Minnesota

5,789 photos · 2008–2026

5,789 photographs tagged Minnesota, 2008–2026.

Supporters wearing maroon shirts gather inside the Hennepin County Government Center for a court hearing regarding Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan. — Supporters of Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan gather at the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis. They are present for a court hearing concerning Londregan, who is accused of killing Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop in July. Many attendees wear shirts expressing solidarity with the State Trooper.

US Bank Stadium with 311 Billboard — US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis displays the announcement of quarterback J.J. McCarthy as the Minnesota Vikings' 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Completed in 2016, this multi-purpose stadium serves as the home field for the Minnesota Vikings, replacing the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

Minnesota Vikings Round 1 draft pick — US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis displays the announcement of J.J. McCarthy as the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft. The Minnesota Vikings selected the Michigan quarterback, a significant moment for the franchise. Opened in 2016, US Bank Stadium serves as the home field for the Vikings and a prominent venue for major events in the city.

Multilingual welcome mural with greetings in multiple languages illuminated at Cedar-Riverside LRT station in Minneapolis. — A multi-language welcome mural brightens a wall at the Cedar Riverside LRT station in South Minneapolis. The mural features greetings in languages including Hmong, Somali, Arabic, and Spanish.

Lake Street Market storefront in Minneapolis with neon signage and protective barriers at night. — Lake Street Market is a neighborhood grocery store at 201 W. Lake Street in Minneapolis. Its windows were boarded up in 2020 after the unrest following George Floyd's killing, then later covered with tributes to Daunte Wright after his death at the hands of police in April 2021. The boards have since come down, opening the storefront back up to the street.

Red anarchist and Palestinian solidarity graffiti covers a wall outside Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota. — Graffiti expressing solidarity with Palestine covers a wall outside Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The graffiti appeared during pro-Palestinian protests on campus concerning the war in Gaza. Messages such as 'VIVA PALESTINE,' 'Free Palestine,' and calls for a ceasefire are visible, alongside symbols like the watermelon, which has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance.

Exterior photo of Coffman Memorial union after protests — Coffman Union at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis after local/state police ordered the mostly student protesters to vacate the lawn after arresting 9 the day prior. The protesters continue to demand that the university divest in companies working with Israel’s military.

Bruininks Hall in Minneapolis at night — Bruininks Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis is prominently featured against the city's night skyline. Completed in 2014, this academic building serves as a central hub for student services and classrooms on the East Bank campus, near the Dinkytown neighborhood.

Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge in Loring Park, Minneapolis — The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge links Loring Park to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Walker Art Center, carrying pedestrians and cyclists over the sunken lanes of Interstate 94/394. Artist Siah Armajani designed the span, which opened in 1988 and is named for a longtime Minneapolis park board commissioner and philanthropist. In the distance, the copper dome of the Basilica of Saint Mary rises above the skyline; completed in 1926 and designed by Emmanuel Masqueray, it was the first basilica established in the United States and remains co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Storm clouds and Loring Pond — The downtown Minneapolis skyline rises beyond Loring Park, a significant urban green space established in the late 19th century. From Loring Pond, the city's commercial core is visible, featuring prominent structures like the IDS Center and Capella Tower, which represent a blend of modern glass high-rises and historic brick architecture. As one of Minneapolis's oldest parks, Loring Park provides a natural respite for residents and visitors.

University of Minnesota Police Department officers and vehicles stationed outside Coffman Memorial Union during a pro-Palestine protest on campus. — University of Minnesota Police Department officers and vehicles are stationed outside Coffman Memorial Union on the Minneapolis campus. Their presense came during pro-Palestine protest and camps.

Handwritten flyer on a utility pole alleging deaths at Riverside Plaza Apartments in Minneapolis. — A flyer titled "Killers at Riverside Plaza Apartments" is affixed to a utility pole on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The handwritten message alleges "159 deaths" over "2-3 years" at the Riverside Plaza Apartments, stating that "130 of them overdoses" and "60 of the overdoses were Native people," further claiming these deaths "happened on purpose."

Road reconstruction barriers block Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during infrastructure work. — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is undergoing a major road reconstruction project. This infrastructure upgrade involves excavating the existing roadway to integrate new dedicated bike and transit lanes.

Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a crowd for Disney’s The Lion King. — Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis hosts Disney’s The Lion King as theatergoers line up outside the venue. The Orpheum is one of the principal historic theaters on Hennepin Avenue and remains a major stop for Broadway touring productions in the city’s theater district.

Rideshares just a ride not your ride or die — A new billboard on Hennepin Ave in downtown Minneapolis from “Ride Sure”. Per it’s website, the campaign by the owner of Blue & White Taxi wants to debunk what it says are myths that rideshare is a better alternative to taxis.

Protest flyer affixed to a utility pole reading "No New Third" with demands for police abolition and reference to George Floyd. — A protest flyer affixed to a pole in Minneapolis advocates against the rebuilding of the city's Third Police Precinct. The original Third Precinct station was destroyed by fire during the widespread protests in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. This flyer, bearing the message 'No New Third' and 'We Demand Abolition,' reflects ongoing community opposition to the reconstruction.

Venture Bikes Midtown at night — Venture Bike Shop on the Midtown Greenway. The bike shop replaces a previous bike shop that closed a couple years ago.

Long line at Pourhouse nightclub in Minneapolis — A crowd gathers outside The Pourhouse nightclub on S 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis. This gathering occurred on a busy night for the city's nightlife, following concerts by Fall Out Boy at the Target Center and Chris Stapleton at US Bank Stadium.

Big crowds waiting for Downtown Minneapolis trains — Crowds gather at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Light Rail Transit (LRT) station in Downtown Minneapolis on the evening of April 6.

Orange Dodge Challenger parked outside the I-35W/Lake Street Transit Station in Minneapolis at night. — The I-35W/Lake Street Transit Station in Minneapolis is depicted at night, with a security vehicle parked prominently outside.

Pedestrians walk past the illuminated Karmel Mall storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — Karmel Mall is a Somali shopping center on Lake Street in Minneapolis, often described as the first and largest of its kind in the United States. It houses rows of small vendor stalls selling clothing, food, and other goods geared toward the local Somali community.

Metro Transit Green Line train 251A in downtown Minneapolis. — Metro Transit Green Line light rail train 251A in downtown Minneapolis. The Green Line is the Twin Cities' light rail route linking downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul. Metro Transit operates the line as part of the region's public transportation system.

Last Call Bar Entrance at Dusk on N 5th Street

Metro Transit Route 23 bus and Minneapolis Police squad car at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in George Floyd Square at night. — A Metro Transit Route 23 bus and a Minneapolis Police squad car at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, known as George Floyd Square, at night.

Nicollet Mall during blue hour — The Wells Fargo Center, illuminated in gold, rises above Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis at night.

Pedicab outside concert club in Minneapolis — A pedicab travels along N 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis, passing the prominent First Avenue concert venue and The Depot Tavern. First Avenue, known for its star-studded facade, opened in 1970 as a music club within a building that originally functioned as a Greyhound bus depot starting in 1937.

Minneapolis Downtown Skyline from 35W in April 2024 — The Minneapolis downtown skyline is seen from Interstate 35W at dusk in April 2024. Interstate 35W functions as a critical north-south transportation artery, connecting the city's core with its surrounding metropolitan area and facilitating regional travel.

Minneapolis skyline from I35W in April 2024 — The Downtown Minneapolis skyline rises above Interstate 35W, a vital north-south freeway corridor, as seen in April 2024.

Box that reads Pay Box As You Enter — A box that reads "Pay box as you enter" "$10.00 Add'l service charge if fee not paid in advance"

Minneapolis Police Department patrol vehicles stationed on a downtown street and sidewalk during evening hours. — Minneapolis Police Department patrol vehicles are stationed in Downtown Minneapolis. One squad car is positioned on the sidewalk, while another is on the adjacent street.

Join the communists flyer — A flyer from the "Revolutionary Communists of America" is posted in Minneapolis, advertising a rally and march scheduled for Saturday, April 6th, 2024.

