Minneapolis

5,036 photos · 2008–2026

5,036 photographs tagged Minneapolis, 2008–2026.

Idea House 3 installation at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. — Idea House 3 at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis is a design installation associated with the museum’s exhibition program. The title refers to a curated house concept presented by the Walker Art Center.

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.

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 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.

Advertisement for Prince's remastered "Diamonds and Pearls" album on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — This wheatpasted poster advertises the "Diamonds and Pearls" reissue by Prince and the New Power Generation, originally released in 1991 on Paisley Park Records. The remaster campaign offered the album in multiple formats, including a super deluxe edition spanning seven CDs or twelve LPs with accompanying Blu-ray content, alongside a standard two-CD or four-LP version. "Diamonds and Pearls" marked the first studio album credited jointly to Prince and the New Power Generation, the backing band he assembled in 1990. The record produced hit singles including "Cream" and the title track, both of which reached the top of the Billboard charts.

Moxy Hotel illuminated at night on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — The Moxy Minneapolis Uptown sits on Lake Street, part of Marriott's Moxy brand aimed at budget-conscious travelers who want style without the frills. Moxy hotels are known for compact rooms, communal lounge spaces, and a design-forward approach that favors bars and social areas over traditional lobbies. The Uptown location places guests near the Chain of Lakes and the neighborhood's dense mix of restaurants and music venues. Marriott launched the Moxy brand in Europe in 2014 before expanding it into U.S. markets, including this Minneapolis property.

Minneapolis police officers and private security personnel stand outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street at night. — Minneapolis police officers and private security personnel outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police outside of Reign NIghtclub on Hennepin — Minneapolis Police working off duty in Hennepin Avenue at Reign Nightclub. November 2023.

Foshay Projected on the ATT Tower in Downtown Minneapolis — AT&T Tower in Downtown Minneapolis with reflection of the Foshay Tower. November 2023.

Diner sign with large shoe at Nicollet Diner — Roxy’s Cabaret on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis occupies the upper level above The Nicollet Diner, whose vertical 24-hour sign marks the street-facing entrance below. The venue and diner are part of a mixed-use downtown entertainment and restaurant property on Nicollet Mall, one of Minneapolis’s main pedestrian-oriented commercial corridors.

Worker in yellow safety gear sprays water on colorful mural during K-Mart demolition on Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis. — Demolition of the former K-Mart store on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis is underway. The building sustained damage during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising and was subsequently utilized as a temporary post office to serve residents whose local postal facilities were destroyed.

Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge November 2023 — The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge, a pedestrian walkway connecting the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, is illuminated by the warm hues of a November sunset. Designed by architect Maya Lin, the bridge opened in 1991 and spans Vineland Place.

Welders work on rail infrastructure at night during Southwest LRT Green Line extension construction in Minneapolis. — The Southwest LRT Green Line extension is a light-rail project adding roughly 14.5 miles of track between Minneapolis and Eden Prairie, with new stations planned through St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council are overseeing the build, which has faced repeated delays and cost overruns since construction began in 2018. Night and weekend shifts are common on the line, since crews often need to weld and place rail sections along active freight corridors and street rights-of-way without disrupting daytime traffic. Once complete, the extension will connect to the existing Green Line, giving Eden Prairie and Hopkins a direct rail link into downtown Minneapolis.

Stenciled white Snoopy character on red brick wall beneath the Loring Bike Bridge in Minneapolis. — A stencil of Snoopy, the beloved cartoon beagle, appears on the red brick wall of the Loring Bike Bridge in Minneapolis.

Yellow excavator demolishes former K-Mart building on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis with downtown skyline visible. — Demolition of the former K-Mart on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis is underway. The building sustained damage during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising and subsequently served as a temporary post office for other facilities that were destroyed.

Patrons sit inside the Prodigal Pub on South Minneapolis's Lake Street at dusk. — The Prodigal Pub in South Minneapolis is seen on an unusually warm November evening.

Wooden pavilion overlooking Bde Maka Ska lake at sunset in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — The Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Minneapolis, rebuilt after a fire destroyed the previous building.

