Minneapolis North Loop

60 photos · 2009–2026

60 photographs tagged Minneapolis North Loop, 2009–2026.

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Target Field stadium lights illuminate rain during construction in downtown Minneapolis, October 2009.
Target Field is the outdoor home of the Minnesota Twins in the North Loop neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis.

Target Field Under Construction During a Rainy Night, 2009

Washington Avenue in Minneapolis's North Loop district at night, with traffic light trails streaking across wet pavement on a foggy evening.
Washington Avenue in Minneapolis's North Loop district is seen on a foggy night, with light trails from traffic streaking across the wet pavement. This area, historically a warehouse district, has transformed into a vibrant hub for businesses, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The architecture reflects its industrial past, with many buildings dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the North Loop continues to be a dynamic part of the city, attracting residents and visitors alike.

Washington Ave, Minneapolis: Foggy Night Traffic Streaks

Renovated stairwell inside the former Western Containers building, Minneapolis, part of the Warehouse District's industrial heritage.
The former Western Containers building, located in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, underwent renovation. This structure, part of the Warehouse District's industrial heritage, was originally built to serve commercial and industrial purposes. The renovation project included updates to its internal infrastructure, such as this stairwell, preserving the building's historical character while adapting it for contemporary use. The North Loop has seen significant redevelopment, transforming former industrial spaces into mixed-use properties.

Western Containers Building Stairwell Renovation, Minneapolis

North 3rd Street in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood at night, lined with illuminated historic buildings and storefronts.
North 3rd Street in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood is illuminated at night.

North 3rd Street Under the C.J. Duffey Paper Co. Skyway at Night

Interior view of the Lowry Hill Tunnel in Minneapolis at night, showing illuminated walls and a curving roadway.
The Lowry Hill Tunnel, located in Minneapolis, is a vital piece of the city's transportation network. Completed in 1971, this tunnel was constructed to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity between neighborhoods. Its design accommodates vehicular traffic, allowing for the smooth flow of cars and trucks beneath the Lowry Hill neighborhood. The tunnel continues to serve as a critical artery for commuters and freight, facilitating daily movement within the Minneapolis North Loop and beyond.

Lowry Hill Tunnel, Minneapolis: Interior View at Night

Target Field and Interstate 394 in Minneapolis
Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and Interstate 394 are shown at night in Downtown Minneapolis. Opened in 2010, Target Field is a significant outdoor baseball stadium located in the city's North Loop neighborhood. A multi-story parking ramp adjacent to the stadium provides essential vehicle access for events and the surrounding urban environment. Interstate 394, a major freeway completed in the late 1980s, facilitates commuter traffic, connecting western suburbs to the downtown core and supporting the accessibility of this urban district.

Target Field, Parking Ramp, I-394, Downtown Minneapolis Night

Target Field Northttar Train Station in Minneapolis
Target Field Station and Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, are shown at night. The station serves as a transit hub for the Northstar Line and Metro Transit, connecting commuters and fans to downtown Minneapolis. Target Field, opened in 2010, is the home ballpark of the Minnesota Twins baseball team and is located in the city's North Loop neighborhood.

Target Field Station and Stadium, Minneapolis

A welder works inside a large cylindrical structure during the replacement of a water tank at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
A welder works inside a large cylindrical structure at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This facility, which began operation in 1989, processes waste to generate electricity for the local grid. The ongoing work involves the replacement of a water tank, a critical component for the plant's cooling and operational systems. The HERC plays a significant role in waste management and energy production for the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Welder at Hennepin Energy Recovery Center Water Tank Replacement

Rooftop patio with seating and black canopy at CJ Duffey Paper Co in North Loop Minneapolis.
The rooftop patio at CJ Duffey Paper Co in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood serves as an outdoor gathering space adjacent to the historic brick warehouse. The patio is sheltered by a black canopy and furnished with blue and wood seating. The surrounding North Loop area features mixed-use industrial and residential architecture, with modern apartment buildings and converted warehouses characteristic of the neighborhood's development.