Campaign flyer for Claudia De La Cruz and Karina Garcia's 2024 presidential campaign promotes socialist platform in Minneapolis. — This flyer promotes the 2024 presidential campaign of Claudia De La Cruz and Karina Garcia, candidates for the Party for Socialism and Liberation, in Minneapolis. The campaign material prominently features the slogan "END CAPITALISM BEFORE IT ENDS US!" and outlines "OUR SOCIALIST PLATFORM."

Former Whiskey Junction bar on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis displays a yellow patch where its Jack Daniels mural was removed. — The former Whiskey Junction bar on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis is visible at night, featuring a prominent yellow patch where its long-standing Jack Daniels mural was recently removed. This establishment, a known concert venue and nightclub in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, ceased operations in 2017. Months later, the property was acquired by The Joint Bar, located adjacent to it.

The Epoch Times billboard illuminates atop a brick building at Lake Street and South 2nd Avenue in Minneapolis, with Gaza protest banners on the facade below. — An illuminated billboard for The Epoch Times newspaper stands atop a commercial building at the corner of Lake Street and South 2nd Avenue in Minneapolis. The building's facade also displays large protest banners calling to "Stop the genocide in Gaza."

Close-up of the William's Pub sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — The neon sign for William's Pub, a long-standing establishment in Uptown Minneapolis, is visible on Hennepin Avenue. The bar ceased operations in 2022, leaving the premises vacant.

Bassett Creek Valley Light Rail Transit station illuminated at dusk during final construction in Minneapolis. — The Bassett Creek Valley Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station in Minneapolis, photographed in March 2024, is part of the Southwest LRT Green Line Extension project.

Illuminated horseshoe sign for Daisy’s Bar & Rooftop on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — The illuminated sign for Daisy's Bar & Rooftop, shaped like a horseshoe, stands prominently on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Snow removal trucks work on Interstate 394 in downtown Minneapolis at night — Snow removal operations are underway on Interstate 394 near downtown Minneapolis. Crews from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) work through the night to clear accumulated snow.

The Green Room live music venue glows with neon signage on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — The Green Room, a prominent live music venue, is situated on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

4th St Saloon bar in the snow — The 4th St Saloon, a long-standing bar on West Broadway in North Minneapolis, is shown shortly before its permanent closure after 37 years of operation.

Mural of a saxophonist and welcome banner outside the 4th St Saloon in North Minneapolis during a snowstorm. — The 4th St Saloon sits at the corner of 4th Street and West Broadway in North Minneapolis, a neighborhood bar with roots in the area's long history of Black-owned businesses along the Broadway corridor. A mural spanning the building's exterior wall depicts a saxophonist and a drum kit alongside the Minneapolis skyline and a banner reading "Welcome to North Minneapolis."

Cars on the interstate and downtown Minneapoplis skyline — Downtown Minneapolis, viewed from Interstate 35W in South Minneapolis in March 2024.

Reflections on side of glass tower at sunset — RBC Gateway and The Churchill towers in Downtown Minneapolis. Reflections from Wells Fargo Tower on the side of RBC Gateway during sunset.

Boarded storefronts and construction barriers line Century Plaza during renovation of Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station. — Century Plaza, a downtown Minneapolis office building, is being converted into the new home of the Minneapolis Police Department's 1st Precinct.

Minneapolis downtown skyline with Century Plaza building undergoing renovation for new police 1st precinct station. — The Foshay Tower rises 447 feet and 32 stories above downtown Minneapolis, completed in 1929 by insurance magnate Wilbur Foshay as a monument to his own business empire modeled after the Washington Monument. The tower held the title of tallest building in Minneapolis until the IDS Center surpassed it in 1972, and it now operates as a hotel with an observation deck on its 30th floor. In the foreground, Century Plaza — a former Federal Reserve Bank building — is being converted into the Minneapolis Police Department's new 1st Precinct headquarters, relocating the precinct from its longtime home a few blocks away.

Century Plaza building undergoes renovation to house the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station in downtown Minneapolis. — The Century Plaza building in Downtown Minneapolis is undergoing renovation to house the new Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station.

Century Plaza building under renovation for Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station in downtown Minneapolis skyline. — Century Plaza in Downtown Minneapolis is undergoing renovation to become the new Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station.

