Minneapolis

5,178 photos · 2008–2026

5,178 photographs tagged Minneapolis, 2008–2026.

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold a Free Hugs sign outside Target Center at night. — A "Free Hugs" sign is visible amidst a protest outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. The demonstration occurred concurrently with a Donald Trump campaign rally, drawing thousands of attendees who gathered to express opposition to the administration's policies. Despite the charged political climate, the presence of signs like "Free Hugs" and "Hate Has No Home Here" highlighted a desire for connection and solidarity among some participants.

Protesters outside Target Center in downtown Minneapolis during a Trump rally. — Protesters gathered outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, to voice their opposition to a Trump campaign rally being held inside. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, hosts a variety of events including sports, concerts, and political rallies. This protest occurred during the 2020 presidential election cycle, reflecting the political divisions of the time. The signs held by the crowd express a range of sentiments, from direct criticism of the president to broader political statements.

Secret Service agents and police outside Target Center in Minneapolis, with vehicles parked at a loading dock. — Secret Service agents and police officers are visible outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. The presence of these security personnel indicates preparations for a high-profile event, likely the arrival of a presidential motorcade, as suggested by the agent using binoculars. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, frequently hosts major sporting events, concerts, and political rallies, necessitating robust security measures for such occasions.

Protesters holding signs gather in heavy rain during a Trump rally demonstration in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. — Protesters gathered near the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, during a campaign rally for then-President Donald Trump.

Concrete retaining wall along Cedar Lake Trail in St. Louis Park with industrial building and mature trees. — Cedar Lake Trail runs along a former rail corridor connecting the Kenilworth area of Minneapolis to St. Louis Park, used today by cyclists and pedestrians. The trail parallels the alignment of the Metro Green Line Extension, a light rail project linking downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. Construction along this corridor required new retaining walls and the clearing of vegetation to accommodate the rail line. St. Louis Park station is one of several planned stops along this western stretch of the route.

Green lights on 35W, Minneapolis, MN — The lights of Interstate 35W lit green for National Cerebral Palsy Awareness.

Minneapolis' Midtown Greenway at night — The Midtown Greenway walking and biking trail as seen late night. The trails runs through Minneapolis from the river to St. Louis Park

Entrance of The Grand Hotel at 615 2nd Ave S in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. — The Grand Hotel stands at 615 2nd Ave S in downtown Minneapolis. The building operates as a hotel property within the city's downtown core, near the Mississippi riverfront district.

Cedar Lake East Beach, Minneapolis, with a shoreline, trees, and calm water. — Cedar Lake East Beach, commonly known as Hidden Beach, is on the east side of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. It is a small public beach and shoreline access area in the city’s lake district.

Cedar Lake East Beach, Minneapolis, a small sand shoreline with picnic tables by the lake under autumn trees. — Cedar Lake East Beach is a public shoreline on the east side of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. Locally known as “Hidden Beach,” it functions as a small beach and picnic area within Minneapolis parklands. The swimming and recreation area is equipped for seasonal lake use, including a lifeguard stand.

Construction equipment and containment barriers along Cedar Lake during Metro Green Line Extension work in Minneapolis. — The Kenilworth Channel connects Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis, carrying both water traffic and the Kenilworth Trail along its banks. Construction here is tied to the Metro Green Line Extension, a light-rail project that runs through the Kenilworth corridor en route to Eden Prairie.

Minneapolis skyline from Lake of the Isles with IDS Center and Capella Tower. — Minneapolis skyline from Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The IDS Center and Capella Tower rise above the trees on the far shore.

Sailboats moored at Bde Maka Ska lake at sunset in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Sailboats are moored on Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the sun sets. The lake, formerly known as Lake Calhoun, is one of the city's Chain of Lakes, a system of lakes and parkland that provides significant recreational opportunities. Bde Maka Ska is a popular destination for sailing, kayaking, and other water activities, and its shores are lined with parks and trails used by residents and visitors.

The University Avenue Bridge, a 1960 truss bridge, spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, connecting the University of Minnesota's East and West Bank campuses. — The University Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the East and West Bank campuses of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Constructed in 1960, this truss bridge facilitates pedestrian and vehicular traffic, essential for the university's operations. The surrounding area includes notable campus buildings such as the Weisman Art Museum and the Phillips-Wangensteen Building, visible in the background during evening light.

St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis, Neon Signs — Looking down Main Street in Minneapolis. St. Anthony Main and Pillsbury's Best Flour signs visible in the background.

