Charles Schulz, have entered the building. Flyer seen at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on January 14th, 2026.
“Abolish ICE” Rapid Responder on Lake Street, Minneapolis
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“ICE Kills” and “Rest in Peace Renee Good” Graffiti on Lake Street
January 2026 — "ICE KILLS" "Rest In Peace Renee Good" Seen on Lake Street in South Minneapolis on January 13, 2026.
“This Is Fascism” Flyer on a Lake Street Pole in Uptown
January 2026 — Protest sign on a pole at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on January 13, 2026. The signs read: THIS IS FASCISM! WE MUST FIGHT BACK Detained pastor says ICE let him go because he’s White Rev. Kenny Callaghan was detained the morning Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent. GET A WHISTLE, GET OUTSIDE, USE YOUR RIGHTS.
“Renee” Graffiti at Uptown Bus Shelter on Lake Street
January 2026 — A man stands at a bus shelter with "RENEE" written on the glass windows. Seen at Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026.
Wheat-Pasted Posters of Renee Good Line a Lake Street Wall
January 2026 — Person walks past large wheat pasted posters of Renee Good that read: "Renee Nicole Good" "American Mom" "Murdered by ICE"
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Graffiti: Forever Coming Soon
January 2026 — Graffiti on the Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station following the killing of Renee Good. This police station was burned by protesters in May 2020.
“Everyone Is Welcome Here, Except ICE” Sign at Los Ocampo, Minneapolis
January 2026 — A sign at a restaurant notifying that it's closing early 2 days after Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent.
Wanted For Murder Flyer, Renee Good, Lake & Lyndale, Minneapolis
January 2026 — A flyer showing the ICE agent who killed Renee Good 2 days prior. Seen on Lake and Lyndale in South Minneapolis.
“Fuck MPD Fuck ICE” Graffiti at Minneapolis Democracy Center Site
January 2026 — Graffiti on the barricades around the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The police station was burned in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
“Neighbors Say ICE Out!” Sign Along Lake Street Traffic
December 2025 — A handmade banner reading “Neighbors Say ICE Out!” is posted along Lake Street in Minneapolis on December 27, 2025, facing steady winter traffic. The message reflects ongoing local opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expressed not through an organized demonstration but as a fixed, neighborhood-level statement embedded in daily urban movement.
Frog Costume Fist Bump at a Karmel Mall Barbershop
December 2025 — On a day with the windchill struggling to reach 0F, thousands marched down Lake Street in South Minneapolis protesting the actions of ICE. “ICE Out of Minnesota!” "MINNESOTANS KNOW ICE IS SLIPPERY AND DANGEROUS - IT'S TIME TO DE-ICE!" "Immigrants are not the problem" The march began at Latino marketplace Mercado Central at Lake and Bloomington ending at Karmel Mall at Lake and Pillsbury. This follows weeks of racist attacks by the President on the Minneapolis Somali community & politicians.
American, Palestinian, and Somali Flags Outside Karmel Mall
December 2025 — Flags at the Karmel Mall, a Somali shopping center on Lake Street in Minneapolis
“Immigrants Make America Great” Sign Near Karmel Mall
December 2025 — Protesters march to the Karmel Mall, a Somali shopping center in South Minneapolis. Signs reading "Immigrants Make America Great" Thousands marched down Lake Street on a day with windchills struggling to reach 0F.
“ICE Naughty and Not Nice” Sign at Lake Street Protest
December 2025 — Protester at a protest against the actions of ICE in Minneapolis holds up a sign that reads "Ice Naughty And Not Nice". The protest took place on a day with near below 0F windchills.
“Kids Can’t Learn in Fear” Sign at Lake Street ICE Protest
December 2025 — Protester at a protest against the actions of ICE in Minneapolis holds up a sign that reads "Stop traumatizing our students! Kids can't learn in fear." The protest took place on a day with near below 0F windchills.
