Minneapolis

5,036 photos · 2008–2026

5,036 photographs tagged Minneapolis, 2008–2026.

Mural by Cadex and Ethan Herrera depicting cyclists and runners along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — A vibrant mural by artists Cadex and Ethan Herrera on a wall along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. Created in 2025, the artwork depicts figures engaged in cycling and running. The Midtown Greenway, a 5.5-mile-long path, was repurposed from an abandoned railway line.

Light rail tracks in Minneapolis during sunset — Downtown Minneapolis during sunset from the Haiwatha LRT trail in July 2025.

Metro Transit light rail train departing Downtown Minneapolis at sunset with skyline in background. — A Metro Transit light rail train departs Downtown Minneapolis at sunset. The Blue Line, the first segment, commenced operations in 2004, followed by the Green Line in 2014.

Two paddleboarders on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis at sunset with park trees and stone bridge. — Two individuals paddleboard on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis during sunset. Lake of the Isles is one of five lakes in the Chain of Lakes Regional Park, a significant part of Minneapolis's Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway.

Metro Transit light rail train on N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis at night with brick buildings and storefronts. — A Metro Transit light rail train travels along N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis, a corridor known for its entertainment venues.

The spire at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church — The spire at the Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Loring Park Minneapolis seen at night on July 8, 2025.

Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince with white dove at West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis. — The Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince is located at the corner of West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The mural was created shortly after his passing in 2016. Reports indicate it was originally planned as a "get well" tribute during an earlier period of his illness.

People and bicycles on shore at Bde Maka Ska Lake during sunset with moored sailboats and Minneapolis skyline. — Bde Maka Ska Lake, located in South Minneapolis, is a prominent natural lake within the city's Chain of Lakes Regional Park system. Originally known by its Dakota name, meaning "White Earth Lake," it was officially restored in 2017 after decades as Lake Calhoun.

Sailboat and people on dock at Bde Maka Ska during sunset in Minneapolis. — A sailboat glides across Bde Maka Ska at sunset, with people gathered on a dock near the Minneapolis Sailing Center. Located in Minneapolis, Bde Maka Ska is the largest lake in the city's Chain of Lakes. The lake's name, meaning 'White Earth Lake' in the Dakota language, was officially restored in 2017, reflecting its Indigenous heritage.

Disco Death Records and Hemp House storefronts on West 26th Street in Minneapolis. — Disco Death Records and Hemp House share a corrugated metal storefront on West 26th Street in Minneapolis. The record store occupies the main entrance, while Hemp House is signed on the adjacent frontage.

Window signs announce "Our Dispensary Coming Soon" for a cannabis cooperative on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Signs announcing "Our Dispensary Coming Soon" are displayed in the storefront windows of the Hennepin Ave Cannabis Cooperative in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minikahda Club golf course overlooks Bde Maka Ska with Minneapolis skyline beyond. — The Minikahda Club, a private golf club established in 1898, is situated on the western shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. Its historic clubhouse and golf course provide a prominent recreational and social center overlooking the lake. From this vantage point, the club offers views across Bde Maka Ska to the distant Minneapolis skyline.

The Government Does Not Care sticker in Minneapolis — Sticker reading "The Government does not care. We the people must help each other!" Seen on the Midtown Greenway in June 2025.

A neon sign at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis advertises a New Band Night music event starting at 7 p.m. — New Band Night sign at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis advertises a 7 p.m. music event.

Mari's restaurant on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night — Mari's on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. Not sure when this place will open or what it is yet, but the sign's been up since at least April. It formerly was Hammer & Sickle, a Prince themed bar.

Mural painted on uptown parking ramp — The painted Seven Points parking ramp on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

SS Security private security guard in Minneapolis — A security guard with a "SS Security" patch stands outside Rumba Nightclub at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on June 22, 2025.

Colorful "Immigrant Power" posters on a shipping container at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis. — An art installation of "Immigrant Power" posters covers a shipping container at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis, near the Midtown Exchange. Each poster pairs a sugar skull design with a phrase such as "Immigrant Power by Vision," "Immigrant Power by Hope," or "Immigrant Power by Family." The Midtown Exchange building behind it opened in 1928 as a Sears, Roebuck and Co. warehouse and store and was redeveloped into shops, offices, and housing in 2006.

