Minneapolis

5,036 photos · 2008–2026

5,036 photographs tagged Minneapolis, 2008–2026.

Light rail vehicle enters Kenilworth Tunnel during Southwest LRT Green Line extension testing in Minneapolis. — A light rail vehicle enters the Kenilworth Tunnel on the Southwest LRT Green Line extension in Minneapolis. The image shows the new below-grade tunnel portal and adjacent tracks as testing proceeds on a section of the line built to carry trains through the Kenilworth corridor. Construction on this segment began in 2018, and the extension is projected to open for passenger service in 2027.

Light rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station platform in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. — SouthWest Station in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is the western terminus of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension, also called the Southwest LRT. A banner on the train reads "Opens 2027," marking the line's planned start of service. The station platform sits below street level, built to extend light rail service from downtown Minneapolis into the southwest suburbs.

Light rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station platform in Minneapolis during evening hours. — Southwest Station is a stop on Metro Transit's Green Line Extension, a light rail line linking downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. Train 108B waits at the platform here in Eden Prairie.

Metro Light Rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station in Minneapolis during the evening. — SouthWest Station is a Metro Transit park and ride in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, built in 1994 for bus service into downtown Minneapolis. It is scheduled to become a stop on the Green Line Extension, a light rail line set to open in 2027. The train on display, numbered 108B, carries the extension's branding and a 2027 target date.

Metro Transit light rail vehicle crosses Kenilworth Channel bridge during Southwest LRT extension testing in Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit light rail vehicle crosses the Kenilworth Channel bridge in Minneapolis during testing for the Southwest LRT extension. The train is wrapped with safety and construction messaging, including “Opens 2027,” identifying it as part of the Green Line Extension project. The bridge carries the new line over the channel through the Kenilworth corridor, where test runs are used to check vehicle operation and route readiness before passenger service begins.

Cyclist in yellow jacket riding on Cedar Lake Trail toward hazy Minneapolis downtown skyline on autumn morning. — Biking towards Downtown Minneapolis on a autumn morning, a foggy haze covers the tops of the buildings.

State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis advertising Purple Rain pre-Broadway performances. — The State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays marquee and window advertising for Purple Rain. Signage on the theater facade and the skyway announces that pre-Broadway performances begin October 16.

Airplane towing a Paul McCartney concert banner over downtown Minneapolis near U.S. Bank Stadium. — A small airplane tows a banner advertising Paul McCartney’s Oct. 17, 2025, concert at U.S. Bank Stadium over downtown Minneapolis. Photograph taken about an hour before the doors opened.

Protesters holding signs gather on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beneath a parking ramp displaying "No Kings" and "We the People" banners. — Protesters gather at Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The crowd fills the street beneath a downtown parking ramp, where large banners reading “No Kings” and “We the People” hang from the structure.

Protesters in Minneapolis carry signs including a "Baby Trump" message and a shark costume during a No Kings march against President Trump on October 18, 2025. — Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump and his policies. In the foreground, one participant carries a “Baby Trump” sign beside a person in a shark costume, while other signs in the crowd reference immigration and opposition to ICE.

KING CON No Kings Minneapolis — Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.

A protester holds a sign reading "This teacher is putting Trump in time out" during the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. — A protester in downtown Minneapolis holds a sign reading “This teacher is putting Trump in time out” during the nationwide “No Kings!” protest on October 18, 2025. The event drew thousands to the city center as part of coordinated protests held in multiple U.S. cities.

Protesters gather on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beneath banners reading "NO KINGS TWIN CITIES" and "WE THE PEOPLE" during an October 18, 2025 demonstration. — Protesters gather at Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beneath a parking ramp displaying large banners reading “NO KINGS TWIN CITIES” and “WE THE PEOPLE” on October 18, 2025. The banners overlook a crowded street march with handmade anti-Trump signs and American flags during the local “No Kings” protest. The demonstration was part of a nationwide day of protest.