Freight trains and University Southeast Steam Plant — Freight cars sit on rail tracks near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, with the University of Minnesota campus in the background. The Southeast Steam Plant and its red exhaust stacks rise behind the trains, and the Washington Avenue Bridge crosses the river farther upstream. The scene highlights the mix of industry, infrastructure, and campus development along the riverfront.

University of Minnesota’s Southeast Steam Plant 2019 — The University of Minnesota's Southeast Steam Plant sits along the Mississippi River near the East Bank campus in Minneapolis. Built in the early twentieth century to supply heat and power to the growing university, the plant originally ran on coal before converting to natural gas.

University of Minnesota Southeast Steam Plant — The University of Minnesota Southeast Steam Plant stands on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, adjacent to the St. Anthony Falls hydroelectric facilities near the university’s East Bank campus. Identified by its four tall smokestacks, the plant supplies district steam and other utility services for the university and is part of the institutional infrastructure concentrated along the riverfront. Originally developed as a coal-fired heating plant, the facility was later converted to burn natural gas while remaining in operation as a major campus energy source.

East 19th Street in Stevens Square, Minneapolis, lined with brick apartment buildings and parked cars. — East 19th Street in Stevens Square, Minneapolis, running between brick residential buildings toward downtown. The street served as a residential neighborhood corridor in South Minneapolis, with early 20th-century apartment buildings lining both sides. A construction crane visible in the distance s ongoing development activity in the downtown area beyond the neighborhood.

Wells Fargo Tower Lights Up Downtown With Fog — A foggy night in downtown Minneapolis with IDS Center in the background with Xcel Energy Headquarters in the foreground.

365 Nicollet Apartments illuminated at dusk in downtown Minneapolis skyline. — 365 Nicollet rises along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, part of a wave of residential towers built in the city's Mill District during the mid-2010s. Developed by Alatus LLC and completed in 2017, the tower stands roughly 40 stories tall and holds luxury rental apartments with views of the Mississippi River and the downtown skyline.

Tower cranes and construction equipment operate at the RBC Gateway site in downtown Minneapolis at dusk. — A tower crane at the site of the new RBC Gateway development in Downtown Minneapolis.

Construction cranes and excavators work at the RBC Gateway site in downtown Minneapolis during twilight with illuminated office towers in the background. — A foggy evening in Downtown Minneapolis with the RBC Gateway tower under construction on September 12, 2019.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline at night from the North Loop, with the 401 North First Avenue building in front. — Downtown Minneapolis skyline at night from the North Loop. The North Loop area combines former warehouse buildings with newer residential and commercial development.

The Lofton Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis at night — Loews Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis, now called The Lofton Hotel

Target Field Station illuminated at night in Minneapolis's North Loop, surrounded by historic and modern buildings. — Target Field Station is a transit hub in the North Loop next to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins. It opened in 2014 and brings together the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines, Northstar Commuter Rail, and Metro Transit buses under one roof.

Rooftop patio with seating and black canopy at CJ Duffey Paper Co in North Loop Minneapolis. — The rooftop patio at CJ Duffey Paper Co in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood serves as an outdoor gathering space adjacent to the historic brick warehouse. The patio is sheltered by a black canopy and furnished with blue and wood seating. The surrounding North Loop area features mixed-use industrial and residential architecture, with modern apartment buildings and converted warehouses characteristic of the neighborhood's development.

Linden Yard, Cedar Lake Trail September 2019 — Linden Yard on the Cedar Lake Trail during Metro Transit light rail construction.

Wooden formwork and steel shoring towers support bridge deck construction over Highway 100 during Green Line Extension light rail — The Green Line Extension is a light rail project adding 14.5 miles of track between Minneapolis and Eatan Prairie, with a bridge crossing over Highway 100 in St. Louis Park as one of its structures. Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council oversee the project, which extends the existing Green Line that currently runs between Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Formwork and shoring towers built from wood and steel supports are standard methods for pouring concrete bridge decks and piers during highway-spanning construction like this.

Scooter rider and MTA bus on Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, Queens, with storefronts displaying Chinese and Korean signage. — Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, Queens, is a major commercial thoroughfare serving a large Asian immigrant population. The street is lined with numerous businesses, many displaying signage in Chinese and Korean, reflecting the area's demographic makeup. An MTA bus, part of the public transportation system that serves millions of New Yorkers daily, is stopped along the avenue.

VIA 57 West residential building with green-windowed facade and geometric gray roof in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen. — VIA 57 West at 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan is a residential building in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and completed in 2016, the project combines a high-rise tower with a courtyard block in a distinctive tetrahedron form. The design was developed to bring light and views into the apartments while enclosing a shared interior courtyard.

