Minneapolis
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Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis: Empty Street During COVID-19
March 2020
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Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Normally busy with pedestrians and buses, only one Metro Transit Bus and bicycle is found in view.
Dayton’s and IDS Center, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Early COVID-19
March 2020
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Dayton’s and the IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in the early days of COVID-19 in Downtown Minneapolis.
Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis: Rainy Night During COVID-19
March 2020
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Rainy night on Nicollet Mall during early days of COVID-19 outbreak.
Gaviidae Common and Westin Reflection on Nicollet Mall
March 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis after dark, with the Gaviidae Common retail and office complex illuminated along Nicollet Mall. The metallic blue spherical public art installation in the foreground—inscribed with words referencing music, light, and community—adds a cultural element to the urban corridor. Reflected dramatically in the golden glass façade of the Westin building behind it is the historic Foshay Tower, one of Minneapolis’s earliest skyscrapers dating back to 1929. Today, Nicollet Mall serves as the city’s primary pedestrian and transit thoroughfare, blending modern commercial redevelopment, historic preservation, and public art into a central civic space.
Mary Tyler Moore Statue on an Empty Nicollet Mall
March 2020
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The iconic bronze statue of Mary Tyler Moore along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, depicting the memorable hat-tossing moment from the opening of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which first aired in 1970 and helped cement Minneapolis in television history. Installed in 2002, the statue symbolizes the city’s cultural association with the show’s themes of independence and optimism. At the time of this photograph, Nicollet Mall—normally a busy pedestrian and transit corridor—appears unusually empty, reflecting the early days of COVID-19 shutdowns that drastically reduced public presence in city centers. Blue public art lanterns, added during street improvements completed in 2017, line the renovated streetscape, emphasizing Nicollet Mall’s evolution as both a commercial and cultural landmark.
Rainy Night on Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis, Early COVID-19
March 2020
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A rainy night in Downtown Minneapolis outside City Center during the early days of COVID-19.
Downtown Minneapolis S 8th St During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 2020
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Looking down S 8th St in Downtown Minneapolis on 03/22/20 during COVID-19.
Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis: Rainy Night During COVID-19
March 2020
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Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis on a rainy night during early days of COVID-19 outbreak.
Millennium Hotel Minneapolis: One Light On During COVID-19
March 2020
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Millennium Hotel in downtown Minneapolis during the coronavirus outbreak. One room light in.
Empty Speedway Gas Station, Loring Park, Minneapolis, COVID-19
March 2020
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An empty Speedway gas station and strip mall in Loring Park during COVID-19 outbreak.
Orpheum Theatre Marquee, Minneapolis: Stay Safe, Stay Tuned
March 2020
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Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home order. Marquee reading “Stay Safe. Stay Tuned”.
The Joint & Cabooze Bars, Minneapolis, ‘It Will Get Better’
March 2020
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The Joint and Cabooze Bars in March 2020 during pandemic closures in Minneapolis. Marquee reads "It will get better"
Jack Daniels at Whiskey Junction
March 2020
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A large Jack Daniels mural on the Whiskey Junction building on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis. The bar has been closed since at least 2020
The Cabooze Marquee: It Will Get Better, Minneapolis
March 2020
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The Caboose on Cedar Ave in Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home orders. Their marquee reading “It will get better”.
First Avenue, Minneapolis: VOTE 2020 Window Display
March 2020
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First Avenue concert venue in downtown Minneapolis with "VOTE 2020" in the windows.
O’Donovan’s Irish Pub, Downtown Minneapolis, near First Avenue
March 2020
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O'Donovan's Pub in downtown Minneapolis across from First Avenue music hall.
Hennepin Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis, COVID-19 Shutdown
March 2020
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Hennepin Ave and Lake St in Minneapolis during the covid-19 shutdown.
Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis, COVID-19, March 2020
March 2020
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Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, Minnesota during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Uptown Theatre, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, March 2020 COVID-19
March 2020
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Uptown Theatre on Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Minneapolis during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
JUUT Aveda Salon at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue
Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis During COVID-19 Stay-at-Home
March 2020
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Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s COVID-19 Stay At Home orders.
Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Police & Excavator during Shutdown
March 2020
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A police officer at Hennepin Avenue after Stay at Home order.
Nicollet Mall LRT Station, Rainy Night, Minneapolis
March 2020
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Nicollet Mall Light Rail Station on a rainy night in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home orders.
Sneaky Pete’s Bar, 14 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, COVID-19 Stay at Home Order
March 2020
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Sneaky Pete’s bar during the first night of Minnesota’s Stay At Home Order on 03/28/20.
