MinneapolisUprising

2,862 photos · 2020–2025

2,862 photographs tagged MinneapolisUprising, 2020–2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Hands Off from inside the capitol — A large protest, part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" movement, gathered an estimated 25,000 people at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

Protest sign depicting caricatures labeled "Hitler 2.0" at Minnesota State Capitol rally. — The "Hands Off!" rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on April 5, 2025 drew a large crowd protesting policies of the Trump administration and Elon Musk's role in federal government cuts through the Department of Government Efficiency. The Minnesota State Patrol estimated roughly 25,000 people attended the demonstration on the Capitol grounds in St. Paul. The rally was one of hundreds held simultaneously across the country under the same "Hands Off!" banner.

Protesters climb a large bare tree during a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. — The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905 and designed by architect Cass Gilbert, served as the backdrop for a "Hands Off!" rally on April 5, 2025. The rally was one of more than 1,200 coordinated demonstrations held across the United States that day, organized in opposition to policies of the Trump administration and to actions by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

Protester holding sign with crying Statue of Liberty and "AMERICA, WTF?" text at Minnesota State Capitol rally. — The Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, completed in 1905 and designed by architect Cass Gilbert, served as the backdrop for a "Hands Off!" demonstration on April 5, 2025. Demonstrators gathered on the Capitol grounds as part of a coordinated day of protests held simultaneously in cities across the country, organized in opposition to policies of the Trump administration and actions tied to Elon Musk's role in federal government restructuring.

Thousands of protesters gather at Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul for Hands Off rally. — The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905 and designed by architect Cass Gilbert, anchors the mall where this crowd gathered. This particular rally was part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" movement held on April 5, 2025, with organizers citing opposition to policies tied to the Trump administration and Elon Musk. Minnesota State Patrol estimated roughly 25,000 people attended the St. Paul event that day.

Senator Amy Klobuchar speaks at a Hands Off rally at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. — Senator Amy Klobuchar speaks at the "Hands Off!" demonstration on April 5, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitiol in St. Paul.

DJ Mushroom Cloud performs at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis beneath purple lights and laser beams. — DJ Mushroom Cloud performs a set at the Green Room, a prominent music venue and nightclub situated in Uptown Minneapolis.

Luigi Mangione Radical Sticker in Minneapolis — A radical sticker featuring a character resembling Luigi from the Super Mario Bros. franchise is affixed to a stop sign in South Minneapolis. The sticker reads, "LUIGI REMINDS YOU TO PUNCH UP!", conveying a message of social or political defiance.

Minneapolis Police Squad Cars March 2025 — Minneapolis Police squad cars are stationed on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during March 2025.

Tesla Cybertruck goes by street lined with protesters Minneapolis — A Tesla Takedown protest took place outside a Tesla showroom in Golden Valley, Minneapolis, on March 22, 2025. This event marked the sixth consecutive week of organized protests at this location, with participant numbers increasing each week. Protesters, many holding signs referencing Elon Musk, Tesla, and Dogecoin, gathered along the road, with a Tesla Cybertruck visible in the foreground.

Tree Vandalism and Unauthorized Cutting — A yard sign from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board stands near Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, seeking public assistance regarding tree vandalism. The sign specifically requests information about unauthorized tree cutting that occurred in the area on February 26-27, 2025.

Bryn Mawr Station platform under construction for the Metro Transit Green Line Extension in Minneapolis at sunset. — Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis is shown at sunset. This station is a part of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT).

Hammocking on Bde Maka Ska Minneapolis — A person relaxes in a hammock strung between trees along the shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. This on one of the first mild days of spring, with lingering snow on the ground and the lake still partially frozen.

Construction continues on new Minneapolis police station — Construction of New Minneapolis First Precinct Police Station in Downtown Minneapolis. This facility replaces the previous First Precinct building located a mile away.

Metro Transit Blue Line train stopped at Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis with passengers boarding at night. — A Metro Transit Blue Line light rail train is stopped at the Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis. Opened in 2004 as the Hiawatha Line, the Blue Line connects downtown Minneapolis with Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America.

Tesla Takedown Protest Golden Valley MN March 8 2025 — Protesters gather outside the Tesla facility in Golden Valley, Minnesota, on March 8, 2025, as part of the nationwide 'Tesla Takedown' organizing. This marks the fourth consecutive week that individuals have assembled at this location to voice opposition to Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk. Signs displayed by participants reference various criticisms, including calls to 'Fire POTUS Musk' and 'Ousting Pres. Musk,' alongside broader themes of democracy and corporate accountability.

Spring snow in the North Loop in Downtown Minneapolis — North 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis under a late-season snowfall.

