Minnesota

5,852 photos · 2008–2026

5,852 photographs tagged Minnesota, 2008–2026.

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.

Ceasefire Now flyer in Minneapolis — A “Ceasefire Now” and “Free Palestine” flyer is posted on a street pole in Minneapolis. The printed design includes flowers, moths, birds, and clouds around the text “Until we are all free, none of us are free,” with the attribution “Emma Lazarus” along the edge of the central circle.

Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis advertising Motion City Soundtrack and Happy Holidays — The illuminated marquee of the Uptown Theater in Uptown Minneapolis announces a Motion City Soundtrack performance on December 31, alongside a "Happy Holidays" message. Located at the corner of Lagoon and Hennepin Avenue, this historic cinema is a prominent architectural feature of the neighborhood.

Illuminated Welsh dragon symbol on Cambria storefront in downtown Minneapolis. — The Y Ddraig Goch, or Welsh Dragon, has appeared on the national flag of Wales since 1959, though its use as a symbol of Welsh identity dates back centuries, tied to the legendary red dragon of medieval folklore and the House of Tudor. Cambria — the Latin name for Wales — takes its own name from this heritage, a nod adopted by the Minnesota-founded countertop company for its brand identity. The Minneapolis location sits in the city's downtown core, one of several Cambria retail and design showrooms across the country where customers select quartz surfacing for kitchens and bathrooms.

Memorial with photographs and letters honoring Robert Skafte outside closed Oak Grove Grocery in Minneapolis. — Robert Skafte worked at Oak Grove Grocery on Oak Grove Street in Minneapolis's Loring Park neighborhood. A former professional ballet dancer with the Kansas City Ballet from 1984 to 1994, he moved to Minnesota in 1997 and helped found the La Salle Community Gardens and the Stevens Square Farmers Market in 2008. On December 8, 2023, Skafte was killed inside the store after confronting a man he recognized from a previous theft; the suspect was arrested following a six-hour standoff on the street outside. Neighbors left letters and flowers at the store's gate, describing Skafte as a steady presence in the community who offered them advice, encouragement, and small kindnesses over the years.

Robert Skafte Memorial in Minneapolis — A memorial for Robert Skafte stands outside Oak Grove Grocery in the Loring Park area of Minneapolis.

Robert Skafte Memorial in Loring Park — A memorial collage for Robert Skafte is mounted outside Oak Grove Grocery in Minneapolis.

Audacy Sign at WCCO Radio’s Minneapolis Office Entrance

Hyatt Centric hotel illuminated sign with decorative gold trim at night in downtown Minneapolis. — Hyatt Centric is a lifestyle brand launched by Hyatt Hotels Corporation in 2015, aimed at travelers who want to be near a city's cultural and business districts rather than in a traditional resort setting. The downtown Minneapolis property sits within walking distance of Nicollet Mall and the city's core financial and entertainment corridor.

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train with neon signage crosses Lowry Avenue Bridge over Mississippi River in Minneapolis. — The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train crosses the Mississippi River on the Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis on December 11, 2023. The annual train raises money and collects food donations for local food banks as it travels across North America during the holiday season. The decorated cars are part of a long-running program that has generated millions of dollars and millions of pounds of food donations since it began in 1999.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train decorated with colorful neon Christmas lights in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train in Minneapolis on December 11, 2023. The rail company says they’ve raised more than $22.5 million dollars and 5 million pounds of food for local food banks since the tradition began 25 years ago.

CPKC Holiday Train decorated with neon Christmas figures, gifts, and logos at night in Minneapolis. — The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train is lit up in Minneapolis on Dec. 11, 2023. The train’s decorated cars feature holiday figures, gifts, and the CPKC logo as part of the annual rail tour supporting food bank donations.

CPKC Holiday Train decorated with colorful neon lights and Christmas imagery at night in Minneapolis. — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train in Minneapolis on December 11, 2023. The rail company says they’ve raised more than $22.5 million dollars and 5 million pounds of food for local food banks since the tradition began 25 years ago.

Live band performs on the illuminated Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stage in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on December 11, 2023. The rail company says they’ve raised more than $22.5 million dollars and 5 million pounds of food for local food banks since the tradition began 25 years ago.

