A Laundromat in South Minneapolis.

Habanero Tacos Grill glows along East Lake Street late into the evening, with its bright “TACOS TACOS TACOS” window lettering and a branded food truck parked out front. The restaurant reflects the long-standing presence of Latino food culture on the corridor, where small family-run kitchens, taquerías, and mobile food vendors have shaped the visual and culinary identity of the neighborhood.

Located along a stretch of Lake Street known for immigrant-owned businesses and tightly packed storefronts, the shop sits within a commercial landscape rebuilt and revitalized multiple times over the past century. Despite economic shifts and recent reconstruction efforts, the area remains a hub of diverse restaurants and community-oriented businesses, with places like Habanero Tacos Grill continuing to anchor the corridor’s daily life.

A poster from “mpls is us” regarding information on the November 2nd election.

A Minneapolis Police squad drives down Minnehaha Ave as Open Streets finishes up.

Minneapolis Police watch as dancers perform at Open Streets Minnehaha.

“Riots Work Ya Nerds” graffiti seen during Open Streets Minnehaha.

A "YES ON 2" yard sign on Minnehaha Ave during Open Streets.

"On Minnehaha, we celebrate". The 2021 version of Open Streets Minnehaha Avenue seemed dominated by the upcoming city election with a lot of candidates in attendance and talks regarding the strong mayor, public safety and rent control ballot questions.

A political mailing in Minneapolis advocating for the re-election of Mayor Jacob Frey.

A Kate Knuth for Mayor of Minneapolis yard sign in South Minneapolis.

A Sheila Nezhad for Minneapolis Mayor and No Justice No Streets yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.

Yard signs in South Minneapolis.

The Midtown Greenway trail in South Minneapolis. Large Winston Smith tag on the right. Smith was killed a block away by federal law enforcement in June 2021.

Post office construction beginning on Lake Street Station. The garage portion will remain.

A caretaker at George Floyd Square lights candles at the George Floyd Memorial.

Candles being lit on what would have been George Floyds 48th birthday.

Known MPLS performs at George Floyd Square on what would have been George's 48th birthday.

Metasota performs at George Floyd Square on what would have been George Floyd's 48th birthday.

George Floyd’s aunt Angela Harrelson, his cousin Paris Stevens, Jeanelle Austin along with friends of George Floyd release balloons on what would have been his 48th birthday. 

The event at George Floyd Square was put together by the George Floyd Global Memorial.

Paris Stevens, George Floyd's cousin, speaks at George Floyd Square on what would’ve been George Floyd's 48th birthday.