Minneapolis

5,036 photos · 2008–2026

5,036 photographs tagged Minneapolis, 2008–2026.

A person walks down a wet Lake Street sidewalk past storefronts with neon signs and colorful street art at night. — A lone individual walks down Lake Street in South Minneapolis at night.

Large crowd gathers outside Target Center in Minneapolis during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials. — A crowd gathers outside the Target Center in Minneapolis for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials. These trials are an important event for athletes seeking to qualify for the Olympic Games.

An angler stands on a wooden pier fishing on Cedar Lake in Minneapolis at dusk. — Cedar Lake is one of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, a roughly 170-acre lake on the city's west side with a maximum depth of about 51 feet. A wooden pier extends into the water, giving anglers access away from the shoreline's reeds and trees. The downtown Minneapolis skyline rises beyond the tree line on the lake's far shore.

Crowds gather outside Target Center in downtown Minneapolis during the US Gymnastics Olympic Trials in June 2024. — Pedestrians gather outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis during the US Gymnastics Olympic Trials. A skybridge above the street displays "GYMNASTICS CITY USA" and images of gymnasts. The event, held at the Target Center, served as a qualifying competition for the Olympic Games.

Crowds gather under tent canopies during Pride Week festivities outside The Saloon bar in downtown Minneapolis. — Minneapolis Pride Week festivities unfold outside The Saloon, a prominent LGBTQ+ bar located in downtown Minneapolis. The event, held during Pride 2024, draws a large crowd to the surrounding streets.

Sailboats dotting Bde Maka Ska with the Minneapolis skyline beyond under a dramatic cloudy sky. — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on a June evening in 2024, under a sky filled with dramatic clouds.

Olympic rings stand illuminated at night beneath the red "Gymnastics City USA" skyway in downtown Minneapolis during the 2024 U.S. — Downtown Minneapolis was transformed into "Gymnastics City USA" for the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in June 2024.

Target Center in downtown Minneapolis displays a welcome banner for the U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials, June 2024. — The Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis hosted the U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials from June 27-30, 2024. This event determined the athletes who would represent the United States at the Olympic Games.

Visitors stand at the base of Minnehaha Falls, a 53-foot waterfall in Minneapolis's Minnehaha Regional Park. — Visitors gather at the base of Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in June 2024. The waterfall, a prominent feature of Minnehaha Regional Park, cascades approximately 53 feet into a creek that flows into the Mississippi River. Established in 1889, Minnehaha Regional Park is one of the oldest and most visited parks in the Minneapolis Park System.

A person in a blue shirt stands at the base of Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, with turbulent whitewater cascading down moss-covered rock walls. — A lone fisherman casts a line into the churning waters at the base of Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis. The falls, a prominent feature of Minnehaha Regional Park, have been a popular natural attraction since the park's establishment in the late 19th century. The park and its waterfall were immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1855 poem, 'The Song of Hiawatha,' further cementing its cultural significance.

Minnehaha Falls cascades 53 feet into a pool surrounded by moss-covered rock walls in Minneapolis. — Minnehaha Falls, located in Minnehaha Regional Park, Minneapolis, is a significant natural landmark within the city's park system. The waterfall, which cascades 53 feet, has been a point of interest since the area was established as a park in the late 19th century. The falls are fed by Minnehaha Creek, and their flow is often enhanced after periods of heavy rainfall, as seen here on June 23, 2024.

Heavy rain has really brought out the greenery in the city. At times taking over bike paths such as this one on Nicollet Island.

Minneapolis skyline partially obscured by fog and rain, with Grain Belt Brewery silos in the foreground. The city's downtown is situated along the Mississippi River. — The Minneapolis skyline is partially obscured by fog and rain, with the historic Grain Belt Brewery silos visible in the foreground. The city's downtown area, situated along the Mississippi River, has a history rooted in milling and industry, with these silos representing a significant part of that heritage.

Large mural depicting Prince with a guitar adorns a downtown Minneapolis building beside a stage set up for a celebration event. — A mural honoring Prince adorns a building in Downtown Minneapolis, adjacent to a stage set up for a 2024 Prince celebration.