Crowd gathers at night to view the illuminated Canadian Pacific Holiday Train decorated with colorful neon lights in St. Louis — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on December 11, 2023. The rail company says they’ve raised more than $22.5 million dollars and 5 million pounds of food for local food banks since the tradition began 25 years ago.

Night photo of photo studio storefront — The Listen 2 Us Studio at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis is seen at night.

George Floyd and Imez Wright memorial — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square. The location marks the place George Floyd was murdered in May 2020.

Street signs on 37th S and Chicago Ave — Street signs mark the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 37th Street in Minneapolis, officially designated as George Perry Floyd Square. This designation honors George Floyd, whose murder by police in May 2020 sparked widespread protests and a global reckoning on racial justice.

Listen 2 Us Studio storefront sign illuminated at night in Minneapolis. — Listen 2 Us Studio operates at George Floyd Square, the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The site has served as a gathering place and memorial since George Floyd's death there in May 2020. Listenmedia.org identifies the studio's affiliation with community media efforts centered in the square. The intersection remains a for organizing and remembrance tied to the broader movement that grew out of Floyd's killing.

Night photo of fist sculpture with flag on it — George Floyd Square in Minneapolis is shown at night in December 2023, with barricades, memorial items and the fist sculpture at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.

Where theres people theres power on awning — The former Speedway gas station at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, now known as "The People's Way". The People's Way is across the street from where Geroge Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police in May 2020.

Eat Healthy Fuck The Government graffiti on White Castle — The White Castle restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands boarded and fenced off in December 2023, with graffiti covering the lower exterior walls. This restaurant was damaged during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

Idea House 3 installation at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. — Idea House 3 at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis is a design installation associated with the museum’s exhibition program. The title refers to a curated house concept presented by the Walker Art Center.

Dollars inside Cuzzys Bar in Minneapolis — Dollar bills covered in handwritten messages and signatures taped to the walls at Cuzzy's Bar in downtown Minneapolis.

Liquor bottles and bar taps at Cuzzys bar — Cuzzy's Grill & Bar, located on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis's North Loop, has a history dating back to 1894 as a bar. A "Welcome to Minneapolis" patch is shown behind the bar.

Cuzzy's Bar interior in Minneapolis's North Loop with walls and ceiling covered in signed dollar bills and vintage neon signs. — Cuzzy's Bar on Washington Avenue in the North Loop. The bar's walls and ceiling are covered in dollar bills, a tradition found in dive bars across the country where patrons sign and staple currency to the surfaces over years or decades.

Two capybaras at Sustainable Safari in Maplewood Mall, Minnesota, resting under a spotlight. — Two capybaras rest on a bed of wood shavings at Sustainable Safari inside Maplewood Mall in Maplewood, Minnesota. The animals are lit by a spotlight inside an indoor exhibit area.

Advertisement for Prince's remastered "Diamonds and Pearls" album on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — This wheatpasted poster advertises the "Diamonds and Pearls" reissue by Prince and the New Power Generation, originally released in 1991 on Paisley Park Records. The remaster campaign offered the album in multiple formats, including a super deluxe edition spanning seven CDs or twelve LPs with accompanying Blu-ray content, alongside a standard two-CD or four-LP version. "Diamonds and Pearls" marked the first studio album credited jointly to Prince and the New Power Generation, the backing band he assembled in 1990. The record produced hit singles including "Cream" and the title track, both of which reached the top of the Billboard charts.

Moxy Hotel illuminated at night on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — The Moxy Minneapolis Uptown sits on Lake Street, part of Marriott's Moxy brand aimed at budget-conscious travelers who want style without the frills. Moxy hotels are known for compact rooms, communal lounge spaces, and a design-forward approach that favors bars and social areas over traditional lobbies. The Uptown location places guests near the Chain of Lakes and the neighborhood's dense mix of restaurants and music venues. Marriott launched the Moxy brand in Europe in 2014 before expanding it into U.S. markets, including this Minneapolis property.