Ed Sullivan Theater marquee advertising The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in Midtown Manhattan at night. — The Ed Sullivan Theater in Midtown Manhattan carries the marquee for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The Broadway theater opened in 1927 and was later renamed for television host Ed Sullivan. It is best known as the home of The Ed Sullivan Show from 1948 to 1971 and has remained a major late-night television venue for CBS.

Storefronts including The Vitamin Shoppe, Rumour's Bar, and The Bread Factory Cafe line a Manhattan street at night. — Rumour's Bar and Grille sits between a Vitamin Shoppe and The Bread Factory Cafe on a Midtown Manhattan street.

Illuminated neon sign for Angelo's Pizza Italian restaurant on a brick building facade in Midtown Manhattan. — Angelo's Pizza sign in Midtown Manhattan marks an Italian restaurant on a commercial block near the Ed Sullivan Theater. Its illuminated vertical sign projects from the building facade, a common form of streetside identification in New York City's dense entertainment and dining districts.

Queensboro Plaza elevated train station platform with steel trusswork, tracks, and Manhattan skyline visible beyond. — Queensboro Plaza elevated train station in Long Island City, Queens, New York City. The station features multiple tracks and platforms, with the distinctive green and steel structure of the elevated railway overhead. This station is a key transit hub, serving as a transfer point for the 7 train and formerly for the Long Island Rail Road. Its construction and ongoing operation are integral to the connectivity of Queens with Manhattan and the rest of the city's transit network.

Bus Lane Paint on Hennepin Avenue — Paint being put down for a new bus lane on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Illuminated downtown Minneapolis skyline at night featuring the IDS Center and Wells Fargo Tower among modern high-rises. — Capella Tower, completed in 1992, stands 776 feet tall and is known for the ring of lights around its crown. Minneapolis City Hall, built from 1888 to 1909, stands nearby with a clock tower whose four faces each measure about eleven and a half feet across.

Ameriprise Financial Center in Downtown Minneapolis, a 498-foot office tower. — The Ameriprise Financial Center is a 498-foot office tower at 707 2nd Avenue South in Downtown Minneapolis. Completed in 2001, the building serves as the headquarters for Ameriprise Financial.

Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium in Minneapolis — Located on the University of Minnesota campus at 84 Church Street SE, the Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium is a performing arts venue. It is named after the Universities second president.

Tree Removal on Cedar Lake Trail in St. Louis Park — Trees being removed on the Cedar Lake Trail in St. Louis Park during the Metro Green Line Extension Construction.

35W leading to downtown Minneapolis during construction — Highway 35W heading into downtown Minneapolis. The Minneapolis skyline in the background. Photo taken during 2019 highway construction.

Freight train alongside excavated Cedar Lake Trail during Southwest Light Rail construction in Minneapolis, August 2019. — The view of what was the Cedar Lake Trail seen from Burnham Road. The trail was ripped up during light rail construction that will bring a train from Eden Prairie to Minneapolis to St. Paul.

Rail yard with illuminated tracks beneath a highway overpass at sunset in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — This rail yard sits along Minnesota Highway 280, a short freeway connecting Interstate 94 to Interstate 35W between St. Paul and Minneapolis. The tracks below a switching area for freight traffic moving through the Twin Cities, with intermodal containers stored trackside for transfer between rail and truck.

Fifth Street Towers in downtown Minneapolis at night, with blue neon lighting on the cylindrical building. — Fifth Street Towers is a twin office tower complex at 100 and 150 South Fifth Street in downtown Minneapolis. Completed in 1982 and designed by the Minneapolis office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the complex includes a 38-story south tower and a 30-story north tower connected by a shared base and the city's enclosed skyway system.

Illuminated office buildings in downtown Minneapolis at dusk with lit windows across multiple facades. — The buildings of Downtown Minneapolis at night.

Nic on Fifth residential tower and downtown Minneapolis skyline at night with illuminated buildings. — Nic on Fifth is a residential high-rise at 40 South Ninth Street in downtown Minneapolis, completed in 2015 with 40 stories of apartments. It stands among the towers near Nicollet Mall, with downtown's office and residential buildings spreading out toward the horizon.

The Armory and Gold Medal Flour sign in Downtown Minneapolis — The Gold Medal Flour seen in the distance with the Minneapolis Armory in the foreground. The Armory is noiw a concert venue after being a parking garage for a long time.