The abandoned Nicollet Self Service Car Wash in Minneapolis is covered in graffiti and overgrown vegetation — The Nicollet Self Service Car Wash on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis has been abandoned for years. The structure, once a functional piece of urban infrastructure, now serves as a canvas for graffiti artists. Overgrown vegetation and puddles of water suggest a period of neglect and the encroachment of nature on the built environment.

Neon "Prince" and "Celebration" signs illuminate a storefront entrance decorated with pink neon artwork in downtown Minneapolis. — A mural on a door in Downtown Minneapolis during the annual Prince Celebration event. This year was also the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain.

A Sun Country Airlines jet flies between office towers in downtown Minneapolis. — A Sun Country Airlines jet flies over downtown Minneapolis between office towers. Sun Country Airlines is based at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, the region’s primary commercial airport.

Pedestrians and a scooter user on Nicollet Mall at sunset in downtown Minneapolis, with the Target flagship store visible across the street. — Pedestrians and a scooter at sunset on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis, across from Target's flagship store.

Protest signs reading "ABOLITION" and "STOP THE VIOLENCE" hang on a fence surrounding the abandoned Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building. — Signs reading "ABOLITION" and "STOP THE VIOLENCE" are displayed on the fence surrounding the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station on June 19, 2024. The building has been vacant since it was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020.

Concrete barricades block access to a vacant lot on a residential street in South Minneapolis. — Concrete barricades are placed on a lot in South Minneapolis, a tactic employed by the city following the dismantling of encampments.

A colorful mural depicting George Floyd lies on the street at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, surrounded by candles, flowers, and plants. — A vibrant mural depicting George Floyd adorns the street at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, the site where he died in police custody on May 25, 2020.

Alaska Airlines jet descends toward Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport above downtown Minneapolis buildings including Capella Tower. — An Alaska Airlines jet approaches Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, flying over the downtown core. The Capella Tower, completed in 1992, is visible on the left, distinguished by its distinctive glass-domed roof.

Pizza Luce restaurant storefront on North 1st Street in downtown Minneapolis with parked Tesla vehicles on the street. — Pizza Luce is a popular restaurant located on North 1st Street in Downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police Department's 1st Precinct building on 4th Street North in downtown Minneapolis. — The Minneapolis Police Department's 1st Precinct is located at 400 4th Street North in downtown Minneapolis.

Nighttime construction equipment and barriers line Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street near the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis. — Nighttime construction is underway on Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.

Lightning hits the Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis — A powerful lightning strike illuminates the downtown Minneapolis skyline during a summer storm in June 2024.

Midtown Greenway Jogger in June 2024 — A lone jogger uses the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis after a rain shower. This 5.7-mile paved trail follows the path of a former railroad line, converted into a public corridor in the late 1990s.

Pho Tau Bay Restaurant storefront on Cecil Newman Lane in Minneapolis, illuminated at dusk with street signs and trees. — Pho Tau Bay Restaurant is located on Cecil Newman Lane between Nicollet Avenue and 1st Avenue South in Minneapolis.

Little Tijuana Bar & Restaurant storefront at Nicollet Avenue and East 26th Street in South Minneapolis, illuminated by neon signs and red lighting at night. — The Little Tijuana Bar & Restaurant, located at Nicollet Avenue and East 26th Street in South Minneapolis.

Sailboats with tall masts moored at a dock on Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis at dusk. — Sailboats are docked at Bde Maka Ska, a lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The lake is part of the city's Chain of Lakes, a system of lakes and parkways that are popular for recreation and serve as a vital green space within the urban environment. Bde Maka Ska, originally known as Lake Calhoun, was renamed in 2020 to honor the Dakota people.

Sailboat with colorful striped sail docked at Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis with city skyline beyond. — Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis: Sailboat and Sunset View. People gather on the docks of Bde Maka Ska, one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes, to watch the sunset. The lake, originally known as Lake Calhoun, was renamed Bde Maka Ska in 2020 following a tribal council resolution to honor its Dakota heritage.