Minneapolis police officers and private security personnel stand outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street at night. — Minneapolis police officers and private security personnel outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police outside of Reign NIghtclub on Hennepin — Minneapolis Police working off duty in Hennepin Avenue at Reign Nightclub. November 2023.

Foshay Projected on the ATT Tower in Downtown Minneapolis — AT&T Tower in Downtown Minneapolis with reflection of the Foshay Tower. November 2023.

Diner sign with large shoe at Nicollet Diner — Roxy’s Cabaret on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis occupies the upper level above The Nicollet Diner, whose vertical 24-hour sign marks the street-facing entrance below. The venue and diner are part of a mixed-use downtown entertainment and restaurant property on Nicollet Mall, one of Minneapolis’s main pedestrian-oriented commercial corridors.

Worker in yellow safety gear sprays water on colorful mural during K-Mart demolition on Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis. — Demolition of the former K-Mart store on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis is underway. The building sustained damage during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising and was subsequently utilized as a temporary post office to serve residents whose local postal facilities were destroyed.

Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge November 2023 — The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge, a pedestrian walkway connecting the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, is illuminated by the warm hues of a November sunset. Designed by architect Maya Lin, the bridge opened in 1991 and spans Vineland Place.

Welders work on rail infrastructure at night during Southwest LRT Green Line extension construction in Minneapolis. — The Southwest LRT Green Line extension is a light-rail project adding roughly 14.5 miles of track between Minneapolis and Eden Prairie, with new stations planned through St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council are overseeing the build, which has faced repeated delays and cost overruns since construction began in 2018. Night and weekend shifts are common on the line, since crews often need to weld and place rail sections along active freight corridors and street rights-of-way without disrupting daytime traffic. Once complete, the extension will connect to the existing Green Line, giving Eden Prairie and Hopkins a direct rail link into downtown Minneapolis.

Stenciled white Snoopy character on red brick wall beneath the Loring Bike Bridge in Minneapolis. — A stencil of Snoopy, the beloved cartoon beagle, appears on the red brick wall of the Loring Bike Bridge in Minneapolis.

Yellow excavator demolishes former K-Mart building on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis with downtown skyline visible. — Demolition of the former K-Mart on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis is underway. The building sustained damage during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising and subsequently served as a temporary post office for other facilities that were destroyed.

Patrons sit inside the Prodigal Pub on South Minneapolis's Lake Street at dusk. — The Prodigal Pub in South Minneapolis is seen on an unusually warm November evening.

Wooden pavilion overlooking Bde Maka Ska lake at sunset in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — The Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Minneapolis, rebuilt after a fire destroyed the previous building.

Joggers run on a paved path beneath bare trees along Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis. — Joggers use the paved path along Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during November 2023. Established in the late 19th century, Bde Maka Ska is one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes and has historically served as a crucial public space for recreation and community events. The extensive path system encircling the lake remains a popular route for runners, cyclists, and walkers.

Volleyball players on a sand court at Bde Maka Ska lake with Minneapolis skyline beyond. — Volleyball players engage in a game on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis during an unseasonably warm mid-November day. The lake, one of the city's Chain of Lakes, is a popular destination for recreation throughout the year.

Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis at night, with a lit trail under an overpass beside apartments. — The Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis is a multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor. Opened in phases starting in 2001, it connects the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes. The trail serves as a vital transportation and recreation artery, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to travel through the city separated from vehicular traffic.

Hyundai mobile anti-theft clinic event with vehicles and branded equipment in Minneapolis parking lot. — Minneapolis Police Department deployed a mobile command vehicle to the Hyundai anti-theft clinic site on Lake Street on November 10, 2022. The truck, equipped with surveillance masts and communications gear, is used by MPD for large events, ongoing investigations, and coordinated operations requiring an on-site command post. Hyundai and Kia held a series of these clinics nationwide that year after a spike in thefts linked to a security flaw in vehicles lacking engine immobilizers, offering free steering wheel locks and software updates to affected owners. The clinic's location, in a lot near businesses still bearing plywood and graffito from the unrest following George Floyd's killing in 2020, sits within the Lake Street corridor that saw some of the heaviest damage during that period.