Joggers run on a paved path beneath bare trees along Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis. — Joggers use the paved path along Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during November 2023. Established in the late 19th century, Bde Maka Ska is one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes and has historically served as a crucial public space for recreation and community events. The extensive path system encircling the lake remains a popular route for runners, cyclists, and walkers.

Volleyball players on a sand court at Bde Maka Ska lake with Minneapolis skyline beyond. — Volleyball players engage in a game on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during an unseasonably warm mid-November day. The lake, one of the city's Chain of Lakes, is a popular destination for recreation throughout the year.

Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis at night, with a lit trail under an overpass beside apartments. — The Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis is a multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor. Opened in phases starting in 2001, it connects the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes. The trail serves as a vital transportation and recreation artery, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to travel through the city separated from vehicular traffic.

Hyundai mobile anti-theft clinic event with vehicles and branded equipment in Minneapolis parking lot. — Minneapolis Police Department deployed a mobile command vehicle to the Hyundai anti-theft clinic site on Lake Street on November 10, 2022. The truck, equipped with surveillance masts and communications gear, is used by MPD for large events, ongoing investigations, and coordinated operations requiring an on-site command post. Hyundai and Kia held a series of these clinics nationwide that year after a spike in thefts linked to a security flaw in vehicles lacking engine immobilizers, offering free steering wheel locks and software updates to affected owners. The clinic's location, in a lot near businesses still bearing plywood and graffito from the unrest following George Floyd's killing in 2020, sits within the Lake Street corridor that saw some of the heaviest damage during that period.

Hyundai mobile clinic event with branded banners offering anti-theft assistance to vehicle owners in Minneapolis. — Hyundai's mobile clinic event in Minneapolis offered free steering wheel locks and software updates to owners of vehicles targeted in a wave of thefts linked to a social media trend exploiting a security flaw in certain models. The flaw, which allowed some Hyundai and Kia vehicles to be started without a key, prompted lawsuits and a class-action settlement requiring the automakers to fund anti-theft measures and reimburse affected owners. Hyundai has run similar pop-up clinics in cities across the country as part of that response.

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.

White Hyundai vehicle at anti-theft software clinic with orange traffic cones and signage in Minneapolis. — Hyundai holding "mobile clinics" in Minneapolis to provide steering wheel locks and "anti-theft software" to owners of affected vehicles the company has manufactured.

White Hyundai vehicle approaches a drive-through anti-theft clinic with orange traffic cones and signage in Minneapolis. — Hyundai conducted a mobile clinic in Minneapolis on November 10th, 2022, to distribute steering wheel locks and anti-theft software. This initiative aimed to assist owners of Hyundai vehicles manufactured by the company who were affected by a rise in car thefts.

Illuminated mural at New York Plaza restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis depicting figures in traditional dress. — A vibrant mural adorns the exterior of New York Plaza on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, photographed on November 3rd, 2023.

Colorful mural depicting cyclists on a building along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — A mural depicting cyclists adorns a building along the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.

A mural on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays the word "PALESTINE" with imagery of a trumpet player and a raised fist, using Palestinian flag colors. Documented November 2023. — A large mural featuring the word "PALESTINE" in bold lettering is visible on a wall in Minneapolis. The artwork incorporates imagery of a trumpet player and a raised fist, alongside the colors of the Palestinian flag. The mural was documented in November 2023 on Lake Street, a prominent commercial corridor in the city.

Directional signage at I-35W & Lake Street Station in Minneapolis indicating transit routes to Metro Orange Line, I-35W buses — The I-35W & Lake Street Station serves the METRO Orange Line, a bus rapid transit route that opened in December 2021 connecting downtown Minneapolis to Burnsville along the I-35W corridor. The station also functions as a transfer point for local buses serving the I-35W corridor and sits near the Midtown Greenway, a former rail corridor converted into a bicycle and pedestrian trail that runs roughly five miles across south Minneapolis. Metro Transit, the regional transit agency for the Twin Cities, operates both the bus routes and the station's wayfinding signage.

