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Street racing event at Bde Maka Ska parking lot, Minneapolis

Street racing event at Bde Maka Ska parking lot, Minneapolis

September 2021 — Street racers take over a parking lot near Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis.

Sabri Block, 313 Lake Street, Minneapolis

Sabri Block, 313 Lake Street, Minneapolis

September 2021

Just Turkey Restaurant and George Floyd Square Art, Minneapolis

Just Turkey Restaurant and George Floyd Square Art, Minneapolis

September 2021

Lake Street Alley, South Minneapolis with Graffiti

Lake Street Alley, South Minneapolis with Graffiti

September 2021

Metro Transit Buses at Minneapolis Depot

Metro Transit Buses at Minneapolis Depot

September 2021

Uptown Minneapolis Hair Salon Interior

Uptown Minneapolis Hair Salon Interior

September 2021

COVID-19 Signs at Fox Den Salon, Uptown Minneapolis

COVID-19 Signs at Fox Den Salon, Uptown Minneapolis

September 2021

Penzey’s Spices Storefront, Uptown Minneapolis

Penzey’s Spices Storefront, Uptown Minneapolis

September 2021

Uptown Minneapolis: Urban Outfitters with George Floyd Mural

Uptown Minneapolis: Urban Outfitters with George Floyd Mural

September 2021

The Wedge Neighborhood Sign, Lowry Hill East, Minneapolis

The Wedge Neighborhood Sign, Lowry Hill East, Minneapolis

September 2021

ChowNow Billboard on Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis at Night

ChowNow Billboard on Hennepin Ave, Uptown Minneapolis at Night

September 2021

Murphy Ranks Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Murphy Ranks Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

September 2021 — Memorial for Dameon “Murphy Ranks” Chambers. Chambers was killed on Juneteenth 2020.

Lake Street Parking Garage Blocked After Protests

Lake Street Parking Garage Blocked After Protests

September 2021 — The parking garage at Lake & Girard still on lock down after protests during the summer over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

Be Aware Be Kind signs on fence at former Roof Depot, Minneapolis

Be Aware Be Kind signs on fence at former Roof Depot, Minneapolis

September 2021

South Minneapolis Syringe Drop Box with Biohazard Symbol

South Minneapolis Syringe Drop Box with Biohazard Symbol

September 2021

Pineda Tacos on East Lake Street, Minneapolis

Pineda Tacos on East Lake Street, Minneapolis

September 2021

Minneapolis: Reward Poster for Children Shot in Spring 2021

Minneapolis: Reward Poster for Children Shot in Spring 2021

September 2021 — A poster hanging in a storefront asking for help in solving shootings of 3 children during the Spring of 2021 in North Minneapolis. 6-year old Aniya Allen, 9-year old Trinity Ottoson-Smith and 10-year old Ladavionne Garret Jr. Trinity and Aniya died of their injuries.

I-35W Transit Center on Lake Street

I-35W Transit Center on Lake Street

September 2021 — The new transit center on Lake Street.

South Minneapolis Nail and Beauty boarded up during remodeling

South Minneapolis Nail and Beauty boarded up during remodeling

September 2021 — Nail and Beauty Skin Care with boards as seen in South Minneapolis. Sign that reads "We are remodeling".

Minneapolis Post Office Ruins and Graffiti

Minneapolis Post Office Ruins and Graffiti

September 2021 — Overgrowth outside a former United States Post Office in South Minneapolis. The Post Office was destroyed during unrest over the murder of George Floyd.

Hibachi Buffet Is Open Sign

Hibachi Buffet Is Open Sign

September 2021 — A sign saying Hibachi Buffet is open behind tall grass in South Minneapolis.

Push For Help on Midtown Greenway

Push For Help on Midtown Greenway

September 2021 — A Push For Help sign on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.

George Floyd Square barricades made of lawn bags at night

George Floyd Square barricades made of lawn bags at night

September 2021 — Lawn clipping bags used as barricades after the city cleared out barricades at 39th/Chicago Ave.

George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, September 2021

George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, September 2021

September 2021 — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: “Winston Smith Was Assassinated” Sticker

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: “Winston Smith Was Assassinated” Sticker

September 2021

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Overpass and Graffiti

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Overpass and Graffiti

September 2021

Minneapolis 5th Precinct Police Station with Security Fencing

Minneapolis 5th Precinct Police Station with Security Fencing

September 2021 — The Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct continues to be behind security fencing and barbed wire.

