Seven Points Mall with their boards off for the first time since May 2020. The mall had been covered with boards following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze, whose murals brighten the service corridors behind Hennepin Avenue’s bars, restaurants, and small storefronts. The deep colors, stylized florals, and swirling patterns contrast sharply with the utilitarian yellow brick wall opposite, highlighting the way Minneapolis’ alleys often double as informal public art galleries. Puddles from a recent rain reflect the overhead security lights, adding texture to a space normally overlooked in the bustle of Uptown’s nightlife.

Looking down Lake Street towards Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis

Treat Yo Self neon sign on Lake Street

Thoth Tarot By Zack Anderson located at 910 W Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"

Bryant Square Park sits in the heart of the Lowry Hill East neighborhood—better known as “The Wedge”—and has been part of Minneapolis’ park system since the early 20th century. The illuminated sign marks one of the city’s older community parks, which originally grew out of residential expansion along the streetcar lines that shaped much of South Minneapolis. The park has long served as a gathering place for the surrounding blocks, offering playgrounds, athletic courts, open green space, and a recreation center that has hosted everything from youth programs to neighborhood meetings.

Historically, Bryant Square reflects the city’s early investment in small, walkable parks distributed throughout dense residential districts. Its development mirrored the Wedge’s transformation from a streetcar suburb into one of Minneapolis’ most eclectic and tightly knit urban neighborhoods, where parks continue to function as important public commons.

A paint covered No Trespassing sign outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months earlier.

A dumpster with "Winston Smith" written on it. Smith was shot and killed by a federal task force on top of the parking garage across the street.

Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the night after the election.

Winston Smith graffiti on banner surrounding the parking ramp he was killed by law enforcement in Uptown Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the day after the election in Uptown Minneapolis.

Fire in a garbage can in Uptown Minneapolis the day after election night.

Protest signs hang on fencing around the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks to supporters at his election night party after winning re-election.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with supporters at his re-election party near downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with supporters at his re-election party near downtown Minneapolis. The next afternoon he was declared the winner with 49% of the vote.

A Victor Martinez "float" and campaign signs seen in North Minneapolis on election day.

A sticker reading "Don't rank Nezhad" found on the Midtown Greenway.