A protest sticker on a Minneapolis pedestrian crossing sign criticizing police training partnerships and settler colonialism. — This sticker protesting police militarization was affixed to a pedestrian crossing sign in Minneapolis, reading "MPD receives training from the IDF" alongside the phrase "To Serve & Protect Settler Colonialism."

"NO PIG FARM" banner on barricade surrounding the burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building. — A banner reading "NO PIG FARM" is displayed on a barricade surrounding the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. This building was set ablaze during the 2020 Uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd by 4 Minneapolis police officers.

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, a historic Art Deco building on Lake Street in Minneapolis, illuminated at — The In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre is located on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Originally built as the Avalon Theatre in 1918.

Protest sign reading "NO PIG FARM" displayed at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis. — A protest sign reading "NO PIG FARM" is displayed at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis. This location is slated to become a new "Community Safety Center," a replacement for the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct, which was destroyed in the unrest following George Floyd's murder in 2020. The City Council approved the new site in November 2023, approximately three years after the original precinct building was burned.

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.

Downtown Minneapolis office buildings and street-level skyway during sunset with orange sky. — Capella Tower rises 776 feet above downtown Minneapolis, making it the city's second-tallest building after the IDS Center.

Night photo of building under renovation — Construction is underway at the site of the new Minneapolis Police Department's First Precinct, located in downtown Minneapolis.

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.

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.

A lone bicyclist rides on the leaf-covered Midtown Greenway path in Minneapolis during autumn. — A lone bicyclist travels along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during late October 2023. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.5-mile-long parkway built on a former railroad corridor, connecting the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes.

Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, MN, features a canal with trees displaying autumn colors and an arched stone bridge in the background. — The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, features a paved trail alongside a canal, bordered by trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage in late October 2023. An arched stone bridge spans the canal in the background, reflecting the fall colors on the water's surface.

A cyclist rides on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during autumn. The path is lined with trees displaying fall foliage and fallen leaves cover the ground. — A cyclist rides on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during autumn. A sign visible on the path reads "ADOPT-A-GREENWAY." The Midtown Greenway is a 5.5-mile multi-use trail constructed on a former railroad corridor, connecting the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes. It serves as a key transportation and recreation route for the Twin Cities, maintained by the city and supported by community volunteer programs like Adopt-a-Greenway.

The Midtown Greenway Bridge in Minneapolis, a stone arch structure, carries traffic over a waterway surrounded by autumn foliage. — The Midtown Greenway Bridge, a stone arch structure in Minneapolis, carries vehicular traffic over a waterway. Autumn foliage surrounds the bridge and lines the banks of the waterway. This bridge is part of the Midtown Greenway, a 5.7-mile paved multi-use trail in Minneapolis that runs through the heart of the city. The trail follows a former railroad corridor and is a vital piece of the Twin Cities' active transportation network, popular for biking and walking. Keywords: Autumn, Biking, Colors, Fall, Midtown, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Twin Cities

Signage asking for community input at night — The K-Mart site in South Minneapolis, located on Lake Street, served as a temporary post office from November 2020 to late summer 2023. The site, which previously housed a K-Mart, is now a vacant lot marked by a banner asking "GET A SAY IN WHAT HAPPENS ON THIS SITE?". The K-Mart property has been a long hated property as it sat right in the middle of Nicollet Avenue. The demolition of the property brings hopes to open the road back up to through traffic.

Storm drain outfall decorated with googly eyes and teeth along the Winchell Trail in Minneapolis during autumn. — Decortations on the outfall of a storm drain in South Minneapolis. Seen in October 2023.

Autumn foliage in red and gold colors lines a fenced hiking trail through a wooded area. — Winchell Trail follows the bluffs above the Mississippi River Gorge in Minneapolis, connecting sections of the parkway system managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The trail is named for Newton Horace Winchell, Minnesota's first state geologist, who studied the gorge's rock formations in the late 19th century.