Midtown Greenway Sign with Graffiti and Poster, South Minneapolis

Midtown Greenway Sign with Graffiti and Poster, South Minneapolis

September 2021 — A sign leading to the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Cyclists and Pedestrians at Sunset

Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Cyclists and Pedestrians at Sunset

September 2021 — Sunset on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.

Racism Kills posters on Minneapolis Midtown Greenway electrical boxes

Racism Kills posters on Minneapolis Midtown Greenway electrical boxes

September 2021 — Poster pasted to electrical boxes on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.

Say Their Names Cemetery Pond, South Minneapolis

Say Their Names Cemetery Pond, South Minneapolis

September 2021 — Say Their Names Cemetery in South Minneapolis near George Floyd Square.

Graffiti: “If we die 12 die” in South Minneapolis

Graffiti: “If we die 12 die” in South Minneapolis

September 2021

George Floyd Graffiti on Fence in South Minneapolis

George Floyd Graffiti on Fence in South Minneapolis

September 2021

Moon Palace Books Pickup Window, South Minneapolis

Moon Palace Books Pickup Window, South Minneapolis

September 2021

South Minneapolis Sunflowers and George Floyd Square Sign

South Minneapolis Sunflowers and George Floyd Square Sign

September 2021 — Sunflowers and a George Floyd Square "No Justice No Streets" yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.

Sunflowers Grow at Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct

Sunflowers Grow at Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct

September 2021 — Sunflowers grow inside the barbed wire security fence at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.

Calhoun Towers Development near Bde Maka Ska

Calhoun Towers Development near Bde Maka Ska

September 2021 — Construction of a new Calhoun Towers property near Bde Maka Ska.

COVID Face Coverings Sign at City Hall

COVID Face Coverings Sign at City Hall

September 2021 — Face Covering Required A sign seen at Minneapolis City Hall. It states individuals should not enter the building if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness.

Gatsby apartments in Minneapolis

Gatsby apartments in Minneapolis

September 2021 — The sign at the Gatsby apartment building in Minneapolis at night.

Minneapolis Vigil: 3 Months No Answers for Winston Smith

Minneapolis Vigil: 3 Months No Answers for Winston Smith

September 2021 — A vigil on the 3 months anniversary of the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

Minneapolis Vigil for Winston Smith on Girard Ave

Minneapolis Vigil for Winston Smith on Girard Ave

September 2021 — A vigil is held for Winston Smith who was killed by law enforcement 3 months earlier on this day.

Bryant Square Park Basketball Court at Night, Minneapolis

Bryant Square Park Basketball Court at Night, Minneapolis

September 2021 — Basketball Hoop at Bryant Square Park in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Poster: People’s Independence May 28, 2020

Minneapolis Poster: People’s Independence May 28, 2020

September 2021 — A poster stuck to a street poll in Minneapolis referencing the burning of the third precinct in May 2020.

Minneapolis Protest 3 Months After Winston Smith’s Death

Minneapolis Protest 3 Months After Winston Smith’s Death

September 2021 — Protesters gather on what was the 3rd month anniversary from when Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement at the top of the parking ramp.

Ameriprise Financial Headquarters, Minneapolis at Dusk

Ameriprise Financial Headquarters, Minneapolis at Dusk

September 2021

Capella Tower Crown Illuminated Downtown Minneapolis

Capella Tower Crown Illuminated Downtown Minneapolis

September 2021

Rashida Tlaib in Minneapolis

Rashida Tlaib in Minneapolis

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush

Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

U.S. Reps Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush in Minneapolis

U.S. Reps Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush in Minneapolis

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar at line 3 press conference

U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar at line 3 press conference

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush

U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

Minnesota State Patrol at Line 3 Protest, State Capitol

Minnesota State Patrol at Line 3 Protest, State Capitol

August 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.

Minnesota State Patrol at Line 3 Protest, St. Paul Capitol

Minnesota State Patrol at Line 3 Protest, St. Paul Capitol

August 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.

Line 3 Protest Continues at Minnesota State Capitol

Line 3 Protest Continues at Minnesota State Capitol

August 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.

Minneapolis Lake Street at Night in Rain

Minneapolis Lake Street at Night in Rain

August 2021 — Lake Street in Minneapolis.

George Floyd Square Barricade, Minneapolis, August 2021

George Floyd Square Barricade, Minneapolis, August 2021

August 2021 — Street barricades on Chicago Avenue in August 2021.

George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: Rainy Evening Protest Zone

George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: Rainy Evening Protest Zone

August 2021 — A rainy evening in George Floyd Square looking down Chicago Avenue.