CJ Duffey Paper Co Rooftop Patio, North Loop Minneapolis

Target Field Station illuminated at night in Minneapolis's North Loop, surrounded by historic and modern buildings.
Target Field Station is a transit hub in the North Loop next to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins. It opened in 2014 and brings together the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines, Northstar Commuter Rail, and Metro Transit buses under one roof.

Target Field Station Sign Above the North Loop

Downtown Minneapolis skyline at night from the North Loop, with the 401 North First Avenue building in front.
Downtown Minneapolis skyline at night from the North Loop. The North Loop area combines former warehouse buildings with newer residential and commercial development.

Minneapolis Skyline from the North Loop at night

Clubhouse Jäger in Minneapolis’s North Loop neighborhood at night.
Clubhouse Jäger in Minneapolis’s North Loop neighborhood is a longtime bar and music venue at 925 Washington Avenue North. The brick building is one of the neighborhood’s older commercial structures, known for its distinctive neon signage and corner location.

Clubhouse Jäger, North Loop, Minneapolis

Salvation Army and Target Headquarters
The Minneapolis North Loop district is home to both corporate headquarters and community service organizations. The Target World Headquarters, a prominent feature of the city's business landscape, stands adjacent to Target Field, a baseball stadium. Also visible is a sign for The Salvation Army, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing social services.

Salvation Army and Target HQ, Minneapolis North Loop

Target Field's illuminated sign overlooks downtown Minneapolis's Warehouse District with historic brick buildings and modern transit infrastructure at night.
Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, sits at the edge of the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis's North Loop. The ballpark opened in 2010 and stands next to Target Field Station, a transit hub serving the Metro Blue and Green Line light rail along with regional and commuter rail.

Warehouse District Rooftops Near Target Field

Neon sign for Deja Vu Showgirls strip club in Minneapolis displays humorous text about beautiful and ugly women.
Deja Vu Showgirls is a strip club in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Its marquee reads "100's of Beautiful Girls and 3 Ugly Ones, Coast to Coast."

“100’s of Beautiful Girls” Sign at Deja Vu Showgirls in the North Loop

Empty platform at Target Field Station, a Minneapolis METRO light rail stop in the North Loop neighborhood.
Target Field Station sits in the North Loop neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis, serving as a stop on the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines. The station connects riders to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and links the North Loop to downtown Minneapolis and the broader METRO system.

“Stay Home MN” Sign Above Target Field Station at Dusk

CJ Duffey Building, a historic brick warehouse in Minneapolis's North Loop district, lit at dusk.
One of the CJ Duffey Paper Co. buildings in the North Loop. Now being renovated.

C.J. Duffey Paper Co. Skyway at Dusk in the North Loop

Target Field's illuminated sign and scoreboard structure at night in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood.
Target Field is the Minnesota Twins' ballpark in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. It opened in 2010, replacing the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome as the team's home and giving the Twins their first open-air stadium since Metropolitan Stadium closed in 1981.

Target Field’s Rooftop Sign at Night

Police officers inside a squad car in North Loop
A Minneapolis Police squad car sits in a parking ramp in Minneapolis.

Police officers inside a squad car in North Loop

Ford Center with illuminated rooftop sign at sunset in Minneapolis North Loop.
The Ford Center is a major office and entertainment venue in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. The building's rooftop sign is a prominent landmark visible across the downtown area. Adjacent structures house additional office and commercial space throughout the district.

Ford Center at Sunset, Minneapolis

Frederick Joseph tweet on Clear Channel billboard in Minneapolis North Loop reads "Protestors aren't trying to start a race
The billboard stands above a Clear Channel advertising space in the North Loop, on a brick warehouse building along Washington Avenue North. It displays a tweet from writer Frederick Joseph, posted June 5, 2020, reading: "Protestors aren't trying to start a race war — we're trying to end one." The message appeared during the weeks of demonstrations that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May 2020. Clear Channel Outdoor operates numerous digital and static billboards throughout the Twin Cities, and this one sat above Runyon's, a longtime bar and restaurant on the same block.