Justice for Allison Lussier Billboard — A billboard advocating for justice for Allison Lussier is displayed on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The banner, featuring a portrait of Lussier and a medicine wheel, calls for change for Indigenous women, highlighting issues of violence and injustice within Indigenous communities.

Roof Depot Water Tower — This image features the rooftop water tower of the former Roof Depot building in South Minneapolis. Originally constructed in the 1920s as a Sears distribution center, the building and its water tower represent the area's industrial past.

Graffiti Real patriots kill nazis — A vacant commercial building on Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis displays graffiti stating "Real patriots kill nazis."

George Floyd Square Winter February 2025 — An ice heart memorial marks the site outside Cup Foods at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, where George Floyd was murdered by police in May 2020.

Augies Strip Club on Hennepin February 2025 — Augie's Strip Club is situated on Hennepin Avenue at S 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis.

Canoes and kayaks in the snow in Minneapolis — Canoes and kayaks are stacked on the snowy shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis at sunset.

DJ Emberz performs at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis as the crowd cheers. — DJ Emberz performs a daytime set at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis.

Tesla Takeover Protest Minneapolis February 15 2025 — Protesters gathered at the Tesla Service Center in Golden Valley, Minnesota, on February 15, 2025, as part of a nationwide "Tesla Takedown" protest. This event aimed to critique Tesla and its owner, Elon Musk, with participants displaying signs that read "Unplug Mad King Musk," "This car runs on fascism," and "Say no to doge."

Tesla protester and Golden Valley police — A protester stands outside a Tesla showroom in Golden Valley, Minnesota, during a winter protest, with two Golden Valley police squad cars positioned in the background. The individual holds a sign criticizing Elon Musk, referencing "Doge" and questioning his influence, aligning with the "Tesla Takedown" movement.

Snowkiting in Minneapolis — A snowkiter navigates the frozen expanse of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during a February 2025 snowstorm. Bde Maka Ska, meaning 'Lake White Earth' in the Dakota language, is the largest lake in Minneapolis and a central component of the city's Chain of Lakes.

Twin Cities Taxi Cab Services Trump Cab — A taxi cab from Twin Cities Taxi Cab Services is seen parked in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The vehicle is adorned with campaign graphics for the "Trump Vance" ticket, featuring images of Donald Trump on its side windows and a "Make America Great Again 2024" slogan on the rear.

I bought this before Elon became a fascist sticker in Minneapolis — A black Tesla vehicle is observed in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The car's rear displays a bumper sticker stating, "I bought this before Elon became a fascist," with the original Tesla branding removed.

50501 Protest in Minnesota — A protest against President Trump and Elon Musk took place at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on February 5, 2025.

Rainbow Building at Lake and Hennepin in Minneapolis, lit with rainbow lights during snowfall. — The Rainbow Building stands at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Originally constructed in 1910 by T.B. Walker's Red River Lumber Company, the building reaches its 115th year in 2025. Walker, a notable lumber baron, was also an avid art collector whose gallery eventually led to the establishment of the Walker Art Center.

Black History Month at George Floyd Square — Barricades spelling 'BLACK HISTORY' around the George Floyd Memorial.

People Over Property The Peoples Way at George Floyd Square — The "People Over Property!" sign stands prominently at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, a site transformed into a community space and memorial following the 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police.

Opportunity Crossing at 3030 Nicollet Ave — Construction is underway on Opportunity Crossing, a new six-story mixed-use building located at 3030 Nicollet Avenue and East 31st Street in South Minneapolis. This development will provide 110 affordable housing units, addressing a critical community need. The site previously housed a Wells Fargo Bank, which sustained significant damage during the 2020 Minneapolis protests.

Police station clean up efforts underway — Cleanup efforts are underway at the site of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station, located at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue. The building was extensively damaged by fire during protests in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.

Mobile sauna structure with wood frame and metal chimney at Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. — The Little Ember Co. Mobile Sauna is situated at Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, providing public sauna sessions.

Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis at sunset, a former railroad corridor lined with bare trees and dormant grasses in golden light. — Sunset over the Cedar Lake Trail, a multi-use path in Minneapolis. This trail occupies a former railroad corridor. Opened in the early 1990s, the Cedar Lake Trail was among the first such conversions in the region, transforming disused railway lines into public infrastructure for active transportation and recreation.

Event flyer promoting "Understanding Resistance" from George Floyd Uprising to Al-Aqsa Flood posted at George Floyd Square in — A flyer promoting an event titled 'Understanding Resistance from the George Floyd Uprising to Al-Aqsa Flood' is affixed to a surface at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.

