Lightning

8 photos · 2008–2024

8 photographs tagged Lightning, 2008–2024.

Lightning branches over highway traffic in Minnetonka, Minnesota, during a nighttime thunderstorm. — Multiple cloud-to-cloud lightning branches appear above highway traffic in Minnetonka, Minnesota, during a nighttime thunderstorm on July 11, 2008. Vehicle headlights and taillights form light trails along the roadway below the storm clouds.

Lightning strikes over downtown Minneapolis skyline at night, with the Stone Arch Bridge spanning the Mississippi River. — The Stone Arch Bridge crosses the Mississippi River below Saint Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis. Railroad magnate James J. Hill built it in 1883 for the Great Northern Railway, and it now carries pedestrians and cyclists between the river's east and west banks. Lightning flashes over the downtown skyline beyond it.

Lighting strike near US Bank Stadiium — A lightning bolt illuminates the early morning sky over downtown Minneapolis on July 18, 2020, striking a high-rise building. In the background, US Bank Stadium, the home of the Minnesota Vikings since its opening in 2016, stands prominently with its distinctive angular roof.

Lightning over Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin trial. — Lightning strikes the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis during the trial of Derek Chauvin. The building, completed in 1977, serves as the primary administrative center for Hennepin County. During the trial for the murder of George Floyd, which took place in spring 2021, the courthouse was surrounded by extensive security fencing. The trial and its aftermath were significant events in the ongoing national conversation about racial justice and policing.

Lightning over a Minneapolis apartment building under construction at night. — Lightning above new apartment development in Uptown Minneapolis seen in May 2022.

Lightning hits the Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis — A powerful lightning strike illuminates the downtown Minneapolis skyline during a summer storm in June 2024.

Lightning hits Fiserv during 2024 RNC — Lightning strikes Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention. The arena, which opened in 2018, serves as the home for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA and the Marquette Golden Eagles of the NCAA. The convention marked a significant political event for the city, drawing national attention. Former President Donald Trump appeared on the first day of the convention, accompanied by his chosen Vice Presidential candidate, J.D. Vance.

Lightning over Fiserv Forum during RNC — Lightning illuminates the sky over Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention. The arena, which opened in 2018, serves as the home for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association and hosts numerous other sporting events, concerts, and conventions. The convention marked a significant political gathering in the city, with former President Donald Trump making an appearance alongside his chosen Vice Presidential candidate, J.D. Vance.

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