Minneapolis Barber Shop COVID-19 Closure Sign
March 2020
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A pandemic closure sign on a barber shop in Minneapolis
Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis: First Night of Stay-at-Home Order
March 2020
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Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during the first night of Minnesota’s stay at home orders.
Warehouse District/Hennepin LRT Platform, Minneapolis
Warehouse District/Hennepin Station at Night, Minneapolis
March 2020
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Warehouse District/Hennepin light rail station in Downtown Minneapolis in the hours after the Minnesota Stay At Home order went into effect.
Lucky Dragon Restaurant, Hard Times Cafe, Minneapolis
April 2020
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The Lucky Dragon Restaurant and Hard Times Cafe on Riverside Avenue in Minneapolis.
Hard Times Cafe, Minneapolis: Boarded Up During COVID-19
April 2020
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Hard Times Cafe on Riverside Drive in Minneapolis during COVID-19 closures.
First Avenue and 7th St Entry, Minneapolis, COVID-19 Shutdown
April 2020
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First Avenue and 7th St Entry concert venues in downtown Minneapolis on April 2, 2020 during the COVID-19 shutdowns. VOTE2020 seen in the windows.
Millennium Hotel COVID Heart, Downtown Minneapolis
April 2020
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Hotels in downtown Minneapolis with rooms lit up during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Downtown Minneapolis Hilton Hotel with HOPE sign during COVID-19
April 2020
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Hilton Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis lit up with a HOPE heart. Seen during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak shutdowns.
Seville Club, Downtown Minneapolis, during COVID-19 Shutdowns
April 2020
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An empty 9th Street, 1st Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during COVID-19 shutdowns. The Target Center on the left and The Seville dance club in the middle.
Ramp A Parking Garage, Downtown Minneapolis
April 2020
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Ramp A parking garage in Downtown Minneapolis.
Loews Hotel and Target Center, Downtown Minneapolis at Night
April 2020
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Loews Hotel with a heart on it in solidarity with others hotels during covid-19 shutdowns.
Ramp C Parking Garage Spiral, Downtown Minneapolis
April 2020
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Ramp C parking garage in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Minneapolis: Interstate 35W, Cedar Riverside, Low Traffic
April 2020
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Very little traffic on Interstate 35W. Cedar Riverside in the background.
Unused Metro Transit Buses in North Minneapolis Storage Lot
April 2020
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Unused locked Metro Transit buses parked in a grassy lot in North Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Skyline from Lake of the Isles at Night
April 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from Lake of the Isles.
Hennepin Healthcare Paramedic Ambulances, Downtown Minneapolis
April 2020
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Hennepin Healthcare ambulances in Downtown Minneapolis.
CNN Coronavirus Report at Marquette Hotel, Minneapolis
April 2020
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CNN on a tv inside a hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
Centre Village and Hyatt Place, Downtown Minneapolis, Covid Era
April 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis with Hyatt Place and Centre Village signs.
Minneapolis: COVID-19 notice on disabled crosswalk button
April 2020
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A crosswalk button in Minneapolis after the city disabled 450 walk buttons in late April 2020. Sign reads "Pushing button is not required. The walk signal will turn on automatically. Wait for walk signal before crossing."
Minneapolis Parks COVID-19 Signage for Parkways and Trails
April 2020
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Minneapolis parks coronavirus signage on closed streets during COVID-19.
Loews Hotel, Target Headquarters, and Target Dog in Minneapolis
April 2020
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Loews Hotel, LaSalle Plaza, Target Headquarters and the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, MN.
Empty I-394 Minneapolis at Night, COVID-19 Closure
April 2020
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An empty Interstate 394 in Minneapolis seen on April 25, 2020 during COVID-19 closures.
Empty Platform at Target Field Station, North Loop
Blue Line Platform Signage at Cedar-Riverside Station, Minneapolis
Bob Dylan Mural, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Train Station
April 2020
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Bob Dylan Mural in downtown Minneapolis by Kobra during COVID-19 shutdown.
Cedar-Riverside Blue Line Station, Minneapolis
April 2020
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Cedar-Riverside LRT trains station in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
I-35W Construction at Night, Downtown Minneapolis
April 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis and construction on I-35W.