Crowded rooftop bar at KISS in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — The rooftop at KISS Rooftop & Lounge at Lagoon Avenue and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on June 21, 2025.

Person riding illuminated motorcycle past Bryant Lake Bowl neon sign on Lake Street, Minneapolis. — Night photo of Bryant Lake Bowl on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

SoHo Cafe during Hennepin Ave construction — SoHo Cafe on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during major road construction.

Macintosh-style yard sale sign at 36th and Colfax in Minneapolis. — A yard sale sign inspired by Macintosh seen in South Minneapolis.

Flyer on a utility pole urges calling Governor Walz to veto HF1 and protect immigrants’ healthcare. — A flyer urging people to call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and demand he veto HF1, a bill repealing MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults. The flyer has bold text reading “CALL WALZ TO TELL HIM: VETO HF1! PROTECT HEALTHCARE FOR IMMIGRANTS!” It states that the Minnesota House and Senate passed the bill and criticizes lawmakers for supporting it.

Uptown Farmers Market sign on chain-link fence with handprint markings on adjacent pavement. — A Uptown Farmers Market sign hangs on a chain-link fence enclosing the market's lot in Uptown Minneapolis, near the intersection of Lake Street and Girard Avenue. Red handprints and chalk lettering mark the sidewalk beside the fence, remnants of a memorial for Winston Smith and Deona Marie, who were killed in separate incidents in the neighborhood in June 2021.

Bike lane and baseball field at Bryant Square Park in South Minneapolis during a youth game. — The Bryant Avenue bike lane and Bryant Square Park.

Beautiful sunset around Cedar Lake in Minneapolis — A spectacular sunset around Cedar Lake yesterday. Although probably made possible by incoming wildfire smoke.

Outdoor movie screening at The Commons park in downtown Minneapolis with audience seated on grass. — The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board hosting a free outdoor movie night under a June full moon. The park sits just across from US Bank Stadium.

Bubble Bobble Arcade Game — A Bubble Bobble arcade game at Up-Down Bar in Minneapolis.

Brass Solidarity musician plays saxophone at The People's Way in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. — Brass Solidarity, a Minneapolis brass band, performs at The People's Way at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. The intersection has been known as George Floyd Square since police killed George Floyd in May 2020.

T. rex yard display with a smaller dinosaur figure in South Minneapolis. — A life-size Tyrannosaurus rex yard display stands in South Minneapolis. A smaller dinosaur figure sits on the vehicle beneath it.

George Floyd Square community information sign mounted at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis. — George Floyd Square marks the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis, where George Floyd was murdered by 4 Minneapolis police officers in 2020.

Protesters display anti-Trump banners on a Minneapolis pedestrian bridge over I-394. — Protesters on a pedestrian bridge over I-394 in Minneapolis display banners reading “Trump: Chaos + Cruelty,” “Rule of Law,” and “Due Process.” The signs face rush-hour traffic below.

Lake Street Station in Minneapolis with downtown obscured by wildfire smoke. — Lake Street Station in Minneapolis is part of Metro Transit's Southwest light rail line. Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over the city, reducing the visibility of the downtown skyline beyond the station.

Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis with downtown skyline obscured by wildfire smoke haze. — Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis is bordered by dense tree cover, with the downtown skyline visible through wildfire smoke haze. The haze reduced visibility across the lake and softened the outlines of the city towers.

Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis with downtown obscured by Canadian wildfire smoke. — Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis is lined with businesses and traffic as smoke from Canadian wildfires hazes the downtown skyline. The corridor runs south from downtown through several commercial blocks. Smoke reduced visibility across the central city on June 3, 2025.

Capella Tower in Minneapolis is obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires. — Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis is obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The haze hangs over the city along the Midtown Greenway corridor.

Laying flowers at George Floyd Memorial

George Floyd Square Rise and Remember — A couple watching performers at the George Floyd Square main stage.

Rise and Remember on Chicago Avenue

Family members gather at Amir Locke's memorial marker in Say Their Names Cemetery during the fifth anniversary of Floyd's murder. — Family members gather at the Amir Locke memorial marker within Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis. This gathering took place on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder.

