December 2025
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A winter scene along the Midtown Greenway, the 5.5-mile rail-to-trail corridor that runs through the heart of Minneapolis. The trench and bridge structures visible here date back to the early 20th century, when the Milwaukee Road railroad used this grade-separated route to move freight without disrupting street traffic. After rail service declined, the corridor was converted in stages beginning in the late 1990s, becoming one of the city’s most heavily used bicycle and pedestrian routes. The snow-covered path shows how the greenway remains active year-round, with cyclists continuing to use the historic trench even in mid-December.
Midtown Greenway at Dean Parkway
November 2025
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Fall colors on the Midtown Greenway at the Dean Parkway exit. A great time of the year!
Dean Parkway and Midtown Greenway
October 2025
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Midtown Greenway and Dean Parkway. This is such a wonderful time of the year on this bike trail as the colors change.
Midtown Greenway Colors and Metro Transit above
October 2025
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Bikers, walkers on the Midtown Greenway as a bus leaves the Uptown Transit Station above.
Uptown Minneapolis, October 2025
Spin and Lime Bikes need saving
September 2025
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Some sad Spin and Lime bikes/scooters trapped behind the new fencing that was put up yesterday to close the path between Lake Street and the Greenway.
The path was closed hours after a mass shooting that claimed 5 victims. The path has been a popular place for open drug use all summer.
Midtown Greenway at Lake Street Station
September 2025
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Construction on the Lake Street Station of the new light rail line in Minneapolis. The Green Line is being extended to Eden Prairie.
Emerson Ave in Uptown Minneapolis
August 2025
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A woman walks over the Emerson Ave bridge in Uptown Minneapolis. The bridge goes over the Midtown Greenway bike trail.
2025 Mural on Minneapolis Midtown Greenway
July 2025
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Bikers ride past a new mural on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.
Cadex Herrera Mural Minneapolis 2025
July 2025
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A mural by Cadex and Ethan Herrera created in 2025 on the Midtown Greenway.
The Government Does Not Care
June 2025
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Sticker reading "The Government does not care. We the people must help each other!"
Surveillance Camera over Midtown Greenway
April 2025
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A surveillance camera on Pleasant Ave over the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
Tunnel construction on Midtown Greenway
September 2024
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Metro Transit's Southwest LRT tunnel being constructed, as seen from the Midtown Greenway.
Midtown Greenway at Night – Minneapolis, MN
September 2024
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The Midtown Greenway runs beneath a series of bridges in south Minneapolis, shown here during evening hours with red tail lights from passing cyclists marking the trail’s path. Originally a railroad corridor built in the early 20th century, the Greenway was converted into a protected urban bike and pedestrian route in the early 2000s. Flanked by apartments, offices, and green spaces, it serves as a major east–west transportation corridor connecting Uptown to the Mississippi River while supporting Minneapolis’s commitment to sustainable transit.
Copper Theft Deterrent
September 2024
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A reflective orange label on a metal utility pole base in Minneapolis reads “Aluminum Wiring Inside – No Scrap Value,” a deterrent to metal theft common in urban infrastructure. These signs are typically installed by city or utility crews to reduce vandalism and theft of copper wiring from streetlights and signal systems. Aluminum, though less conductive than copper, is widely used for cost and safety reasons in public electrical networks across Minneapolis and other U.S. cities.
Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in September 2024
September 2024
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Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in September 2024
Midtown Exchange and Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis
September 2024
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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.
Joyful Riders Club Ride n Minneapolis
August 2024
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Bikers head down the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis during a Joyful Riders Club ride.
Investing in America sign in Minneapolis
July 2024
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President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law sign on the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis.
Jogger on the Midtown Greenway at night
June 2024
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A jogger on the Midtown Greenway after rain moves through the area. The Greenway runs through South Minneapolis.
Venture Bikes Midtown
April 2024
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Venture Bike Shop on the Midtown Greenway. The bike shop replaces a previous bike shop that closed a couple years ago.
Amazing sunset over the Midtown Greenway
March 2024
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This has to be one of the best sunsets i've seen in quite some time. Taken from above the Midtown Greenway on a warm spring evening.