Hyundai mobile clinic event with branded banners offering anti-theft assistance to vehicle owners in Minneapolis. — Hyundai's mobile clinic event in Minneapolis offered free steering wheel locks and software updates to owners of vehicles targeted in a wave of thefts linked to a social media trend exploiting a security flaw in certain models. The flaw, which allowed some Hyundai and Kia vehicles to be started without a key, prompted lawsuits and a class-action settlement requiring the automakers to fund anti-theft measures and reimburse affected owners. Hyundai has run similar pop-up clinics in cities across the country as part of that response.

Pedestrians walk past the illuminated Deja Vu Showgirls neon sign on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis's North Loop at night. — Nighttime on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, where the neon sign for Deja Vu Showgirls is prominently displayed. "Safety Club" walkers walk down Washington Avenue.

White Hyundai vehicle at anti-theft software clinic with orange traffic cones and signage in Minneapolis. — Hyundai holding "mobile clinics" in Minneapolis to provide steering wheel locks and "anti-theft software" to owners of affected vehicles the company has manufactured.

White Hyundai vehicle approaches a drive-through anti-theft clinic with orange traffic cones and signage in Minneapolis. — Hyundai conducted a mobile clinic in Minneapolis on November 10th, 2022, to distribute steering wheel locks and anti-theft software. This initiative aimed to assist owners of Hyundai vehicles manufactured by the company who were affected by a rise in car thefts.

Illuminated mural at New York Plaza restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis depicting figures in traditional dress. — A vibrant mural adorns the exterior of New York Plaza on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, photographed on November 3rd, 2023.

Colorful mural depicting cyclists on a building along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — A mural depicting cyclists adorns a building along the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.

A mural on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays the word "PALESTINE" with imagery of a trumpet player and a raised fist, using Palestinian flag colors. Documented November 2023. — A large mural featuring the word "PALESTINE" in bold lettering is visible on a wall in Minneapolis. The artwork incorporates imagery of a trumpet player and a raised fist, alongside the colors of the Palestinian flag. The mural was documented in November 2023 on Lake Street, a prominent commercial corridor in the city.

Directional signage at I-35W & Lake Street Station in Minneapolis indicating transit routes to Metro Orange Line, I-35W buses — The I-35W & Lake Street Station serves the METRO Orange Line, a bus rapid transit route that opened in December 2021 connecting downtown Minneapolis to Burnsville along the I-35W corridor. The station also functions as a transfer point for local buses serving the I-35W corridor and sits near the Midtown Greenway, a former rail corridor converted into a bicycle and pedestrian trail that runs roughly five miles across south Minneapolis. Metro Transit, the regional transit agency for the Twin Cities, operates both the bus routes and the station's wayfinding signage.

A protest sticker on a Minneapolis pedestrian crossing sign criticizing police training partnerships and settler colonialism. — This sticker protesting police militarization was affixed to a pedestrian crossing sign in Minneapolis, reading "MPD receives training from the IDF" alongside the phrase "To Serve & Protect Settler Colonialism."

"NO PIG FARM" banner on barricade surrounding the burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building. — A banner reading "NO PIG FARM" is displayed on a barricade surrounding the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. This building was set ablaze during the 2020 Uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd by 4 Minneapolis police officers.

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, a historic Art Deco building on Lake Street in Minneapolis, illuminated at — The In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre is located on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Originally built as the Avalon Theatre in 1918.

Protest sign reading "NO PIG FARM" displayed at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis. — A protest sign reading "NO PIG FARM" is displayed at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis. This location is slated to become a new "Community Safety Center," a replacement for the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct, which was destroyed in the unrest following George Floyd's murder in 2020. The City Council approved the new site in November 2023, approximately three years after the original precinct building was burned.

Floyd's 99 Barbershop on Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, with a Prince mural on the adjacent brick wall, at night. — Floyd's 99 Barbershop at 424 Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood with the text "FREE SPIRIT BUILDING" above its entrance. A mural of Prince is painted on the adjacent brick wall.

Downtown Minneapolis office buildings and street-level skyway during sunset with orange sky. — Capella Tower rises 776 feet above downtown Minneapolis, making it the city's second-tallest building after the IDS Center.

