Snow covered Nicollet Ave and Minneapolis Skyline
December 2025 — Snow covered Nicollet Ave and the Minneapolis Skyline. The Minneapolis police 5th precinct police station on the right.
Photos taken around Minneapolis.
December 2025 — Snow covered Nicollet Ave and the Minneapolis Skyline. The Minneapolis police 5th precinct police station on the right.
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.
July 2025 — Soccer games at Elliot Park in Downtown Minneapolis as Canadian wildfire smoke rolls in once again.
January 2025 — A beautiful mid January sunset behind Target Field Station in the North Loop Minneapolis.
January 2025 — A car on Lake Street in Minneapolis with a sign reading "Jesus Christ. Will you vote for him?".
December 2024 — A fresh snowfall on the Spoonbridge and Cherry at the Walker Sculpture Garden near Downtown Minneapolis.
December 2024 — The Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture in the Walker Art Garden in Downtown Minneapolis.
October 2024 — An October supermoon rising over the "big 3" buildings in downtown Minneapolis.
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August 2024 — Clouds break up following severe thunderstorms in Minneapolis on August 26, 2024.
August 2024 — Bikers head down the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis during a Joyful Riders Club ride.
June 2024 — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska tonight as storms just missed the city - but brought some wild clouds. Minneapolis June 2024
June 2024 — A lightning bolt hits downtown Minneapolis as storms move to the north of the city.
June 2024 — Boats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis in June 2024.
June 2024 — Lake Street and Excelsior Blvd near the western edge of Minneapolis during a June sunset. Waterbury House on the left where rent ranges from $2,495 to $12,995 a month. The apartment building on the triangle lot replaced a long standing BP gas station.
June 2024 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Southwest Minneapolis. Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in the foreground.
June 2024 — The views from the new Green Line Extension are going to be pretty great! Like this one between Royalston/Farmers Market Station and Target Field Station.
June 2024 — Reflections at downtown Minneapolis's Peavey Plaza.
June 2024 — The Stone Arch Bridge is closed for the next few summers as they work on repairs to the former railroad bridge built in 1883.
May 2024 — The downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from the shore of Bde Maka Ska, a Southwest Minneapolis lake.
May 2024 — Looking down Nicollet Ave from the former K-Mart lot. The land the K-mart was on will be re-developed by the City of Minneapolis after the store was demolished.
May 2024 — After a couple nights of visible northern lights in Minneapolis, Canadian wildfire smoke moves in to cloud the sky.
April 2024 — Bruininks Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
April 2024 — Wells Fargo Tower as seen through an art installation on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis.
April 2024 — A Metro Transit LRT green line train in Downtown Minneapolis.
April 2024 — Minneapolis skyline as seen from 35W in April 2024.
April 2024 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from a bridge over Interstate 35W. This is probably one of my favorite views of downtown. Nicer now that all the construction is finished.. for now!
March 2024 — RBC Gateway and The Churchill towers in Downtown Minneapolis. Reflections from Wells Fargo Tower on the side of RBC Gateway during sunset.
March 2024 — LynLake Brewery and a billboard tagged ACAB on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. March 2024.
March 2024 — The 10th Avenue and I-35W bridges lit up at sunset near downtown Minneapolis. March 2024.
March 2024 — Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church as seen from Main Street in Minneapolis. March 2024.
March 2024 — The Northstar Line makes it's way over the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis. March 2024.
March 2024 — A Grain Belt Beer sign on the shores of the Mississippi River and the Hennepin Avenue Bridge. March 2024.
March 2024 — 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.
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)
January 2024 — The Washburn A Mill, the world's largest flour mill when built and now part of the Mill City Museum. Nominated in USA Today as the best history museum for 2nd year in a row. 4th place last year, this years voting ends on 02/12.
September 2023 — A mural next to the FAIR School For Arts in downtown Minneapolis as seen in September 2023.
August 2023 — Motorcycles and hot rodders outside the Skyway Theatre in Downtown Minneapolis.
August 2023 — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset. Lake of the Isles seen in the distance.
August 2023 — Above part of the 51 mile Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis.
August 2023 — Caught some real funky clouds behind downtown Minneapolis.
July 2023 — Smokey skies in Minneapolis looking toward downtown. Bde Maka Ska on the right.
June 2023 — Canadian wildfire smoke hovers over Lake of the Isles in South Minneapolis.