Target Field Station light rail platform at sunset with illuminated Ford Center building in Minneapolis North Loop. — Target Field Station, a light rail station in Minneapolis’s North Loop, is located adjacent to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins. In the foreground is the historic Ford Center.

United Crushers graffiti marks boarded windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — United Crushers graffiti on the windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

SoHo Cafe Pizzeria storefront with red neon sign on Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis. — The SoHo Cafe Pizzeria on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The long time pizza shop has survived the major Hennepin Avenue construction that closed the road in front for a year.

Car displaying "Jesus Christ" religious message at stop sign on snowy Lake Street, Minneapolis at night. — A car on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays a sign in its rear window, reading 'Jesus Christ. Will you vote for him? He died for you. He loves you.'

Jade Dynasty Restaurant & Bar storefront with neon signage on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — Jade Dynasty Restaurant & Bar on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a winter night. The business occupies a storefront near Lyndale Avenue that remained vacant and boarded up after the closure of Fuji Ya in 2020.

Bunker's Music Bar & Grill storefront on snowy Washington Avenue in Minneapolis North Loop at dusk. — Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill with snowfall in the Minneapolis North Loop.

Pedestrians and cyclists at Warehouse District Station on snowy Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — People waiting at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue station for a Metro Transit light rail on January 9, 2025. The stop sits along Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, serving the city’s Warehouse District.

Lake of the Isles Ice Fishing — Icve fishing on Minneapolis's Lake of the Isles, a prominent feature of the city's Chain of Lakes park system.

Person walks a dog on The Mall in Minneapolis on a foggy winter evening. — A person walks a dog along a tree-lined path on The Mall in Minneapolis on a foggy late December evening.

Foggy intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with cars stopped at red lights and pedestrians crossing near the Uptown Theatre. — The intersection of Lagoon Avenue and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is seen on a foggy December night. The Uptown Theatre, a historic landmark built in 1926, is visible on the left with its marquee displaying "THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR!".

Minneapolis Fire Department ladder truck at the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and East Franklin Avenue during evening fog. — A Minneapolis Fire Department ladder truck is visible at the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and East Franklin Avenue on a foggy late December night. The area, known for its vibrant commercial and residential development, is decorated with holiday lights.

Spoonbridge and Cherry in Minneapolis — Spoonbridge and Cherry, a prominent sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, is situated in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Completed in 1988, the artwork is a whimsical representation of a cherry balanced on a giant spoon, inviting interaction and contemplation. The sculpture garden itself, part of the Walker Art Center's grounds, showcases a diverse collection of contemporary art in an outdoor setting.

Minnetonka Police vehicle parked behind chain-link fence at UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota. — Minnetonka Police maintain security outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on December 8, 2024. This measure followed the death of the company's CEO, Brian Thompson, who was killed in New York City on December 4, 2024. Authorities were seeking an unidentified suspect seen on security footage in connection with Thompson's death.

A Minnetonka police SUV parked outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters entrance in Minnetonka, Minnesota. — Minnetonka Police patrol cars are stationed outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on December 8, 2024. This security presence followed the December 4th death of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, who was fatally shot in New York City.

Aerial view of police vehicles parked outside UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota. — Minnetonka Police vehicles are parked outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on December 8, 2024. The presence of police and temporary fencing follows the December 4th death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City.

Aerial view of UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, surrounded by newly installed security fencing and surveillance cameras. — Newly erected fencing and Minnetonka Police security cameras surround the corporate headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on December 8, 2024. This security measure was implemented following the December 4th killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City.

Protest barriers with "Black Lives Matter" and "Protect Our People" messages at George Floyd Square, Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, Minneapolis. — George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis.

George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis features a colorful mural with his portrait surrounded by candles and flowers at night. — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, November 2024, features birthday candles surrounding a portrait of George Floyd. This memorial is situated at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, an area that became the site of ongoing protests following Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020.

Trump stickers affixed to an electrical box at Blaisdell Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Stickers spelling out "Trump" are affixed to an electrical box at the corner of Blaisdell Avenue and Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

New security fencing installed below Interstate 94 in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood blocks views of passing trains. — New fencing has been installed below Interstate 94 in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, near the intersection of N 5th Ave and I-94. This area previously offered views of the Light Rail, Northstar Line, and freight trains passing under the bridge. The installation of this security fencing came after removing encampments.

New black metal fencing installed by MNDOT along Interstate 94 beneath a concrete overpass in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. — New fencing has been installed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) along Interstate 94 in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. This barrier, located near N 5th Avenue, restricts access to an area previously accessible from beneath the bridge. This spot was a popular vantage point for observing freight trains, the Metro Green Line light rail, and the Northstar Line commuter rail.