Minneapolis skyway under construction between downtown buildings. — A Minneapolis skyway is under construction in downtown Minneapolis. The elevated pedestrian walkway connects buildings in the city’s enclosed skyway system, which links offices, shops, and transit access across the downtown core.

“Slippery When Wet” sign in a downtown Minneapolis parking garage. — A “Slippery When Wet” sign in a downtown Minneapolis parking garage.

Blue and red directional signs for Ramp B and Ramp A in a Minneapolis parking garage. — Directional signs for Ramp B and Ramp A mark entrances in a downtown Minneapolis parking garage. The signs access points from 5th Street and 5th Avenue, guiding vehicles to different levels of the structure. Painted in blue and red with directional arrows, the signage is typical of urban parking facilities designed to manage traffic flow and vehicle circulation.

Multi-story building under construction at South 6th and Fifth Street South in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Buildings under construction in downtown Minneapolis at South 6th Street and Fifth Street South.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline at dusk with the 10th Avenue Bridge spanning the Mississippi River below. — Built in 1929, the concrete arch bridge spans the river just downstream from Saint Anthony Falls. The Gold Medal Flour sign marks the old Washburn-Crosby mill complex, now home to the Mill City Museum.

The 10th Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River with downtown Minneapolis skyline and Capella Tower at sunset. — The 10th Avenue Bridge crosses the Mississippi River between the West Bank and the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus. Built in 1929, it's a concrete arch bridge carrying Tenth Avenue Southeast into downtown Minneapolis.

The Sporting House in downtown Minneapolis, a late 19th-century brick building. — The Sporting House in downtown Minneapolis was built circa 1889 on 11th Avenue. Historical records identify the brick building as a former brothel.

Harris Machinery Building in Minneapolis is braced with temporary steel supports during redevelopment. — The former Harris Machinery Building in Minneapolis's Prospect Park neighborhood is being stabilized during redevelopment for The Market at Malcolm Yards. Temporary steel bracing supports the brick structure while work continues on the site.

Tracks at Archer Daniels Midland Elevator — Train tracks outside the long abandoned massive concrete Archer-Daniels-Midland Delmar Elevator No. 7 in Minneapolis. Known locally as the "United Crushers" mill after the large tag visible from miles away.

Archer Daniels Midland Delmar Elevator No 7 — The long abandoned massive concrete Archer-Daniels-Midland Delmar Elevator No. 7 in Minneapolis. Known locally as the "United Crushers" mill after the large tag visible from miles away.

Overgrown lot with graffiti-covered container beside concrete grain silos at the former ADM elevator in Minneapolis — This site is part of the former Archer Daniels Midland grain elevator complex in the Prospect Park area near Dinkytown, Minneapolis. The concrete silo structures visible here were used for grain storage before the facility was decommissioned. Vegetation has grown into the surrounding lot, and a graffiti-covered shipping container and stockpiled fill material now occupy the adjacent grounds.

Unpaved construction path beneath highway overpass along Cedar Lake Trail during Metro Transit Green Line Extension project in — The Cedar Lake Trail shortly after it was ripped up during the Metro Transit Green Line Extension light rail project. The trail re-opened in 2025.

Mural by Cori Nakamura Lin and Tori Hong on Minneapolis's Midtown Greenway addressing housing affordability and renter statistics. — This mural, created by Cori Nakamura Lin and Tori Hong, is located on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The artwork addresses the issue of housing affordability, highlighting statistics about renters spending a significant portion of their income on housing and the disproportionate impact of evictions on low-income communities and communities of color. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.7-mile paved rail trail that runs through the city, serving as a vital corridor for cyclists and pedestrians.

Fenced pathway along Kenilworth Trail in Minneapolis during Southwest Light Rail construction in 2019. — The Kenilworth Trail construction seen on July 23, 2019. The trail was closed for years

Tree-lined path on Kenilworth Trail in Minneapolis during Southwest light rail construction in July 2019. — Trees being cleared out on the Kenilworth Trail in Minneapolis during Metro Transit Green Line light rail construction.

"Renter Power!" mural on a concrete retaining wall beneath the Midtown Greenway bridge in Minneapolis. — A mural proclaiming "Renter Power!" is visible on a concrete retaining wall beneath a bridge along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.7-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor, popular with cyclists and pedestrians. The mural's message reflects advocacy for tenant rights and affordable housing.

Cedar Lake Trail ripped up during train construction — The Cedar Lake Trail in the early days of the METRO Green Line Extension light rail project. The new line will connect Eden Prairie to St Paul.