“We’re Trying to End One” Billboard in Minneapolis’s North Loop

The 401 Building, a converted warehouse with residential units, anchors North Loop with downtown Minneapolis skyline beyond at
The 401 Building at 401 North Third Street began as a warehouse in the North Loop's old warehouse district, part of the milling and shipping infrastructure that once served the riverfront. Like many of its neighbors, it's since been converted to loft-style condominiums and commercial space, a common path for the district's brick-and-timber buildings since the 1980s. Target Field Station, visible to the east, opened in 2014 as a transit hub serving Northstar Commuter Rail, light rail, and bus routes, along with a public plaza used for Minnesota Twins game-day events. Downtown Minneapolis rises beyond both, its cluster of high-rises anchored by the IDS Center and Wells Fargo Center towers.

The 401 Building and Minneapolis Skyline From North Loop

People in line outside The Basement Bar in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood.
Patrons stand in line to get into The Basement Bar in the Minneapolis North Loop.

Line Outside The Basement Bar in North Loop

Minnesota National Guard soldiers beside a Humvee on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis during the Chauvin trial.
Minnesota National Guard soldiers and a Humvee are stationed on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood during the trial of Derek Chauvin in April 2021. The presence of military personnel was part of "Operation Safety Net," a joint effort by state and local law enforcement and the National Guard to maintain order and protect property during the highly publicized trial. The trial followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020, which sparked widespread protests and unrest in the city and across the nation.

National Guard on Washington Ave, Minneapolis during Chauvin Trial

Downtown Minneapolis skyline obscured by wildfire smoke from Canadian fires.
Downtown Minneapolis is obscured by wildfire smoke from Canadian fires. The haze softens the city skyline and reduces visibility across the North Loop area.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline in wildfire smoke

Justice for Daunte Wright in a North Loop Window
A sign reading "Justice for Daunte" is displayed in a window of a brick building in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. This message reflects the widespread calls for accountability following the death of Daunte Wright, a Black man killed by police in nearby Brooklyn Center in April 2021. The Minneapolis Uprising, which began in the summer of 2020, saw continued activism and protests throughout the city in response to racial injustice and police brutality. The sign's placement in a residential window signifies the personal impact and community engagement with these critical issues.

Minneapolis North Loop: “Justice for Daunte” Sign in Window

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Minneapolis with its entrance boarded up.
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Minneapolis. The North Loop facility provides residential rehabilitation and recovery services through The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, Minneapolis

C.J. Duffey Paper Company skyway spans brick buildings in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood.
The C.J. Duffey Paper Company Skyway in the North Loop Minneapolis.

Snowfall Beneath the C.J. Duffey Paper Co. Skyway

Minneapolis City Hall's clock tower looms beyond the C.J. Duffey Paper Company sign on North Third Street.
Minneapolis City Hall opened in 1909 after a two-decade construction process, designed by the local firm Long and Kees in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Its clock tower rises 345 feet and once held the largest four-faced clock in the world when it was installed.

City Hall’s Clock Tower Rises Over North Loop Rooftops

Orange-lit brick building with metal staircase and parked scooters on a North Loop Minneapolis street at night.
The Public Storage facility in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood is housed within a brick building that reflects the area's industrial past.

Scooters Parked Beneath a Loading Dock in the North Loop

Colorful abstract mural displayed in a ground-level storefront window along Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis's North Loop.
The North Loop is a former warehouse district on the northwest edge of downtown Minneapolis, redeveloped since the 1990s into offices, apartments, and lofts. Cedar Lake Trail runs along its western edge, connecting the neighborhood to the regional bike path network that links downtown to the Chain of Lakes.

North Loop Mural Lit Up at Night Along Cedar Lake Trail

Target Field stadium and construction cranes illuminated at night in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Target Field is the home ballpark of the Minnesota Twins, sitting in the North Loop near downtown Minneapolis. It opened in 2010 on the site of a former Butler Square rail yard. Construction cranes stand over the stadium during work on the surrounding site.

Cranes Rise Over Target Field in Minneapolis

Full patio at Graze in the Minneapolis North Loop
The rooftop patio of Graze Provisions + Libations in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood is a popular gathering spot. Located in a rapidly developing area of the city, the North Loop has transformed from a warehouse district into a vibrant urban environment with numerous restaurants, bars, and residential buildings. Graze, established in 2015, contributes to this transformation by offering a contemporary dining and social experience.