The Century Plaza building on South 12th Street in downtown Minneapolis undergoes renovation for the new Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct. — The Century Plaza building on S 12th Street in Downtown Minneapolis is undergoing renovation. This structure is being adapted to serve as the new Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct police station.

Pedestrians and cyclists walk and ride across the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis with historic brick buildings behind. — Pedestrians and cyclists traverse the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis during March 2024. Constructed in 1883 by railroad magnate James J. Hill, this historic structure was originally built for the Great Northern Railway and remains the only stone arch bridge spanning the Mississippi River.

TRIP Outreach workers engage with riders on the platform at Warehouse District/Hennepin Station in downtown Minneapolis. — TRIP Outreach workers engage with riders at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Station, a key Light Rail Transit (LRT) stop in downtown Minneapolis. TRIP Outreach workers on the platform.

Kirby Puckett and Minnesota Twins graffiti — A mural honoring Minnesota Twins legend Kirby Puckett is displayed on a concrete block wall along Emerson Avenue South in Minneapolis. The artwork features Puckett's iconic number 34 jersey, set against a backdrop that includes a city skyline silhouette and colorful abstract lettering, with the year '1993' visible as part of the design. Kirby Puckett, a beloved Hall of Fame outfielder, played his entire career for the Minnesota Twins from 1984 to 1995, leading the team to two World Series championships.

Black Lives Matter graffiti in black and red spray paint on a weathered yellow utility post behind a chain-link fence in South Minneapolis. — The phrase "Black Lives Matter" is spray-painted in black and red on a weathered utility post in South Minneapolis.

Transit Service Intervention Project outreach workers in safety vests stand on a downtown Minneapolis light rail platform. — Transit Service Intervention Project (TSIP) outreach workers are stationed on a light rail platform in Downtown Minneapolis. The TSIP program, which includes "Violence Interrupters," operates within the Metro Transit system to enhance public safety and de-escalate conflicts.

Anti-War Committee billboard reading "End U.S. Aid To Israel" stands on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. — A billboard sponsored by the Anti-War Committee stands prominently on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. It displays the message "END U.S. AID TO ISRAEL!" accompanied by an image of a hand making a peace sign against a Palestinian flag.

Fans queue outside The Depot Tavern on 7th Street in Minneapolis before a performance by The Snuts. — Fans gather outside the 7th St Entry in downtown Minneapolis on March 10, 2024, awaiting a performance by The Snuts.

The Breakfast Club restaurant displays a pop-art style "Now Open" sign on its storefront at 1300 Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis. — The Breakfast Club restaurant, situated at 1300 Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is a recently established eatery serving breakfast and lunch.

Tom's Watch Bar storefront on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis illuminated at night during Big Ten Tournament. — Tom's Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis draws large crowds during the Big Ten Tournaments.

Graffiti-marked construction barriers at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Construction barriers line the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

"Are you a Communist? Then Get Organized!" flyer posted on an electrical box on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — A "Are you a Communist? Then Get Organized!" flyer, produced by Socialist Revolution, is affixed to an electrical box on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Flagpole on top of large building downtown — An American Flag on top of the Embassy Suites hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

The Gay 90's nightclub entrance on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays signage and storefront branding. — The exterior of the Gay 90's nightclub stands on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. This establishment has operated as a prominent LGBTQ+ nightclub and entertainment venue for decades.

Northstar Line commuter train crosses a railway bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis during early evening light. — The Northstar Line commuter train crosses a railway bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, as observed in March 2024. The Northstar Line began service in 2009, utilizing existing freight rail corridors and new infrastructure.

The 10th Avenue Bridge illuminated in blue and the I-35W Bridge lit in red span the Mississippi River at dusk in Minneapolis. — The 10th Avenue Bridge and the I-35W Bridge span the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis at sunset in March 2024.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Minneapolis's oldest continuously used church, stands on Main Street with its distinctive Gothic Revival spire. — Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, situated on Main Street in Minneapolis, is the city's oldest continuously used church building. Consecrated in 1857, this Gothic Revival structure features a prominent spire and stone facade.

