MinneapolisUprising

2,862 photos · 2020–2025

2,862 photographs tagged MinneapolisUprising, 2020–2025.

Crowd of people gathered on an illuminated rooftop at Uptown Ties nightclub in Minneapolis. — The rooftop of Uptown Ties, a nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Waterbury House Apartments and surrounding residential towers on Lake Street in Minneapolis at dusk with downtown skyline visible in distance. — Waterbury House Apartments, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, is a modern residential building situated near the intersection of Lake Street and Excelsior Boulevard.

Minneapolis skyline beyond residential buildings and Bde Maka Ska lake in the Uptown neighborhood. — This photograph presents a panoramic view of Minneapolis, Minnesota, looking eastward from the southwest quadrant of the city. The foreground features residential buildings and the distinct architecture of the Uptown neighborhood. Beyond, the waters of Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles are visible.

Excavated light rail tunnel construction site with red and white building and Minneapolis skyline in background. — Construction is underway on the Kenilworth LRT Tunnel in Minneapolis, a key component of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (Green Line) extension.

LakeHaus Apartments rooftop pool and amenity deck in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood viewed from above. — LakeHaus Apartments in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood is a multifamily residential building with a rooftop pool and resident amenity deck.

Psychic Reader storefront at 1700 Lake Street in Minneapolis glows with neon palm tarot and psychic reading signs at dusk. — Psychic Reader, a business offering palm and tarot card readings, is located at 1700 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Sailboat with colorful striped sail docked at Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis with city skyline beyond. — Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis: Sailboat and Sunset View. People gather on the docks of Bde Maka Ska, one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes, to watch the sunset. The lake, originally known as Lake Calhoun, was renamed Bde Maka Ska in 2020 following a tribal council resolution to honor its Dakota heritage.

Sailboats with tall masts moored at a dock on Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis at dusk. — Sailboats are docked at Bde Maka Ska, a lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The lake is part of the city's Chain of Lakes, a system of lakes and parkways that are popular for recreation and serve as a vital green space within the urban environment. Bde Maka Ska, originally known as Lake Calhoun, was renamed in 2020 to honor the Dakota people.

Little Tijuana Bar & Restaurant storefront at Nicollet Avenue and East 26th Street in South Minneapolis, illuminated by neon signs and red lighting at night. — The Little Tijuana Bar & Restaurant, located at Nicollet Avenue and East 26th Street in South Minneapolis.

Pho Tau Bay Restaurant storefront on Cecil Newman Lane in Minneapolis, illuminated at dusk with street signs and trees. — Pho Tau Bay Restaurant is located on Cecil Newman Lane between Nicollet Avenue and 1st Avenue South in Minneapolis.

Midtown Greenway Jogger in June 2024 — A lone jogger uses the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis after a rain shower. This 5.7-mile paved trail follows the path of a former railroad line, converted into a public corridor in the late 1990s.

Lightning hits the Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis — A powerful lightning strike illuminates the downtown Minneapolis skyline during a summer storm in June 2024.

Nighttime construction equipment and barriers line Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street near the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis. — Nighttime construction is underway on Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.

Minneapolis Police Department's 1st Precinct building on 4th Street North in downtown Minneapolis. — The Minneapolis Police Department's 1st Precinct is located at 400 4th Street North in downtown Minneapolis.

Pizza Luce restaurant storefront on North 1st Street in downtown Minneapolis with parked Tesla vehicles on the street. — Pizza Luce is a popular restaurant located on North 1st Street in Downtown Minneapolis.

Alaska Airlines jet descends toward Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport above downtown Minneapolis buildings including Capella Tower. — An Alaska Airlines jet approaches Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, flying over the downtown core. The Capella Tower, completed in 1992, is visible on the left, distinguished by its distinctive glass-domed roof.

A colorful mural depicting George Floyd lies on the street at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, surrounded by candles, flowers, and plants. — A vibrant mural depicting George Floyd adorns the street at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, the site where he died in police custody on May 25, 2020.

Concrete barricades block access to a vacant lot on a residential street in South Minneapolis. — Concrete barricades are placed on a lot in South Minneapolis, a tactic employed by the city following the dismantling of encampments.

Protest signs reading "ABOLITION" and "STOP THE VIOLENCE" hang on a fence surrounding the abandoned Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building. — Signs reading "ABOLITION" and "STOP THE VIOLENCE" are displayed on the fence surrounding the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station on June 19, 2024. The building has been vacant since it was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020.