Railroad trestle spans above autumn foliage and the Mississippi River along Winchell Trail in Minneapolis. — The Winchell Trail follows the Mississippi River Gorge in Minneapolis, tracing the bluffs between Franklin Avenue and Minnehaha Park. It's named for Newton Horace Winchell, Minnesota's first state geologist, who studied the gorge's rock formations in the late 1800s. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board built the path in the early 1900s as part of the city's Grand Rounds park system, and it remains one of the few stretches of unpaved, natural trail within that network.

Autumn foliage frames a section of the Winchell Trail along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. — Winchell Trail winds along the Mississippi River gorge in Minneapolis, tucked below West River Parkway between the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge and Franklin Avenue. The path is named for Newton Horace Winchell, the state geologist who studied the gorge's limestone bluffs in the late 1800s. Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board maintains the trail as part of Mississippi Gorge Regional Park, a segment of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area established by Congress in 1988.

Colorful diamond-patterned mural with Bob Dylan quote in downtown Minneapolis. — Bob Dylan wrote "The Times They Are A-Changin'" in 1963, and it became one of his most quoted lyrics, later inspiring murals and public art referencing the singer's Minnesota roots. Dylan was born Robert Zimmerman in Duluth and grew up in Hibbing before moving to Minneapolis in 1959 to attend the University of Minnesota, where he began performing folk music in the Dinkytown neighborhood.

"Free Gaza" graffiti painted on the Loring Bike Bridge in Minneapolis at night. — "Free Gaza" graffiti on the Loring Bike Bridge over Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Nightclubs in October 2023 — Nightclubs and entertainment venues line Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, as seen in October 2023.

Off-duty police and pedestrians outside a nightclub on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — An off-duty Minneapolis Police officer stands outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis in October 2023.

Colorful mural with "LOVE CONQUERS HATE" text on boarded storefront in Minneapolis. — A mural reading "LOVE CONQUERS HATE" is painted on the boarded-up facade of a K-Mart store in Uptown Minneapolis. Shown here as the Minneapolis Fire Department was battling a fire at the vacant building.

Minneapolis Police Department squad car parked at abandoned self-service car wash with graffiti-covered walls on Nicollet Avenue. — A Minneapolis Police Department squad car is parked in front of a graffiti-covered abandoned self-service car wash on Nicollet Avenue in October 2023.

Fire being put out at KMart in Minneapolis — Minneapolis firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the former K-Mart building on Lake Street on October 20, 2023.

Firefighter puts out a fire at the abandoned K-Mart — Minneapolis firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the former K-Mart on Lake Street on October 20, 2023.

Inside the Kmart after a Fire on October 20 2023 — The aftermath of a fire at a former K-Mart in South Minneapolis on October 20, 2023. The building was vacant at the time of the fire and has since been demolished.

Gay 90's Sign on Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis — The Gay 90's has operated on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis since 1948, making it one of the longest-running nightclubs in the city. The venue occupies a building that dates to the late 19th century and has long been known for its multiple bars and dance floors under one roof.

Graffiti on former Juut salon windows in Uptown Minneapolis reads “LONG LIVE PALESTINE” and “LONG LIVE WINCE ME BOI.” — Graffiti reading "LONG LIVE PALESTINE" and "LONG LIVE WINCE ME BOI" is spray-painted on the windows of the former Juut hair salon at 2945 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The building's signage for "AVEDA ESTHETIQUE" is visible above the graffiti. The graffiti appeared in October 2023, coinciding with ongoing international discussions and protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Minneapolis Police Station in October 2023 — The former Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct building stands in disrepair in October 2023, several years after it was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd.

Planned Parenthood Bus Stop Ad — A Planned Parenthood advertisement promoting birth control services is displayed on a bus stop shelter in South Minneapolis in October 2023. The ad features the tagline "BIRTH CONTROL. IT'S WHAT WE DO." alongside images of birth control pills and an intrauterine device (IUD).

Autumn foliage reflects in a calm lake within Superior National Forest, Minnesota. A dirt path winds through the trees on the right bank. — Autumn foliage lines the shore of a lake in Superior National Forest, Minnesota. The forest, established in 1932, is a protected area known for its wilderness and natural beauty.

