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.

Londel French, Risa Hosted, and Question 1 2 and 3 yard signs in Minneapolis.

A yard sign reading "Lyndale Neighborhood Votes" seen in South Minneapolis.

"Vote No On 3" signs on Lyndale Avenue.

Security fencing and signage on the Seven Points mall parking garage.

People walk past Seven Points mall in Uptown Minneapolis the day before the election.

The corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Deona Marie written on boards around the Seven Points Mall. Deona Marie, a protester, was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades setup by those demonstrating over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith ten days prior.

Cars in line for Taco Bell on Lake Street in the early morning hours of November 2021.

Yard signs for Kate Knuth and Sheila Nezhad together in a South Minneapolis yard. Both with "Don't Rank Frey" stickers attached, referring to current Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Election in 2 days.

A sign reading "Warning Twin Cities Police Easily Startled" at 39th and Chicago Avenue, George Floyd Square.

The Murphy Ranks Memorial on Chicago Avenue inside George Floyd Square.

Signs on the fence around Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis reading:

“Deona Marie was killed while protesting against police brutality. Read her story below and donate to help support her children.”

The Murphy Ranks memorial at George Floyd Square after Minneapolis Public Works made an attempt to clear it.

A rainy late October night in South Minneapolis with just 6 days left of voting after millions of dollars spent on mayoral control, public safety, and rent control ballot questions.

Park & Lake Car Wash in Minneapolis during a late fall rainfall.

GFS and fist pumpkin carvings at The People’s Way at George Floyd Square. The area has been a place of protest since the May 25th, 2020 killing of George Floyd.

A pumpkin carving at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.

A lawn sign supporting Clint Conner’s mayoral campaign stands along a residential boulevard in Minneapolis. Conner, an attorney and political newcomer, ran on a platform focused on public safety reforms, neighborhood-level engagement, and governance changes within the city’s mayor–council structure. Yard signs like this became common across parts of Minneapolis during the campaign cycle, reflecting heightened civic interest following several years of intense debate over public safety, police restructuring, and the future of city governance.

Municipal elections in Minneapolis often draw regional attention due to the city’s distinctive political climate, strong neighborhood identities, and history of competitive mayoral contests. Candidate signage has long been a visible part of the city’s election seasons—especially in the years after 2020, when local races increasingly intersected with national conversations about public policy and urban leadership.

A Laundromat in South Minneapolis.