Time for a Target Run
February 2024
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Flyers seen around the third precinct in South Minneapolis protesting the building of a replacement Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. "Time for a target run" "Celebrate the opening of the NEW Police Precinct at 2633 Minnehaha Ave."
Someday, Wildflowers Will Grow
February 2024
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Flyers seen around the third precinct in South Minneapolis protesting the building of a replacement Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. Flyer reading "Someday, wildflowers will grow from the ruins of all police precincts".
Southside Strong No New Precinct
February 2024
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A flyer reading "Southside Strong No New Precinct!" found on the Midtown Greenway in February 2024.
Snoopy says “we’ll do it again” on a flyer
February 2024
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Flyer of Snoopy saying "We'll do it again" and "No New Precinct" seen on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. Flyers are in protest of a new Minneapolis police police station rebuild after protesters burned the previous one on May 28th, 2020.
Minneapolis Skyline from Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
February 2024
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Downtown Minneapolis skyscrapers as seen from the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in February 2024.
No New 3rd Precinct Flyer
February 2024
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Flyer on popular bike trail in Minneapolis reading "MPD 3rd Precinct 1984 - 2020 Still Burning In Hell No New 3rd Precinct". Sign referring to the City of Minneapolis planning to rebuild a new 3rd precinct after the May 28th 2020 burning of the precinct by protesters.
Flyers on Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
February 2024
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Flyers on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis. Located a quarter mile quarter mile from the replacement 3rd precinct/"community safety center". After signing the purchase agreement last week, the city says the new building could be open in Q1 of 2025 - 5 years after it was burned. (Minneapolis, February 2024)
Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
February 2024
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Flyers on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis. Located a quarter mile quarter mile from the replacement 3rd precinct/"community safety center". After signing the purchase agreement last week, the city says the new building could be open in Q1 of 2025 - 5 years after it was burned. (Minneapolis, February 2024)
Repair Pot Holes, Quit Buffing Graffiti
February 2024
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Graffiti on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis that reads "Repair Pot Holes, Quit Buffing Graffiti".
Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis
November 2023
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The Midtown Greenway on a mid November evening. The Greenway goes through South Minneapolis.
Midtown Greenway Mural
November 2023
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A mural on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis on November 3rd, 2023.
Critical Mass Minneapolis Flyer
August 2023
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A flyer for Critical Mass on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis. It was held on July 29, 2023.
Minneapolis and Bde Maka Ska and wildfire smoke
July 2023
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Smokey skies in Minneapolis looking toward downtown. Bde Maka Ska on the right.
Biking and jogging with Canadian wildfire smoke
May 2023
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Biker and jogger on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis as Canadian wildfire smoke hits the city.
Midtown Greenway
May 2023
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A bend in the Midtown Greenway trail in South Minneapolis.
Defend East Phillips
March 2023
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A "Defend East Phillips" sticker on a box in South Minneapolis on March 2023.
Fencing around the Roof Depot
March 2023
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Fenced off Roof Depot building in South Minneapolis as seen from the Midtown Greenway.
Midtown Greenway Bike Trail
March 2023
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Midtown Greenway and 11th Ave in Minneapolis on March 19, 2023.
Reggie LeFlore Mural on Midtown Greenway
March 2023
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A train mural by Reggie LeFlore on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.
Weak Mayor Sticker seen on the Midtown Greenway
February 2023
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"Weak Mayor" sticker on a sign on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis on February 19, 2023.
Roof Depot and the Midtown Greenway February 2023
February 2023
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Roof Depot Urban Farm property off the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis on February 19, 2023.
Midtown Greenway during a rare November rain
November 2022
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The Midtown Greenway during a late November rain. The bike trail runs through South Minneapolis.
Yellow leaves on the Midtown Greenway
October 2022
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The Midtown Greenway in the fall.
Minneapolis Midtown Greenway May 2022
May 2022
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The Midtown Greenway at 10th Avenue in Minneapolis.
Spring Rain on the Midtown Greenway
April 2022
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A rainy night on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis in April 2022.
