Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Franklin Steele Square park in South Minneapolis.

The downtown Minneapolis business district as seen from the Walker Art Center,.

Road construction on interstate 35W in South Minneapolis with the city skyline in the background.

The former Pillsbury mills on the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.

An empty I-35w leading into Downtown Minneapolis during interstate construction.

Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Boom Island Park.

Woman looks over the railing on the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.

Tower cranes in downtown Minneapolis during constructon work on the 10th avenue bridge.

The Capella Tower, IDS Center, and Wells Fargo Center in Downtown Minneapolis at night.

A bench at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. The Minneapolis skyline seen across the lake.

Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the Prospect Park and Witches Hat. In my opinion, this is a very underrated view of the downtown skyline!

The downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen on May 6, 2020.

The Samatar Crossing shared use path near downtown Minneapolis. The path leads from Cedar Riverside to near US Bank Stadium.

Downtown Minneapolis and construction on I-35W.

Loews Hotel, LaSalle Plaza, Target Headquarters and the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, MN.

Downtown Minneapolis with Hyatt Place and Centre Village signs.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from Lake of the Isles.

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.

IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis visible from Lake of the Isles.

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.