Large crowd gathers at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during fifth anniversary candlelight vigil. — A candlelight march commemorates the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis. Participants gathered at George Floyd Square, the memorial site at the former intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, before proceeding to Say Their Names Cemetery. This annual event honors George Floyd and other victims of police violence, continuing the calls for justice that arose from the Minneapolis Uprising.

Jeanelle Austin, Executive Director of Rise and Remember, speaks at the 5th annual festival at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — Jeanelle Austin, Executive Director of Rise and Remember, addresses attendees at the 5th annual Rise and Remember Festival in 2025. The event took place at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, a site transformed into a memorial and community gathering space following the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising. This annual festival commemorates the anniversary of George Floyd's murder, which occurred at this specific location.

Attendees gather at George Floyd Square during the Rise and Remember Festival at sunset in Minneapolis. — The 5th annual Rise and Remember Festival concludes at sunset in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. This gathering commemorates the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.

Sounds of Blackness performs on stage at George Floyd Square during the Rise and Remember Festival in Minneapolis. — Sounds of Blackness performs at the Rise and Remember Festival 2025, held at George Perry Floyd Square in Minneapolis. This annual festival commemorates the anniversary of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police, an event that sparked global protests against racial injustice in 2020. George Perry Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, serves as a permanent memorial and a vital community space for remembrance, activism, and cultural events.

Man bowing his head at George Floyd Memorial during fifth anniversary observance at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis. — A man pays his respects at the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of his murder. Located at George Floyd Square, the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, this site became a community-maintained protest space and memorial following Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020.

Memorial garden with flowers and painted portraits at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during fifth anniversary observance. — George Floyd Square Memorial in Minneapolis marks the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, continues to be a place of protest.

Audience members watch performers on stage at the Rise and Remember Festival in Minneapolis. — Attendees gather at the 5th annual Rise and Remember Festival in Minneapolis, watching a performance by The Sound Of Blackness. This annual event commemorates the anniversary of George Floyd's murder, serving as a platform for community remembrance and calls for justice.

Sounds of Blackness performs on stage at the Rise and Remember festival in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. — Sounds of Blackness performs at the Rise and Remember festival in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. This annual festival commemorates the anniversary of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police.

Two people embrace during the Rise and Remember event at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — Marcia Howard and another individual share a moment of solidarity during a performance at the Rise and Remember event in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. The Rise and Remember event serves as an annual commemoration, bringing together community members to reflect on the past and advocate for ongoing social change.

Woman places a red rose at the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis during the fifth anniversary commemoration. — A woman places a flower at the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis, observing the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder.

"Murderous Police" sticker affixed to E 38th Street sign at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — A "Murderous Police" sticker is affixed to an E 38th Street sign in Minneapolis, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. This area is widely recognized as George Floyd Square, a significant site of remembrance and ongoing protest following George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020.

Paris Stevens, cousin of George Floyd, stands at a memorial site in Minneapolis during the fifth anniversary commemoration. — Paris Stevens, cousin of George Floyd, stands at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during the fifth anniversary commemoration of his murder.

Protest sign at former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct reads "THIS IS NOT Democracy THIS IS NOT Safety!! STOP THE VIOLENCE." — A protest sign reading 'THIS IS NOT Democracy THIS IS NOT Safety!! STOP THE VIOLENCE' is displayed at the former site of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Third Precinct building was burned during the protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. This sign was present on the fifth anniversary of Floyd's murder, reflecting continued public sentiment regarding policing and community safety in Minneapolis.

Colorful plywood murals from the 2020 Minneapolis protests displayed at Phelps Park during a fifth anniversary memorial event. — Boards from the Minneapolis Uprising are displayed at Phelps Park in Minneapolis, marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. These artworks originated as protective coverings for businesses during the 2020 protests and civil unrest following Floyd's death. The organization Memorialize The Movement has preserved these boards, recognizing their significance as historical artifacts documenting a significant moment in the city's history.