Pedestrians and a scooter user on Nicollet Mall at sunset in downtown Minneapolis, with the Target flagship store visible across the street. — Pedestrians and a scooter at sunset on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis, across from Target's flagship store.

DAESK1 mural featuring a loon and "Best in Minnesota" text on a building wall in north Minneapolis near a scrapyard. — A mural by graffiti artist DAESK1 adorns a building in North Minneapolis, June 2024. The artwork features a loon, a symbol of Minnesota, alongside the text "BEST IN Minnesota" and "DAESK1 CRITICAL".

Large mural depicting Prince with a guitar adorns a downtown Minneapolis building beside a stage set up for a celebration event. — A mural honoring Prince adorns a building in Downtown Minneapolis, adjacent to a stage set up for a 2024 Prince celebration.

Visitors stand at the base of Minnehaha Falls, a 53-foot waterfall in Minneapolis's Minnehaha Regional Park. — Visitors gather at the base of Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in June 2024. The waterfall, a prominent feature of Minnehaha Regional Park, cascades approximately 53 feet into a creek that flows into the Mississippi River. Established in 1889, Minnehaha Regional Park is one of the oldest and most visited parks in the Minneapolis Park System.

Target Center in downtown Minneapolis displays a welcome banner for the U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials, June 2024. — The Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis hosted the U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials from June 27-30, 2024. This event determined the athletes who would represent the United States at the Olympic Games.

Olympic rings stand illuminated at night beneath the red "Gymnastics City USA" skyway in downtown Minneapolis during the 2024 U.S. — Downtown Minneapolis was transformed into "Gymnastics City USA" for the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in June 2024.

Sailboats dotting Bde Maka Ska with the Minneapolis skyline beyond under a dramatic cloudy sky. — Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on a June evening in 2024, under a sky filled with dramatic clouds.

Crowds gather under tent canopies during Pride Week festivities outside The Saloon bar in downtown Minneapolis. — Minneapolis Pride Week festivities unfold outside The Saloon, a prominent LGBTQ+ bar located in downtown Minneapolis. The event, held during Pride 2024, draws a large crowd to the surrounding streets.

An angler stands on a wooden pier fishing on Cedar Lake in Minneapolis at dusk. — Cedar Lake is one of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, a roughly 170-acre lake on the city's west side with a maximum depth of about 51 feet. A wooden pier extends into the water, giving anglers access away from the shoreline's reeds and trees. The downtown Minneapolis skyline rises beyond the tree line on the lake's far shore.

Large crowd gathers outside Target Center in Minneapolis during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials. — A crowd gathers outside the Target Center in Minneapolis for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials. These trials are an important event for athletes seeking to qualify for the Olympic Games.

A person walks down a wet Lake Street sidewalk past storefronts with neon signs and colorful street art at night. — A lone individual walks down Lake Street in South Minneapolis at night.

Interior of a clothing and accessories store on Lake Street in South Minneapolis displaying merchandise on walls and racks. — Interior of a clothing store on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Boots and Purse in Uptown Minneapolis — Discarded personal items, including boots, a purse, and mobile phones, lie on the sidewalk of Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Full patio at The Local in Downtown Minneapolis — A full patio at the Local Irish Pub in Downtown Minneapolis. The restaurant is located on Nicollet Mall.

A handwritten suggestion board in Minneapolis's Warehouse District displays crowdsourced messages on its chalkboard surface at night. — A "Suggestion Board" stands in the Warehouse District Live area of Downtown Minneapolis.

Interior of Daisy's Uptown Bar in Minneapolis showing patrons, illuminated chandeliers, and bar counter with security measures in place. — Metal detectors and security at the entrance to Daisy's bar in Uptown Minneapolis.

Customers line up at a brightly lit red food truck at night in an urban area. — A line of people wait to order from a food truck at Warehouse District Live in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police officers secure a cordoned area on Lake Street in Uptown following a shooting incident. — Minneapolis Police officers secure the area on Lake Street in the Uptown neighborhood following a shooting. The "Revel Apartments" building and "Floyd's Barbershop" are visible in the background.

Pedestrians gather outside the Gay 90's nightclub on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Clubers outside the Gay 90s nightclub in Downtown Minneapolis in July 2024.

Dario restaurant's outdoor patio filled with diners on a North Loop Minneapolis street at night. — Dario, a modern Italian restaurant established in 2023 in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood.

A vandalized infrastructure project sign on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis displays graffiti over text about President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. — A vandalized sign indicating project funding by President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis.