June 2023 — Minneapolis covered in a smoky haze from the Canadian wildfires.
June 2023 — Reflections on Cedar Lake in Minneapolis before wildfire smoke rolled into the city.
June 2023 — The Minneapolis City Hall building as seen from the North Loop. June 2023.
June 2023 — A full moon as seen from the Cedar Lake Trail on June 3, 2023.
June 2023 — Full Moon in Downtown Minneapolis behind Wells Fargo Center and the Four Seasons Hotel.
May 2023 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Uptown.
May 2023 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Woodale Avenue in St. Louis Park. Highway 100 in the foreground.
December 2022 — Workers installing a new 76% larger 10,000 square foot LED videoboard at Target Field. @ballparkdigest says it'll be the 4th largest video display in Major League Baseball and just the 5th HDR capable board. (Minneapolis, December 2022).
November 2022 — Downtown Minneapolis skyline seen in November 2022.
November 2022 — Minneapolis skyline as seen from Powderhorn Park.
July 2022 — A massive storm front approaches Minneapolis on July 12, 2022, casting dark clouds over the city's industrial landscape. The photograph features a prominent water tower, labeled "Depot," and a brick industrial building, likely part of a former manufacturing or processing facility given the presence of smokestacks in the background. Water towers like this were essential for providing water pressure for industrial processes and fire suppression in urban and industrial areas. This particular tower, with its distinctive "Depot" marking, may have served a specific industrial complex or transportation hub within Minneapolis.
July 2022 — A severe thunderstorm approaches the Minneapolis skyline on July 12, 2022. The city's downtown core, with its characteristic modern architecture, is visible in the distance under a dramatic, dark cloud formation. The foreground shows a wet roadway, indicating recent rainfall, with traffic continuing despite the approaching weather. This image captures a moment of atmospheric intensity over a major Midwestern urban center, highlighting the dynamic relationship between weather and the built environment.
July 2022 — Storm clouds loom over the Minneapolis skyline on July 12, 2022, with the U.S. Bank Stadium visible on the left. The image also features the Metro Blue Line light rail, a key component of public transit in the Twin Cities. Opened in 2004, the Blue Line connects Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America to downtown Minneapolis, serving as a vital link for commuters and visitors. The infrastructure facilitates access to the city's core employment centers and cultural attractions.
June 2022 — A sailboat on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset.
June 2022 — People on the Stone Arch Bridge on a summer day. The historic bridge is over the Mississippi River.
June 2022 — "The Princess Bride" being played as part of Minneapolis "Movies in the Park".
June 2022 — One Ten Grant Apartments in Loring Park Minneapolis
May 2022 — Minneapolis as seen near Thomas Beach on Bde Maka Ska.
May 2022 — The IDS Center rises into the evening light in downtown Minneapolis, its rooftop antennas silhouetted against a soft autumn sky. Designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee and completed in 1972, the 792-foot tower remains the tallest building in Minnesota. The dark mechanical crown houses HVAC systems and broadcast transmitters, while the curtain wall’s reflective glass panels catch the last warm tones of sunset alongside the adjacent RBC Gateway Tower.
May 2022 — Sunset reflections on LPM Apartment tower in Loring Park, Minneapolis.
May 2022 — Target Field Station, Minneapolis
May 2022 — The Wells Fargo Tower and IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis.
May 2022 — Skyscrapers in downtown Minneapolis.
April 2022 — 1st Ave. S in Minneapolis on a rainy night.
April 2022 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Franklin Steele Square park in South Minneapolis.
April 2022 — The former Pillsbury flour mills as seen from downtown Minneapolis.
April 2022 — The Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.
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.
March 2022 — The Orpheum Theatre, a historic Minneapolis venue opened in 1921, stands adjacent to the modern Gateway Tower in the city's central business district. The Orpheum has been a premier destination for Broadway shows and live performances following numerous renovations. Gateway Tower, also known as RBC Gateway, represents contemporary development in the urban core, which also includes the mixed-use LaSalle Plaza complex. This view highlights the juxtaposition of historic architecture and modern skyscrapers that define downtown Minneapolis.
February 2022 — Target Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis was illuminated with blue and yellow lights, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, in a show of solidarity. The building, a prominent feature of the Minneapolis cityscape, serves as the corporate hub for the retail giant Target. This display of support occurred during a period of international concern regarding the conflict in Ukraine, reflecting a global response to the crisis. The lighting highlights the building's architectural features against the night sky, symbolizing a connection between local institutions and international events.