Imez Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Imez Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

August 2021 — Imez Wright memorial at George Floyd Square

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol Against Line 3 Pipeline

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol Against Line 3 Pipeline

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Line 3 Protest Camp at MN State Capitol Overnight

Line 3 Protest Camp at MN State Capitol Overnight

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol: Stop Line 3 Pipeline

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol: Stop Line 3 Pipeline

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Minnesota State Capitol: Line 3 Pipeline Protest at Night

Minnesota State Capitol: Line 3 Pipeline Protest at Night

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Line 3 Protest Tents at Minnesota State Capitol

Line 3 Protest Tents at Minnesota State Capitol

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Deport Enbridge Stop Line 3!

Deport Enbridge Stop Line 3!

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol Against Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline

Protest at Minnesota State Capitol Against Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Protest at MN State Capitol Against Line 3 Pipeline

Protest at MN State Capitol Against Line 3 Pipeline

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Tipi Camp at Minnesota State Capitol Protests Line 3

Tipi Camp at Minnesota State Capitol Protests Line 3

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

Maintenance Road No Unauthorized Access Sign

Maintenance Road No Unauthorized Access Sign

August 2021 — Maintenance Road No Unauthorized Access Sign in Minnesota

Greenway Liquors, Loring Park, Minneapolis with security shutters

Greenway Liquors, Loring Park, Minneapolis with security shutters

August 2021 — Greenway Liquors in Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis.

35W Transit Center Construction Night

35W Transit Center Construction Night

August 2021 — The under construction 35W Transit Center in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Uprising Sticker on Bench

Minneapolis Uprising Sticker on Bench

August 2021 — A "Welcome to Minneapolis" sticker on a bench in Minneapolis.

George Floyd Square: Foot Traffic Only Sign and Winston Smith Poster

George Floyd Square: Foot Traffic Only Sign and Winston Smith Poster

August 2021 — A sign reading "Foot Traffic Only" and "Winston Smith was Assasinated" seen at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.

Urban Farm Project Signs at Roof Depot, South Minneapolis

Urban Farm Project Signs at Roof Depot, South Minneapolis

August 2021 — Signage for the Urban Farm Project at the Roof Depot site in South Minneapolis.

Little Caesars Minneapolis: Open During Construction After Unrest

Little Caesars Minneapolis: Open During Construction After Unrest

August 2021 — Little Caesars "We're Open" sign. The store was closed after being damaged during unrest.

George Floyd Square at Night, Minneapolis

George Floyd Square at Night, Minneapolis

August 2021 — The "Raised Fist" at 38th and Columbus.

Minneapolis Cyclone Car Wash Graffiti: Evict The Police

Minneapolis Cyclone Car Wash Graffiti: Evict The Police

August 2021 — The Stop N Shop car wash across from the Minneapolis Police fifth precinct.

Stop N Shop, South Minneapolis, After Unrest Rebuilding

Stop N Shop, South Minneapolis, After Unrest Rebuilding

August 2021 — The Stop-N-Shop gas station across from the fifth precinct being renovated after being damaged during unrest.

Burned pole near Minneapolis Police Third Precinct

Burned pole near Minneapolis Police Third Precinct

August 2021 — A burned light post across the street from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.

US Bank Construction on Lake Street, Minneapolis

US Bank Construction on Lake Street, Minneapolis

August 2021 — The US Bank Branch on Lake Street being rebuilt.

Minneapolis: “Stop The Cover Up” Graffiti at Winston Smith Site

Minneapolis: “Stop The Cover Up” Graffiti at Winston Smith Site

August 2021 — "Stop The Cover Up" painted on a concrete barrier outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement.

Protester on Scooter, Winston Smith Graffiti, Uptown Minneapolis

Protester on Scooter, Winston Smith Graffiti, Uptown Minneapolis

August 2021 — A protester rides a Scooter across barricades that read "Winston Smith" in Uptown Minneapolis on Lake Street.

No Campfires sign near Isabella Minnesota

No Campfires sign near Isabella Minnesota

August 2021 — A sign reading "No Campfires" during the Minnesota drought as seen near Isabella, Minnesota.

Extreme Fire Danger Please Be Careful Sign

Extreme Fire Danger Please Be Careful Sign

August 2021 — A sign reading "Extreme Fire Danger" "Please be careful!" in the Iron Range in northern Minnesota.

Uptown Minneapolis Storefronts with Murals August 2021

Uptown Minneapolis Storefronts with Murals August 2021

August 2021 — Storefronts still covered in murals on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Walgreens Mobile Pharmacy, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Walgreens Mobile Pharmacy, Lake Street, Minneapolis

August 2021 — A Mobile Pharmacy outside what will become a new Walgreens store on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Walgreens will move into what was the Office Depot store that was damaged during the Minneapolis Uprising.