Graze Rooftop Patio, North Loop Minneapolis

Crowds outside bars on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis North Loop at night.
Washington Avenue in Minneapolis's North Loop district is a popular nightlife destination, as seen by the crowds gathered outside bars and establishments on a summer evening. The North Loop, historically a warehouse district, has transformed into a vibrant area for entertainment and dining, while retaining much of its early 20th-century industrial architecture. This street, a key artery in the neighborhood, bustles with activity, showcasing the area's contemporary appeal amidst buildings that speak to its past as a center for commerce and industry.

Minneapolis North Loop: Crowds on Washington Ave at Night

People walking on Washington Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis North Loop
Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood is a vibrant area with a mix of historic industrial buildings and modern businesses. The street, once a hub for warehousing and manufacturing, has transformed into a popular destination for dining and entertainment.

Washington Avenue North Loop Minneapolis Evening

Snow plows on the interstate in Minneapolis
Target Field Station in Minneapolis during a winter sunrise, viewed across the railyard as snowplow trucks clear nearby roadways. Opened in 2014, the station serves as the western terminus for METRO Blue and Green Line light-rail service and functions as a multimodal hub for events at Target Field and the surrounding North Loop district.

Target Field Station and Snow Plows

Bunkers Music Bar and Grill sign in North Loop
Bunkers Music Bar & Grill on Washington Avenue in the North Loop area of Minneapolis.

Bunkers Music Bar & Grill in North Loop Minneapolis

Minneapolis City Hall seen through Warehouse District buildings
The Minneapolis City Hall building as seen from the North Loop. June 2023.

Minneapolis City Hall from the North Loop

Target Field's exterior displays Minnesota Twins championship banners from 1965, 1969, and 1970 in downtown Minneapolis.
Target Field is the Minnesota Twins' ballpark in Minneapolis's North Loop. Banners on its exterior mark the franchise's championship seasons, including American League pennants in 1965 and 1933 and West Division titles in 1969 and 1970.

Championship Banners Along Target Field’s Exterior

Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, illuminated at night above railroad tracks in Minneapolis.
Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, is illuminated at night, viewed from the adjacent train tracks in Minneapolis.

Train Tracks Leading to Target Field at Night

Guacaya Bistreaux Caribbean tapas and cocktail bar neon sign glows blue above the storefront on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis.
Guacaya Bistreaux opened on Washington Avenue North in the Warehouse District in 2022, serving Caribbean-inspired small plates and cocktails. The restaurant's name blends "guacamole" and "caya," a colloquial Caribbean term.

Sign at Guacaya Bistreaux in the North Loop

Wet street in Minneapolis's North Loop at night with neon Cuzzy's bar sign illuminated above storefronts.
Cuzzy's Bar sits along Washington Avenue in the North Loop, a neighborhood of former warehouses and rail depots converted into bars, restaurants, and lofts since the 1990s.

Rainy Night on Washington Avenue Near Cuzzy’s Bar

Floyd's 99 Barbershop on Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, with a Prince mural on the adjacent brick wall, at night.
Floyd's 99 Barbershop at 424 Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood with the text "FREE SPIRIT BUILDING" above its entrance. A mural of Prince is painted on the adjacent brick wall.

Prince Mural Beside Floyd’s 99 Barbershop in the North Loop

Pedestrians walk past the illuminated Deja Vu Showgirls neon sign on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis's North Loop at night.
Nighttime on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, where the neon sign for Deja Vu Showgirls is prominently displayed. "Safety Club" walkers walk down Washington Avenue.

Walking Past Deja Vu Showgirls on Washington Avenue

Cuzzy's Bar interior in Minneapolis's North Loop with walls and ceiling covered in signed dollar bills and vintage neon signs.
Cuzzy's Bar on Washington Avenue in the North Loop. The bar's walls and ceiling are covered in dollar bills, a tradition found in dive bars across the country where patrons sign and staple currency to the surfaces over years or decades.