Taberna Restaurant Sign, South Minneapolis
April 2020
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Taberna restaurant near Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Punch Pizza COVID-19 Closure Letter, March 16, 2020
April 2020
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A letter posted in the window of Punch Pizza announces the temporary closure of all locations beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, citing the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Minneapolis Barnes & Noble Temporarily Closed Due to COVID-19
April 2020
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Barnes & Noble in Minneapolis closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19 Safety Sign at Clinic Entrance
April 2020
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At the entrance of an Allina Health clinic, a temporary sign reminds visitors of heightened safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The notice instructs patients to stop and first meet with a greeter before checking in, emphasizing that the location does not provide community COVID-19 testing and that masks may be required during the visit. These portable A-frame signs became common across medical facilities in 2020–2021, helping manage visitor flow, screen for symptoms, and reinforce evolving public health protocols at clinics and hospitals throughout Minnesota.
Street art sign, Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis
April 2020
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Art at Powderhorn park in South Minneapolis during COVID-19 shutdowns.
Powderhorn Park Sunset, Path and Tree, April 2020
April 2020
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Sunset at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis
South Second Street in Downtown Minneapolis
May 2020
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South Second Street in downtown Minneapolis during the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown.
Gold Medal Park at Night, Minneapolis Riverfront
May 2020
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Gold Medal Park sits along the Mississippi River near the Mill District in downtown Minneapolis, named in honor of the city’s flour-milling heritage and the iconic Gold Medal Flour brand. Designed by landscape architect Tom Oslund, the park opened in 2007 as part of the Guthrie Theater redevelopment and features a distinctive spiral mound at its center offering views of the river and city skyline. The illuminated park sign and tree-lined paths create a serene nighttime atmosphere against the industrial and cultural backdrop of the historic mill area.
Trees in the middle of Gold Medal Park
May 2020
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Gold Medal Park in Minneapolis with the 40+ story "Eleven" rising in the background.
Calhoun Building in Minneapolis at night
May 2020
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The Calhoun Building in Uptown Minneapolis
10th Avenue Bridge lift spans, Minneapolis
May 2020
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The 10th Avenue bridge in Minneapolis under renovation.
10th Avenue Bridge during reconstruction, Minneapolis
May 2020
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The 10th Avenue Bridge under renovation near downtown Minneapolis.
Gold Medal Park Signage, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Signage at Gold Medal Park near downtown Minneapolis.
US Bank Stadium and Minneapolis Skyline at Night
May 2020
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US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, May 2020.
Interstate 35W at Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis
May 2020
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35W near downtown Minneapolis with Riverside Plaza towers.
Grain Belt Beer Sign at West River Parkway, Minneapolis
May 2020
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West River Parkway and the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.
Samatar Crossing near Downtown Minneapolis
May 2020
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The Samatar Crossing shared use path near downtown Minneapolis. The path leads from Cedar Riverside to near US Bank Stadium.
Hennepin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis, During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 2020
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Hennepin Avenue Bridge in downtown Minneapolis during covid-19.
Nicollet Island Inn at Night, Minneapolis Riverfront
May 2020
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The Nicollet Island Inn, a landmark along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, occupies a 19th-century brick and limestone structure originally built in the 1890s as an industrial facility. Converted into a hotel and restaurant in the 1970s, it retains its historic character with exposed stone walls and vintage architectural details. Illuminated signage and soft outdoor lighting highlight the inn’s distinctive facade, with the iconic Pillsbury’s Best Flour sign visible across the river, linking the scene to the city’s milling heritage.
Target Store on Nicollet Mall at night
May 2020
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The flagship Target Store at 900 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Nicollet Mall storefronts at night, downtown Minneapolis
May 2020
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JB Hudson Jewelers on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Ambulance on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, May 5, 2020
May 2020
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An ambulance in downtown Minneapolis on May 5th, 2020.
Elliott Park in downtown Minneapolis at night
May 2020
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Elliott Park in Downtown Minneapolis. One of my favorite parks downtown because of the skyline that's visible from the soccer fields.
COVID-19 and Elliot Park, Minneapolis
May 2020
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A basketball hoop with a board over it to prevent playing during COVID-19 in Minneapolis. May 2020
Multi language COVID signage in Minneapolis Park
May 2020
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Park closed due to coronavirus signage at Elliot Park in Minneapolis.
Night photo of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis
Prospect Park Water Tower and Minneapolis Skyline
May 2020
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The view from the Prospect Park Water Tower in Minneapolis.
Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge and Minneapolis Skyline at Night
IDS Center and Wells Fargo Center, Minneapolis
May 2020
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The downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen on May 6, 2020.