Psychic Reader storefront at 1700 Lake Street in Minneapolis glows with neon palm tarot and psychic reading signs at dusk. — Psychic Reader, a business offering palm and tarot card readings, is located at 1700 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

LakeHaus Apartments rooftop pool and amenity deck in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood viewed from above. — LakeHaus Apartments in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood is a multifamily residential building with a rooftop pool and resident amenity deck.

Excavated light rail tunnel construction site with red and white building and Minneapolis skyline in background. — Construction is underway on the Kenilworth LRT Tunnel in Minneapolis, a key component of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (Green Line) extension.

Minneapolis skyline beyond residential buildings and Bde Maka Ska lake in the Uptown neighborhood. — This photograph presents a panoramic view of Minneapolis, Minnesota, looking eastward from the southwest quadrant of the city. The foreground features residential buildings and the distinct architecture of the Uptown neighborhood. Beyond, the waters of Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles are visible.

Waterbury House Apartments and surrounding residential towers on Lake Street in Minneapolis at dusk with downtown skyline visible in distance. — Waterbury House Apartments, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, is a modern residential building situated near the intersection of Lake Street and Excelsior Boulevard.

Crowd of people gathered on an illuminated rooftop at Uptown Ties nightclub in Minneapolis. — The rooftop of Uptown Ties, a nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis from new Green Line Train Extension — The Minneapolis skyline is illuminated at dusk, with Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, prominently visible in the foreground. The stadium, completed in 2010, is a central feature of the North Loop neighborhood.

Barkley O'Neal 2024 banner on a building in North Minneapolis with downtown behind it — A banner reading “Barkley O'Neal 2024” hangs on a building in North Minneapolis with the downtown skyline in the background. The sign is a reference to NBA commentators Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal during the 2024 postseason.

Eduardo Kobra's colorful geometric mural depicting Bob Dylan covers a building wall on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — This mural, located on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, features a portrait of musician Bob Dylan by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. The artwork, completed in 2015, spans the side of a building and incorporates Kobra's signature geometric style with vibrant colors.

Blue chairs line a wooden deck at Peavey Plaza overlooking a still pool surrounded by mature trees and modern downtown Minneapolis architecture. — Peavey Plaza is a public plaza in downtown Minneapolis, next to Orchestra Hall on Nicollet Mall. It opened in 1975 and was rebuilt in 2019, keeping its signature reflecting pool as a central feature.

Minneapolis Police Department squad car covered in flowers, handwritten tributes, and law enforcement patches memorializing Officer Jamal Mitchell. — A Minneapolis Police Department squad car serves as a makeshift memorial for Officer Jamal Mitchell, who was killed on May 30, 2024, while responding to a mass shooting. The vehicle is covered in flowers, tributes, and patches from various law enforcement agencies.

Community members visit a memorial tent for Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell outside the 4th Precinct police station. — A temporary memorial has been established outside the Minneapolis Police Department's 4th Precinct in honor of Officer Jamal Mitchell. Officer Mitchell was killed on May 30, 2024, while responding to a mass shooting incident.

Floral memorial with red and white flowers at the base of a utility pole at Blaisdell Avenue and 31st Street in Minneapolis. — A makeshift memorial honors Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell at the corner of Blaisdell Avenue and 31st Street. Officer Mitchell was killed on May 30, 2024, while responding to a shooting incident.

Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis features a water feature with blue Adirondack chairs, mature trees, and modern skyscrapers in the background. — Peavey Plaza, located in downtown Minneapolis, is a public space designed by M. Paul Friedberg and opened in 1975.

Handwritten memorial note honoring Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell attached to a utility pole on Blaisdell Avenue. — A makeshift memorial honors Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell on Blaisdell Avenue. Officer Mitchell was killed on May 30, 2024, while responding to a shooting incident.