Visitors view a mural at Phelps Park featuring portraits and the text "We Are the Future They Fought For". — Memorialize The Movement exhibited a collection of protest art boards at Phelps Park in Minneapolis. These boards were originally created by community members and artists to cover storefronts during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd. The organization preserved these boards and have occasionally displayed them. This public display coincided with the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder, forming part of the "Rise and Remember" commemoration events.

Colorful protest boards displayed at Phelps Park in Minneapolis during a memorial exhibition. — Memorialize The Movement presents an exhibition of protest boards at Phelps Park in Minneapolis. These boards originated from storefronts during the Minneapolis Uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd. Displayed on the fifth anniversary of his death, the artworks and messages on the boards serve as a historical record of community expression and calls for justice.

Memorialize the Movement boards at Phelps Park in Minneapolis during Rise and Remember. — Memorialize the Movement boards are installed at Phelps Park in Minneapolis during Rise and Remember on May 25, 2025. The organization preserves and exhibits plywood murals associated with public responses to the murder of George Floyd. The park is near George Floyd Square, the center of the annual remembrance gathering.

Minneapolis mayoral candidate DeWayne Davis converses with a community member at George Floyd Square during a fifth anniversary of Floyd's murder. — Minneapolis mayoral candidate DeWayne Davis engages with a community member at George Floyd Square. This location, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, became a significant memorial site following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The gathering marks the fifth anniversary of Floyd's death, an event that sparked widespread protests against racial injustice and police brutality.

Angela Harrelson and Paris Stevens speak on stage at the Rise and Remember 2025 event in Minneapolis. — George Floyd's Family at Rise and Remember 2025 in Minneapolis. Angela Harrelson (aunt) speaks alongside Paris Stevens (cousin) of George Floyd at the Rise and Remember 2025 event in Minneapolis. This gathering marked the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder, a tragedy that sparked global protests against racial injustice and police brutality.

"We Remember George Floyd" sign on fencing at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct site. — A sign reading "WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD" is displayed on the fencing surrounding the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station. This site became a focal point during the protests that followed George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020, when the building was set ablaze. The sign commemorates the fifth anniversary of Floyd's death.

Candlelight vigil procession down Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during fifth anniversary commemoration. — A candlelight vigil processes down Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. Participants carry candles as they walk away from the site of the murder towards the Say Their Names Cemetery, a memorial space. This annual gathering at George Floyd Square commemorates Floyd's life and the ongoing struggle for racial justice that emerged from the Minneapolis Uprising in 2020. The square, located at the intersection of 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue, serves as a permanent memorial and a site for community remembrance and advocacy.

Participants light candles during a vigil at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death. — Candle Lighting at George Floyd Vigil in Minneapolis. Participants light candles at a vigil held in Minneapolis on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This event, part of the 'Rise and Remember' commemorations, took place at George Floyd Square.

Large crowd gathers at Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis during a candlelight vigil honoring victims of police violence. — A candlelight vigil was held at Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This memorial was established to honor victims of police violence and racial injustice.

Community members gather at Say Their Names Cemetery during a vigil honoring those lost to police violence in Minneapolis. — A vigil takes place at Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This memorial site, established in the wake of the Minneapolis Uprising, remembers individuals whose lives were lost due to police violence and racial injustice.

Angela Harrelson, George Floyd's aunt, participates in a vigil at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — Angela Harrelson, George Floyd's aunt and co-chair of Rise and Remember, participates in a vigil at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The event, part of the "Rise and Remember" commemoration in 2025, marked the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a community-maintained memorial and protest site following his death on May 25, 2020.

Community protest signs hung on barriers surrounding the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building. — The former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station stands partially destroyed, surrounded by a fence adorned with community messages, in Minneapolis. This structure became a central site during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020. Five years after the events, the building remains a stark reminder of the Minneapolis Uprising, with banners indicating ongoing development at the site. The messages displayed on the surrounding barriers, including calls to "Remember George Floyd" and "Stop the Violence," reflect the community's continued engagement with themes of justice, safety, and systemic change.

Community members hold candles during a vigil at Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder. — People at Say Their Name Names Cemetery with candles during the anniversary of George Floyd's murder.

Flowers on bench at the George Floyd Memorial — Red roses rest on a painted bench at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 25, 2025. The intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, where Floyd was killed in 2020, has been transformed into a community memorial and gathering space that continues to draw visitors and tributes.