Minneapolis Protest Against ICE on Lake Street, December 20, 2025
December 2025 — Today, with the windchill struggling to reach 0F at times, thousands marched down Lake Street in South Minneapolis protesting the actions of ICE. “ICE Out of Minnesota!” "MINNESOTANS KNOW ICE IS SLIPPERY AND DANGEROUS - IT'S TIME TO DE-ICE!" "Immigrants are not the problem"
“No ICE Enter Without Court Order” Sign at Karmel Mall
December 2025 — A notice on a Lake Street business directed at ICE agents.
Whistle Warning Sign for ICE Activity at Karmel Mall
December 2025 — A notice on the doors of the Karmel Mall on Lake Street. This whistle is a symbol of looking out for your neighbors. When you’re driving or walking and you see ICE in the area, the whistle represents a warning to stay aware. It’s a reminder for people in the community to be cautious, especially when leaving their building, because ICE might be nearby. The idea is simply to protect one another and stay informed.
“Judicial Warrant Required” Notice Posted at Karmel Mall
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Guatemala Food Truck, Lake Street Minneapolis
December 2025 — Guatemala Food Truck seen on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The snow freshly fell a few nights ago and we've really hit the deep freeze it seems. Overnight lows in the single digits.
Minneapolis Skyline at Night from Lake Street
November 2025 — A nighttime view of the Minneapolis skyline as seen from Lake Street in Uptown, looking north toward the city’s central business district. The IDS Center, Minnesota’s tallest building since 1972, anchors the scene on the left with its rectangular black façade and illuminated roofline. Just to the right, the art deco–inspired Wells Fargo Center glows in its signature gold lighting, a design motif rooted in its 1980s postmodern architecture. On the far right, Capella Tower stands out with its distinctive ring-shaped halo, an element added during the 1990s wave of illuminated crown designs across American skyscrapers. The foreground shows the mixed-use buildings of Uptown, reflecting the corridor’s early-20th-century commercial architecture.
Autumn Evening Walk Along Bde Maka Ska
November 2025 — Sunset at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis in November 2025.
Brim Coffee Sign Beneath Autumn Trees on Lake Street
November 2025 — Brim Coffee and Cafe on Lake Street in Minneapolis in November 2025.
Evening Traffic Through LynLake, Minneapolis
November 2025 — Traffic flows through the LynLake district of Minneapolis at South Dupont and Bryant Avenue, a neighborhood long known as a crossroads between Uptown and Whittier. Once a streetcar junction for the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, the area declined after the 1950s but later rebounded through waves of redevelopment and independent business growth. Today, LynLake blends historic brick storefronts with modern apartments and restaurants, reflecting Minneapolis’s broader push toward urban density and transit-oriented design along the former streetcar corridor.
Pedestrians Crossing at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue
November 2025 — People walking on Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street outside NY Gyro.
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.
Evening Traffic on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis
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Rebuilding Nicollet Avenue at West Lake Street
September 2025 — The long awaited connection to Lake Street on Nicollet Avenue is getting closer to being finished. For many years Nicollet Avenue was split apart by a K-Mart store. The store was closed and eventually burned while it sat vacant.
Future Cannabis Dispensary Sign on the Old Juut Salon Building
September 2025 — A banner reading "Cannabis Dispensery[sic] Coming Soon" at the long time Juut hair salon that's been vacant for a few years.
Black Cat Mural by Gulsan Osman on Lake Street at Night
September 2025 — A new mural by Gulsan Osman on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Gold and Watch Repair Storefront on Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2025 — Watch repair businesses on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
“Immigrant Power” Posters at Chicago and Lake, Minneapolis
September 2025 — Immigrant Power By Vision Immigrant Power By Culture
Night Cleaning at the Lake & Hennepin Transit Station
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Evening Traffic on Lake Street Near Bde Maka Ska, Uptown Minneapolis
August 2025 — Walkers around Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska in Uptown Minneapolis.
Yummy Bites Coffee Shop on Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2025 — Yummy Bites Coffee shop in Minneapolis on Lake Street.
Nicollet Ave Construction, Minneapolis
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LA FItness on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis
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Thunderstorm over Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, July 2025
July 2025 — Thunderstorm rolling in over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on July 27, 2025.