January 2022 — Tower cranes and steam from the Mississippi River on a night where temperatures hit -15F.
January 2022 — Minneapolis gets hidden behind steam when it gets to -15F. Some photos from the early morning hours of January 2, 2022.
December 2021 — A couple holds hands walking over the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.
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July 2021 — The Electric Fetus record store in Minneapolis during wildfire smoke covering the city. The air quality in Minnesota was the worst ever recorded from the Canadian wild fire smoke.
July 2021 — Smoke in Minneapolis from the Canadian wildfires makes the view of downtown hazy. Seen from Minneapolis North Loop.
July 2021 — The former Pillsbury flour mill near downtown Minneapolis. It's since been renovated into condos.
July 2021 — The Legacy Condominiums in downtown Minneapolis. The Eleven tower under construction behind it. July 2021.
July 2021 — Riverside Plaza, a defining feature of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis, reflects the city’s 1970s experiment with large-scale urban housing. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson and completed in 1973, the complex was built as part of the federal urban renewal program and stands out for its Brutalist concrete design and colorful panels. Often referred to locally as “Little Mogadishu” due to its large Somali community, the towers remain a prominent symbol of both the city’s architectural ambition and its layered immigrant history.
July 2021 — The downtown Minneapolis skyline glows at sunset, viewed from the south side near the Elliot Park and Stevens Square neighborhoods. Prominent landmarks include the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Wells Fargo Center—each a hallmark of the city’s late-20th-century architectural boom. The mix of older mid-rise apartment structures and new glass towers highlights the city’s ongoing evolution, where historic housing blocks now share the horizon with symbols of modern corporate development.
July 2021 — Cooling towers next to US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis on July 24, 2021.
July 2021 — The downtown Minneapolis business district as seen from the Walker Art Center,.
July 2021 — Tower cranes around the gateway project behind Minneapolis City Hall.
May 2021 — The former Midtown Sheraton Hotel in South Minneapolis.
January 2021 — Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis lit up red, white and blue following the United States Capitol attack.
December 2020 — The Government Plaza LRT stop in downtown Minneapolis.
September 2020 — A fall evening in downtown Minneapolis. Hennepin Bridge over the Mississippi River.
September 2020 — The Rand Tower lit up in blue red and white.
August 2020 — The Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis United States Post Office, Hennepin Ave Bridge and United States Federal Reserve also pictured.
August 2020 — The former Pillsbury mills on the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.
July 2020 — An empty I-35w leading into Downtown Minneapolis during interstate construction.
June 2020 — Target Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis used their 700,000 LEDs to display the Juneteenth flag.
June 2020 — Reflections of the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis.
June 2020 — The Capella Tower crown in Downtown Minneapolis.
May 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Boom Island in May 2020. Gold Medal Flour and Northstar Blankets neon signs visible across the Mississippi River.
May 2020 — The Ford Center building in the Minneapolis North Loop.
May 2020 — Have always loved the dome at the Millennium Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. A popular wedding spot.
May 2020 — Woman looks over the railing on the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.
May 2020 — Tower cranes in downtown Minneapolis during constructon work on the 10th avenue bridge.
May 2020 — The Capella Tower, IDS Center, and Wells Fargo Center in Downtown Minneapolis at night.
May 2020 — Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on a clear night.
May 2020 — The clock tower of Minneapolis City Hall glows at night, its illuminated faces visible across downtown. The landmark’s Romanesque architecture remains a defining feature of the city’s skyline.
May 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the Prospect Park and Witches Hat. In my opinion, this is a very underrated view of the downtown skyline!
May 2020 — The view from the Prospect Park Water Tower in Minneapolis.
May 2020 — The downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen on May 6, 2020.
May 2020 — 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.
May 2020 — 35W near downtown Minneapolis with Riverside Plaza towers.
May 2020 — US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, May 2020.
May 2020 — The Samatar Crossing shared use path near downtown Minneapolis. The path leads from Cedar Riverside to near US Bank Stadium.
May 2020 — South Second Street in downtown Minneapolis during the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown.
April 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis and construction on I-35W.
April 2020 — Cedar-Riverside LRT trains station in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
April 2020 — Loews Hotel, LaSalle Plaza, Target Headquarters and the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, MN.
April 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis with Hyatt Place and Centre Village signs.
April 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from Lake of the Isles.