The Psychic Reader building at 1700 Lake Street in Minneapolis shows boarded-up entrance and fire damage to upper structure. — The Psychic Reader building at 1700 Lake Street in Minneapolis sustained significant fire damage, with arson suspected following a late-night incident. The structure, located in the Uptown neighborhood, housed a business offering palm readings and tarot cards.

Ragstock storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis with construction barriers and orange and white traffic cones blocking the street. — Graffiti adorns the facade of Ragstock on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Revel Apartments building boarded up on Lake Street in Minneapolis following a shooting incident. — Revel is an apartment building with ground floor retail on Lake Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Its windows are boarded with plywood after gunfire shattered them in 2024.

People walk in the Minneapolis skyways in July 2024 — People utilize the Minneapolis Skyway system, an enclosed pedestrian bridge network connecting buildings in downtown Minneapolis. The skyway was first conceived in the 1960s to provide a climate-controlled environment for pedestrians, shielding them from harsh winter weather and facilitating movement between offices and shops.

Foshay Tower and IDS Center — The Foshay Tower, completed in 1929, stands as a historic landmark in downtown Minneapolis, originally serving as the city's tallest building. Adjacent to it is the IDS Center, a modern skyscraper completed in 1973 that became the city's tallest building upon its completion.

Chalk art on a downtown Minneapolis sidewalk depicts the city skyline with fireworks and includes instructions for viewers to photograph it. — Chalk art depicting the Minneapolis skyline with fireworks is displayed on the sidewalk outside the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis. The artwork, created by @AlleyCreations and dated 2024, includes the instruction "STAND HERE TAKE PIC" to guide viewers for optimal photo opportunities.

Metro Transit Bus at Nicollet Mall July 2024 — A Metro Transit bus travels along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Nicollet Mall.

Volcanic Bike Patrol Bike in Minneapolis — Minneapolis Police Department "Patrol Bike" bicycles, manufactured by Volcanic Bikes

Red White and Blue Capella Tower, Tim Walz VP — Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis is illuminated in red, white, and blue lights in August 2024. This lighting coincided with speculation about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz potentially joining the 2024 presidential ticket.

Vice President finalist Tim Walz prior to fundraiser — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz departs his official residence, the Eastcliff, during heavy rainfall. The governor was en route to a fundraising event in Minneapolis. This was the first time he was seen after heavy rumors of him being the pick for Vice President, which became official the next morning.

Crowds gather outside Tim Walz residence — A crowd gathers outside the Governor's Mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on August 6, 2024. The gathering occurred just before Governor Tim Walz departed for Philadelphia to be announced as Kamala Harris's running mate for the upcoming presidential election.

Tim Walz leaves the governors mansion as VP candidate — Governor Tim Walz departs the Eastcliff mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on August 11, 2024. This residence serves as the official home for the sitting governor of Minnesota. Walz was leaving to travel to the airport shortly after being selected as Kamala Harris's running mate for the upcoming presidential election.

Don Samuels Campaign Sign in 2024 — A "Vote for Love Don Samuels" yard sign is displayed in South Minneapolis, Minnesota. The sign is in support of Don Samuels' candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District. This sign was visible during the election cycle where Samuels challenged incumbent Ilhan Omar for the Democratic nomination in the CD5 primary.

Ilhan Omar Campaign Sign in Minneapolis 2024 — A yard sign for Ilhan Omar's congressional campaign is displayed in South Minneapolis. This sign was visible during the 2024 election cycle, when Omar faced a primary challenge from Don Samuels.

Fire All Cops at George Floyd Square — Graffiti reading "Fire All Cops" is visible on a dark surface at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.

Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square August 2024 — The Daunte Wright Memorial is located at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This memorial honors Daunte Wright, who was killed by a Brooklyn Center police officer in April 2021.

Tesla Cybertruck at 801 Chophouse in Minneapolis — A Tesla Cybertruck is parked at the valet stand of 801 Chophouse in downtown Minneapolis.

Floyd's World mural on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis — A mural reading "Floyd's World" adorns a building on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.

Cheapo Records on Nicollet Ave August 2024 — Cheapo Records, a long-standing independent music store located on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, is documented here in 2024.

It's All Good on Nicollet Ave — A man walks past a convenience store on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. The store displays "OPEN" in neon and advertises "TOBACCO," "VAPO," and "GLASS." Nicollet Avenue is a major commercial street in Minneapolis, known for its retail and dining establishments.