Night photo of building under renovation — Construction is underway at the site of the new Minneapolis Police Department's First Precinct, located in downtown Minneapolis.

Wet street in Minneapolis's North Loop at night with neon Cuzzy's bar sign illuminated above storefronts. — Cuzzy's Bar sits along Washington Avenue in the North Loop, a neighborhood of former warehouses and rail depots converted into bars, restaurants, and lofts since the 1990s.

Guacaya Bistreaux Caribbean tapas and cocktail bar neon sign glows blue above the storefront on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis. — Guacaya Bistreaux opened on Washington Avenue North in the Warehouse District in 2022, serving Caribbean-inspired small plates and cocktails. The restaurant's name blends "guacamole" and "caya," a colloquial Caribbean term.

A lone bicyclist rides on the leaf-covered Midtown Greenway path in Minneapolis during autumn. — A lone bicyclist travels along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during late October 2023. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.5-mile-long parkway built on a former railroad corridor, connecting the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes.

Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, MN, features a canal with trees displaying autumn colors and an arched stone bridge in the background. — The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, features a paved trail alongside a canal, bordered by trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage in late October 2023. An arched stone bridge spans the canal in the background, reflecting the fall colors on the water's surface.

A cyclist rides on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during autumn. The path is lined with trees displaying fall foliage and fallen leaves cover the ground. — A cyclist rides on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during autumn. A sign visible on the path reads "ADOPT-A-GREENWAY." The Midtown Greenway is a 5.5-mile multi-use trail constructed on a former railroad corridor, connecting the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes. It serves as a key transportation and recreation route for the Twin Cities, maintained by the city and supported by community volunteer programs like Adopt-a-Greenway.

The Midtown Greenway Bridge in Minneapolis, a stone arch structure, carries traffic over a waterway surrounded by autumn foliage. — The Midtown Greenway Bridge, a stone arch structure in Minneapolis, carries vehicular traffic over a waterway. Autumn foliage surrounds the bridge and lines the banks of the waterway. This bridge is part of the Midtown Greenway, a 5.7-mile paved multi-use trail in Minneapolis that runs through the heart of the city. The trail follows a former railroad corridor and is a vital piece of the Twin Cities' active transportation network, popular for biking and walking. Keywords: Autumn, Biking, Colors, Fall, Midtown, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Twin Cities

Signage asking for community input at night — The K-Mart site in South Minneapolis, located on Lake Street, served as a temporary post office from November 2020 to late summer 2023. The site, which previously housed a K-Mart, is now a vacant lot marked by a banner asking "GET A SAY IN WHAT HAPPENS ON THIS SITE?". The K-Mart property has been a long hated property as it sat right in the middle of Nicollet Avenue. The demolition of the property brings hopes to open the road back up to through traffic.

Storm drain outfall decorated with googly eyes and teeth along the Winchell Trail in Minneapolis during autumn. — Decortations on the outfall of a storm drain in South Minneapolis. Seen in October 2023.

Autumn foliage in red and gold colors lines a fenced hiking trail through a wooded area. — Winchell Trail follows the bluffs above the Mississippi River Gorge in Minneapolis, connecting sections of the parkway system managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The trail is named for Newton Horace Winchell, Minnesota's first state geologist, who studied the gorge's rock formations in the late 19th century.

Railroad trestle spans above autumn foliage and the Mississippi River along Winchell Trail in Minneapolis. — The Winchell Trail follows the Mississippi River Gorge in Minneapolis, tracing the bluffs between Franklin Avenue and Minnehaha Park. It's named for Newton Horace Winchell, Minnesota's first state geologist, who studied the gorge's rock formations in the late 1800s. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board built the path in the early 1900s as part of the city's Grand Rounds park system, and it remains one of the few stretches of unpaved, natural trail within that network.

Autumn foliage frames a section of the Winchell Trail along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. — Winchell Trail winds along the Mississippi River gorge in Minneapolis, tucked below West River Parkway between the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge and Franklin Avenue. The path is named for Newton Horace Winchell, the state geologist who studied the gorge's limestone bluffs in the late 1800s. Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board maintains the trail as part of Mississippi Gorge Regional Park, a segment of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area established by Congress in 1988.

