Minneapolis Cityscape Photography

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Target Basketball Court

Target Basketball Court

October 2017 — A Target branded basketball court in Downtown Minneapolis.

Capella Tower, IDS Center and Foshay Sunset

Capella Tower, IDS Center and Foshay Sunset

October 2017 — Beautiful sunset behind the IDS Center, Capella Tower and Foshay in Downtown Minneapolis.

Target Headquarters lit up at night

Target Headquarters lit up at night

October 2017 — Target Headquarters, Downtown Minneapolis

Wells Fargo, The Armory and US Bank Stadium

Wells Fargo, The Armory and US Bank Stadium

November 2017 — Downtown East Minneapolis. Wells Fargo Towers, The Armory, and US Bank Stadium.

The Armory in Downtown Minneapolis

The Armory in Downtown Minneapolis

January 2018 — The Armory and new Downtown East development in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Skyways Looking Towards Nicollet

Minneapolis Skyways Looking Towards Nicollet

January 2018 — The Minneapolis Skyways while looking towards Nicollet Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.

Target Center and Mayo Clinic in Downtown Minneapolis

Target Center and Mayo Clinic in Downtown Minneapolis

January 2018 — Target Center and Mayo Clinic in Downtown Minneapolis

Downtown Minneapolis from Century Plaza Roof

Downtown Minneapolis from Century Plaza Roof

March 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the roof of Century Plaza. Now home to the Minneapolice Police 1st precinct.

Guthrie Theatre and Gold Medal Flour in Gold Medal Park

Guthrie Theatre and Gold Medal Flour in Gold Medal Park

March 2018 — The Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis as seen from Gold Medal Park.

Hotel Ivy and Internstate 35

Hotel Ivy and Internstate 35

March 2018 — Hotel Ivy in downtown Minneapolis during winter.

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge at night in 2018

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge at night in 2018

April 2018 — Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis. The lit up bridge crosses Haiwatha Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Target Field and Interstate 394 in Minneapolis

Target Field and Interstate 394 in Minneapolis

May 2018 — Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and Interstate 394 in Downtown Minneapolis.

Target Field and a Northern Train Station in Minneapolis

Target Field and a Northern Train Station in Minneapolis

May 2018 — Target Field in Minneapolis. Homem of the Minnesota Twins.

Colorful Minneapolis Skyline and the Mississippi River

Colorful Minneapolis Skyline and the Mississippi River

May 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from the North on the Mississippi River.

Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis MN

Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis MN

October 2018 — Hennepin County Government Center, construction was completed in 1977. While often looked at as a single building, it’s actually 2 different towers with glass in between them. When viewed from the northeast or southeast(such as this photo), the building gives the appearance of the letter H for Hennepin. The towers are accessible from each other via catwalks on each floor. Glass walls were added after multiple suicides.

Dayton’s, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Dayton’s, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

October 2018 — The Daytons Project redevelopment project in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis skyline and lakes during a full moon

Minneapolis skyline and lakes during a full moon

October 2018 — Full Moon rising over Minneapolis. As seen from the West Calhoun neighborhood.

US Bank Stadium from Northeast Minneapolis

US Bank Stadium from Northeast Minneapolis

November 2018 — Northeast Minneapolis with US Bank Stadium across the Mississippi River.

Target Corporation Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN

Target Corporation Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN

November 2018 — Headquarters of Target Stores in downtown Minneapolis.

AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis

AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis

November 2018 — AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis from a parking garage.

625 in Minneapolis

625 in Minneapolis

November 2018 — 625 in Minneapolis

City Hall Clock Tower, Downtown Minneapolis

City Hall Clock Tower, Downtown Minneapolis

November 2018 — Some say the Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower is the largest in the world... There is some conflicting information. But what is known is it is in fact the largest four facing chiming clock in the world.

Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main

Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main

December 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main.

Polar Vortex and the Mississippi River

Polar Vortex and the Mississippi River

January 2019 — A -20F day during the Polar Vortex. Looking out under the Third Avenue Bridge near downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis Reflections

Downtown Minneapolis Reflections

March 2019 — Illuminated office and residential towers rise over downtown Minneapolis after dark, their façade lighting and interior floors forming a dense urban grid against a winter sky. The blue-accented crowns and vertical light bands highlight the city’s mix of late-20th-century corporate towers and newer high-rise residential development that has reshaped the downtown core since the 2000s. In the foreground, a still water feature mirrors the skyline, emphasizing the geometry and lighting strategies used to distinguish individual buildings within a tightly packed central business district. This area reflects Minneapolis’s broader downtown reinvestment, where office, residential, and public infrastructure coexist within a walkable, transit-served core.

Piles of dirt on 35W construction in Minneapolis

Piles of dirt on 35W construction in Minneapolis

March 2019 — Construction on interstate 35W near downtown Minneapolis.

Construction in Minneapolis

Construction in Minneapolis

March 2019 — Interstate 35W coming into downtown Minneapolis.

Riverside Plaza at Dusk

Riverside Plaza at Dusk

April 2019 — Riverside Plaza and Cedar High Apartments stand illuminated against the twilight sky in Minneapolis’ Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Completed in the 1970s and designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the complex is one of the city’s most distinctive examples of modernist architecture. Its colorful paneling and Brutalist concrete forms house one of the most diverse communities in the region, symbolizing both urban renewal and the evolution of affordable housing in the Twin Cities.

Downtown Minneapolis from Cedar Lake Trail

Downtown Minneapolis from Cedar Lake Trail

April 2019 — The Minneapolis skyline glows against a deep twilight sky, its mix of modern glass towers and classic architecture illuminated from within. Iconic buildings such as the IDS Center and Wells Fargo Center define the city’s vertical rhythm, while the rail and industrial foreground recall the infrastructure that shaped its early economy. Captured during blue hour, the scene reflects the enduring balance between industry and innovation that characterizes Minneapolis.