Street Pole Copper Theft — Copper thieves have targeted Minneapolis's public infrastructure, stripping wiring from streetlights and other essential services.

Eat Street in Minneapolis August 2024 — Bikers and pedestrians on Nicollet Avenue, known as Eat Street because of the amount of restaurants

Daisy's Bar in Minneapolis August 2024 — The patio of Daisy's Bar, located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, is shown in August 2024. This establishment is situated at the prominent intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue.

Green Day at Target Field in Downtown Minneapolis — Green Day performs at Target Field in downtown Minneapolis. Opened in 2010, Target Field is a baseball stadium that serves as the home ballpark for Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins. The stadium is designed to accommodate a variety of events, including concerts, and is a significant venue for public gatherings in the Twin Cities.

Joyful Riders Club in Minneapolis August 2024 — A group of cyclists participates in a night ride organized by the Joyful Riders Club on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis skyline illuminated at dusk across Bde Maka Ska lake after a thunderstorm. — The Minneapolis skyline is visible across Bde Maka Ska following a severe thunderstorm on August 26, 2024.

Uptown Ties Rooftop in Minneapolis — Uptown Ties, a rooftop bar located on Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz waves to crowds at the Minnesota State Fair during his 2024 Vice Presidential campaign. — Tim Walz, then Governor of Minnesota, waves to a crowd at the Minnesota State Fair. Walz was campaigning during the 2024 presidential election cycle as a candidate for Vice President.

Homeland Security officer stands guard at a food stand during Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz's appearance at the Minnesota State Fair. — A Homeland Security officer stands guard outside a food stand at the Minnesota State Fair prior to the anticipated appearance of Vice Presidential Candidate and then-Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

A crowd of people attends the Minnesota State Fair, with a woman in the center wearing a Harris-Walz campaign hat. — A woman wears a "Harris Walz" hat while looking at her phone at the Minnesota State Fair in September 2024 as Vice Presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz makes an appearance.

Protester holds a "Never Walz" sign at the Minnesota State Fair during the 2024 election campaign. — A man holds a "Never Walz" sign near an Amy Klobuchar campaign banner at the Minnesota State Fair. Tim Walz, Minnesota's governor, was serving his second term and running as the Democratic vice presidential nominee alongside Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

Midtown Exchange building illuminated at night above the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — The Midtown Exchange, originally constructed in the 1920s as a distribution center for Sears, seen from the Midtown Greenway.

Private security guard stands beside a white pickup truck at a Minneapolis gas station on Lake Street at night. — A private security guard stands by a pickup truck at a gas station on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis police officers stand at a Metro Transit bus stop on Lake Street at night. — Minneapolis Police officers stand near a Metro Transit bus stop on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Fenced sidewalks and road markings on East 31st Street in Minneapolis at night under an underpass. — Fencing was installed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) along E 31st Street in Minneapolis. This barrier was erected following the removal of an encampment that had been established in the area.

A temporary sidewalk closure sign directs pedestrians to use Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Temporary fencing has been erected to close the sidewalk on E 31st Street in Minneapolis, directing pedestrians to use Lake Street. This closure followed the pitching of tents under a nearby bridge.

Uptown Theater marquee displays illuminated signage advertising Sepultura concert on September 18. — The Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis with SEPULTURA on it.

Person wearing a Swoosh High hoodie stands on a street blocked by construction barriers at night in Minneapolis. — Man stands on Hennepin Avenue during heavy road construction while club goers come and go from a nightclub behind the barricades.

A person fishes from a bench on Cedar Lake's shore in Minneapolis with downtown towers visible across the water. — Cedar Lake is one of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, about 170 acres and 51 feet deep at its deepest point. An angler casts a line from the shore toward the open water.

Black Daze mural with stylized eyes and ornamental designs on a building along Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. — This mural, created by artist Black Daze, on the side of a building on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

McDonald's storefront on Lake Street displays yellow window wraps advertising McDelivery and third-party delivery services. — A McDonald's restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays McDelivery window wraps and partnerships with third-party delivery services including Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub.

Boarded storefront on Chicago Avenue displays graffiti memorializing Breonna Taylor, Amir Locke, and George Floyd in Minneapolis. — Graffiti honoring Breonna Taylor, Amir Locke, and George Floyd on the boarded-up windows of the former Sheraton Hotel on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The Hotel was used to house the homeless during the Minneapolis Uprising and has sat vacant since it was closed down.