A large inflatable yellow chicken with protest signs reading "I don't give a cluck how we get rid of him" at a No Kings march in Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. — An inflatable yellow chicken and anti-Trump protest signs are shown in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The protest sign reads “I don’t give a cluck how we get rid of him.” The protest was part of a nationwide day of action opposing Donald Trump.

Thousands of protesters gather in a downtown Minneapolis plaza during a No Kings march on October 18, 2025. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Organizers say they think 100,000 attended the protests that may have been the largest in American history. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march, with a “Don’t let him break America” sign in front. — Protesters fill downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during the nationwide “No Kings” protest, with a participant in the foreground holding a sign reading “Don’t let him break America.” Visible signs reference President Donald Trump, immigration enforcement, and other national political issues that drew thousands to the march.

Americans didn't vote for this NO KINGS MINNEAPOLIS — Protester holding a sign up that reads "Americans didn't vote for this". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.

American and Trump 2024 Vance flags on a downtown Minneapolis condo balcony during the No Kings protest. — An American flag and a “Trump 2024 Vance” flag hang from a high-rise condominium balcony in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The balcony was across from U.S. Bank Stadium, where thousands of people gathered that day as part of the nationwide No Kings protests.

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold Melissa Hortman and “Freedom and Justice for All” signs during a No Kings march. — Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold signs reading “In Honor of Our Beloved Hero Melissa Hortman” and “Freedom and Justice for All” during the nationwide “No Kings” protest on October 18, 2025. American flags and additional anti-Trump signs are visible in the crowd.

Protester with a backpack sign offering water and supplies in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest. — A protester in downtown Minneapolis wears a backpack sign offering supplies during the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The handwritten sign reads, “This Person Has Water to share,” and lists trash bags, snacks and candy, and “hope,” with some items also written in Spanish.

No Kings protesters at S 4th St and Portland Ave in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. — No Kings protesters fill the area near South 4th Street and Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The crowd holds handmade signs and U.S. flags during a large anti-Trump march through the city center. Organizers said 100,000 people participated in the downtown protest.

Protest sign in downtown Minneapolis reads “Are we great yet? ’Cause I just feel embarrassed” during a No Kings march. — A protest sign reading “Are we great yet? ’Cause I just feel embarrassed” is held above a crowd in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The image was made during the local “No Kings” protest, part of a nationwide day of anti-Trump demonstrations.

Inflatable frog costumes and protest signs in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. — Protesters fill downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during the nationwide “No Kings” protest, with handmade signs, small American flags, and inflatable frog costumes visible above the crowd.

Protest signs in downtown Minneapolis read “Pumpkin Spice and Fuck ICE” and “ICE Agents: The Real Terrorists.” — Protest signs in downtown Minneapolis during the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18, 2025 include messages reading “Pumpkin Spice and Fuck ICE” and “ICE Agents: The Real Terrorists.”

Protesters with American flags and signs in downtown Minneapolis during a No Kings march on October 18, 2025. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Inflatable unicorn and protest signs in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Signs visible that read "Antifascist? Now I get it. I'm Woke!". The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Protest sign in downtown Minneapolis reading “Prison Without Due Process Is a Concentration Camp” at No Kings rally. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Signs reading "Prison Without Due Process Is A Concentration Camp" The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Protester in downtown Minneapolis wearing a large anti-Trump No Kings sign hat during an October 18, 2025 march. — Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold anti-Trump signs during a “No Kings” march on October 18, 2025.

Protester with sign reading “I hate fascists like I love my wife: endlessly” at a No Kings protest in Minneapolis. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Protester holding up a sign that reads "I HATE FASCISTS LIKE I LOVE MY WIFE. ENDLESSLY" The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The event drew thousands of participants in central Minneapolis.

Protester holding a “FUCK ICE” skateboard in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. A young protester holds up a skateboard with "FUCEK ICE" written on the grip. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis. — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Protester holds a “Joker No Kings” sign at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis. — A protester holds a hand-painted anti-Trump sign reading “Joker No Kings” during the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The Minneapolis rally was part of a nationwide day of protests organized under the “No Kings” name.