Protest sign reading "Crime Victims Unite" at rally outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. — Crime victims and their families gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center for a rally called "Rally for Justice," organized to protest charging decisions made under County Attorney Mary Moriarty, who took office in January 2023. Speakers at similar demonstrations have criticized the office for declining to file charges or for offering plea agreements in violent crime cases.

Protest signs calling to recall Minneapolis County Attorney Mary Moriarty lie on the ground in Minneapolis. — A protest sign reads "CLEANING UP Minneapolis starts with RECALLING MORIARTY!" The signs seen at a rally held at the Hennepin County Government Center where crime victims and their families expressed frustration with County Attorney Mary Moriarty's handling of cases.

Lacey Gauthier Speaks Beside “Mary Loves Murder” Sign at Rally — Lacey Gauthier, founder of TC Nighthawks speaks at the "Rally for Justice" at the Hennepin County Government Center. Crime victims and the families of shared stories of frustration with the leniency and in some cases the lack of any charges by County Attorney Mary Moriarty.

A Hug Beside the “Scary Mary” Sign at Mary Moriarty Rally — Crime victims and the families of held a rally titled “Rally for Justice” at the Hennepin County Government Center this afternoon. Sharing stories of frustration with the leniency and in some cases the lack of any charges by County Attorney Mary Moriarty.

Man speaking at microphone during justice rally at Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. — KG Wilson addressed a crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis, speaking as part of a rally organized by crime victims and their families. Speakers at the gathering criticized Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty over charging decisions in several criminal cases, a recurring point of tension between victims' advocates and the county attorney's office since Moriarty took office in 2023.

Rally for Justice Hennepin County Government Center — A "Rally for Justice" was held at the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, where crime victims and their families voiced concerns. Speakers expressed frustration with County Attorney Mary Moriarty's office regarding perceived leniency and a lack of charges in certain cases. The protest sign in the background, bearing the name "Mary Moriarty".

Mary Moriarty protest in Downtown Minneapolis — Protesters gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis to express frustration with County Attorney Mary Moriarty's handling of criminal cases. The rally, titled "Rally for Justice," highlighted concerns from crime victims and their families regarding perceived leniency or lack of charges. Signs, such as the one reading "Scary Mary".

New fencing up around the Hennepin County Jail — Permanent fencing is being installed around the Hennepin County Jail, a facility within the Public Safety Center in Downtown Minneapolis.

Chino Latino sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, lit in gold and purple on a brick facade. — The "Chino Latino" sign, composed of shimmering gold and purple sequins, is visible on the exterior of a building on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. glow on the brick facade.

DAESK Graffiti in Uptown Minneapolis — Graffiti art by DAESK adorns a building on Emerson Avenue South in Uptown Minneapolis, photographed in October 2023.

Inspire Apartments illuminated at dusk along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Inspire Apartments sits along the Midtown Greenway in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, on a site previously home to the Elan complex. The Greenway itself runs about 5.5 miles through south Minneapolis along a former Milwaukee Road rail corridor, connecting the Chain of Lakes to the Mississippi River. Much of the trail sits in a sunken former rail trench, which lets it cross under city streets rather than at intersections. It's used year-round by commuters and cyclists, with volunteer patrols and lighting added over the years to support nighttime travel. Apartment and condo development along the corridor, including this building, grew substantially after the trail's renovation in the early 2000s.

Seven Points Mall storefront in Uptown Minneapolis with a redevelopment wrap. — A "re-imagined" storefront wrap is displayed on the former H&M clothing store at Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis. The wrap features an architectural rendering of the mall's future appearance, with text indicating "STUDIOS. ALCOVES. 1-2-3 BEDROOMS. DIRECT-ENTRY TOWNHOMES."

Granada Theatre, Uptown Minneapolis: Comedy Festival & Latin Dance Night — The Granada Theatre, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is a historic venue that has hosted a variety of events since its opening. Originally built as a movie palace, it has since transitioned to hosting live performances, concerts, and community gatherings. The marquee in October 2023 advertises the "10000 Laughs Comedy Festival" and "Salsa del Sol Latin Dance Night".

Rumba nightclub at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis at night with detour signs nearby — Rumba, a nightclub located at the corner of Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, is seen here at night in October 2023.