Nicollet Avenue Extension Construction, Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2025 — Road construction appears to be ongoing where Nicollet Ave will come through the former K-Mart property.
Wildfire Smoke Blankets Bde Maka Ska and Downtown Minneapolis
July 2025 — Canadian wildfire smoke covers Minneapolis, Minnesota in July 2025.
Hennepin Avenue at Lagoon and Lake Street, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2025 — Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis after a multi-year road construction project that brought new bike lanes.
Former Juut Salon Space Readied for a Dispensary in Uptown
July 2025 — New green painting on what is to become a dispensary in the former Juut Salon space at Hennepin and Lake street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Seven Points Parking Ramp Mural, Minneapolis
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Immigrant Power By Vision art installation, Minneapolis
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Trike Rider Passes Bryant Lake Bowl on Lake Street
June 2025 — Patrons sit outside the Bryant Lake Bowl on Lake Street on a summer night.
Protect healthcare for immigrants flyer
June 2025 — A flyer urging people to call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and demand he veto HF1, a bill repealing MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults. The flyer has bold text reading “CALL WALZ TO TELL HIM: VETO HF1! PROTECT HEALTHCARE FOR IMMIGRANTS!” It states that the Minnesota House and Senate passed the bill and criticizes lawmakers for supporting it. The flyer provides a sample script for callers, emphasizing that denying healthcare to immigrants is inhumane and harmful to all residents. At the bottom, it lists the governor’s phone number: 651-201-3400, and includes the logo of MIRAC (Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee).
Handprints Near the Uptown Farmers Market Sign
June 2025 — Uptown Farmers Market Yard Sign in Uptown Minneapolis. Hand prints left over from protests following the killing of Winston Smith and Deona Marie in 2021.
“Stop the Violence” Sign at the Former 3rd Precinct
May 2025 — The burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
“We Remember George Floyd” Sign at the Former 3rd Precinct
May 2025 — We Remember George Floyd seen on the fencing around the burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station on the 5th anniversary of his murder.
Protest Signs on Fence Outside Former 3rd Precinct at Dusk
May 2025 — The burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
RIP TRANSTIFA mural on Lake Street, Minneapolis
May 2025 — A mural reading "RIP TRANSTIFA" seen on Lake Street.
Banner for Future Minneapolis Democracy Center at Former 3rd Precinct
May 2025 — New fence wrap around the burned Minneapolis police station. The police station will eventually be the Minneapolis Democracy Center.
CFMoto CForce Series on Minneapolis road
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Rebuilding the Former Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Station
April 2025 — The removal of the front vestibule at the former Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The police station has sat vacant since it was set on fire on May 28th, 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
Construction at burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct station
April 2025 — The current state of the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Rainbow building and birds in Uptown Minneapolis
March 2025 — The Rainbow Building in Uptown Minneapolis with a flock of birds.
“Justice for Alison Lussier” Banner on a Graffitied Billboard, Minneapolis
March 2025 — A justice for Allison Lussier billboard on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Rainbow Building in Snow at Lake and Hennepin in Minneapolis
February 2025 — Rainbow Building at Lake/Hennepin. Originally built by TB Walker’s Red River Lumber Company, the building will be 115 years old this year. Walker was an avid art collector with his gallery at the location of the present day Walker Art Center building. Minneapolis February 2025
Cartons of eggs on Lake Street
February 2025 — A box of eggs placed in a doorway on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
“Cleanup Efforts Are Underway” Sign at the Former 3rd Precinct
February 2025 — Signage around the 3rd precinct Minneapolis police station that was burned following the 2020 murder of George Floyd.
United Crushers Graffiti on Lake Street Storefront Windows
January 2025 — United Crushers graffiti on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis., The building was once a Target store that closed in 2023.
“Will You Vote for Him?” Sign on a Car’s Rear Window on Lake Street
January 2025 — A car on Lake Street in Minneapolis with a sign reading "Jesus Christ. Will you vote for him?".
Jade Dynasty’s Neon Glow on Lake Street at Night
January 2025 — Jade Dynasty open on Lake Street near Lyndale. The space had been vacant and boarded up since Fuji Ya closed in 2020.