Big Bird puppet above protesters in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march on October 18, 2025. — Protesters gather in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during the nationwide No Kings march. In the crowd, oversized puppets including Big Bird and caricature figures rise above handmade anti-Trump signs and American flags. The march drew thousands to the city center as part of coordinated demonstrations held across the United States.

Protester with “Mark of the Beast” sign in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. — A protester in downtown Minneapolis holds a hand-drawn sign depicting a red cap with the biblical quotation “And they shall wear the Mark of the Beast upon their foreheads” during the nationwide “No Kings!” protest on October 18, 2025.

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis during the October 18, 2025 No Kings march, holding anti-Trump signs. — Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The crowd carries handmade signs criticizing Donald Trump and opposing authoritarianism, with messages including “Humanity for All,” “Say No,” and “Trump would be so mad if he could read these signs.”

Spongebob Squarepants at No Kings Minneapolis — Protesters with Spongebob Squarepants costumes holding a banner thart reads "Science is real, Black Lives Matter, No human is illegal, love is love, women's rights are human rights, kindness is everything." Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.

The Only King I Will Accept is Burger King — Protest sign that reads "The Only King I Will Accept Is Burger King". Thousands protesst in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.

Thousands of protesters near U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march, October 18, 2025. — Thousands of protesters march through downtown Minneapolis near U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025, during the nationwide “No Kings!” protest. The crowd fills multiple downtown streets and intersections, with signs and flags visible below the stadium and surrounding buildings. Organizers estimated attendance at about 100,000 people.

Thousands of protesters on 4th Street at Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Protesters seen here filling the streets of Downtown Minneapolis. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Marchers with a No Kings Twin Cities banner in downtown Minneapolis during a protest on October 18, 2025. — Marchers carry a “No Kings Twin Cities” banner in downtown Minneapolis during a nationwide No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The front banner identifies participating groups including Indivisible Twin Cities, 50501 Minnesota, Women’s March Minnesota, and the Minnesota AFL-CIO.

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis at a No Kings protest on October 18, 2025, holding signs and a chicken costume. — Protesters gather in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The crowd holds handmade signs criticizing President Donald Trump and his policies, including immigration enforcement, tariffs, and civil rights, while one participant wears a large chicken costume.

Handmaids and protesters march in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a local “No Kings” rally held as part of a nationwide day of protest. In the foreground, participants dressed as handmaids from The Handmaid’s Tale walk among a large crowd carrying anti-authoritarian and pro-democracy signs.

Protester in dinosaur costume at a No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis, holding a “NO REX BUT T. REX” sign. — A protester wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume marches in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The marcher holds a pink sign reading “NO REX BUT T. REX,” while other participants nearby carry signs including “LONG LIVE DEMOCRACY!”.

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen lakeside pavilion at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis at dusk with moored boats. — Pimento Jamaican Kitchen at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis occupies the lakeside pavilion near the marina. The restaurant is part of the Minneapolis park system’s lakefront amenities at one of the Chain of Lakes. Fall foliage lines the plaza and paths around the building.

Hennepin Avenue Is Open For Bikes — New bike lanes on Hennepin Avenue. The road had been closed for complete reconstruction.

Skeleton Construction Crew Tribute on Hennepin Avenue — Amid the long-running Hennepin Avenue reconstruction, residents added a dose of humor and gratitude by dressing Halloween skeletons in reflective vests and hard hats, mounting them on a front-yard tree with “Thank You Construction Crews!” signs.

Immigrant Power By Growth — Electrical boxes with artwork on them reading: "Immigrant Power By Growth".

Cyclists and pedestrians on the Midtown Greenway beneath the Uptown Transit Station in Minneapolis. — The Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis passes beneath the Uptown Transit Station as a Metro Transit bus moves along the bridge above in October 2025.

Metro Transit Southwest LRT green line extension curves through autumn forests and residential neighborhoods between Cedar Lake — The new rails of the Metro Transit Southwest LRT green line extension. Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Cedar Lake.