The vintage Grain Belt Beer sign illuminates at dusk on Nicollet Island with Minneapolis skyline and Hennepin Avenue Bridge behind. — The Grain Belt Beer sign, a historic Minneapolis landmark, stands on Nicollet Island overlooking the Mississippi River. Originally installed in 1941, this illuminated sign once advertised the nearby Grain Belt Brewery, which operated in Northeast Minneapolis. In the background, the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, the first bridge to cross the Mississippi River at Minneapolis, connects downtown with the city's northeast side.

LynLake Brewery storefront on Lyndale Avenue with ACAB graffiti marked on adjacent commercial billboard at night in Minneapolis. — The LynLake Brewery, located on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, occupies a building known for its distinctive theater-like architecture. Adjacent to the brewery, a commercial billboard features an advertisement that has been marked with the graffiti 'ACAB'.

Miller Lite advertisement on Lyndale Avenue promoting free Metro Transit rides for St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Minneapolis. — A sign on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis advertises free rides on Metro Transit for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Sponsored by Miller Lite, this public service initiative offered complimentary transportation on all Metro Transit routes from 6 p.m. through the end of service on Saturday, March 16.

Very colorful red orange and yellow sunset on trail — The Midtown Greenway, a 5.5-mile-long rail-with-trail corridor, traverses south Minneapolis, providing a dedicated path for cyclists and pedestrians. Developed from a former railway corridor, primarily the Milwaukee Road's Short Line, it officially opened as a multi-use path in 2000.

Boarded-up storefront at Fremont Ave and Lake St in Minneapolis. — A former Target Store and Revel Apartment building at Fremont/Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The building boarded up after a shooting.

Bryant Lake Bowl neon sign glows red on Lake Street in Minneapolis at sunset, with Pabst Blue Ribbon sign visible above. — Bryant Lake Bowl is a bar, restaurant, and theater at 810 West Lake Street in the Lyn-Lake area of Minneapolis. It opened in 1993 in a building that once housed a bowling alley, and it kept the Bryant-Lake Bowl name along with its six-lane bowling alley.

AT&T and Ragstock storefronts line Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis beside a Metro Transit bus and parked vehicles. — Ragstock and AT&T on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. A Metro Transit bus on the 21E route runs along Lake Street, which connects Uptown to the Chain of Lakes and downtown Minneapolis.

Students for Socialist Revolution Flyer — A flyer from "Students for Socialist Revolution" advertises Spring 2024 events at the University of Minnesota. Found in March 2024, the flyer lists three events scheduled for February, March, and April, all to be held in Blegen Hall Room 120 on the university's Minneapolis campus.

Hells Kitchen sign downtown — The illuminated sign for Hell's Kitchen restaurant stands on South 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis.

Taco Taxi food truck vendor serves customers on East Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — Taco Taxi is a food truck on East Lake Street in South Minneapolis, with additional locations in Uptown and on Lake Street in St. Paul. Customers order tacos, burritos, and quesadillas through its service window.

Minneapolis Police squad cars parked on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Minneapolis Police squad cars are positioned on Hennepin Avenue bike lanes near S 8th Street in Downtown Minneapolis on the night of March 1, 2024.

8th St Grill in Downtown Minneapolis — The 8th St Grill, a restaurant and bar at the corner of 8th Street and Marquette Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. In the background, the Foshay Tower rises, a prominent architectural landmark completed in 1929. Designed by architect Wilbur Foshay, this skyscraper was inspired by the Washington Monument and served as a symbol of early 20th-century ambition.

Police car parked outside Target headquarters on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Minneapolis police officers are visible inside the flagship Target store on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis at night.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen drive-thru at night on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis. — The Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen drive-thru on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis operates from a newly constructed building. This structure replaces the previous fast-food establishment that was burned during protests in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.

Protest signs reading "Pledge to Resist the Genocide," "Cease Fire Now," and "Practice Healing Justice" hang on a fence at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. — Protest signs advocating for a ceasefire and social justice hang on a fence at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. This site, located at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue, was abandoned after being burned in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. Since then, the precinct has remained untouched.

Pedestrians and vehicles gather outside the illuminated Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Patrons gather outside the Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis in March 2024. Opened in 1921 as a vaudeville house, the Orpheum Theatre is a significant part of Minneapolis's historic Hennepin Avenue theater district.