Colorful diamond-patterned mural with Bob Dylan quote in downtown Minneapolis. — Bob Dylan wrote "The Times They Are A-Changin'" in 1963, and it became one of his most quoted lyrics, later inspiring murals and public art referencing the singer's Minnesota roots. Dylan was born Robert Zimmerman in Duluth and grew up in Hibbing before moving to Minneapolis in 1959 to attend the University of Minnesota, where he began performing folk music in the Dinkytown neighborhood.

"Free Gaza" graffiti painted on the Loring Bike Bridge in Minneapolis at night. — "Free Gaza" graffiti on the Loring Bike Bridge over Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Nightclubs in October 2023 — Nightclubs and entertainment venues line Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, as seen in October 2023.

Off-duty police and pedestrians outside a nightclub on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — An off-duty Minneapolis Police officer stands outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis in October 2023.

Colorful mural with "LOVE CONQUERS HATE" text on boarded storefront in Minneapolis. — A mural reading "LOVE CONQUERS HATE" is painted on the boarded-up facade of a K-Mart store in Uptown Minneapolis. Shown here as the Minneapolis Fire Department was battling a fire at the vacant building.

Minneapolis Police Department squad car parked at abandoned self-service car wash with graffiti-covered walls on Nicollet Avenue. — A Minneapolis Police Department squad car is parked in front of a graffiti-covered abandoned self-service car wash on Nicollet Avenue in October 2023.

Fire being put out at KMart in Minneapolis — Minneapolis firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the former K-Mart building on Lake Street on October 20, 2023.

Firefighter puts out a fire at the abandoned K-Mart — Minneapolis firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the former K-Mart on Lake Street on October 20, 2023.

Inside the Kmart after a Fire on October 20 2023 — The aftermath of a fire at a former K-Mart in South Minneapolis on October 20, 2023. The building was vacant at the time of the fire and has since been demolished.

Gay 90's Sign on Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis — The Gay 90's has operated on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis since 1948, making it one of the longest-running nightclubs in the city. The venue occupies a building that dates to the late 19th century and has long been known for its multiple bars and dance floors under one roof.

Graffiti on former Juut salon windows in Uptown Minneapolis reads “LONG LIVE PALESTINE” and “LONG LIVE WINCE ME BOI.” — Graffiti reading "LONG LIVE PALESTINE" and "LONG LIVE WINCE ME BOI" is spray-painted on the windows of the former Juut hair salon at 2945 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The building's signage for "AVEDA ESTHETIQUE" is visible above the graffiti. The graffiti appeared in October 2023, coinciding with ongoing international discussions and protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Minneapolis Police Station in October 2023 — The former Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct building stands in disrepair in October 2023, several years after it was damaged during protests following the murder of George Floyd.

Planned Parenthood Bus Stop Ad — A Planned Parenthood advertisement promoting birth control services is displayed on a bus stop shelter in South Minneapolis in October 2023. The ad features the tagline "BIRTH CONTROL. IT'S WHAT WE DO." alongside images of birth control pills and an intrauterine device (IUD).

Boreal forest with birch and conifer trees in autumn colors beside a northern Minnesota wetland. — The Superior National Forest covers more than three million acres across northeastern Minnesota, stretching along the Canadian border from near International Falls to Grand Portage. Congress established it in 1909, and the U.S. Forest Service now manages it as one of the most water-rich forests in the country, with roughly 2,000 lakes and hundreds of miles of streams and wetlands like the one pictured here. More than a million acres of the forest fall within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the most-visited wilderness area in the United States. The forest's mix of birch, aspen, and conifer stands produces some of the region's most reliable fall color displays each October.

Cargo ship on Lake Superior near Duluth, Minnesota, viewed through autumn birch and aspen trees. — Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes by surface area and the world's largest freshwater lake by that measure, covering roughly 31,700 square miles. Duluth sits at its westernmost point, where the Duluth-Superior Harbor forms one of the busiest inland ports in the country, handling iron ore, coal, and grain shipped out through the St. Lawrence Seaway. Lake freighters working this harbor can run over 1,000 feet long, built specifically for the shallow drafts and long hauls of Great Lakes shipping. The port has operated since the 1870s, when Duluth's rise as a shipping hub was tied to the iron ranges of northern Minnesota.