Prospect Park Water Tower Witches Hat
May 2020
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The Prospect Park Water Tower in Minneapolis. It's also known as The Witches Hat.
Minneapolis skyline from Witches Hat
May 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the Prospect Park and Witches Hat. In my opinion, this is a very underrated view of the downtown skyline!
Basilica of Saint Mary and Target Field, Downtown Minneapolis Night
May 2020
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The Basilica of Saint Mary and Target Field, the home of the Minnesota Twins.
International Market Square in Minneapolis at night
May 2020
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International Market Square in Minneapolis as seen from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
CJ Duffey Building and the Skyway in May 2020
Fifth Street Towers in Downbtown Minneapolis at night
Hennepin County Government Center and the American Flag
Downtown Minneapolis City Hall At Night
Minneapolis City Hall at night in May 2020
Capella Tower crown seen at night in Downtown Minneapolis
Cantilevered Roof of the Minneapolis Central Library at Night
Capella Tower Crown In Downtown Minneapolis
Police officers inside a squad car in North Loop
May 2020
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A Minneapolis Police squad car sits in a parking ramp in Minneapolis.
Target Field Illuminated Sign, Minneapolis North Loop
May 2020
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Target Field near downtown Minneapolis. Home of the MLB's Minnesota Twins baseball team.
Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower At Night
May 2020
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The clock tower of Minneapolis City Hall glows at night, its illuminated faces visible across downtown. The landmark’s Romanesque architecture remains a defining feature of the city’s skyline.
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
May 2020
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St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church as seen from across Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
A bench at Bde Maka Ska and the city skyline
May 2020
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A bench at Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. The Minneapolis skyline seen across the lake.
Shipping containers, Minneapolis rail yard
May 2020
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Shipping containers in a Minneapolis rail yard.
Waters utility manhole lid, University of Minnesota
May 2020
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A manhole lid at the University of Minnesota.
China Shipping Containers in Minneapolis
May 2020
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Shipping containers in a Minneapolis rail yard near the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Capella, IDS and Wells Fargo Center in Minneapolis
May 2020
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The Capella Tower, IDS Center, and Wells Fargo Center in Downtown Minneapolis at night.
Minneapolis in Development
May 2020
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Tower cranes in downtown Minneapolis during constructon work on the 10th avenue bridge.
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline and Stoen Arch Bridge
May 2020
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Woman looks over the railing on the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.
Dome at the Millennium Hotel
May 2020
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Have always loved the dome at the Millennium Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. A popular wedding spot.
Augies Topless Bar sign, downtown Minneapolis
May 2020
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Augies and The Famous Brass Rail signs in downtown Minneapolis.
Park Here neon sign, downtown Minneapolis
May 2020
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A neon sign in downtown Minneapolis that reads "PARK HERE".
Haskell’s Liquor Store, Downtown Minneapolis
May 2020
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Haskell's Liquor Store and the Minneapolis Skyway in Downtown Minneapolis.
RSM Parking Ramp, Downtown Minneapolis
May 2020
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The RSM parking garage in downtown Minneapolis.
Ford Center at Sunset, Minneapolis
May 2020
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The Ford Center building in the Minneapolis North Loop.
Downtown Minneapolis at dusk from Boom Island Park
May 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Boom Island Park.
Neon signs of Downtown Minneapolis
May 2020
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Boom Island in May 2020. Gold Medal Flour and Northstar Blankets neon signs visible across the Mississippi River.
Stella’s Fish Café Neon Sign, Lake Street, Uptown Minneapolis
May 2020
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The neon sign at Stella's Oyster Bar on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
George Floyd Protest at Cup Foods, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Protesters marching the 2 miles from 38th St and Chicago Ave towards the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. George Floyd was killed the day before.
George Floyd Memorial, Minneapolis
May 2020
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A woman leaves flowers outside of Cup Foods the day after George Floyd was killed.
RIP George Floyd Graffiti, Lake Street Minneapolis
May 2020
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Banners and graffiti on Lake Street in South Minneapolis the day after George Floyd was killed.
Destroyed Police Car at 3rd Precinct, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Destroyed Minneapolis Police squad car outside the Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station on May 26, 2020.
Police Deploy Less-Lethal Weapons at Minneapolis Protest
May 2020
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Minneapolis Police clear protesters out from around the third precinct police station using less lethal weapons.
Protesters had gathered after the death of George Floyd the night before, this was day 1 of protests.
Rain on Lake Street during first night of protests
38th St & Chicago the day after George Floyd was killed