Cedar Lake Regional Trail Light Rail Construction — Ripped up Cedar Lake Trail during the METRO Green Line Extension construction. Seen in Juily 2019.

Cedar Lake Trail closing over Minehaha Creek — The bridge over Minnehaha Creek on the Cedar Lake Trail during Metro Green Line Extension construction.

Bde Maka Ska Baseball Field in Minneapolis, an overgrown baseball field with a flooded infield. — Bde Maka Ska Baseball Field in Minneapolis is overgrown and waterlogged, with the infield partially submerged. The field sits beside trees and park benches near the edge of Bde Maka Ska parkland.

Aerial view of multi-lane traffic on Excelsior Boulevard near Lake Street, Minneapolis. — Excelsior Boulevard carries multiple lanes of traffic near the Lake Street intersection in Minneapolis. The aerial view shows the street's configuration with parking areas and green space adjacent to the roadway.

Minneapolis downtown skyline rises beyond Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles in the Chain of Lakes park system. — Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles are two of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, joined by a channel. Bde Maka Ska is the largest lake in Minneapolis at about 401 acres, while Lake of the Isles covers about 108 acres.

Paved trail winds through dense deciduous forest with mature trees lining both sides. — The Kenilworth Trail runs through the Kenilworth corridor connecting the Chain of Lakes area with downtown Minneapolis, following a former rail right-of-way once used by freight lines. The paved path is shared by pedestrians and cyclists and links to the regional Grand Rounds trail network. The corridor has long been the subject of planning debate as the proposed route for the Southwest Light Rail Transit extension of the Metro Green Line, with construction requiring the trail to be rerouted and rebuilt in sections alongside the new rail line.

Grove construction crane and equipment on railroad tracks along the Kenilworth Trail in Minneapolis. — The Kenilworth Trail follows a former Milwaukee Road rail corridor connecting Minneapolis's Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles areas to Hopkins. The corridor has been used for freight rail, bike and pedestrian paths, and is the planned route for the Metro Green Line Extension light rail. Construction crews have used the rail line for staging materials, including ties and ballast, during the extension's preliminary work. A Grove mobile crane, commonly used for lifting rail and bridge components, appears among the equipment staged along the tracks.

Orange safety fencing installed along Kenilworth Trail during Metro Green Line Extension construction in Minneapolis. — The Kenilworth Trail runs alongside active freight and light-rail tracks through the Kenilworth Corridor, a narrow strip of land connecting the Chain of Lakes to downtown Minneapolis. The corridor has long carried both recreational trail traffic and rail lines, a dual use that predates the current Green Line Extension project. Construction fencing here marks work tied to that extension, which is adding light-rail tracks through the same shared right-of-way used by the trail and freight rail. The project has required temporary trail reroutes and vegetation clearing along sections of the corridor during construction.

Deteriorated wooden bridge spanning Cedar Lake channel alongside Burnham Trail in Minneapolis during Green Line Extension — The bridge over the Cedar Lake/Lake of the Isles channel in Minneapolis. The bridge was removed and replaced during construction of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension.

The trail just after closure — A freight train travels down the freight rails during the early days of the Metro Green Line Extension project.

Kenilworth Trail Bridge Deconstruction — Kenilworth trail bridge over the Cedar Lake to Lake of the Isles channel being dismantled during Metro Green Line Extension construction.

Yellow Grove mobile crane on Kenilworth Trail in Minneapolis during Southwest LRT construction. — This Grove RT600E rough-terrain crane, operated by C.S. McCrossan, was staged along the Kenilworth Trail during construction of Metro Transit's Southwest LRT Green Line Extension. The crane can lift up to 60 tons and extend a boom beyond 100 feet, making it suited for setting bridge and tunnel components along the corridor. The Kenilworth corridor carries freight rail and a recreational trail between the Chain of Lakes and downtown Minneapolis, and became a major staging area for the light-rail line's tunnel and bridge work. C.S. McCrossan, a Minnesota-based heavy civil contractor, has worked on multiple segments of the Southwest LRT project.

Excavated construction site along Kenilworth Trail with brick building and modern apartment tower in Minneapolis. — Construction on the area that was the Kenilworth Trail that connected the Midtown Greenway with the Cedar Lake Trail. The trail was closed for years for construction of the new Metro Transit Green Line Light Rail line.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline at dusk with the IDS Center and Foshay Tower illuminated above Interstate 94. — The IDS Center and Foshay Tower stand above Interstate 94 in downtown Minneapolis. The IDS Center, completed in 1972, is 792 feet tall, the tallest building in Minnesota. The Foshay Tower, finished in 1929 and modeled after the Washington Monument, held that title until the IDS Center surpassed it.

