October 2022 — An overhead view of a small wetland basin in Deephaven shows the transition into late fall around Lake Minnetonka. Seasonal drawdown has exposed the cracked mudflats around the pond’s edge, while a layer of duckweed or algae collects in the remaining water at the center — a common pattern in shallow basins fed by spring runoff and intermittent groundwater. Surrounding hardwoods and pines move through peak color, forming the dense forest cover typical of the Minnetonka shoreline communities, where preserved ravines, lowlands, and wooded parcels give the area its distinctive mix of lakefront development and natural habitat.

October 2022 — An aerial view captures the dense fall canopy around Lake Minnetonka in Deephaven, where mature hardwoods and pines create a patchwork of orange, yellow, and deep red. Many of the winding roads in this part of the Lake Minnetonka shoreline were laid out in the early 20th century as the area transitioned from summer cottages to year-round neighborhoods. Today the tree cover remains one of Deephaven’s defining features, with protected woodland corridors and long-established residential plots preserving the character of this lakeside community.

October 2022 — Fall colors around Lake Minnetonka in Deephaven, Minnesota.

October 2022 — A high-elevation view over Lake Minnetonka captures several of the lake’s narrow peninsulas and sheltered bays at peak autumn color. The lake’s fragmented shoreline—shaped by glacial meltwater during the last Ice Age—creates dozens of protected inlets that became ideal sites for marinas, sailing clubs, and early resort development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this part of the lake, the docks and clustered sailboats reflect the area’s long-standing boating culture, while the densely wooded neighborhoods show how residential development was built around access to quiet coves rather than wide-open water. The surrounding canopy, shifting from green to deep red and gold, highlights why Lake Minnetonka remains one of the most photographed fall landscapes in the Twin Cities region.

October 2022 — A wide aerial view looks east toward the Minneapolis skyline, rising above the dense canopy of the Kenwood and Lowry Hill neighborhoods during peak autumn color. This part of the city was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a streetcar suburb, designed around curving streets, large residential lots, and proximity to the Chain of Lakes. Many of the homes below are early Minneapolis mansions built by lumber and milling-era industrialists, now tucked beneath mature trees that give the neighborhood one of the city’s most dramatic fall transitions. In the middle distance, the Basilica of Saint Mary, Loring Park, and the early downtown warehouse district reflect Minneapolis’s layered growth—from industrial rail corridors to modern glass towers. The contrast between the dense urban core and the tree-covered residential districts highlights how closely the city’s historic neighborhoods were shaped by parks, lakes, and the parkway system planned by Theodore Wirth in the early 1900s.

October 2022 — A dedicated red bus-only lane runs along Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, part of the city’s recent investments in transit priority corridors. These painted lanes are designed to give buses consistent travel times through dense urban segments, especially during peak hours, and they align with regional plans to improve service reliability on key north–south routes. Late at night the corridor is quiet, with the reflective pavement markings and overhead lighting emphasizing the straight line of the transit path through the Midtown area.

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September 2022 — Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct police station on Nicollet Avenue in September 2022.

September 2022 — A "Class of 2023 We are Roosevelt" yard sign in a South Minneapolis front yard.

September 2022 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen looking down Portland Avenue in South Minneapolis.

September 2022 — Minneapolis police downtown during "Operation Endeavor".

September 2022 — The THC Joint in Downtown Minneapolis. The buildings freshly painted with large pot leaves.

September 2022 — Minneapolis Police Third Precinct with art banners on the fencing. The precinct has been vacant since it was lit on fire during protests that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

September 2022 — Demolition of the US Bank building on East Lake Street. The building was destroyed during protests that followed the murder of George Floyd.

September 2022 — Mexico Independence Day Festival on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

September 2022 — Tom's Watch Bar build out happening on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.

September 2022 — A "Workshop on Wheels" on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

September 2022 — Pizza Hut on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

September 2022 — The rebuilt Lake Street Station post office almost ready to open. The post office was rebuilt after it was burned down following the murder of George Floyd.

September 2022 — Rooftop of Arts and Rec restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

September 2022 — Temporary skate park on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

September 2022 — Midori's Floating World Cafe was located a block from the third precinct. Their former building still stands next to the destroyed building that was home to Minnehaha Liquors. Midori's has been open since April at their new location a half mile down the road - in a former Subway.

September 2022 — Graffiti on an electrical box in Uptown Minneapolis reading “FUCK MPD”

September 2022 — An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.

September 2022 — The location of the Minnehaha Liquors building that burned down during riots over the murder of George Floyd.

September 2022 — An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.

September 2022 — An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.

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September 2022 — 2 years ago the city closed a large part of the Little Earth Trail after tents returned to the Wall of Forgotten Natives, where homeless gathered in 2018. With the fencing, the city also made it a graveyard of old metal street poles and concrete barricades. It's still closed off.

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September 2022 — "Dump Walz" booth at the Minnesota State Fair.

September 2022 — US Senator Amy Klobuchar's booth outside of Mike Lindell’s MyPillow booth at the Minnesota State Fair.

September 2022 — The Sky Ride and ferris wheel at the Minnesota State Fair.

September 2022 — Matt Birk, running for Lt. Governor, at the Minnesota State Fair.

August 2022 — A billboard for candidate for Governor Scott Jensen and Matt Birk in North Minneapolis.