Jamar Clark Permanent Memorial Bench Sign — A flyer posted on a utility pole in Minneapolis calls on community members to help fund a permanent memorial bench for Jamar Clark, who was killed by Minneapolis police in 2015. The sign notes that Clark's family is raising $5,000 to purchase and install a bench at the site on Plymouth Avenue where he was shot, marking the approaching 10th anniversary of his death. Clark's killing sparked significant protests in Minneapolis and is considered part of the broader history of activism around police accountability that would later culminate in the movement following George Floyd's murder in 2020.

George Floyd Square molds — A display board at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis features a collection of cast molds representing objects and textures from the memorial site, including labels identifying each piece. The square, located at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, has served as a center of community organizing and artistic expression since George Floyd was killed there in May 2020.

TLC Left Eye Memorial at George Floyd Square — George Floyd Square on the 5th anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. The area where Floyd was killed has been a place of protest ever since.

Daunte Wright Shoes at George Floyd Square — George Floyd Square on the 5th anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. The area where Floyd was killed has been a place of protest ever since.

People's Closet at George Floyd Square — George Floyd Square on the 5th anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. The area where Floyd was killed has been a place of protest ever since.

Recording artist Dee-1 performs at George Floyd Square during the Rise and Remember Festival in Minneapolis. — Recording artist Dee-1 performs at George Floyd Square during the 5th annual Rise and Remember Festival. This festival is held annually to commemorate the anniversary of George Floyd's murder, serving as a space for remembrance and community gathering. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, became a memorial site and a center for activism following Floyd's death on May 25, 2020.

Person seated at George Floyd Square memorial in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death. — A person sits on a memorial bench at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, observing the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, has been maintained as a community-led memorial and a continuous space for protest since May 25, 2020.

Yellow roses and remembrance cards cover a George Floyd mural at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. — The George Floyd Square mural in Minneapolis is covered with yellow roses and remembrance cards, marking the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue where Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020, has since become a permanent memorial and place of protest.

Crowds gather at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during a fifth anniversary memorial at 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue. — George Floyd Square in Minneapolis hosts a memorial on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue, has served as a continuous place of protest and remembrance since May 25, 2020.

Minnehaha Scoop ice cream shop on Minnehaha Avenue with customers gathered outside under umbrellas at dusk. — People gather outside Minnehaha Scoop, an ice cream shop located on Minnehaha Avenue in South Minneapolis.

The Fist Monument stands at George Floyd Square on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. — The Fist Monument stands at George Floyd Square, located on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This site marks the location where George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, sparking widespread protests and the Minneapolis Uprising.

Revolution in South Minneapolis — Fabric strips spelling 'REVOLUTION' are tied to a chain-link fence in a residential area of South Minneapolis.

Tom’s Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis displays a “WOLVES BACK” banner above the street. — Tom’s Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays a “WOLVES BACK” banner during Minnesota Timberwolves playoff excitement near Target Center. The bar sits at 6th Street and Hennepin Avenue, where crowds gathered outside on the evening of May 22, 2025.

Bryant Avenue Bike Lane May 2025 — Cyclists and pedestrians utilize the dedicated bike lane on Bryant Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Colorful mural with stylized eyes and "RIP TRANSTIFA" text painted on a brick wall on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The RIP TRANSTIFA mural covers a wall on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Construction barriers and signage for the future Minneapolis Democracy Center at the former 3rd Precinct site. — The site of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct is undergoing redevelopment. This building was significantly damaged by fire during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. It is now being transformed into the Minneapolis Democracy Center, a new civic hub for the community.

Couple kisses on a Minneapolis Lake in front of the downtown skyline — A couple enjoys Bde Maka Ska, one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes, with the city skyline visible in the distance. Bde Maka Ska, meaning 'White Earth Lake' in Dakota, is the largest lake in Minneapolis.

Top 10 Weather Week and Lake Volleyball in Minneapolis — What a beautiful top 10 weather week it's been in Minneapolis! Feel like next time we see these temperatures it'll be with the humidity? People squeezing in a few more games of volleyball at Bde Maka Ska before tomorrow's rain.