Dean Parkway and Midtown Greenway Fall 2025 — Midtown Greenway and Dean Parkway. This is such a wonderful time of the year on this bike trail as the colors change.

Metro Transit E Line stop and new bike lane on Hennepin Avenue at West 25th Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit E Line bus shelter and newly rebuilt bike lane line Hennepin Avenue at West 25th Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The corridor reopened after nearly two years of construction that rebuilt the street and added dedicated space for buses and bicycles.

Handmade Dreams Flyer on Street Pole, Minneapolis — A handmade flyer is taped to a street pole in Minneapolis. The sign asks people to call and leave a message about a weird dream they had, and includes a phone number and hand-drawn moon illustration.

Flip The Council Lydia Millard Yard Signs — City Council yard signs seen in Minneapolis. "Flip the Council" and Lydia Millard Ward 10.

Minnesota Timberwolves billboard above First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — A Minnesota Timberwolves billboard rises above First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. The large advertisement features several Wolves players, including Anthony Edwards, on the side of a building next to the well-known music venue.

Prince mural on a downtown Minneapolis brick building lit at night. — A mural of Prince on a brick building in downtown Minneapolis is illuminated at night by a row of rooftop lights. The large portrait shows the musician with a guitar and uses purple, gold, and black tones associated with his public image and stage style.

Biking through Minneapolis Fall Colors — Colorful leaves on the bike trails around Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. Seen between the Midtown Greenway and Lake of the Isles in November 2025.

Lake Street over Bde Maka Ska Channel 2025 — Lake Street bridge over the channel between Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska on a fall day.

Dean Parkway and Midtown Greenway Fall Colors — Fall colors on the Midtown Greenway at the Dean Parkway exit. A great time of the year!

Midtown Greenway Fall Colors November 2025 — Beautiful fall colors on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis. This has to be my favorite time of the year!

NY Gyro at Lyndale Ave and Lake Street — People walking on Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street outside NY Gyro.

Cyclist on Bryant Avenue bikeway in Minneapolis at W 31st St during fall. — Biking on Bryant Avenue bikeway in South Minneapolis in November 2025.

Recycling and trash bins in an alley in Minneapolis beside detached garages. — A narrow residential alley in Uptown Minneapolis, lined with city-issued recycling and trash bins outside detached garages.

Traffic on South Dupont Avenue in Minneapolis's LynLake district at dusk. — Traffic flows through Lake Street near Dupont Avenue, looking towards the Karmel Mall and 35W.

Cyclists in the protected bike lane on Hennepin Avenue near Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — Bikers rolling down the new Hennepin Avenue bike lanes in Uptown Minneapolis near Lagoon Avenue on a early November 2025 evening. The road had been closed for years as the entire road was rebuilt bringing among other things, the much needed bike lanes. Also shown are people walking in the new sidewalk next to the new bike lanes.

Brim Restaurant on Lake Street with fall colors — Fall colors around Brim Coffee and Cafe on Lake Street in Minneapolis in November 2025.

Four runners jog on a lakeside path at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during autumn. — Sunset at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis in November 2025.

White clubhouse of Minikahda Club overlooks Bde Maka Ska lake at sunset in Minneapolis. — The Minikahda Club in Minneapolis stands above Bde Maka Ska in the Chain of Lakes area. Founded in 1898, the private club includes a golf course and clubhouse overlooking the lake. An early November sunset falls behind the club grounds.

Two ducks float on Bde Maka Ska lake at sunset in Minneapolis with forested shoreline behind. — Ducks floating by on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during a cloudy sunset.

Jacob Frey speaks with reporters in downtown Minneapolis on Election Night 2025. — Jacob Frey speaks with reporters at his election night gathering at Jefe Urban Cocina in Minneapolis following the closure of polls on November 4, 2025. The event brought supporters together after voting concluded, as results from the municipal election began to be reported across the city.

