Minneapolis Skyline with Lightning Over Metrodome Site
May 2013
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from across the Mississippi River in 2013. The former Minnesota Vikings Stadium, the Metrodome, on the left side of the frame. The stadium has since been replaced by US Bank Stadium.
Minneapolis Skyline and Construction from Loring Park
June 2013
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Loring Park in June 2013. Crane at the site of the under construction 36-story LPM Apartments building.
Minneapolis Skyline and Basilica from Loring Park 2013
June 2013
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Loring Park in 2013. Loring Pond and the Basilica to the left.
Northern Lights Over Downtown Minneapolis Skyline
October 2013
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The Northern Lights visible in downtown Minneapolis.
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline from Millennium Hotel
May 2014
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View of Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the Millennium Hotel on Nicollet Mall.
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline and Nicollet Mall
May 2014
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Nicollet Mall.
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline with Millennium Hotel Dome at Night
May 2014
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Downtown Minneapolis with the Millennium Hotel dome in the bottom right.
Minneapolis Downtown Skyline at Dusk 2017
July 2014
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Downtown Minneapolis Skyline during Sunset 2017
Minneapolis: Keep Back 500 FT Turbulent Water Sign
May 2015
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Sign reading "Keep Back 500 FT Turbulent Water" seen on the Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis.
Lowry Bridge and Minneapolis Skyline at Night from Mississippi River
October 2016
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Lowry Bridge as seen from an island on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Minneapolis City Hall and Skyline at Blue Hour
March 2017
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City Hall in the foreground with the Minneapolis Skyline behind it.
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline, US Bank Stadium from North
May 2017
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Downtown Minneapolis Skyline from the North
Spoonbridge and Cherry, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at Night
June 2017
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Located in the Walker's sculpture garden.
Minneapolis I-35W Bridge and Downtown Skyline at Night
September 2017
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Downtown Minneapolis Skyline with I35W bridge crossing the Mississippi River.
Downtown Minneapolis: Foshay and AT&T Towers at Night
October 2017
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Aerial photo of downtown Minneapolis. Showing the Foshay Tower and AT&T Tower.
Guthrie Theatre and Gold Medal Flour in Gold Medal Park
March 2018
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The Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis as seen from Gold Medal Park.
Minneapolis Skyline and Mississippi River at Night
May 2018
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Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from the North on the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis skyline and Bde Maka Ska under full moon
October 2018
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Full Moon rising over Minneapolis. As seen from the West Calhoun neighborhood.
Minneapolis Skyline and Stone Arch Bridge in Winter
December 2018
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Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main.
Downtown Minneapolis Reflections
March 2019
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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
March 2019
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Construction on interstate 35W near downtown Minneapolis.
Construction in Minneapolis
March 2019
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Interstate 35W coming into downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Skyline and Bde Maka Ska at Night
May 2019
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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.
Thrivent Financial Construction Downtown Minneapolis at Sunset
May 2019
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Thrivent Financial's current building and their new building going up.
Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower at Night
June 2019
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The Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower in downtown Minneapolis.
June 2019
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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.
Minneapolis Downtown Blue Hour from Cedar Lake Trail
June 2019
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Downtown Minneapolis seen from near the Cedar Lake Trail.
Minneapolis Skyline Viewed At Night From Downtown East
August 2019
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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.
IDS Center visible from Lake of the Isles
September 2019
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IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis visible from Lake of the Isles.
Minneapolis Salvation Army and Skyline at Night
December 2019
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On a cold winter night in Minneapolis, the Salvation Army’s brick building stands in the foreground, a reminder of the nonprofit’s long presence serving those in need near the city’s downtown core. Beyond it, steam rises from the nearby power plant while the illuminated skyline glows with high-rise towers, blending industrial grit with modern glass. The juxtaposition of snowy side streets, mid-century warehouses, and gleaming skyscrapers reflects the city’s layered history — from its working-class roots to its contemporary role as a regional hub of commerce and culture.
Minneapolis Skyline from Lake of the Isles at Night
April 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from Lake of the Isles.
Centre Village and Hyatt Place, Downtown Minneapolis, Covid Era
April 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis with Hyatt Place and Centre Village signs.
Loews Hotel, Target Headquarters, and Target Dog in Minneapolis
April 2020
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Loews Hotel, LaSalle Plaza, Target Headquarters and the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, MN.
I-35W Construction at Night, Downtown Minneapolis
April 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis and construction on I-35W.
Samatar Crossing near Downtown Minneapolis
May 2020
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The Samatar Crossing shared use path near downtown Minneapolis. The path leads from Cedar Riverside to near US Bank Stadium.
Minneapolis Skyline at night May 6 2020
May 2020
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The downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen on May 6, 2020.