Genesis Convention Center arena in Gary, Indiana, with empty seating and debris-covered floor. — The Genesis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana, includes an arena floor and tiered seating for sports and events. The facility appears vacant and heavily stripped, with debris scattered across the main floor.

Abandoned stairwell inside Genesis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana. — Genesis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana. The long-vacant arena and convention center has been closed for years and is undergoing deterioration.

Genesis Convention Center scoreboard in Gary, Indiana, hangs above the arena floor. — The scoreboard at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana. The arena opened in 1958 and includes seating for sports and large indoor events.

Discarded utility poles and construction materials fill a vacant lot on 14th Avenue South in Minneapolis, with residential houses visible beyond a chain-link fence. — Discarded utility poles and other materials fill a vacant lot on 14th Avenue South in Minneapolis. This site was previously occupied by Camp Nenookaasi, a significant homeless encampment, during the summer of 2022. In recent months, the City of Minneapolis Public Works has strategically placed these materials in vacant lots across the city.

A protest flyer parodying a Target advertisement opposes the new Minneapolis Police Third Precinct opening at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue in South Minneapolis. — Flyers protesting the construction of a new Minneapolis Police Third Precinct are displayed near the former precinct site on Minnehaha Avenue in South Minneapolis. One flyer, designed to resemble a Target advertisement, sarcastically invites the public to "Celebrate the opening of the NEW Police Precinct at 2633 Minnehaha Ave." and depicts a shopping basket containing items like charcoal and bolt cutters. A smaller accompanying flyer explicitly states "NO NEW THIRD PRECINCT!" and includes a QR code for more information.

Protest flyers affixed to concrete opposing Minneapolis Police Third Precinct reconstruction at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue. — A protest flyer is affixed to a concrete structure near the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct in South Minneapolis. The flyer, reading "Someday, wildflowers will grow from the ruins of all police precincts," expresses a radical sentiment regarding policing. Another smaller flyer with a QR code explicitly states "NO NEW THIRD PRECINCT!" and directs to information, reflecting ongoing community opposition to rebuilding the facility at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue. The original Third Precinct building was destroyed during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020, making the site a focal point for discussions about police presence and community safety.

A colorful protest flyer reading "Southside Strong No New Precinct!" is taped to a pole along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — A protest flyer advocating "Southside Strong No New Precinct!" is affixed to a pole along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, photographed in February 2024. This flyer, featuring a vibrant artistic design and a QR code for more information, expresses community opposition to the rebuilding or relocation of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The original 3rd Precinct building was destroyed during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising following the murder of George Floyd.

A protest flyer featuring Snoopy with text "Well do it again" and "No new precinct" affixed along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — A protest flyer featuring the character Snoopy, accompanied by the phrase "No New Precinct" and "We'll do it again," is affixed to a surface along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. This flyer expresses opposition to the proposed rebuilding of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The original 3rd Precinct building was destroyed by protesters on May 28, 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.

The former Sheraton Hotel building in Midtown Minneapolis undergoes interior renovation work. — Interior painting is underway at the former Sheraton Hotel near the Midtown Exchange building in Midtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Skyscraper seen from South — The downtown Minneapolis skyline, featuring prominent structures such as the IDS Center and Capella Tower, is illuminated at night, as viewed from the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in February 2024. Completed in 1972, the IDS Center was the tallest building in Minneapolis for decades, serving as a key commercial hub. The Capella Tower, finished in 1992, further defines the city's financial district. The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, opened in 2007, is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that forms a crucial link in the Midtown Greenway, an important urban trail system.

A protest flyer taped to a purple surface along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis opposes rebuilding the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. — A flyer is affixed to a surface along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, advocating against the reconstruction of the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct. The flyer reads "MPD 3rd Precinct 1984 - 2020 Still Burning In Hell No New 3rd Precinct." This message refers to the original 3rd Precinct building, which was burned by protesters on May 28, 2020, during the Minneapolis Uprising following the murder of George Floyd.