Jacob Frey speaks to supporters at his 2025 election night event in downtown Minneapolis. — Jacob Frey speaks at his election night gathering at Jefe Urban Cocina in Minneapolis following the closure of polls on November 4, 2025. The event brought supporters together after voting concluded, as results from the municipal election began to be reported across the city.

Mayor Jacob Frey speaks at his Minneapolis election night gathering as supporters and media record him. — Jacob Frey speaks at his election night gathering at Jefe Urban Cocina in Minneapolis following the closure of polls on November 4, 2025. The event brought supporters together after voting concluded, as results from the municipal election began to be reported across the city. Mayor Frey was official declared the winner of his re-election bid the following day.

Jacob Frey embraces LaTrisha Vetaw at a Minneapolis election night gathering on Nov. 4, 2025. — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey embraces Minneapolis City Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw at his election night gathering in Minneapolis on November 4, 2025. The event brought supporters together after voting concluded, as results from the municipal election began to be reported across the city. He was declared the winner the next day.

Mayor Jacob Frey at his Minneapolis election night party after polls closed on November 4, 2025. — Jacob Frey greets supporters at his election night gathering at Jefe Urban Cocina in Minneapolis following the closure of polls on November 4, 2025. The event brought supporters together after voting concluded, as results from the municipal election began to be reported across the city.

People walking down new Hennepin Avenue sidewalks — People walking down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis in November 2025. The street had recently re-opened after years of construction that brought the highly anticipated new bike lanes.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline at night viewed from Lake Street in Uptown, with illuminated office towers and a gold-lit Art Deco building. — The Minneapolis skyline stands beyond Lake Street in Uptown, about two miles south of downtown. The IDS Center, at 792 feet the tallest building in Minnesota, stands among the towers.

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

Aurora borealis displays above West 21st Street light rail station under construction in Minneapolis. — A very rare sight as the Northern Lights were visible in the city of Minneapolis in the early evening of November 11, 2025. Shown here above the new West 21st Street light rail train station. The train station is near hidden beach and part of the still under construction Metro Transit green line extension that will connect Eden Prairie to Downtown Minneapolis to St. Paul. The new train line is set to open in 2027.

Northern Liights seen over Bde Maka Ska — Downtown Minneapolis seen below the Northern Lights at Bde Maka Ska.

Visible Northern Lights in Minneapolis Metro — Northern lights visible over a walking path in South Minneapolis. Seen around Bde Maka Ska.

West Lake Street light rail station illuminated at night during Metro Transit Green Line Extension construction in Minneapolis. — West Lake Street Station in Minneapolis on a November evening. The train station is part of the still under construction Metro Transit green line extension that will connect Eden Prairie to Downtown Minneapolis to St. Paul. The new train line is set to open in 2027.

Railroad crossing sign in front of illuminated Bassett Creek Valley Station during Metro Transit green line extension — A railroad crossing sign stands in front of the new Bassett Creek Valley Station in Minneapolis at dusk. The station is part of the still under construction Metro Transit green line extension that will connect Eden Prairie to Downtown Minneapolis to St. Paul. The new train line is set to open in 2027.

Graffiti reading “cold? burn a precinct!” under a highway overpass on the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading “cold? burn a precint!”[sic] is painted on a concrete wall beneath a highway overpass along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. The misspelled graffiti is in reference to the burning of the Minneapolis Police third precinct police station that was burned in May 2020 after the murder of George Floyd.

Person jogging under Cedar Lake Trail overpass with new lighting, Minneapolis skyline visible beyond graffitied concrete wall. — The Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis shortly after being reopened with new overhead lighting beneath an overpass. The trail, a major bicycle and pedestrian route into downtown, had been closed for several years during nearby light-rail construction.

Guatemala Food Truck, Lake Street Minneapolis — Guatemala Food Truck seen on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The snow freshly fell a few nights ago and we've really hit the deep freeze it seems. Overnight lows in the single digits.