MnDOT concrete barriers line S 9th Street in Minneapolis beside a freeway sound wall. — MnDOT concrete barriers line the grassy edge of S 9th Street in Minneapolis. The barriers are intended to discourage camping along the corridor.

CFMoto CForce Series on Minneapolis road — A CFMoto Cforce ATV on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Old Ford pickup on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during road construction. — An old Ford pickup truck navigates Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, a significant urban corridor currently undergoing extensive road construction.

Fans head to Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game — Fans walk along Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, heading to Target Center for a Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game.

Juut Salonspa sign on a building in Uptown Minneapolis. — Juut Salonspa sign in Uptown Minneapolis. The salon closed years ago.

Motorcyclists occupy the sidewalk along Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. — Motorcyclists use the sidewalk along Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Boarded and damaged front vestibule of Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station during structural removal. — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue has sat vacant since it burned during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020.

Construction and plywood at burned Minneapolis police station — Construction is underway at the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis. The building sustained significant damage during protests in May 2020, which erupted following the murder of George Floyd.

Protest flyer on Minneapolis street pole advertising January 19 community assembly against Trump's agenda. — The flyer calls for a "Community Assembly" on January 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Andersen United Community School in Minneapolis. Its text reads "Money for people's needs, not the war machine" and pairs its call to "Defeat Trump's Extreme-Right Billionaire Agenda" with s supporting LGBTQ rights.

Surveillance camera mounted on Pleasant Avenue Bridge above the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — The Midtown Greenway follows a below-grade rail corridor once used by the Milwaukee Road for freight and passenger trains through south Minneapolis. The trench was converted to a bicycle and pedestrian trail in phases beginning in 2000, running roughly 5.5 miles from the Chain of Lakes to the Mississippi River. Pleasant Avenue is one of more than two dozen street crossings that bridge over the corridor rather than intersect it at grade, a design carried over from the original rail line.

Street vendor serves customers outside the illuminated Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night. — A street vendor outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police squad car being towed on Lagoon Avenue outside nightclubs at night. — A Minneapolis Police squad car sits loaded on a Stateway Towing flatbed on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Cowboy Jacks Rooftop Patio April 2025 — The rooftop patio at Cowboy Jack's in downtown Minneapolis is shown in April 2025.

Metro Transit light rail train crossing Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Metro Transit's light rail system connects downtown Minneapolis with St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs, carrying passengers on the Blue and Green Lines. The Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue station serves as a key downtown stop, positioned near First Avenue and the district's cluster of bars, restaurants, and music venues.

Dancing at Last Call Bar in Downtown Minneapolis — Patrons socialize and dance inside the Last Call bar, located on N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis.

Panel discussion about "The People's Way" film at MSP International Film Festival in Minneapolis. — "The People's Way" is a documentary tied to the aftermath of George Floyd's killing at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis. Following its screening at the MSP International Film Festival, the panel included director William Tyner alongside Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley and Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley. Also participating were Jeanelle Austin of George Floyd Global Memorial, the organization that maintains the offerings and artwork at George Floyd Square, and activist Toshira Garraway, founder of Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence. The discussion connected the film's subject matter to ongoing debates over the future of George Floyd Square as a memorial site.

Trump and Vance portraits inside the Wellstone Building in downtown Minneapolis. — Portraits of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance hang inside the Wellstone Building in downtown Minneapolis. The building is named for former U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone.

Patrons sit at the bar inside Barrio Tequila Bar on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. — Barrio is a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.

Chicago Avenue at East 38th Street in Minneapolis, with parked cars and bare trees lining the street in April 2022. — Chicago Avenue runs north-south through South Minneapolis, connecting the Kingfield and Central neighborhoods before crossing East 38th Street near George Floyd Square.

Political yard signs along a South Minneapolis residential sidewalk display messages about democracy and inclusion. — Three yard signs stand along a residential sidewalk in South Minneapolis. One reads "Dictator or Democracy — That's the Choice," another "All Are Welcome Here," and a third "And One Day Like a Miracle He'll Be Gone."

Walgreens in Minneapolis with locked display cabinets and secured shelves for merchandise. — Walgreens in Minneapolis uses locked display cabinets and secured shelves for high-theft merchandise. The store’s anti-theft measures include enclosed cases for items such as diapers, razor blades, and health products.