A protest flyer on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge opposes the new Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue. — A protest flyer is affixed to the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis, part of the Midtown Greenway. This radical art expresses opposition to the planned replacement of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The new "community safety center" at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue is located approximately a quarter mile from the bridge. This facility replaces the original precinct building, which was burned during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020. The city anticipates the new building will open in the first quarter of 2025, nearly five years after the original structure's destruction.

Protest flyer with warning symbol affixed to bridge informational sign opposing Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct construction. — A protest flyer is affixed to an informational sign on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis, a structure that carries the Midtown Greenway over Hiawatha Avenue. The flyer expresses community opposition to the proposed construction of a new Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue South. This facility is intended to replace the original 3rd Precinct building, which was destroyed during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising. In February 2024, the city signed a purchase agreement for the new site, with an anticipated opening in early 2025, five years after the original precinct was burned.

Graffiti on a wall along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis reads "Repair Pot Holes, Quit Buffing Graff..." — Graffiti on a wall along the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis reads "Repair Pot Holes, Quit Buffing Graff...". The Midtown Greenway is a 5.5-mile-long rail-to-trail path for bicycles and pedestrians, converted from a former railway corridor in the early 2000s.

A couple walk in front of luminaries with city skyline — Participants gather for the Luminary Loppet around Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis during February 2024. Due to unseasonably warm weather, the annual winter event was held off the ice, a departure from its traditional setup.

Aerial view of Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis at night with illuminated luminaries lining the parkway pathways around the dark water. — The Luminary Loppet, an annual winter festival, took place around Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis in February 2024. Due to unseasonably warm weather, the event's traditional route across the frozen lake was relocated to the surrounding parkways, where participants walked among thousands of luminaries.

Luminary Loppet “City of Lakes” Bag With Minneapolis Skyline Beyond

A "Doctor and NP Parking Only" sign stands at the boarded-up Ebenezer Care Center on Portland Avenue in South Minneapolis. — Ebenezer Care Center once operated as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility along Portland Avenue in South Minneapolis, part of the Ebenezer network affiliated with Fairview Health Services. The organization traces its roots to a home for the elderly founded by a Norwegian Lutheran deaconess order in 1917, growing over the following century into one of the Twin Cities' larger senior care providers. This Portland Avenue location closed its doors as the surrounding health system consolidated services elsewhere, leaving the building vacant. A "Doctor & NP Parking Only" sign still stands near the entrance, a remnant of the staff and clinicians who once worked here.

Crisp & Green sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Crisp & Green on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The restaurant chain’s logo sign marks one of its Minneapolis locations.

Shuttered Ebenezer Care Center — The Ebenezer Care Center, a facility located at 2545 in South Minneapolis, is shown with its windows and entrances secured by boards.

Black Bean Coffee at night with graffiti — Black Bean Coffee, a neighborhood coffee shop, is situated on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The establishment's metal security shutters are covered in various graffiti tags.

Prospect Park Metro Transit Train Station — The Prospect Park light rail station in Minneapolis serves the Prospect Park neighborhood, providing public transit access along the Metro Transit Green Line. Opened in 2014, the Green Line connects downtown Minneapolis with downtown Saint Paul.

Uptown Theater on Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis on a rainy night — The Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is illuminated on a rainy night in January 2024, following recent renovations. Originally opened in 1939, this historic cinema has long been a prominent cultural landmark in the neighborhood.

Foggy 2nd Avenue North in Downtown Minneapolis at night. — 2nd Avenue North in Downtown Minneapolis on a foggy night. Wet pavement and streetlights create low visibility along the block.

Orpheum Theatre marquee on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — The Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis in January 2024. The theater is one of the city’s major historic performing arts venues and hosts touring Broadway productions, concerts, and other stage performances.

Lit up theater sign in Minneapolis — Lit up sign at the Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. January 2024.

Dudley Riggs Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, home of Brave New Workshop comedy. — Dudley Riggs Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is the home of Brave New Workshop, a comedy and satire company founded in 1958. The marquee in January 2024 advertises a final week of performances for the holiday show “All I Want for Christmas Is You… to Elf Off.” The venue is part of Minneapolis's Hennepin Theatre District.