Storefront window displaying "Rest In Power" and "George Floyd" messages at night on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis. — A memorial tribute to George Floyd is displayed in the window of a business on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis. The messages "Rest In Power" in the windows of a business on Chicago Avenue.

Colorful portraits of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor displayed in Moxy Hotel Minneapolis interior. — Art adorns the interior of the Moxy Hotel Minneapolis, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown. The "Black Lives Matter" text is visible on a sign, alongside portraits of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

The Breakfast Club restaurant storefront on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, illuminated at night before opening. — The Breakfast Club, a restaurant located at 1400 Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is shown here prior to its opening.

Aerial view of colorful mural on building at Hennepin Avenue and downtown Minneapolis street intersection at night. — An aerial view of the FAIR School For Arts mural on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, captured in September 2023. This vibrant artwork adorns a pedestrian walkway adjacent to the school, adding a splash of color to the urban environment. The FAIR School For Arts is a public school dedicated to providing arts-integrated education to students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

I-35W and I-94 interchange in Minneapolis with multiple freeway ramps. — I-35W and I-94 near downtown Minneapolis. The interchange connects two of the Twin Cities’ major freeways and carries traffic through the western edge of the city.

Rudolphs Bar-B-Que on Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis with graffiti-covered windows. — Rudolphs Bar-B-Que on Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis is a long-vacant former restaurant building. Graffiti covers the exterior and windows of the abandoned property.

Stenciled Snoopy and Charlie Brown characters with text reading "I love Lucy" on a red brick wall of the Loring Greenway Bridge in Minneapolis. — Graffiti featuring characters from the "Peanuts" comic strip, Snoopy and Charlie Brown, adorns the brick wall of the bike bridge over Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis. The artwork includes the phrases "I Love Lucy" and "LSD," alongside a stylized heart.

Red security check sign posted on a Downtown Minneapolis bar entrance listing prohibited items and search policies. — A "Security Check" sign is posted outside a bar in Downtown Minneapolis, indicating that all persons and property are subject to search. The sign explicitly prohibits packages, backpacks, coolers, parcels, weapons, firearms, knives, sharp objects, and pepper spray or mace.

Pizzas are displayed for sale at Sal's Pizza on N 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis, offering takeout options. — Pizzas are displayed for sale at Sal's Pizza, a restaurant located on N 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis. The establishment offers a variety of pizzas, prepared for takeout in disposable containers. This type of eatery is common in urban centers, providing quick and accessible food options for residents and visitors.

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.

Outside the Chambers Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis on Hennepin Avenue — The Chambers Hotel, located on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis, is a boutique hotel known for its contemporary design and art installations.

Beatlejuice on the marquee at downtown theatre — The Orpheum Theatre, a historic venue in downtown Minneapolis, hosting the musical "Beetlejuice". Opened in 1921, the Orpheum is a significant example of Beaux-Arts architecture and has long served as a premier destination for touring Broadway shows and other live performances in the Twin Cities.

Cedar Lake in Minneapolis glows with orange and green park lighting during twilight hours in September 2023. — Cedar Lake is one of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, about 170 acres and 51 feet deep at its deepest. The Kenilworth Channel, dug in 1913, joins it to Lake of the Isles.

Minneapolis Police First Precinct under construction at Century Plaza building at night. — Construction is underway at the Century Plaza building in downtown Minneapolis, which is being redeveloped to house the Minneapolis Police Department's First Precinct.

A "For Sale" sign is displayed on a brick building with boarded windows in downtown Minneapolis, next to a Holiday Inn Express. — A "For Sale" sign from Upland Real Estate Group is displayed on a brick building in downtown Minneapolis, adjacent to a Holiday Inn Express. The building appears to be vacant, with boarded-up windows suggesting a period of disuse or transition. The presence of the "For Sale" sign indicates a change in ownership or intended redevelopment for this property within the city's central business district. The Holiday Inn Express and the illuminated skyscraper in the background highlight the ongoing commercial activity in the surrounding area.

Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip near Caesars Palace in Paradise, Nevada. — Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, on the Las Vegas Strip, is a celebrity-chef restaurant branded after the television series of the same name. The restaurant operates in front of Caesars Palace and is part of the resort corridor’s concentration of destination dining and entertainment venues.

The Scottish Rite Masonic Center on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis is a meeting place for Freemasons, featuring classical architecture and the RiteCare philanthropic sign. — The Scottish Rite Masonic Center, located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, serves as a meeting place for the Scottish Rite, a branch of Freemasonry. The building's architecture features stone masonry and classical columns, indicative of the fraternal organization's traditional aesthetic. Established to provide a space for Masonic rituals and community gatherings, the center continues to function as a hub for its members. The "RiteCare" sign visible on the building indicates a philanthropic initiative associated with the Scottish Rite Masons, focused on helping children communicate.

The LITT Pinball building on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis's Lowry Hill District features a corrugated metal exterior with colorful geometric accents. — The LITT Pinball establishment is situated on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis's Lowry Hill District, occupying the former site of Liquor Lyle's. This location, known for its vibrant commercial activity, has undergone transformations over the years. The building's corrugated metal exterior is accented with a colorful, geometric design, and the street features typical urban infrastructure such as streetlights and traffic cones.

Neon sign for Wrecktangle Pizza & Bar restaurant in Minneapolis with illuminated text and "Come in! Hurry on!" message. — Wrecktangle Pizza & Bar sits along Lyndale Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. The restaurant specializes in Detroit-style pizza, baked in rectangular pans that give the dish its thick, crispy-edged crust. It operates as both a pizzeria and bar.

Neon sign for Tatu's by Kore restaurant entrance on Lake Street, Minneapolis. — Tatu's By Kore operates as a tattoo studio located inside Hair Police, a hair salon on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The arrangement lets customers get tattoo work done within an existing salon space rather than a standalone shop. Lake Street has long been a corridor for small, independently run businesses across south Minneapolis.

Blue neon UP-DOWN bar sign illuminates a wooden building facade on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. — Up-Down is a bar and arcade on Lyndale Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, known for its vintage video games and pinball machines.

Private security guard walking on Lake Street at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis at night. — A private security guard patrols the sidewalk outside Karmel Mall, a Somali shopping center on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The guard wears a tactical vest and face covering while walking the block near the mall's entrance.

The Original Uptown Pizza menu board displays specialty pizzas and build-your-own options with red neon signage visible in the background. — The Original Uptown Pizza is a pizza shop in Uptown Minneapolis that has served pizza since 1980.

Wrecktangle Pizza on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, a Detroit-style pizza restaurant. — Wrecktangle Pizza on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis is a Detroit-style pizza restaurant in the Uptown neighborhood. The restaurant occupies a distinctive angular building and opened in 2021. It is known for square, thick-crust pizzas served in a casual dining setting.

A neon horse sign illuminates a business window on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, a common mid-20th century commercial sign style. — A neon horse sign illuminates the window of a business on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. This type of signage was common in the mid-20th century, used to attract customers to businesses along busy commercial streets. Lyndale Avenue has historically been a significant commercial corridor in Minneapolis, with many businesses utilizing vibrant neon to stand out.

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.

Color of Change billboard in front of skyline — A billboard in Downtown Minneapolis displays a message from Color of Change, an organization focused on racial justice. The advertisement, seen on August 30, 2023, features a person with tape over their mouth, bearing the words "ACTION SPEAKS," and the slogan "UNTIL JUSTICE IS REAL.COM."

Strive Bookstore window display in downtown Minneapolis with local merchandise and signage. — Strive Bookstore in downtown Minneapolis is a retail bookstore with a street-facing display window. The window display includes branded signage and merchandise highlighting the store’s local focus.

A brightly colored shipping container labeled "Warehouse District Live" is illuminated at night in Downtown Minneapolis, adding a modern element to the historic district. — A brightly colored shipping container, branded "Warehouse District Live," is illuminated at night in Downtown Minneapolis. This installation likely serves as a temporary structure for events or as a public art piece within the historic Warehouse District. The district, known for its late 19th and early 20th-century industrial architecture, has seen a transformation into a vibrant area with businesses, residences, and cultural venues. The container's presence adds a modern element to the area's established character.