Stone Arch Bridge's illuminated stone arches span the Mississippi River at night with Minneapolis skyline beyond. — The Stone Arch Bridge, a former railroad bridge constructed in 1883, is undergoing repairs. The bridge, which spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is closed to the public for several summers to facilitate this work.

Hundreds of Minneapolis police vehicles with activated lights form a procession in downtown Minneapolis following an officer's death. — Hundreds of Minneapolis police officers formed a procession outside the Hennepin County Medical Center to escort the body of Officer Jamal Mitchell. Mitchell was killed in a mass shooting incident earlier that day. The procession proceeded from the medical center in downtown Minneapolis to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office in Minnetonka.

Minneapolis police vehicles and officers conduct a nighttime procession through downtown streets. — Hundreds of Minneapolis police officers formed a procession to escort the body of Officer Jamal Mitchell from Hennepin County Medical Center to the medical examiner's office in Minnetonka. Officer Mitchell was killed in a mass shooting incident earlier that day. The escort route passed through downtown Minneapolis, with law enforcement vehicles lining the streets.

Protest and memorial signs affixed to barricades surrounding the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building on Minnehaha Avenue. — Four years after protesters set fire to the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station, signs of remembrance and protest remain affixed to the barricades surrounding the building. The precinct, located on Minnehaha Avenue, was a focal point of the Minneapolis Uprising following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The sign with messages such as "George Floyd," "Say His Name," "No Justice, No Streets," and "Abolition".

Protest signs hang on fencing at Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct site four years after 2020 uprising. — Four years after the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station was set ablaze during protests following the murder of George Floyd, signs hang on the fencing surrounding the site. The signs, bearing messages such as "healing," "reclaim Black joy," "clean up the MPD," and "we remember George Floyd".

Graffiti reading "George Floyd" on an electrical box along Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — Graffiti bearing the name "George Floyd" is visible on an electrical box along Lake Street in Minneapolis. This marking come approximately four years after the murder of George Floyd.

Colorful street mural depicting George Floyd at the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis. — A mural depicting George Floyd adorns the street at the site of his killing by Minneapolis Police officers on May 25, 2020. This artwork, created for the fourth anniversary of his death, is part of a larger memorial at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street, known as George Floyd Square.

Crowds line the sidewalk outside Tom's Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a Timberwolves playoff game. — A crowd lines the sidewalk outside Tom's Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game.

Man holding a sign reading "VIRUS AND COVID IS A HOAX" on a downtown Minneapolis street with storefronts and pedestrians visible behind him. — A man carries a sign stating "VIRUS AND COVID IS A HOAX" in downtown Minneapolis in May 2024. The sign also includes "EARTH NO MILLENNIAL PROTECTOR".

Crowds gather at a downtown Minneapolis street closure marked with "Wolves Back" signage during the 2024 Minnesota Timberwolves playoff season. — A block party is underway in downtown Minneapolis during the 2024 Minnesota Timberwolves playoff run.

Minneapolis Police Department mounted patrol officers ride horses in formation through downtown Minneapolis. — Minneapolis Police Department's Mounted Patrol unit rides through downtown Minneapolis. The unit is often deployed for crowd control.

State Theatre marquee in downtown Minneapolis with Timberwolves messages and Charles Barkley welcome sign — The State Theatre marquee on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays messages supporting the Minnesota Timberwolves and welcoming Charles Barkley back to Minnesota.

Hennepin Avenue road construction site flooded at night in Uptown Minneapolis with neon signage and heavy equipment visible. — Flooded road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, during the summer of 2020.

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.

Painting inside music box theatre — Music Box Theatre on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. Built in the 1920s the theatre was recently purchased by Miracle City church.

Ornate blue wall detail inside Music Box Theatre in Minneapolis. — Music Box Theatre on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. Built in the 1920s the theatre was recently purchased by Miracle City church.

Inside the music box theatre — Music Box Theatre on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. Built in the 1920s the theatre was recently purchased by Miracle City church.

Music Box theatre main room — Music Box Theatre on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. Built in the 1920s the theatre was recently purchased by Miracle City church.