Concrete barriers and metal fencing surround the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building site undergoing redevelopment. — Construction fencing and concrete barriers surround the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, which is undergoing redevelopment. The precinct was damaged by fire during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The city plans to transform the site into a "Democracy Center" intended to house election services and community spaces.

Worker removes razor wire barriers from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building exterior. — Workers remove razor wire from the exterior of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building. The precinct was heavily damaged by fire during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

A blue sign announces "Cleanup efforts are underway" at the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building surrounded by concrete barricades and razor wire. — Workers remove razor wire from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building, which was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The precinct was subsequently fortified with concrete barricades and razor wire.

Parked cars line Harriet Avenue in Minneapolis beneath a canopy of autumn foliage in red, orange, and green. — Harriet Avenue in Minneapolis is lined with trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage in late October.

Paved Midtown Greenway trail lined with autumn foliage in Minneapolis. — The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis is a 5.5-mile paved multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor.

Paved pathway lined with trees displaying autumn foliage in red, yellow, and green on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — Colorful leaves on trees on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.

Harris Walz campaign signs and handmade protest messages displayed on a chain-link fence in South Minneapolis. — Harris Walz and other political yard signs prior to the 2024 presidential election. As seen in South Minneapolis.

A South Minneapolis yard sign displays portraits of past U.S. — In South Minneapolis, yard signs display a montage of past U.S. presidents, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Barack Obama, with the question "Remember when presidents were presidential?".

A Harris Walz campaign yard sign with illustrated portraits stands in a South Minneapolis residential yard among fallen autumn leaves. — A yard sign supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President is displayed in South Minneapolis. The sign features cartoonish portraits of Harris, who was the Democratic nominee for Vice President, and Walz, the then-incumbent Governor of Minnesota.

Paved Midtown Greenway trail lined with autumn foliage and an orange residential building in Minneapolis. — Fall colors along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The trail is a 5.5-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor.

A cyclist rides a motorized unicycle along the Midtown Greenway surrounded by autumn foliage in Minneapolis. — A rider on a motorized unicycle travels along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during fall.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building boarded up and fenced behind barriers at dusk in October 2024. — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building in October 2024, several years after it was significantly damaged by fire. The precinct was set ablaze by protesters in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.

A "No Justice No Streets" protest sign and Harris-Walz campaign yard sign displayed together in a South Minneapolis residential yard. — In South Minneapolis, a "No Justice No Streets" sign stands near a yard sign supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president. The "No Justice No Streets" slogan emerged from protests following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020, which led to the establishment of a protest zone at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.

Pink planter box painted with a "Recipe for Love" listing ingredients like smile, sharing, and forgiveness in South Minneapolis. — A "Recipe for Love" is painted in blue on a pink planter box in South Minneapolis. The recipe lists ingredients such as "2 scoops of Smile," "3 spoonful of Sharing," and "Loads of Love," with instructions to "mix well & bake for a lifetime."

South Minneapolis residential yard displays political campaign signs including "Stop Project 2025," "Kamala 2024," and "Harris & Walz 2024" alongside Halloween decorations. — Yard signs in South Minneapolis related to the 2024 presidential election and opposition to "Project 2025." The signs include "Kamala 2024" and "Harris & Walz 2024," indicating support for the Biden-Harris ticket and potentially Tim Walz, the current Governor of Minnesota.

Aerial view of the Minnesota Governor's Residence roof displaying "WALZ FAILED" painted in large letters. — Graffiti reading "WALZ FAILED" is visible on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul. The message appeared while Governor Tim Walz was campaigning for Vice President.

Aerial view of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul showing "WALZ FAILED" painted on the roof. — Graffiti reading "WALZ FAILED" is visible on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul. The message appeared while Governor Tim Walz was campaigning for Vice President.

Southside Pride newspaper front page from October 2024 featuring Harris-Walz campaign imagery and Third Precinct coverage. — The October 2024 issue of Southside Pride features a cover story on the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct and a separate article on the "Harris-Walz" ticket. The Third Precinct building was set ablaze by protesters following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Royalston Avenue station platform under construction for the Minneapolis Green Line Extension light rail project. — Construction is underway for the Royalston Avenue/Farmers Market Station, a key component of the Green Line Extension project in Minneapolis.

Political campaign yard signs for Harris-Walz and opposing Project 2025 displayed on a South Minneapolis residential lawn. — Yard signs supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, and opposing "Project 2025," are displayed on a residential lawn in South Minneapolis.

A red yard sign reading "Cats for Kamala" with a cat illustration stands in a South Minneapolis residential yard during the 2024 presidential campaign. — A "Cats for Kamala" yard sign is displayed in South Minneapolis, Minnesota, less than a month before the 2024 Presidential election.