Walgreens in Minneapolis with locked security glass on the cosmetics aisle. — Walgreens, Minneapolis. Locked security glass encloses the cosmetics and personal care aisle as part of store anti-theft measures in April 2025.

Walgreens in Minneapolis uses locked display cases for personal care products. — Walgreens in Minneapolis uses locked display cases for personal care and cosmetic products. The security fixtures limit access to merchandise commonly targeted for theft.

Dont buy a swastikar protest sign March 29 Minnesota — About 500 protesters outside Tesla in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with signs reading “NOT PAID JUST PISSED”, “Tesla Funds Fascists”, “Save the VA”, “No Vet Left Behind”, Make Nazis Afraid Again” to name a few. This is the 7th weekend in a row of protests at this showroom.

Elon botches penis implant protest sign Minneapolis — About 500 protesters outside Tesla in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with signs reading “NOT PAID JUST PISSED”, “Tesla Funds Fascists”, “Save the VA”, “No Vet Left Behind”, Make Nazis Afraid Again” to name a few. This is the 7th weekend in a row of protests at this showroom.

The Turd Reich protest sign in Minneapolis — About 500 protesters outside Tesla in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with signs reading “NOT PAID JUST PISSED”, “Tesla Funds Fascists”, “Save the VA”, “No Vet Left Behind”, Make Nazis Afraid Again” to name a few. This is the 7th weekend in a row of protests at this showroom.

Trumpster Dumpster Tesla Protest sign in Minneapolis — About 500 protesters outside Tesla in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with signs reading “NOT PAID JUST PISSED”, “Tesla Funds Fascists”, “Save the VA”, “No Vet Left Behind”, Make Nazis Afraid Again” to name a few. This is the 7th weekend in a row of protests at this showroom.

Elon Musk Return to sender protest sign Minnesota — About 500 protesters outside Tesla in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with signs reading “NOT PAID JUST PISSED”, “Tesla Funds Fascists”, “Save the VA”, “No Vet Left Behind”, Make Nazis Afraid Again” to name a few. This is the 7th weekend in a row of protests at this showroom.

Defund Elon Greedy Unelected Dangerous protest sign in MN — About 500 protesters outside Tesla in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with signs reading “NOT PAID JUST PISSED”, “Tesla Funds Fascists”, “Save the VA”, “No Vet Left Behind”, Make Nazis Afraid Again” to name a few. This is the 7th weekend in a row of protests at this showroom.

FUCK ELON protest sign on March 29 Minneapolis — About 500 protesters outside Tesla in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with signs reading “NOT PAID JUST PISSED”, “Tesla Funds Fascists”, “Save the VA”, “No Vet Left Behind”, Make Nazis Afraid Again” to name a few. This is the 7th weekend in a row of protests at this showroom.

Make Nazis Afraid Again protest sign Golden Valley — About 500 protesters outside Tesla in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with signs reading “NOT PAID JUST PISSED”, “Tesla Funds Fascists”, “Save the VA”, “No Vet Left Behind”, Make Nazis Afraid Again” to name a few. This is the 7th weekend in a row of protests at this showroom.

New Tesla car drives past Tesla Funds Fascists sign — About 500 protesters outside Tesla in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with signs reading “NOT PAID JUST PISSED”, “Tesla Funds Fascists”, “Save the VA”, “No Vet Left Behind”, Make Nazis Afraid Again” to name a few. This is the 7th weekend in a row of protests at this showroom.

Tesla Funds Fascists protest sign in Golden Valley — About 500 protesters outside Tesla in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with signs reading “NOT PAID JUST PISSED”, “Tesla Funds Fascists”, “Save the VA”, “No Vet Left Behind”, Make Nazis Afraid Again” to name a few. This is the 7th weekend in a row of protests at this showroom.

Hit him where it hurts in his teslacles musk protest — About 500 protesters outside Tesla in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with signs reading “NOT PAID JUST PISSED”, “Tesla Funds Fascists”, “Save the VA”, “No Vet Left Behind”, Make Nazis Afraid Again” to name a few. This is the 7th weekend in a row of protests at this showroom.

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