MAD DADS organization members gather at the Midtown Transit Center on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. — MAD DADS, an organization focused on community safety and violence prevention, is present at the Midtown Transit Center in Minneapolis.

Man on a red Ecofun Motorsport moped rides down East Lake Street in Minneapolis near a Metro Transit 21E bus. — A man rides a red Ecofun Motorsport moped down East Lake Street in Minneapolis. The bus behind him is a Metro Transit vehicle on the 21E route.

Interstate 35W directional sign above Lake Street in Minneapolis with green traffic lights and storefronts below. — A September sunset casts a warm glow on Lake Street in Minneapolis, illuminating the I-35W overpass.

Concertgoers queue outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis amid street construction barriers. — A line at the Uptown Theater as heavy road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis continues.

Cyclist passes a yellow "Slow Turtle X-ing" sign along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. — A temporary "Turtle X-ing" sign is placed along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis.

Mexican Independence Day celebration draws crowds and vendors to Lake Street at the I-35W & Lake Street Station in Minneapolis. — Mexican Independence Day celebrations fill Lake Street in Minneapolis. The event features numerous vendors and a stage set up for performances.

Vendors grill meat at a Mexican Independence Day celebration on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — On Lake Street in Minneapolis, vendors prepare food for a Mexican Independence Day celebration.

A green and white flyer posted on a pole announces a Civilian Police Accountability Commission petition relaunch event at the former Minneapolis 3rd Precinct. — A flyer announcing the relaunch of a petition for a Civilian Police Accountability Commission (CPAC) is posted on a pole outside the former Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police station at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue. The flyer invites the public to learn more about CPAC, hear from organizers, and sign the petition regarding efforts to reform police oversight.

Public signage on a Minneapolis building announces cleanup efforts are underway for the former police third precinct station. — Signage at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station, located on Lake Street, announces "Cleanup efforts are underway." This precinct was a focal point during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, and the building sustained significant damage.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building surrounded by razor wire fencing and concrete barricades on Lake Street. — Razor wire and concrete barricades continue to surround the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building on Lake Street. The station was significantly damaged by fire during protests in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.

Utility pole labeled "Aluminum Wiring Inside No Scrap Value" to deter copper theft in Minneapolis. — A utility pole in Minneapolis bears a warning label stating "Aluminum Wiring Inside – No Scrap Value."

Cyclist riding on a newly constructed protected bike lane along Lake Street in Minneapolis during dusk. — A cyclist rides on a newly constructed bike lane along Lake Street in Minneapolis.

The Original Uptown Pizza storefront on Lake Street displays a red awning and neon OPEN sign. — The Original Uptown Pizza, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, has been serving the community since 1980.

Pedestrian bridge spans the Midtown Greenway bike trail at night in Minneapolis with red cyclist lights below. — The Midtown Greenway pedestrian bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is illuminated at night, with red tail lights from cyclists marking the path below. This corridor, originally a railroad line established in the early 20th century, was transformed into a protected bike and pedestrian route in the early 2000s.

Red neon BAR sign and blue neon Beckett's sign illuminate Lyndale Avenue at Beckett's Bar in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. — Neon signage for Beckett's Bar illuminates Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. The establishment, which opened in 2024, occupies a space with a history of previous bars, including the Country Bar and Fool Me Once.

Cyclists ride along the Midtown Greenway past a mural-covered underpass in Minneapolis. — Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, a 5.5-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor.

Numerous Democratic campaign yard signs for Omar, Walz, Harris, and Klobuchar displayed in Minneapolis DFL office windows. — Yard signs for various Democratic candidates, including Ilhan Omar, Amy Klobuchar, Kamala Harris, and Tim Walz, are displayed in the windows of the Minneapolis DFL office.

Full moon rises above street lamps and patio umbrellas at a rooftop bar in Uptown Minneapolis. — The full moon rises over a rooftop bar in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2024.

Memorial bench overlooking Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, surrounded by vegetation and trees. — A memorial bench dedicated to Geoffrey Hellman sits along the shore of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, part of a park program that lets people sponsor a bench for a decade. Its plaque reads, "for my husband Geoffrey Hellman who finds his peace here on the shores of Cedar Lake. Randi." Cedar Lake is one of the city's Chain of Lakes, managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

Southwest Light Rail Transit tunnel construction equipment and barriers visible from the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — Construction is underway on the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Minneapolis, as seen from the Midtown Greenway. This extensive infrastructure project aims to connect Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie via a new light rail line.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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