Nico's Tacos in Uptown Minneapolis — Holiday lights up at Nico's Tacos on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

December on the Midtown Greenway — Winter along the Midtown Greenway, the 5.5-mile rail-to-trail corridor that runs through the heart of Minneapolis. The trench and bridge structures visible here date back to the early 20th century, when the Milwaukee Road railroad used this grade-separated route to move freight without disrupting street traffic.

A sign reading "We Love Our Somali Neighbors" is displayed at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. — "We love our Somali neighbors" at The Cedar. The sign comes as the federal government prepares to increase immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

Illuminated West Lake Street light rail station in Minneapolis during snowfall at dusk. — Really pretty snow tonight in Minneapolis. Here's the new West Lake Street train station, with the orange still continuing to grow on me. I'm not there yet.. but getting closer.

Metro Transit E Line on Hennepin Avenue — A Metro Transit E Line bus passes the Hennepin & 25th Street station on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during a heavy snowfall.

A person walks two dogs past a mural in Minneapolis during a snowfall. — A person walks two dogs past a colorful mural on a fence in South Minneapolis during a snowfall. The mural features the text "We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes," a quote often associated with civil rights and social justice movements.

Parking ticket on a car in Minneapolis — A car parked behind snowbanks with a ticket for violation of snow emergency stuck in the window.

Frozen Bde Maka Ska Dog Walk — Boat storage racks and a lakeside building stand along the snowy shore of Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis, as a woman walks her dog on the frozen lake in the distance.

Snowy Nicollet Avenue at East 31st Street with Minneapolis downtown skyline in background. — Nicollet Avenue runs north through south Minneapolis toward the downtown skyline, crossing East 31st Street along the way. Snow covers the roadway and boulevard as traffic moves toward downtown, where the IDS Center and Wells Fargo Center stand among the taller buildings.

Bricksworth Beer and Pizza in Minneapolis — The Bricksworth Beer Co. sign marks the entrance to the restaurant’s patio in the North Loop district of downtown Minneapolis.

Daisys Uptown bar exterior at night, with red neon signs and snow along the curb — Paper over the windows of the former Daisys Bar at Lagoon and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Ono Hawaiian Plates neon sign in Minneapolis North Loop at the restaurant entrance. — Ono Hawaiian Plates in the North Loop of Minneapolis serves Hawaiian-inspired dishes. The restaurant’s neon sign is visible at the entrance.

Bee Positive Cedar-Riverside sign — A sign in the Cedar-Riverside neigborhood of Minneapolis that reads: WELCOME TO CEDAR-RIVERSIDE Bee Positive Smell the Flowers BE KIND

Soma Grill and Deli Somali Cuisine seen at night. — Soma Grill & Deli Somali Cuisine in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis in December 2025.

KISS Nightclub Security House Rules — Sign posted on the entrance to KISS Nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. KISS SECURITY HOUSE RULES * NO GUNS OR ANY WEAPONS ALLOWED * ALL HOODIES & JACKETS MUST COME OFF * EMPTY ALL POCKETS * REMOVE ALL HATS, WATCHES, BELTS, WAIST CHAINS * ALL BAGS WILL BE CHECKED * NO SKI MASKS ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN CLUB MUST COMPLY OR YOU WONT BE ALLOWED IN!

Posters advocating for Somali neighbors and immigrant rights are affixed to an electrical box on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Posters supporting immigrant rights are attached to utility control boxes on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The messages during Operation Metro Surge read “Protect Our Somali Neighbors,” “Immigrants Are Not The Enemy,” and “Know Your Rights".

Karmel Mall Entry Restrictions, Minneapolis — A notice on Karmel Mall in South Minneapolis regarding entry restrictions. "This property is private.No law enforcement officer, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), may enter without presenting a valid judicial warrant signed by a judge."

Protect our Somali Neighbors Sign in Minneapolis — A "Protect Our Somali Neighbors" sign on a utility pole in South Minneapolis seen in December 2025.