Fog Over Bde Maka Ska with the Minneapolis Skyline

Fog Over Bde Maka Ska with the Minneapolis Skyline

May 2019 — The illuminated Minneapolis skyline rises behind a fog-covered Bde Maka Ska, its towers mirrored in the lake’s still surface. Buildings like the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Wells Fargo Center shine through the mist, their neon accents reflecting off the calm water. Captured at night, the photograph contrasts the cool, modern glow of downtown with the serene, natural quiet of the city’s largest lake—a reminder of how Minneapolis balances its urban form with its deep connection to water and landscape.

Downtown Minneapolis Construction at Sunset

Downtown Minneapolis Construction at Sunset

May 2019 — Thrivent Financial's current building and their new building going up.

Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower

Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower

June 2019 — The Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Skyline — Target Headquarters and Campbell Mithun

Minneapolis Skyline — Target Headquarters and Campbell Mithun

June 2019 — Downtown Minneapolis glows under a clear night sky, with Target’s illuminated headquarters on the left displaying its signature red and white colors across the rooftop screens. To the right stands the Campbell Mithun Tower, its reflective glass façade mirroring the surrounding city lights. The historic Foshay Tower, crowned with its bright beacon, anchors the scene in the background—a reminder of the city’s architectural evolution from early 20th-century art deco to modern corporate design.

U.S. Bank Stadium at Night – Minneapolis, Minnesota

U.S. Bank Stadium at Night – Minneapolis, Minnesota

June 2019 — U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, photographed under a clear night sky, showcases its striking angular design illuminated by the city’s glow. Opened in 2016 and designed by HKS Architects, the venue serves as the home of the Minnesota Vikings and a premier multi-purpose arena for concerts, major sporting events, and conventions. Its faceted steel and glass shell evokes the prow of a Viking ship, a nod to the team’s heritage, while its translucent ETFE roof allows natural light by day and reflects ambient light by night. This structure replaced the collapsed Metrodome and now anchors the eastern edge of the Minneapolis skyline as one of the most distinctive modern stadiums in the United States.

Stone Arch Bridge on a Sunny June evening

Stone Arch Bridge on a Sunny June evening

June 2019 — Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis

Sunset at Minneapolis’s Pillsbury’s Best Flour

Sunset at Minneapolis’s Pillsbury’s Best Flour

June 2019 — The Pillsbury A-Mill is a former flour mill located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It held the distinction of being the world's largest flour mill for 40 years. Completed in 1881, it was owned by the Pillsbury Company and operated two of the most powerful direct-drive waterwheels ever built, each capable of generating 1,200 horsepower (895 kW). The mill was named a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and has since been converted into resident artist lofts.

Downtown Minneapolis during blue hour

Downtown Minneapolis during blue hour

June 2019 — Downtown Minneapolis seen from near the Cedar Lake Trail.

Minneapolis Skyway Construction 2019

Minneapolis Skyway Construction 2019

August 2019 — Skyway under construction in downtown Minneapolis.

The Armory and Gold Medal Flour in Minneapolis

The Armory and Gold Medal Flour in Minneapolis

August 2019 — Gold Medal Flour sign seen from Downtown East.

Ameriprise Financial Center Building

Ameriprise Financial Center Building

August 2019 — 498 foot high rise at 707 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Skyline Viewed At Night From Downtown East

Minneapolis Skyline Viewed At Night From Downtown East

August 2019 — A night view of downtown Minneapolis glows with vibrant hues from its illuminated skyline. The IDS Center and Wells Fargo Tower stand prominently among the city’s modern high-rises, their lights reflecting the urban energy below. New residential buildings in the foreground contrast with the historic clock tower in the distance, highlighting the city’s mix of old and new architecture.

Target Field Station in Minneapolis North Loop

Target Field Station in Minneapolis North Loop

September 2019 — Opened in 2014, Target Field Station is a multimodal transit hub serving the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines, Northstar commuter rail, and several Metro Transit bus routes. It sits adjacent to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and doubles as a public gathering space with an amphitheater, green plaza, and year-round programming. In this night view, the glowing red canopy and bold “Target Field Station” signage stand out against the dark sky, framed between the historic Ford Center (left, built in 1912 as an assembly plant) and a modern office building (right). A freeway bridge cuts through the foreground, symbolizing the layered infrastructure of the city. This mix of historic brickwork, modern transit, and illuminated signage captures Minneapolis’s ongoing balance of industrial heritage and urban redevelopment.

Rooftop patio in North Loop Minneapolis

Rooftop patio in North Loop Minneapolis

September 2019 — Rooftop Patio seen in the North Loop of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Skyline from the North Loop at night

Minneapolis Skyline from the North Loop at night

September 2019 — The Downtown Minneapolis Skyline as seen from the North Loop.

Tower cranes at the RNBC Gateway site

Tower cranes at the RNBC Gateway site

September 2019 — A tower crane at the site of the new RBC Gateway development in Downtown Minneapolis.

Wells Fargo Tower Lights Up Downtown With Fog

Wells Fargo Tower Lights Up Downtown With Fog

September 2019 — A foggy night in downtown Minneapolis with IDS Center in the background with Xcel Energy Headquarters in the foreground.

River Parkway Place in Minneapolis

River Parkway Place in Minneapolis

November 2019 — Located at 1101 West River Parkway. River Parkway Place sits right next to what will be the 48 story Eleven Condos.

Salvation Army and Target Headquarters

Salvation Army and Target Headquarters

December 2019 — The Salvation Army sign with Target Field and Target Plaza South, Target World Headquarters, in the North Loop in Minneapolis.