Minneapolis police car patrols Hennepin Avenue near a food cart named "Nibbles" under a Jack Link's Protein Snacks sign. — A Minneapolis police squad car patrols Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, passing a food cart named "Nibbles." The Jack Link's "Protein Snacks" sign is visible on the building facade, indicating a commercial area. Food carts and street vendors are common in urban centers like Minneapolis, providing accessible food options to residents and visitors. The presence of a police vehicle suggests routine patrol or response to activity in the bustling downtown district.

Motorcycles parked outside skyway theatre — Motorcycles and hot rodders outside the Skyway Theatre in Downtown Minneapolis.

Artists paint a mural on parking garage — Artists paint a mural on the Seven Points Mall parking garage in Uptown Minneapolis, a site that became a focal point of protests following the killing of Winston Smith by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

Lift being used to paint billboard on parking ramp — A new mural being painted on the parking garage next to Seven Points Mall at Lake and Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021 on the top floor which led to months of protest.

Street musician playing guitar at Lake and Lyndale in Minneapolis at night — A street musician performs at the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. He plays guitar and sings beside a handwritten sign, with storefronts and neon-lit businesses visible across the street.

Weathered marquee on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis reading “U LOOK HOT” at night — A weathered marquee on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis displays the phrase “U LOOK HOT” at night. The sign’s faded letters stand out against the illuminated facade of the building.

McDonalds on Hennepin Ave as seen from Girard in Uptown Minneapolis — McDonalds on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis in August 2023.

Uptown Theater sign in Minneapolis at night, above Hennepin Avenue. — Uptown Theater at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. As seen in August 2023.

Metro Transit Police mobile surveillance camera trailer parked near the Cedar-Riverside light rail station in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit Police operates a fleet of mobile surveillance trailers deployed to transit stations and high-traffic corridors across the Minneapolis-St. Paul system. Units like this one, marked E941, are towable and self-contained, allowing the department to reposition cameras to different platforms and park-and-ride locations as needed. Metro Transit Police is a full-service law enforcement agency responsible for security along the Blue and Green light rail lines and connected bus routes. The Cedar-Riverside station, near the University of Minnesota's West Bank campus, is one of several stops where this kind of equipment is regularly stationed.

Southwest Station light rail tracks under construction in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with Metro Transit signage visible on brick — Construction of light rail tracks is underway at Southwest Station in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The station's signage reads "SWF SOUTHWEST TRANSIT" and features the Metro Transit logo. This image documents the progress of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project, a significant expansion of public transportation in the Twin Cities. The new line will connect Eden Prairie to Minneapolis, enhancing regional connectivity and transit options for commuters.

A blue campaign yard sign for Jamal Osman Ward 6 Minneapolis City Council candidate attached to a chain-link fence. — A campaign sign for Jamal Osman hangs on a chain link gate in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis. The sign calls for his re-election to the Minneapolis City Council seat representing Ward 6, which covers Cedar-Riverside, Seward, and other neighborhoods near the University of Minnesota.

Metro Transit Cedar-Riverside light rail station platform at night in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit Cedar–Riverside station in South Minneapolis in August 2023.

Open Streets flyer taped to a bus stop shelter in Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis — An Open Streets Minneapolis flyer is taped to a bus stop shelter in Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis. The poster advertises the August 20 event and shows sponsor logos at the bottom.

Green Line Extension Concrete Plant in Minneapolis — Covered conveyor belts transport materials into a concrete batching plant along the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) corridor in Minneapolis. The plant was located in Linden Yards near the Cedar Lake Trail.

Kenilworth Tunnel Construction Sign for Green Line Extension — A Lunda/C.S. McCrossan JV sign directing workers to the Kenilworth Tunnel in Minneapolis. The tunnel is part of the Metro Transit Green line Extension Light Rail project.

Former Fifth Precinct Police Station in Minneapolis, now an event center. — Now an event center, many years ago this was the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct.

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