Notice at Karmel Mall on Lake Street warns of ICE presence. — A notice posted on the door of Karmel Mall on Lake Street in Minneapolis explains a whistle symbol used as a community warning about nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. The sign tells passersby that the whistle is meant to alert neighbors to stay aware and cautious when ICE is in the area, particularly when leaving the building.

A sign on a Minneapolis business reads "NO ICE ENTER WITHOUT COURT ORDER" and "STOP NO ICE ACCESS IN THIS BUSINESS." — A sign posted on a business in Minneapolis reads "NO ICE ENTER WITHOUT COURT ORDER." This notice, along with a "STOP NO ICE ACCESS IN THIS BUSINESS" sticker, indicates the business's stance on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access.

Northstar Train Driver — Northstar Train on the move from Minneapolis to Big lake. The train will end service forever on January 4th.

Northstar Train and North Loop Green — A Northstar Train below the North Loop Green buildings in Downtown Minneapolis.

Protester holds "ICE OUT MSP" sign at Minneapolis demonstration against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. — A protester in Minneapolis holds a sign reading “ICE OUT MSP” during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Other bundled-up participants and protest signs are visible behind her, indicating the rally took place in very cold winter conditions.

Protesters in Minneapolis hold signs opposing ICE during sub-zero temperatures. — A large protest and march on Lake Street in South Minneapolis with signs reading “Minnesotans Know ICE Is Slippery and Dangerous It’s Time to De-Ice!,” “ICE Out!,” and “No ICE".

Thousands protest ICE actions on Lake Street in Minneapolis, December 20, 2025. — Protesters march along Lake Street in south Minneapolis on December 20, 2025, during a protest and march against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Signs reading “Immigrants Are Not the Problem,” “ICE Out,” and other anti-deportation messages.

Protesters hold signs on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a demonstration against ICE. — Protesters march on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with one participant holding a sign reading, “Stop traumatizing our students! Kids can’t learn in fear.” The protest took place during Operation Metro Surge, a period of increased ICE activity in the region.

Protesters in Minneapolis hold anti-ICE signs during a winter march. — Protesters march in Minneapolis during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with handmade signs including “BURN ICE” and “IMMIGRANTS WELCOME” visible above the crowd.

Protesters in Minneapolis hold signs including “I.C.E. Naughty and Not Nice” during a winter march. — Protesters march on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with a holiday-themed sign reading “I.C.E. Naughty and Not Nice”.

Protesters outside V & Lake St Station in Minneapolis hold signs reading "ICE OUT" during a rally. — Protesters gather outside V & Lake St Station in Minneapolis during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Signs reading “ICE OUT” and other messages are visible in front of the station entrance, a major Metro Transit hub linking light rail and bus service on Lake Street. The protest took place during Operation Metro Surge, an ICE enforcement initiative, as participants assembled in below-freezing winter conditions.

Protesters at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis hold signs supporting immigrants and protesting ICE. — Protesters march near Karmel Mall on Lake Street at Pillsbury Avenue in south Minneapolis during a demonstration against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Karmel Mall is a major commercial center for Minneapolis’s Somali community.

American flag protest at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis. — Karmel Mall on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown behind traffic lights and directional signs, with an American flag in the foreground. The shopping center is a major commercial hub for the city’s Somali community.

Protesters at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis hold American and Somali flags during a demonstration against ICE. — Protesters gather outside Karmel Mall on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Flags of the United States, Palestine, and Somalia fly at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis. — Flags of the United States, Palestine, and Somalia fly outside Karmel Mall on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The mall is a major shopping center and gathering place for the city’s Somali community.

Protesters gather at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis to protest ICE policies. — Protesters enter the lobby of Karmel Mall in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an anti-ICE march on December 20. The gathering was tied to opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to rhetoric aimed at the local Somali community, with marchers moving along Lake Street from Mercado Central to Karmel Mall.

Protesters gather inside Karmel Mall in Minneapolis during a march against ICE. — Following a large protest down Lake Street, the community filled the Karmel Mall to support businesses that have been impacted by immigration enforcement.

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