Winter Nights on the Midtown Greenway
January 2022
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Steam from buildings on a night that reached double digit low temperatures.
Don’t rank Nezhad in Minneapolis mayoral election
November 2021
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A sticker reading "Don't rank Nezhad" found on the Midtown Greenway.
Winston Smith Graffiti On Midtown Greenway
October 2021
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The Midtown Greenway trail in South Minneapolis. Large Winston Smith tag on the right. Smith was killed a block away by federal law enforcement in June 2021.
Push For Help on Midtown Greenway
September 2021
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A Push For Help sign on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
There is no such thing as good police poster
September 2021
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A sign leading to the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.
Walkers and Bikers at Sunset on Midtown Greenway
September 2021
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Sunset on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
Fuck Proud Boys Minneapolis graffiti
August 2021
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"Fuck Proud Boys" and "ACAB" written under a bridge in South Minneapolis.
Midtown Greenway bikers with wildfire smoke
July 2021
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Bikers biking down the Midtown Greenway while wildfire smoke from Canada blankets Minneapolis.
Minneapolis North Loop Wildfire Smoke
July 2021
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Smoke in Minneapolis from the Canadian wildfires makes the view of downtown hazy. Seen from Minneapolis North Loop.
RIP Winston Smith graffiti on Midtown Greenway
June 2021
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RIP Winston Smith on the Midtown Greenway. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021 in Minneapolis.
Midtown Sheraton from the Midtown Greenway
May 2021
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The former Midtown Sheraton Hotel in South Minneapolis.
Remember the Minneapolis Uprising flyer
April 2021
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A posting on the Minneapolis Midtown Greenway.
Abolition is a Practice
April 2021
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A police abolition sign pasted under a bridge on the Minneapolis Midtown Greenway.
Fire Fire Gentrifire Protest sign
March 2021
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A protest sign seen on the Midtown Greenway that reads "Fire Fire Gentrifire"
Fuck Walz + Frey
February 2021
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"Fuck Walz + Frey" "No Line 3" written under a bridge on the Midtown Greenway.
Keep the Greenway enjoyable for all
December 2020
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New signs on the greenway that replaced homeless encampment safety notices. The people living along the greenway were evicted on December 17th and 18th.
Freewheel Bike on the Midtown Greenway with boards
December 2020
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The Freewheel Bike Center located on the Midtown Greenway. Calvin Horton signs posted on the boards. Calvin was allegedly killed by the owner of Cadillac Pawn during the riots that followed George Floyd’s murder.
Hennepin County has stated they will not be prosecuting due to "lack of evidence".
Ruth Bader Ginsburg graffiti in Minneapolis
September 2020
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg graffiti on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
Block party to block the precinct
September 2020
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Protesters gather at a "Block Party to Block the Precinct" protest to bring awareness and block any potential lease for a new 3rd precinct. The 3rd precinct police station, located a mile away, was burned by protesters after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
GEORGE FLOYD on Midtown Greenway at night
August 2020
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George Floyd graffiti on the Midtown Greenway seen on August 22, 2020.
Hennepin County Encampment Notice sign
August 2020
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Notice about encampments and COVID-19 posted on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis seen on August 10, 2020.
Sheraton Hotel at night
June 2020
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The Sheraton Hotel as seen from the Midtown Greenway days after it was "cleared and closed" by the Minneapolis Police.
Renter Power! Mural in Minneapolis
July 2019
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Renter Power! Seen on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, MN
Cori Nakamura Lin mural on Midtown Greenway
July 2019
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Mural by Cori Nakamura Lin, and Tori Hong on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.
Tree Feller Along the Cedar Lake Trail – Southwest LRT Work Zo
June 2019
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A tracked John Deere feller buncher with a yellow cutting head sits idle beside the Cedar Lake Trail in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, during early site preparation for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension. The machine’s “KEEP BACK 300 FT / 90 M” arm warning and the trail’s closed fencing mark the transition from a popular cycling route to an active construction corridor. In the distance, the bridge approach and industrial structures hint at the scale of redevelopment that reshaped the rail and trail landscape through Minneapolis’s western suburbs.