Foggy night with cars parked on side of road in Minneapolis — A foggy January night in 2024 illuminates North 1st Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police squads outside the precinct — Minneapolis Police Department squad cars are parked outside the 1st Precinct station in downtown Minneapolis.

Black Violin, Baby Shark, Randy Rainbow on marquee — The illuminated marquee of the historic State Theatre stands on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. Opened in 1921, the State Theatre is a significant performing arts venue, originally designed as a movie palace and vaudeville house.

RBC Gateway on a rainy foggy night in Minneapolis — The RBC Gateway tower rises above N 4th Street in downtown Minneapolis on a rainy night in January 2024. Completed in 2022, this 37-story skyscraper serves as a prominent mixed-use development, housing offices for RBC Wealth Management and other businesses, alongside residential units.

Epoch Times billboard on Central Ave Minneapolis — An illuminated billboard for The Epoch Times stands along Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis.

US Bank Stadium and Mill City Museum neon signs — The Washburn A Mill, once the world's largest flour mill, stands illuminated along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. This historic structure now houses the Mill City Museum, which interprets the city's industrial past as a global flour milling center. In the background, the contemporary architecture of US Bank Stadium signifies Minneapolis's modern urban landscape.

Bridge with holiday lights at night — The Hennepin Avenue Bridge, illuminated at night, connects downtown Minneapolis with Nicollet Island. In the foreground, the Merriam Street Bridge, dating to 1887, incorporates a decorative truss span that was relocated from the former Broadway Avenue Bridge in 1987.

Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge toll plaza in Chicago, Illinois, with lanes and electronic toll signs. — The Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge toll plaza on Interstate 90 in Chicago, Illinois. The facility collects tolls for traffic using the Chicago Skyway, a toll road connecting the city with northwest Indiana.

Weathered yellow RiverCity Trolley sign on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — RiverCity Trolley operated as a rubber-tired trolley service in downtown and uptown Minneapolis, ferrying riders between shopping districts, entertainment venues, and parking facilities on a fixed loop. The service relied on street-side stop signs like this one to mark designated pickup points along Hennepin Avenue. Trolleys of this style are designed to resemble vintage streetcars, with open-air or enclosed cars built on standard bus chassis. Hennepin Avenue itself has long served as one of Uptown's primary commercial corridors, connecting the neighborhood to downtown Minneapolis.

Chain-link fencing secured with a "One Way" directional sign and video surveillance notice at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. — US Bank Stadium opened in 2016 as the home of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, replacing the Metrodome on the same downtown Minneapolis site. The stadium's angular exterior is clad in zinc panels and features the largest ETFE glass roof panel in the Americas. Beyond football, the venue has hosted Super Bowl LII, the NCAA Final Four, and large-scale concerts, drawing on its capacity of roughly 66,000 seats for football and more for other events. Security measures, including fencing and posted video surveillance notices, are common around the stadium's perimeter during events and off-hours alike.

Chain-link fencing surrounds US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis at night. — US Bank Stadium sits at 401 Chicago Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, opened in 2016 as the home of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. The venue cost roughly $1.1 billion to build and seats about 66,000 for football, with capacity expanding past 70,000 for concerts and other events. Its exterior uses a distinctive angled roofline of zinc panels and the largest ETFE glass doors in the world, five panes that open to the surrounding plaza. Beyond Vikings games, the stadium has hosted Super Bowl LII, the NCAA Final Four, and X Games Minneapolis. Metal barricades of the kind seen here are standard equipment for managing crowds during major events at the site.

Blue chain-link fencing and barriers surround US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis at dusk. — US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, opened in 2016 on the site of the former Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. The venue seats about 66,000 for football and holds a roof made of ETFE panels, the largest such installation in North America at the time of construction. Beyond NFL games, the stadium has hosted Super Bowl LII, the 2018 NCAA Final Four, and numerous concerts. Crowd-control barriers and chain-link fencing of the kind seen here are routinely set up around the perimeter for event security and pedestrian management on game days.

Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis at night. — The illuminated marquee of the Uptown Theater, located at the corner of Lagoon Avenue and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, displays the theater's name in large white letters against a dark background, bordered by rows of glowing orange bulbs.

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