Kids room inside the music box theatre — Music Box Theatre on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. Built in the 1920s the theatre was recently purchased by Miracle City church.

Hennepin County Government Center Atrium — The atrium inside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Boarded Dundry House in Minneapolis displays a demolition notice dated May 20 on its entrance, surrounded by graffiti. — The Dundry House, a vacant building with a demolition notice on its boarded-up entrance. This structure had been vacant for some time and was significantly damaged by fire in April 2024.

Minnesota Vikings and Metro Transit — Metro Transit’s Light Rail Support Facility on Franklin Avenue in South Minneapolis. The facility is home the staff and equipment for the Green Line.

New Green Line train at support facility — A new Green Line train that's currently running on the Blue Line at the Metro Transit’s Light Rail Support Facility on Franklin Avenue in South Minneapolis. The facility is home the staff and equipment for the Green Line.

Metro Transit light rail train at the support facility — Metro Transit’s Light Rail Support Facility on Franklin Avenue in South Minneapolis. The facility is home the staff and equipment for the Green Line.

Bonfire burns on the Mississippi River bank in Minneapolis at dusk. — A bonfire burns along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The fire is set on the rocky riverbank near the downtown riverfront.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building on Minnehaha Avenue with "site cleanup begins spring/summer 2024" banner and protective fencing. — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, located on Minnehaha Avenue, is slated for cleanup and fencing removal in spring/summer 2024. The site has remained largely inactive since the precinct was set ablaze during protests in the summer of 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline illuminated at night from the shore of Bde Maka Ska lake. — Capella Tower stands in the downtown Minneapolis skyline near the west shore of Bde Maka Ska. Built in 1992, the 776 foot tower is Minneapolis's second tallest building. Bde Maka Ska, the largest lake in Minneapolis at 401 acres, took its Dakota name in 2018 after over a century as Lake Calhoun.

Roxys cabaret shoe in downtown Minneapolis — Roxy's Cabaret, also known as Nicollet Diner, stands in Downtown Minneapolis. This establishment operates as a 24/7 diner.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline at dusk across Lake of the Isles, obscured by Canadian wildfire smoke in May 2024. — Lake of the Isles is one of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, covering about 108 acres with a maximum depth of 20 feet. Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts over the downtown Minneapolis skyline in May 2024.

White Castle restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands behind chain-link fencing with red graffiti markings. — The White Castle restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands behind protective fencing covered in graffiti.

Pedestrians cross Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis with the historic Grain Belt Beer sign visible in the background. — Pedestrians cross Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. The historic Grain Belt Beer sign, a landmark from the former Grain Belt Brewery (1893-1975), is visible in the background.

A black Porsche Cayman travels on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis with traffic and street infrastructure visible behind it. — A black Porsche Cayman S is positioned on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis in May 2024.

Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis at dusk with emergency vehicles, chain-link fencing, and downtown skyline illuminated behind. — Nicollet Avenue at dusk, viewed from the former K-Mart site in South Minneapolis.

"Wolves Back" signage displayed on a Minneapolis skyway structure above Hennepl Avenue during the Minnesota Timberwolves playoff season. — Temporary "Wolves Back" signage adorns the Minneapolis skyway system on Hennepin Avenue, signaling support for the Minnesota Timberwolves during a playoff run.

Pedestrians gather outside Sneaky Pete's bar on a Minneapolis street at night with neon signage and a light rail station visible. — The Minneapolis Warehouse District buzzes with activity at night, as patrons gather outside Sneaky Pete's Ultimate Fun Bar + Grill.

Aurora borealis glows above Lake of the Isles Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with illuminated trees and stone balustrade below. — The aurora borealis illuminated the sky above Lake of the Isles Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 10, 2024.

The People's Way awning at George Floyd Square displays colorful graffiti art against a deep blue evening sky in Minneapolis. — The People's Way awning at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, George Floyd Square has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Graffiti-covered stop sign in South Minneapolis beneath the aurora borealis. — A graffiti-covered stop sign in South Minneapolis stands beneath the aurora borealis. The sign includes an all-way plaque and is marked with multiple layers of writing.