Cortez Landscaping Cybertruck, Uptown Minneapolis
January 2025 — A landscaping company advertising on a cybertruck.
KFC Storefront, Lake Street, Minneapolis
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Walking Past “Trump” Stickers on Lake Street at Night
November 2024 — Letters formed to spell Trump as seen on an electrical box at Blaisdell and Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Concrete Barriers Around the Third Precinct Construction Site
October 2024 —
Clearing Razor Wire Outside Minneapolis Third Precinct
October 2024 —
“Cleanup Efforts Are Underway” Sign at the Minneapolis 3rd Precinct
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Boarded-Up Minneapolis 3rd Precinct at Dusk
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Southside Pride Cover Story on the Third Precinct
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“Awe in Autumn” Billboard Over Uptown Minneapolis Storefronts
September 2024 — A Travel Wisconsin billboard seen in Uptown Minneapolis.
Wheelie on Lake Street at Sunset, Minneapolis
September 2024 — Biker on Lake Street in Minneapolis also enjoying the last day of summer - on one wheel.
Cyclists at a Red Light on Bde Maka Ska Drive, Minneapolis
September 2024 — Bikers crossing Lake Street at Bde Maka Ska Drive on the last day of summer. (South Minneapolis, September 2024)
Campaign Signs Fill the Window of the Minneapolis DFL Office
September 2024 — Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar, Amy Klobuchar yard signs in the windows of the Minneapolis DFL office.
Open Sign Glows Inside The Original Uptown Pizza on Lake Street
September 2024 — Man flips pizza dough at Uptown Pizza on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Evening Ride in the Protected Bike Lane on Lake Street
September 2024 — A biker on a brand new bike lane on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Razor Wire Fencing Along the Former 3rd Precinct on Lake Street
September 2024 — Razor wire and concrete barricades continue to surround the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters in May 2020 and is being renovated into an community voting center.
“Minnehaha 3000” Sign at the Former 3rd Precinct, Minneapolis
September 2024 — Signage at the former Minneapolis police third precinct police station proclaiming cleanup efforts underway. The building is being renovated into a voting center.
“CPAC Is Back” Flyer Near the Former 3rd Precinct on Minnehaha Ave
September 2024 — A flyer reading "We are relaunching our petition for a Civilian Police Accountability Commission in Minneapolis. Come learn more about CPAC, hear from organizers and sign the new petition!" found on a post outside the burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station.
Street Vendors Grill Meat During Lake Street Fiesta, Minneapolis
September 2024 — Mexican Independence Day Celebrations on Lake Street in Minneapolis
Crowds Fill Lake Street for Mexican Independence Day Near I-35W Station
September 2024 — Mexican Independence Day Celebrations on Lake Street in Minneapolis
Sunset Traffic on Lake Street Under the I-35W Overpass
September 2024 — Warm light from a September sunset on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
“Stud of the Week” Shirt on a Moped Along East Lake Street
September 2024 — Stud Of The Week on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
McDonald’s Window Signage for Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub on Lake Street
September 2024 — Window wrap on a McDonald's restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Police Check on a Man at a Lake Street Bus Shelter
September 2024 — Minneapolis police speak to a man on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Security Guard Seen Through Fence at Lake Street Gas Station
September 2024 — A armed private security guard on his phone inside a fenced off gas station on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Midtown Exchange Tower Lit Up at Night in Minneapolis
September 2024 — Midtown Exchange and the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. Built in the 1920s, it's almost identical to The Landmark Center in Boston. Originally built for Sears, it's said to be the second largest building in Minnesota when it comes to leasable space, after the Mall of America.
Park & Lake Car Wash, Lake Street, Minneapolis
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Revel Apartments Boarded Up After Gunfire on Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2024 — Revel apartments on Lake Street after gunshots break windows. This is one of multiple times the Uptown Minneapolis building has been behind wood following a shooting.
Traffic Cones Outside Ragstock on Lake Street
July 2024 — Graffiti above Ragstock. An older couple walk down the under construction Lake Street.