The Pillsbury's Best flour mill sign glows red atop a historic brick mill building in Minneapolis at sunset. — The Pillsbury A-Mill, a former flour mill on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was once the world's largest flour mill for four decades. Completed in 1881, it utilized two powerful 1,200-horsepower waterwheels. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1966, the structure has since been repurposed into resident artist lofts.

Pedestrians walk on the Stone Arch Bridge with an orange railing, overlooking stone foundation and Minneapolis grain silos. — The Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, spans the Mississippi River. Originally constructed in 1883 by the St. Paul & Minneapolis Railroad. Today it's a pedestrian walkway and bicycle path.

Leder Bros. Scrap Metal Recycling building in Minneapolis with exterior signs and security cameras — Leder Bros. Scrap Metal Recycling is located at 3240 in Minneapolis. The building has painted and mounted signs for the receiving office and scrap metal recycling operation, along with surveillance cameras on the exterior. Its brick and block construction is typical of utilitarian industrial buildings from the mid-20th century.

Illuminated mulch piles steam on the Midtown Greenway during Metro Transit light rail construction in Minneapolis. — Steaming mulch seen on the Midtown Greenway during Metro Transit's light rail construction work.

Burnham Trail in Minneapolis closed for Southwest LRT light rail construction, June 2019. — The Burnham Trail portion of the Kenilworth Trail in Minneapolis. Photo taken in June 2019 after the trail closed in preparation for the Southwest LRT light rail construction.

A John Deere feller buncher sits at the Southwest LRT construction site in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, used for clearing trees for the new transit line. — A John Deere feller buncher, a heavy-duty forestry machine, is parked at the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) construction site in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Cedar Lake Trail Closes at Cedar Lake Parkway — Closure of Cedar Lake Trail at Cedar Lake Parkway as part of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension construction.

Cedar Lake Trail Closes in June 2019 — Kenilworth Trail n Minneapolis prior to major light rail construction.

Construction equipment and excavation site at Louisiana Avenue light rail station in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. — Metro Transit Louisiana Avenue Green Line Light Rail station prior to construction.

John Deere 843L feller buncher clearing vegetation for Southwest Light Rail Transit construction in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. — A John Deere 843L feller buncher sits parked near the railway tracks in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, during the early stages of construction for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. Designed primarily for forestry work, this heavy-duty machine—with its massive front grapple and thick treaded tires—was adapted for clearing brush and trees along the rail corridor.

Daymark Apartments under construction in Uptown Minneapolis, with a crane and cars passing in front. — Daymark Apartments is under construction in Uptown Minneapolis in June 2019. The multi-story wood-frame apartment building rises above a podium level wrapped in green sheathing, with a tower crane and an aerial lift visible over the site.

Dinkytown Greenway bike trail in Minneapolis at dusk, with downtown skyline illuminated in the background. — The Dinkytown Greenway is a paved bike and pedestrian trail built along a former Burlington Northern rail line, running beneath historic stone railroad bridges near the University of Minnesota.

New Fencing On Cedar Lake Trail — New fencing going up on the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. The fencing is part of the beginning of construction on the new Metro Green Line Extension light rail project.

Cedar Lake Trail at Kenwood Trail — Kenwood Trail exit sign on the Cedar Lake Trail in the early days of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension construction.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline at night with Target Plaza South, Campbell Mithun Tower, and Foshay Tower. — Downtown Minneapolis skyline at night includes Target Plaza South, the Campbell Mithun Tower, and the Foshay Tower. Target Plaza South houses Target’s corporate headquarters, while the Foshay Tower is a 1929 Art Deco skyscraper that was once the city’s tallest building. The Campbell Mithun Tower stands nearby in the city’s central business district.

US Bank Stadium at Night Minneapolis Minnesota — U.S. Bank Stadium, home to the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, is a multi-purpose arena in downtown Minneapolis that opened in 2016. Designed by HKS Architects, its distinctive angular exterior is clad in brick and glass, with a translucent ETFE roof that allows natural light during the day and reflects ambient city light at night. The stadium's design, inspired by the prow of a Viking ship, replaced the former Metrodome and serves as a significant venue for sporting events, concerts, and conventions, anchoring the eastern edge of the Minneapolis skyline.