A red Speedway gas station sign at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis displays "Welcome to George Floyd Square" with a raised fist symbol. — The former Speedway gas station sign at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis displays the message "Welcome to George Floyd Square" alongside a raised fist symbol.

Southside Battletrain at the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with drummers and a “DANGER BLASTING KEEP OUT!” sign — Southside Battletrain takes part in the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis on May 5, 2024. The mobile art and music installation combines drummers, welded scrap materials, and a warning sign reading “DANGER BLASTING KEEP OUT!”

Southside Battletrain banner at the MayDay Parade in Minneapolis, with a black cat and “We Never Forget” text. — The Southside Battletrain banner is carried during the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis, Minneapolis, on May 5, 2024. The hand-painted banner shows a black cat and the phrase “We Never Forget.”

Southside Battletrain driver at the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis. — Southside Battletrain moves through the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024. The vehicle is built from the front end of an old Ford truck and is operated by a participant during the annual parade organized by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre.

Participants guide the Southside Battletrain cardboard float during the 2024 MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis. — The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024 included the Southside Battletrain, an elaborate cardboard float. Participants guided the Battletrain along the parade route, which began on Bloomington Avenue and proceeded to 34th Street before concluding at Powderhorn Park. This long-standing community tradition in South Minneapolis is known for its creative floats and celebration of spring and local culture. The parade serves as a significant annual gathering for residents, fostering community engagement and expression.

The Southside Battletrain art vehicle with fire effects and performers participates in the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis. — The Southside Battletrain, an elaborate art vehicle, participates in the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024. This community event, known for its vibrant artistic expressions and political messaging, traditionally marches down Bloomington Avenue before concluding at Powderhorn Park. The Battletrain, a prominent mobile sculpture, often features pyrotechnics and performers, symbolizing community resilience and creative protest. Organized by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre since 1975, the MayDay Parade is a long-standing cultural tradition in Minneapolis.

The Southside Battletrain float moves through the 2024 MayDay Parade on Bloomington Avenue in South Minneapolis. — The annual MayDay Parade proceeds through South Minneapolis in 2024, featuring the Southside Battletrain. This community-led procession, a tradition for over 50 years, is organized by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre and often highlights themes of social justice and environmentalism. Participants, including those on the distinctive Southside Battletrain float, marched along Bloomington Avenue before turning onto 34th Street. The parade culminates at Powderhorn Park, a significant gathering place for the community.

The Southside Battletrain art vehicle with spectators gathered alongside during the MayDay Parade in Minneapolis. — The Southside Battletrain participates in the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis, 2024.

Participants on custom-built bicycles ride during the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis on May 5, 2024. — Participants on custom-built bicycles, identified as part of the Southside Battletrain, proceed during the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024. This community event, a tradition since 1975, celebrates spring and collective spirit through art and performance. The parade route typically follows Bloomington Avenue, turning onto 34th Street, and concludes at Powderhorn Park.

Jhoan Duran enters the game at Target Field — Target Field in Minneapolis during a Minnesota Twins game on May 3, 2024, with Jhoan Duran featured on the main video board during player introductions. Opened in 2010, the ballpark replaced the Metrodome as the Twins' home stadium and was designed as an open-air Major League Baseball venue in the city’s Warehouse District. The large center-field board and ribbon displays are part of the stadium’s game-presentation system, used for introductions, statistics, replays, and in-game entertainment.

Katie Storm and Tim Laudner at Target Field — Bally Sports broadcasters Katie Storm and Tim Laudner work from the television set at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, before a Minnesota Twins game against the Boston Red Sox on May 3, 2024. The large center-field video board behind them shows the ceremonial first pitch by “Pistol Pete” Aune during the pregame program. Target Field opened in 2010 as the home of the Twins, replacing the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome and incorporating broadcast positions with direct sightlines into the ballpark.