Minneapolis skyline from Witches Hat
May 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the Prospect Park and Witches Hat. In my opinion, this is a very underrated view of the downtown skyline!
A bench at Bde Maka Ska and the city skyline
May 2020
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A bench at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. The Minneapolis skyline seen across the lake.
Capella, IDS and Wells Fargo Center in Minneapolis
May 2020
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The Capella Tower, IDS Center, and Wells Fargo Center in Downtown Minneapolis at night.
Minneapolis in Development
May 2020
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Tower cranes in downtown Minneapolis during constructon work on the 10th avenue bridge.
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline and Stoen Arch Bridge
May 2020
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Woman looks over the railing on the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Skyline
May 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Boom Island Park.
Empty I-35W Freeway Construction, Downtown Minneapolis Night
July 2020
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An empty I-35w leading into Downtown Minneapolis during interstate construction.
Pillsbury A Mill Neon Sign, Minneapolis Night
August 2020
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The former Pillsbury mills on the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.
35W Construction December 2025
December 2020
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Road construction on interstate 35W in South Minneapolis with the city skyline in the background.
Downtown Minneapolis business district
July 2021
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The downtown Minneapolis business district as seen from the Walker Art Center,.
Minneapolis Skyline from Lake of the Isles at Night
March 2022
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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.
Franklin Steele Square park in Minneapolis
April 2022
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Franklin Steele Square park in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Skyline from North Loop Parking Garage, May 2022
May 2022
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Minneapolis Skyline as seen from a parking garage on 10th Street in the North Loop, Downtown Minneapolis.
Bde Maka Ska
June 2022
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A sailboat on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset.
Minneapolis Skyline from Powderhorn Park at Night 2022
November 2022
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Minneapolis skyline as seen from Powderhorn Park.
Minneapolis Skyline from St. Louis Park with Highway 100
May 2023
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Woodale Avenue in St. Louis Park. Highway 100 in the foreground.
Minneapolis Skyline at Dusk, Uptown View
May 2023
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Uptown.
Minneapolis Lock and Dam Under Canadian Wildfire Smoke
May 2023
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Minneapolis I-35W Bridge in Wildfire Smoke
May 2023
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Minneapolis Skyline Obscured by Wildfire Smoke
May 2023
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Minneapolis Skyline Under Wildfire Smoke Haze
May 2023
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Minneapolis Skyline and Mississippi River in Wildfire Smoke
May 2023
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Wildfire smoke and the Mississippi River. Air quality warnings issued after Canadian wildfires cause smoke to drift south.
Funky clouds over Minneapolis
August 2023
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Caught some real funky clouds behind downtown Minneapolis.
Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis
August 2023
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Above part of the 51 mile Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis.
Sailboats and a colorful sunset
August 2023
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Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during sunset. Lake of the Isles seen in the distance.
K-Mart site, Minneapolis
October 2023
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The K-Mart site in South Minneapolis. Firefighters fought a fire here earlier this month. After two South Minneapolis post offices were burned down in May 2020, the Postal Service leased space in the building from November 2020 to late summer 2023 for temporary post offices during rebuild.
CPKS Holiday Train over Mississippi River, Minneapolis
December 2023
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train in Minneapolis on December 11, 2023. The rail company says they’ve raised more than $22.5 million dollars and 5 million pounds of food for local food banks since the tradition began 25 years ago.
Minneapolis Skyline at Night 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.
Minneapolis Downtown Skyline from I-35W at Dusk, April 2024
April 2024
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Minneapolis skyline as seen from 35W in April 2024.
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline and Stadium at Dusk
June 2024
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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.
Waterbury House Apartments, Lake Street, Minneapolis Sunset
June 2024
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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.
Minneapolis Skyline After Thunderstorm, August 26, 2024
August 2024
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Clouds break up following severe thunderstorms in Minneapolis on August 26, 2024.
Aurora Borealis Over Cedar Lake, Minneapolis Skyline
October 2024
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Minneapolis Skyline, October 2024
October 2024
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Spoonbridge and Cherry Sculpture, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
December 2024
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The Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture in the Walker Art Garden in Downtown Minneapolis.
Fresh snowfall on Spoonbridge and Cherry
December 2024
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A fresh snowfall on the Spoonbridge and Cherry at the Walker Sculpture Garden near Downtown Minneapolis.
Couple Floating on Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis Skyline
May 2025
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A couple on Bde Maka Ska with the Minneapolis city skyline behind
Minikahda Club Golf Course, Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis Skyline
July 2025
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The Minikahda Club golf club that looks over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Snow covered Nicollet Ave and Minneapolis Skyline
December 2025
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Snow covered Nicollet Ave and the Minneapolis Skyline. The Minneapolis police 5th precinct police station on the right.
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