A bull moose drinks water in the Superior National Forest, Minnesota, surrounded by boreal forest and lake in October 2023. — A bull moose stands in the shallow water of a lake in the Superior National Forest, Minnesota, drinking in October 2023. The dense boreal forest forms the backdrop to the tranquil waters where the animal is foraging. This image documents a common sight within the protected wilderness area, which is known for its extensive lake systems and abundant wildlife. The Superior National Forest is a vital habitat for moose populations in the region, supporting ecological balance and offering opportunities for wildlife observation.

Richey Lake in Superior National Forest, Minnesota, features a tree-lined shore and a small island under a cloudy October sky. — Richey Lake is visible in the Superior National Forest, Northern Minnesota, under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky in October 2023. The image shows a body of water with a tree-lined shore and a small, wooded island. The Superior National Forest is a protected area in northeastern Minnesota known for its wilderness and extensive lake systems. This photograph captures the natural landscape during the autumn season, highlighting the transition of foliage colors amidst the evergreen trees.

Signs for Cross River Rd and Timber Frear Loop in Superior National Forest, Minnesota, indicate routes for vehicles and ATVs along a gravel road. — A green sign reads "CROSS RIVER RD". Nearby, a brown sign indicates "TIMBER FREAR LOOP" with directional arrows and a red sign featuring a white silhouette of an ATV rider. The signs are situated along a gravel road surrounded by dense forest and autumnal foliage in the Superior National Forest, Minnesota.

Superior National Forest sign at Whitefish Lake Campground, MN, displays regulations including 'NO Garbage Service Please Pack it OUT!' and a 14-day stay limit. — A weathered wooden signpost at Whitefish Lake Campground in Superior National Forest, Minnesota, displays regulations including 'NO Garbage Service Please Pack it OUT!' and 'The Stay Limit here is: 14 Days'. The sign also includes information about welcoming visitors to the national forests and general rules for their use. The photograph was taken in October 2023, amidst the dense boreal forest characteristic of Northern Minnesota. This sign serves as a directive for campers and visitors, emphasizing self-sufficiency and adherence to the U.S. Forest Service's guidelines for managing public lands. The presence of the stay limit indicates a regulated approach to resource management and visitor access within the campground. Campground, Minnesota, Sign, Superior National Forest, Whitefish Lake, Camping Regulations, Public Lands

Hand-painted map on wooden sign details the Timber Frear Canoe Route in Superior National Forest, Minnesota, showing lakes, portages, and campsites. — A hand-painted map on a wooden sign details the Timber Frear Canoe Route in Minnesota's Superior National Forest. The map illustrates interconnected lakes including Whitefish Lake, Frear Lake, and Elbow Lake, with portage distances and campsite locations marked. A key explains symbols for campsites, portages, parking, and the user's current location.

Autumn foliage reflects in a calm lake within Superior National Forest, Minnesota. A dirt path winds through the trees on the right bank. — Autumn foliage lines the shore of a lake in Superior National Forest, Minnesota. The forest, established in 1932, is a protected area known for its wilderness and natural beauty.

A dirt road winds through the Timber Frear Loop in Minnesota's Superior National Forest during autumn, surrounded by trees with yellow and green foliage. — A dirt road winds through the Timber Frear Loop in Minnesota's Superior National Forest during autumn. The path is covered with fallen leaves, and the surrounding trees display vibrant yellow and green foliage.

A weathered private property sign posted on wooden posts in a forested area near Beaver Bay, Minnesota. — Beaver Bay is a small township on Minnesota's North Shore, along Lake Superior between Silver Bay and Two Harbors. The area mixes state forest land, county parcels, and privately owned woodland, often without clear boundary markers between them. Hand-lettered signs like this one are common along the North Shore's backroads, where landowners ask visitors to respect private land while still allowing access for walking. The wording here — permitting use while barring camping — a common arrangement in the region between private owners and the hikers who pass through on informal trails.