Orange and red tulips bloom in front of the Loring Park entrance sign in Minneapolis. — Tulips bloom in Loring Park, a prominent urban green space in Minneapolis. Established in 1883, Loring Park is one of the city's oldest parks, designed by landscape architect Horace W.S. Cleveland.

Student protesters occupy an encampment with tents at the University of Minnesota demanding divestment from companies involved in Gaza conflict. — The Palestine solidarity protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. This was the second such encampment at the university, following a previous police clearing and arrests of nine protesters. Students and activists established the encampment to demand the school divest from companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations. Protesters engaged in discussions with university officials, resulting in an initial agreement reached shortly after 10 PM, and the tents were removed on May 2nd.

Student protest encampment on the University of Minnesota campus at night with tents, signs, and demonstrators gathered in the plaza. — Gaza Protest Encampment at the University of Minnesota, May 1, 2024. The Gaza protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1, 2024, marked the second such protest on campus following an earlier police clearing and arrests. Protesters established the encampment to demand that the university divest from companies implicated in war crimes and human rights violations. On the evening of May 1st, negotiations between student organizers and university officials led to an initial agreement, resulting in the voluntary removal of tents by May 2nd.

Student protesters camp outside Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium at University of Minnesota during May 2024 Gaza divestment encampment. — The Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis served as the backdrop for an anti-war protest encampment on May 1st, 2024. This encampment called for the institution to divest from companies implicated in war crimes and human rights violations related to the conflict in Gaza. Protesters engaged in discussions with school officials, leading to an initial agreement late on May 1st, and the subsequent removal of tents on May 2nd, marking a temporary resolution to the protest.

Anti-war protest encampment at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis with hundreds of demonstrators, tents, and umbrellas gathered at night. — An anti-war protest encampment formed at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. Students and activists established the encampment to demand that the university divest from companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations, specifically referencing the conflict in Gaza. This was the second such encampment at the university, following an earlier protest that was cleared by police. On the evening of May 1st, an initial agreement was reached with school officials, leading to the voluntary removal of tents on May 2nd.

Private buses and vans parked outside Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis during a court appearance. — Private buses and vans are parked outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis, where Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan arrived for a court appearance. Londregan faces charges for the killing of Ricky Cobb II during a Minneapolis traffic stop in July of the previous year. His arrival at the courthouse was met with thunderous applause from hundreds of supporters, many of whom traveled in these buses.

Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan stands with supporters inside the Hennepin County Government Center during his trial proceedings. — Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan attended a court proceeding at the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis. He is accused of the killing of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop in July 2023. His arrival was met with a large gathering of supporters, many of whom arrived in private buses and vans, underscoring the public attention surrounding the trial.

Supporters wearing maroon shirts gather inside the Hennepin County Government Center for a court hearing regarding Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan. — Supporters of Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan gather at the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis. They are present for a court hearing concerning Londregan, who is accused of killing Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop in July. Many attendees wear shirts expressing solidarity with the State Trooper.

US Bank Stadium with 311 Billboard — US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis displays the announcement of quarterback J.J. McCarthy as the Minnesota Vikings' 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Completed in 2016, this multi-purpose stadium serves as the home field for the Minnesota Vikings, replacing the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

Minnesota Vikings Round 1 draft pick — US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis displays the announcement of J.J. McCarthy as the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft. The Minnesota Vikings selected the Michigan quarterback, a significant moment for the franchise. Opened in 2016, US Bank Stadium serves as the home field for the Vikings and a prominent venue for major events in the city.

Multilingual welcome mural with greetings in multiple languages illuminated at Cedar-Riverside LRT station in Minneapolis. — A multi-language welcome mural brightens a wall at the Cedar Riverside LRT station in South Minneapolis. The mural features greetings in languages including Hmong, Somali, Arabic, and Spanish.

Lake Street Market storefront in Minneapolis with neon signage and protective barriers at night. — Lake Street Market is a neighborhood grocery store at 201 W. Lake Street in Minneapolis. Its windows were boarded up in 2020 after the unrest following George Floyd's killing, then later covered with tributes to Daunte Wright after his death at the hands of police in April 2021. The boards have since come down, opening the storefront back up to the street.