Concertgoers queue outside the State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. — A line of concertgoers waits outside the historic State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis for a performance by Anne Wilson.

Crowds gather outside First Avenue concert hall in downtown Minneapolis beneath a "Let's Go Lynx" banner supporting the WNBA team. — A crowd gathers outside the First Avenue concert hall in downtown Minneapolis with a "Let's Go Lynx" banner hanging on the side, referring to the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx basketball team.

Three people converse on a downtown Minneapolis street near a Butter Cookies For Days vendor cart. — A street vendor, identified by the "Butter Cookies For Days" sign on their cart, operates in downtown Minneapolis.

Target's flagship store on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis with pedestrians crossing in the plaza. — The Target store on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis. The store is the flagship store of Target Corporation which has it's headquarters down the road.

A full moon rises behind downtown Minneapolis buildings including the gold-lit IDS Center and purple-accented RBC Plaza. — A supermoon rises behind prominent buildings in downtown Minneapolis, including the IDS Center, which is illuminated in gold, and the RBC Plaza, lit with purple accents.

Light rail track switches under construction at sunset along the METRO Green Line Extension in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. — Construction of the METRO Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project, is underway in St. Louis Park, MN. This expansion aims to connect St. Paul and Eden Prairie, enhancing public transportation options in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The project involves significant infrastructure development, including new tracks, stations, and bridges, to integrate light rail service into the existing transit network.

Pedestrians gather at George Floyd Square at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street in Minneapolis. — George Floyd Square at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street became a focal point for protests following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.

A sticker reading "System Change Not Climate Change" and "All Days For Future" is affixed to a pedestrian crossing signal. — A sticker reading "System Change - Not Climate Change" and "All Days For Future" is affixed to a pedestrian crossing signal in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis downtown skyline with high-rise office and residential towers above autumn trees under clear sky. — Downtown Minneapolis office towers stand above autumn foliage in October 2024. The skyline includes the IDS Center, at 792 feet the tallest building in Minnesota.

Aurora borealis illuminates the sky above Cedar Lake with downtown Minneapolis skyline lights mirrored in the still water below. — The Aurora Borealis is visible above Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. The lights of the downtown Minneapolis skyline are reflected in the water.

A residential home in Minneapolis displays a large inflatable Stay Puft Marshmallow Man figure with Ghostbusters-themed Halloween decorations including an Ecto-1 replica and pumpkins. — A residential property in Minneapolis with elaborate Halloween decorations, featuring prominent figures from the "Ghostbusters" franchise. The display includes a large inflatable Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and a replica of the Ecto-1 vehicle, alongside numerous pumpkins and a Slimer decoration.

A billboard advertising The Abandoned Hayride haunted attraction stands along Interstate 35W with Minneapolis downtown skyline illuminated at dusk. — A digital billboard along Interstate 35W advertises "The Abandoned Hayride," billed as "The Haunted Hayride, Totally Reinvented" and open that night. The attraction is a seasonal Halloween event held each fall in Chaska, Minnesota, about 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis.

Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Minneapolis illuminated at night with signage displaying the Dakota name for the lake. — The Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Minneapolis, illuminated at night, features signage honoring the lake's Dakota name, "Bdé Óta Othúŋwe," meaning "Many Village Place."

American and Minnesota state flags hang from poles above the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis. — The American and Minnesota state flags fly above the Foshay Tower in Minneapolis, a building completed in 1929 that was the city's first skyscraper.

Cyclist rides past The Local restaurant's outdoor patio on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. — A Thursday evening on Nicollet Mall. Biker passes by The Local restaurant patio at 10th Street.

Beachgoers and a paddleboarder at Hidden Beach on Cedar Lake with Minneapolis downtown skyline rising beyond autumn trees. — Hidden Beach is a beach on the east side of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, with no lifeguards or city upkeep. Cedar Lake covers about 170 acres and is one of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, joined to Lake of the Isles by the Kenilworth Channel.

Illuminated Uptown Theater vertical sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis against a twilight sky. — The illuminated Uptown Theater sign stands tall on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at dusk.

Travel Wisconsin billboard advertising autumn tourism above brick storefronts on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at dusk. — A "Travel Wisconsin" billboard promoting autumn tourism is displayed on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The advertisement features the slogan "Here's to putting the awe in autumn" and imagery of people enjoying fall foliage.

Cyclist performs a wheelie on Lake Street in Minneapolis during evening hours. — A cyclist performs a wheelie on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Multiple cyclists cross the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis at dusk. — Cyclists navigate the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis on the final day of summer 2024.

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