US Bank Stadium in Downtown East Minneapolis — US Bank Stadium, located in the Downtown East neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a multi-purpose indoor stadium that opened in 2016. It serves as the home venue for the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings and also hosts concerts, conventions, and other sporting events. Its construction replaced the Metrodome, providing a modern facility for professional sports and large-scale public gatherings in the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis City Hall's illuminated clock tower and green copper roof rise above the downtown skyline at night. — Minneapolis City Hall’s clock tower rises above downtown Minneapolis at night. The historic building was completed in 1909.

Kenilworth Trail detour with stop sign and construction barriers during Southwest Light Rail construction in Minneapolis. — The Kenilworth Trail at the Midtoiwn Greeenway pictured in June 2019.

511 Building, the Minnesota Technology Center in Downtown Minneapolis — The 511 Building, also known as the Minnesota Technology Center, stands on the eastern edge of downtown Minneapolis near Interstate 94. Constructed in the 1980s, the low-rise complex was designed for large-scale telecommunications and data operations. The building has been renovated and updated over time and remains in use as a data center and colocation facility.

Construction of the Thrivent Financial campus in downtown Minneapolis — Construction of the Thrivent Financial campus in downtown Minneapolis is underway, with the company's existing building visible alongside the new structure. The project, which began in 2018, is designed to consolidate Thrivent's operations into a single, modern facility. The new building features a distinctive glass facade and is situated adjacent to the historic Milwaukee Road Depot, a landmark of Minneapolis's transportation history.

A trail detour sign in Minneapolis directs cyclists and pedestrians around Southwest LRT construction. The sign shows rerouted paths for the Cedar Lake Trail and Kenilworth Corridor. — A "Trail Detour" sign provides navigation for cyclists and pedestrians around construction for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project in Minneapolis. The map details rerouted paths, indicating temporary closures along popular routes like the Cedar Lake Trail and the Kenilworth Corridor.

Cedar Lake South Beach in Minneapolis offers a sandy shoreline with trees and calm water under evening light. — Cedar Lake South Beach sits on the south shore of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, one of the city's Chain of Lakes. The lake covers about 170 acres and reaches 51 feet at its deepest point, with a sandy swimming beach on this side and a mostly wooded shoreline elsewhere around it.

Washington Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River with the University of Minnesota campus visible beyond. — The Washington Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River, linking the University of Minnesota's East and West Bank campuses. Completed in 1965, it carries vehicles, pedestrians, and light rail on two levels, with the enclosed upper deck reserved for foot traffic between classes.

Bruininks Hall, a modern glass building with cylindrical tower, overlooks the Mississippi River gorge on the University of Minnesota campus near the Washington Avenue Bridge. — Bruininks Hall sits on the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus, perched at the edge of the Mississippi River gorge near the Washington Avenue Bridge. The building opened in 2000 as the University Gateway Center and was renamed in 2017 to honor Robert Bruininks, who served as university president from 2002 to 2011. It houses several student-facing offices, including admissions, financial aid, and academic advising, consolidating services once scattered across campus.

Minneapolis skyline with IDS Center and surrounding buildings mirrored in foggy Bde Maka Ska at night. — The Minneapolis skyline, including prominent structures such as the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Wells Fargo Center, is reflected in the calm waters of Bde Maka Ska on a foggy night.

Abandoned railroad bridge on Nicollet Island crosses the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. — The abandoned railroad bridge on Nicollet Island in Minneapolis crosses the Mississippi River on a former freight spur. Built to connect industrial facilities near the river, it now stands as a remnant of the city’s rail and milling era.

Target headquarters collaborative lounge and corridor in Minneapolis. — Target Corporation headquarters in Minneapolis includes this collaborative lounge and corridor designed for informal meetings and shared work. The interior uses open seating areas, long communal tables, and a curved ceiling treatment to create a flexible workplace setting. It is part of Target’s headquarters campus in the city.

The "Sneaky Pete's" bar and "Dreamgirls" nightclub are visible on N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis, part of the city's entertainment district. — The "Sneaky Pete's" bar and "Dreamgirls" nightclub are visible on N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis. Sneaky Pete's, advertised as an "Ultimate Fun Bar + Grill," and Dreamgirls, a nightclub, are part of the entertainment district in this area of the city. The surrounding buildings showcase a mix of architectural styles, reflecting the development of Minneapolis over time. This block of N 5th Street has historically been a hub for nightlife and entertainment.

Minneapolis Main Post Office service window in downtown Minneapolis. — Minneapolis Main Post Office in downtown Minneapolis features an Art Deco service window installed in the building’s 1933 lobby. The federal post office was designed by Léon Eugene Arnal and serves the city’s central business district.