Red anarchist and Palestinian solidarity graffiti covers a wall outside Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota. — Graffiti expressing solidarity with Palestine covers a wall outside Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The graffiti appeared during pro-Palestinian protests on campus concerning the war in Gaza. Messages such as 'VIVA PALESTINE,' 'Free Palestine,' and calls for a ceasefire are visible, alongside symbols like the watermelon, which has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance.

Exterior photo of Coffman Memorial union after protests — Coffman Union at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis after local/state police ordered the mostly student protesters to vacate the lawn after arresting 9 the day prior. The protesters continue to demand that the university divest in companies working with Israel’s military.

Bruininks Hall in Minneapolis at night — Bruininks Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis is prominently featured against the city's night skyline. Completed in 2014, this academic building serves as a central hub for student services and classrooms on the East Bank campus, near the Dinkytown neighborhood.

Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge in Loring Park, Minneapolis — The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge links Loring Park to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Walker Art Center, carrying pedestrians and cyclists over the sunken lanes of Interstate 94/394. Artist Siah Armajani designed the span, which opened in 1988 and is named for a longtime Minneapolis park board commissioner and philanthropist. In the distance, the copper dome of the Basilica of Saint Mary rises above the skyline; completed in 1926 and designed by Emmanuel Masqueray, it was the first basilica established in the United States and remains co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Storm clouds and Loring Pond — The downtown Minneapolis skyline rises beyond Loring Park, a significant urban green space established in the late 19th century. From Loring Pond, the city's commercial core is visible, featuring prominent structures like the IDS Center and Capella Tower, which represent a blend of modern glass high-rises and historic brick architecture. As one of Minneapolis's oldest parks, Loring Park provides a natural respite for residents and visitors.

University of Minnesota Police Department officers and vehicles stationed outside Coffman Memorial Union during a pro-Palestine protest on campus. — University of Minnesota Police Department officers and vehicles are stationed outside Coffman Memorial Union on the Minneapolis campus. Their presense came during pro-Palestine protest and camps.

Handwritten flyer on a utility pole alleging deaths at Riverside Plaza Apartments in Minneapolis. — A flyer titled "Killers at Riverside Plaza Apartments" is affixed to a utility pole on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The handwritten message alleges "159 deaths" over "2-3 years" at the Riverside Plaza Apartments, stating that "130 of them overdoses" and "60 of the overdoses were Native people," further claiming these deaths "happened on purpose."

Road reconstruction barriers block Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during infrastructure work. — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is undergoing a major road reconstruction project. This infrastructure upgrade involves excavating the existing roadway to integrate new dedicated bike and transit lanes.

Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a crowd for Disney’s The Lion King. — Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis hosts Disney’s The Lion King as theatergoers line up outside the venue. The Orpheum is one of the principal historic theaters on Hennepin Avenue and remains a major stop for Broadway touring productions in the city’s theater district.

Rideshares just a ride not your ride or die — A new billboard on Hennepin Ave in downtown Minneapolis from “Ride Sure”. Per it’s website, the campaign by the owner of Blue & White Taxi wants to debunk what it says are myths that rideshare is a better alternative to taxis.

Protest flyer affixed to a utility pole reading "No New Third" with demands for police abolition and reference to George Floyd. — A protest flyer affixed to a pole in Minneapolis advocates against the rebuilding of the city's Third Police Precinct. The original Third Precinct station was destroyed by fire during the widespread protests in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. This flyer, bearing the message 'No New Third' and 'We Demand Abolition,' reflects ongoing community opposition to the reconstruction.

Venture Bikes Midtown at night — Venture Bike Shop on the Midtown Greenway. The bike shop replaces a previous bike shop that closed a couple years ago.

Long line at Pourhouse nightclub in Minneapolis — A crowd gathers outside The Pourhouse nightclub on S 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis. This gathering occurred on a busy night for the city's nightlife, following concerts by Fall Out Boy at the Target Center and Chris Stapleton at US Bank Stadium.

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