Bacardi Sign and Dollar Bills Cover Cuzzy’s Bar Walls

Liquor bottles and bar taps at Cuzzys bar
Cuzzy's Grill & Bar, located on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis's North Loop, has a history dating back to 1894 as a bar. A "Welcome to Minneapolis" patch is shown behind the bar.

Cuzzy’s Grill & Bar, Minneapolis: Bottles and Beer Taps

Dollars inside Cuzzys Bar in Minneapolis
Dollar bills covered in handwritten messages and signatures taped to the walls at Cuzzy's Bar in downtown Minneapolis.

Dollar Bills on the Walls at Cuzzy’s Bar, Minneapolis

A "NAZ REID" banner displayed on a brick building rooftop in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood at dusk.
A banner bearing the name "NAZ REID" is displayed atop a brick building in Minneapolis's North Loop. The banner signifies local enthusiasm for the Minnesota Timberwolves and their playoff run.

“Naz Reid” Rooftop Sign Above the North Loop at Night

Dario restaurant's outdoor patio filled with diners on a North Loop Minneapolis street at night.
Dario, a modern Italian restaurant established in 2023 in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood.

Evening Crowd on Dario’s Patio in the North Loop

New black metal fencing installed by MNDOT along Interstate 94 beneath a concrete overpass in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood.
New fencing has been installed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) along Interstate 94 in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. This barrier, located near N 5th Avenue, restricts access to an area previously accessible from beneath the bridge. This spot was a popular vantage point for observing freight trains, the Metro Green Line light rail, and the Northstar Line commuter rail.

Fenced-Off Walkway Beneath I-94 in the North Loop

New security fencing installed below Interstate 94 in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood blocks views of passing trains.
New fencing has been installed below Interstate 94 in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, near the intersection of N 5th Ave and I-94. This area previously offered views of the Light Rail, Northstar Line, and freight trains passing under the bridge. The installation of this security fencing came after removing encampments.

Spiked Security Fencing Under I-94 in the North Loop

Walkway between fencing under I94
New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains. Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.

Walkway between fencing under I-94

Fencing under I94 in North Loop Minneapolis
New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains. Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.

Fencing under I-94 in North Loop Minneapolis

Bunker's Music Bar & Grill storefront on snowy Washington Avenue in Minneapolis North Loop at dusk.
Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill with snowfall in the Minneapolis North Loop.

Snowy Sidewalk Near Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill in the North Loop

Target Field Station light rail platform at sunset with illuminated Ford Center building in Minneapolis North Loop.
Target Field Station, a light rail station in Minneapolis’s North Loop, is located adjacent to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins. In the foreground is the historic Ford Center.

Sunset Over the Ford Center and Target Field Station

Twin Cities Taxi Cab Services Trump Cab
A taxi cab from Twin Cities Taxi Cab Services is seen parked in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The vehicle is adorned with campaign graphics for the "Trump Vance" ticket, featuring images of Donald Trump on its side windows and a "Make America Great Again 2024" slogan on the rear.

Trump Vance Decals on a Twin Cities Taxi Van in the North Loop

Monte Carlo restaurant neon sign established in 1906 illuminates a brick building in Minneapolis's North Loop.
Monte Carlo Restaurant sign in the North Loop, Minneapolis. The restaurant has operated in downtown Minneapolis since 1906.

Monte Carlo’s “Since 1906” Sign Lit at Night

Spring snow in the North Loop in Downtown Minneapolis
North 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis under a late-season snowfall.

Snowy Traffic on North 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis

Cymbiotika ad in Downtown Minneapolis
Cymbiotika supplement ad on a building in the North Loop in Downtown Minneapolis.

Cymbiotika Supplement Mural on a North Loop Brick Building

Minneapolis protest posters on a brick building critique the Pohlad family's ownership of the Minnesota Twins and alleged ties to ICE.
Large posters are displayed on a brick building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. One poster reads "Twin Cities WON'T BACK DOWN GET ICE OUT" and features the Minnesota Twins logo. The second poster states "POHLAD FAMILY: VS ICE WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?" and also includes the Twins logo.

Minneapolis Protest Posters: Pohlad Family Whose Side Are You On?

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