August 2022 — The intersection of Broadway and Lyndale in North Minneapolis.

August 2022 — As the city begins “Monthly learning tables” as part of its “38th & Chicago Re-Envisioned” project, more than a year after streets were reopened to vehicles, the ask from those at George Floyd Square continues to be the same as it has been since August 7, 2020: Meet the demands.

August 2022 — As the city begins “Monthly learning tables” as part of its “38th & Chicago Re-Envisioned” project, more than a year after streets were reopened to vehicles, the ask from those at George Floyd Square continues to be the same as it has been since August 7, 2020: Meet the demands.

August 2022 — As the city begins “Monthly learning tables” as part of its “38th & Chicago Re-Envisioned” project, more than a year after streets were reopened to vehicles, the ask from those at George Floyd Square continues to be the same as it has been since August 7, 2020: Meet the demands.

August 2022 — The new location for the 24/7 Nicollet Diner and Roxy's Cabaret after recently opening in downtown Minneapolis.

August 2022 — Looking down Nicollet Avenue towards Downtown Minneapolis.

August 2022 — The new Lake Street Station Post Office almost completed. The post office replaces the previous building that burned down during protests following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

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August 2022 — Chicago's Very Own signage at the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Ave in Uptown.

August 2022 — NaNaCarDon Clothing & Accessories storefront window on Lake Street in Minneapolis

August 2022 — Arcade games inside Jughouse on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. Justice for George Floyd stickers on the table.

August 2022 — A Minneapolis police squad car drives down Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.

August 2022 — Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

August 2022 — Millennium Auto Service in George Floyd Square.

August 2022 — Art blocks around George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.

August 2022 — The Calendar at The People's Way inside George Floyd Square. The board has shown community events.

August 2022 — Visitors at the George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square following a shooting death hours that occurred hours earlier.

August 2022 — The streets closed for the Open Streets event on East Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

August 2022 — Crowds leave the Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis on a Friday night in August. 2022.

August 2022 — Firefighters fight a fire in the vacant Coliseum building. The building has sat empty after being burned in May 2020. Re-development is set to begin soon.

August 2022 — Washington Avenue in the North Loop Downtown Minneapolis

August 2022 — Newly built and opened Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

August 2022 — A sign at George Floyd Square reading "Minneapolis City of Finding Out”. The area has been a protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

August 2022 — Development of a new 7 story apartment building on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

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August 2022 — A Mystic Lake casino wrapped light rail train at the Warehouse District-Hennepin LRT station during a Twin's game.

August 2022 — Hennepin County Sheriff's Department outside Target Field with rifles.

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August 2022 — Interim Minneapolis Police Chief Huffman arrives at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation" on public safety. The forum was also attended by Hennepin County Attorney candidates.

August 2022 — Ryan Winkler, a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation - Let's talk about public safety". The panel included other candidates as well as the interim Chief of Police.

August 2022 — Saraswati Singh, a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation - Let's talk about public safety". The panel included other candidates as well as the interim Chief of Police.

August 2022 — A mural in South Minneapolis with a mural that reads "White Silence is Violence”.

August 2022 — A corner store in South Minneapolis with a Palestine and American flag on the side.

August 2022 — Stop Cops! written on a former bus shelter at George Floyd Square.

August 2022 — Purple Rain and Dessa album covers as tabletops in the Moxy Hotel on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

August 2022 — A biker at Hennepin Ave and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis during dusk.

July 2022 — Washington Avenue in Minneapolis's North Loop district is a popular nightlife destination, as seen by the crowds gathered outside bars and establishments on a summer evening. The North Loop, historically a warehouse district, has transformed into a vibrant area for entertainment and dining, while retaining much of its early 20th-century industrial architecture. This street, a key artery in the neighborhood, bustles with activity, showcasing the area's contemporary appeal amidst buildings that speak to its past as a center for commerce and industry.

July 2022 — Washington Avenue and North 5th Avenue in Minneapolis at night is a vibrant commercial and social hub. The area's brick buildings, reflecting historical architecture, house modern businesses such as "Cuzzy's," "Modern Climate," and "Digital Mass." This intersection is a significant thoroughfare, connecting parts of downtown Minneapolis. It also holds historical significance as a focal point during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising.

July 2022 — Lyon's Pub, established in 1984, is a long-standing establishment in downtown Minneapolis, known as a hub for the city's nightlife. The photograph, taken in July 2022, shows patrons gathered at the bar and outdoor seating. This period followed the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising, a significant event that reshaped the city's social and physical environment. Lyon's Pub continues to serve as a community gathering place amidst the ongoing recovery and development of the downtown area.

July 2022 — The Skyway Theatre in downtown Minneapolis is a venue for live music and events. The marquee advertises upcoming performances by Benny the Butcher, Juelz Santana, Last Heroes, Oceano, and Adventure Club for July 29th and 30th. This establishment has been a significant part of the city's entertainment scene, contributing to the cultural vibrancy of the downtown area.

July 2022 — In July 2022, patrons filled the multi-level outdoor seating area of Cowboy Jack's, a bar in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The establishment, illuminated by string lights, was a hub of activity during a period of resurgence for the city's nightlife following the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising. This event significantly impacted the downtown area, and the return of public gatherings at venues like Cowboy Jack's marked a step towards normalcy.

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