Aerial view of light rail construction equipment crossing railroad tracks at Green Line and Beltline Boulevard in St. Louis Park. — Beltline Boulevard crosses a freight rail corridor in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, just west of Minneapolis. The tracks here run through the Southwest LRT corridor, part of the route being rebuilt for the METRO Green Line Extension connecting downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie.

Yellow railroad maintenance vehicle operates on light rail tracks during Southwest LRT construction in St. Louis Park. — The Southwest LRT, also known as the Green Line Extension, is a light rail project extending Metro Transit's existing Green Line roughly 14.5 miles from Minneapolis through St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. Construction has required extensive work on existing freight rail corridors, including track realignment and maintenance to accommodate shared and adjacent rail lines. The project is being built and overseen by the Metropolitan Council, with completion delayed multiple times past its original targeted opening.

Workers install new rail tracks for the Metro Transit Green Line Extension in St. Louis Park. — Crews working the Southwest LRT line in St. Louis Park use a rail loader car, a flatbed-mounted machine that threads long steel rails off a train and positions them along the roadbed for installation. The Southwest LRT, known operationally as the Green Line Extension, is a Metropolitan Council project extending light rail service roughly 14.5 miles from Minneapolis through St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. The line runs largely along former freight corridors, requiring extensive new track construction rather than simple conversion of existing rail. Rail-loading equipment like this allows crews to deliver continuous welded rail sections directly to the grade, reducing the need for separate hauling and placement steps during construction.

Millennium Mills and Trinity House Lightship 93 at Royal Victoria Dock, London — Millennium Mills stands on the south side of the Royal Victoria Dock in Silvertown, London, beside Trinity House Lightship 93. The former Spillers flour mill was built in 1905 and later closed in the 1980s. The lightship is moored at the dock edge in front of the derelict mill buildings.

Lyndale Avenue at night in Minneapolis, viewed from I-94, showing traffic and distant church spires. — Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis is a significant thoroughfare that connects the city's downtown core with its western neighborhoods. The avenue, seen here from Interstate 94, is shown heading South.

Interstate 94 at night, cutting through downtown Minneapolis. The highway connects the city core with suburbs and facilitates regional commerce. — Interstate 94 cuts through downtown Minneapolis at night. This major artery, completed in stages from the 1960s through the 1980s, was designed to connect the city's core with surrounding suburbs and facilitate regional commerce. The highway's construction significantly altered the urban fabric of Minneapolis, influencing development patterns and transportation habits. Today, I-94 remains a critical component of the Twin Cities' transportation network, serving millions of vehicles annually and shaping the city's economic and social geography.

Dean Parkway Apartments, early 20th-century brick buildings in South Minneapolis, at dusk. — The Dean Parkway Apartments, located in South Minneapolis, are a collection of multi-story brick buildings constructed in the early 20th century. These apartment buildings represent a common architectural style of the era, designed to provide housing in a growing urban environment. The complex continues to serve as residential housing, offering apartments to residents of the city. The photograph was taken in April 2019, showcasing the buildings at dusk.

Metro Transit light rail tracks curve past Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis’s Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. — Metro Transit light rail tracks by Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis’s Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Riverside Plaza is a large housing complex along the light rail corridor near Interstate 35W. The tracks curve through the area south of downtown Minneapolis.

Riverside Plaza and the Light Rail Tracks — Riverside Plaza stands tall beyond the METRO Blue Line overpass in the Cedar–Riverside district of Minneapolis. The colorful panels of the 1970s residential towers contrast with the new mid-rise apartments and light rail infrastructure built decades later.

Riverside Plaza and Light Rail tracks April 2019 — The METRO Blue Line curves toward downtown Minneapolis near the Cedar–Riverside neighborhood, passing below the colorful concrete towers of Riverside Plaza at sunset. The complex, designed by architect Ralph Rapson and completed in 1973, is one of the city’s most distinctive examples of Brutalist modernism.

Minneapolis downtown skyline at twilight, viewed from Cedar Lake Trail with illuminated office towers against a deep blue sky. — Downtown Minneapolis's skyscrapers stand along the Cedar Lake Trail, including the IDS Center and Capella Tower. The IDS Center, completed in 1972, is Minnesota's tallest building at 792 feet.

BNSF Railway locomotive number 8005 passes Harrison Street crossing in Northeast Minneapolis at sunset. — A BNSF Railway locomotive passes the Harrison Street crossing in Northeast Minneapolis. The crossing is part of the rail corridor that runs through the neighborhood near the Mississippi River.

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