Protest sign reading "Crime Victims Unite" at rally outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. — Crime victims and their families gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center for a rally called "Rally for Justice," organized to protest charging decisions made under County Attorney Mary Moriarty, who took office in January 2023. Speakers at similar demonstrations have criticized the office for declining to file charges or for offering plea agreements in violent crime cases.

Protest signs calling to recall Minneapolis County Attorney Mary Moriarty lie on the ground in Minneapolis. — A protest sign reads "CLEANING UP Minneapolis starts with RECALLING MORIARTY!" The signs seen at a rally held at the Hennepin County Government Center where crime victims and their families expressed frustration with County Attorney Mary Moriarty's handling of cases.

Lacey Gauthier Speaks Beside “Mary Loves Murder” Sign at Rally — Lacey Gauthier, founder of TC Nighthawks speaks at the "Rally for Justice" at the Hennepin County Government Center. Crime victims and the families of shared stories of frustration with the leniency and in some cases the lack of any charges by County Attorney Mary Moriarty.

A Hug Beside the “Scary Mary” Sign at Mary Moriarty Rally — Crime victims and the families of held a rally titled “Rally for Justice” at the Hennepin County Government Center this afternoon. Sharing stories of frustration with the leniency and in some cases the lack of any charges by County Attorney Mary Moriarty.

Man speaking at microphone during justice rally at Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. — KG Wilson addressed a crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis, speaking as part of a rally organized by crime victims and their families. Speakers at the gathering criticized Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty over charging decisions in several criminal cases, a recurring point of tension between victims' advocates and the county attorney's office since Moriarty took office in 2023.

Rally for Justice Hennepin County Government Center — A "Rally for Justice" was held at the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, where crime victims and their families voiced concerns. Speakers expressed frustration with County Attorney Mary Moriarty's office regarding perceived leniency and a lack of charges in certain cases. The protest sign in the background, bearing the name "Mary Moriarty".

Mary Moriarty protest in Downtown Minneapolis — Protesters gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis to express frustration with County Attorney Mary Moriarty's handling of criminal cases. The rally, titled "Rally for Justice," highlighted concerns from crime victims and their families regarding perceived leniency or lack of charges. Signs, such as the one reading "Scary Mary".

New fencing up around the Hennepin County Jail — Permanent fencing is being installed around the Hennepin County Jail, a facility within the Public Safety Center in Downtown Minneapolis.

Chino Latino sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, lit in gold and purple on a brick facade. — The "Chino Latino" sign, composed of shimmering gold and purple sequins, is visible on the exterior of a building on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. glow on the brick facade.

DAESK Graffiti in Uptown Minneapolis — Graffiti art by DAESK adorns a building on Emerson Avenue South in Uptown Minneapolis, photographed in October 2023.

Inspire Apartments illuminated at dusk along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Inspire Apartments sits along the Midtown Greenway in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, on a site previously home to the Elan complex. The Greenway itself runs about 5.5 miles through south Minneapolis along a former Milwaukee Road rail corridor, connecting the Chain of Lakes to the Mississippi River. Much of the trail sits in a sunken former rail trench, which lets it cross under city streets rather than at intersections. It's used year-round by commuters and cyclists, with volunteer patrols and lighting added over the years to support nighttime travel. Apartment and condo development along the corridor, including this building, grew substantially after the trail's renovation in the early 2000s.

Seven Points Mall storefront in Uptown Minneapolis with a redevelopment wrap. — A "re-imagined" storefront wrap is displayed on the former H&M clothing store at Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis. The wrap features an architectural rendering of the mall's future appearance, with text indicating "STUDIOS. ALCOVES. 1-2-3 BEDROOMS. DIRECT-ENTRY TOWNHOMES."

Granada Theatre, Uptown Minneapolis: Comedy Festival & Latin Dance Night — The Granada Theatre, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is a historic venue that has hosted a variety of events since its opening. Originally built as a movie palace, it has since transitioned to hosting live performances, concerts, and community gatherings. The marquee in October 2023 advertises the "10000 Laughs Comedy Festival" and "Salsa del Sol Latin Dance Night".

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