Minneapolis Car Wash Graffiti: Cops Are The Opps

Minneapolis Car Wash Graffiti: Cops Are The Opps

August 2021 — A car wash across the street from the Minneapolis police fifth precinct.

I-35W & Lake Street Station, Minneapolis

I-35W & Lake Street Station, Minneapolis

August 2021 — Development continuing on the I-35W & Lake Street station.

George Floyd Square: Justice for Winston Smith Sign

George Floyd Square: Justice for Winston Smith Sign

August 2021 — A "Days without answers" sign at George Floyd Square.

Community garden and murals at Lake Street and Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Community garden and murals at Lake Street and Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

August 2021 — Community space on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Lake Street where variety shows have been held along with the growing of a garden.

Debris in Coliseum Building Parking Lot, Minneapolis

Debris in Coliseum Building Parking Lot, Minneapolis

August 2021 — Recently re-opened Wendy's as seen from the back of the Coliseum Building. The building was destroyed by fire on May 28th.

Coliseum Building, East Lake Street, Minneapolis, August 2021

Coliseum Building, East Lake Street, Minneapolis, August 2021

August 2021 — The Coliseum Building on East Lake Street.

Apartment Development at 112 East Lake Street, Minneapolis

Apartment Development at 112 East Lake Street, Minneapolis

August 2021 — Development of apartments at 112 East Lalke Street. The property was formerly a tobacco shop destroyed during unrest.

Defund Police Graffiti on South Minneapolis Curb

Defund Police Graffiti on South Minneapolis Curb

August 2021 — "Defund Police Please?" written on a street curb in South Minneapolis.

Abolish Prisons Graffiti on South Minneapolis Bridge

Abolish Prisons Graffiti on South Minneapolis Bridge

August 2021 — "Abolish Prisons" written on a bridge in South Minneapolis.

South Minneapolis Graffiti: “Fuck Proud Boys” Under Bridge

South Minneapolis Graffiti: “Fuck Proud Boys” Under Bridge

August 2021 — "Fuck Proud Boys" and "ACAB" written under a bridge in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Signs: Justice for George Floyd, Stop Line 3

Minneapolis Signs: Justice for George Floyd, Stop Line 3

August 2021 — The wooden "Justice For George Floyd" signs sit in front yards of many homes on Park Avenue near George Floyd Square.

Minneapolis Protest Flyer: Abolish Everything

Minneapolis Protest Flyer: Abolish Everything

August 2021 — They can't cage our rage, abolush everything flyer seen in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis: “Barricade Material” Sticker on Sign

Minneapolis: “Barricade Material” Sticker on Sign

August 2021 — A sticker reading "BARRICADE MATERIAL" referring to the heavy use of just about anything available to create barricades in the streets during unrest.

Leneesha Columbus Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Leneesha Columbus Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

August 2021 — A memorial for Leneesha Columbus, who was shot and killed on July 5th, 2020 near George Floyd Square.

Emmett Till Memorial at Say Their Names Memorial, Minneapolis

Emmett Till Memorial at Say Their Names Memorial, Minneapolis

August 2021 — A memorial for Emmett Till at the Say Their Names Memorial near George Floyd Square.

Community Living Room on Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis

Community Living Room on Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis

August 2021 — The "Community Living Room" in the former O'Reilly Auto Parts lot.

Minneapolis Fifth Precinct Police Station Fencing and Barriers

Minneapolis Fifth Precinct Police Station Fencing and Barriers

August 2021 — Fencing around the Minneapolis police fifth precinct police station.

Lake Street Station Construction Site, Minneapolis

Lake Street Station Construction Site, Minneapolis

August 2021

The Electric Fetus and wildfire smoke

The Electric Fetus and wildfire smoke

July 2021 — The Electric Fetus record store in Minneapolis during wildfire smoke covering the city. The air quality in Minnesota was the worst ever recorded from the Canadian wild fire smoke.

Minneapolis wildfire smoke on I35W

Minneapolis wildfire smoke on I35W

July 2021 — Smoke from Canadian wildfires in Minneapolis as seen from above Interstate 35W.

George Floyd Square Memorial Under Wildfire Haze, Minneapolis

George Floyd Square Memorial Under Wildfire Haze, Minneapolis

July 2021 — A smoky evening at George Floyd Square during air quality warnings over Canadian wildfire smoke. The wildfires brought the worst on record Minnesota air quality to the state for weeks at a time.

George Floyd Square: “Justice for Murphy Ranks” Sign

George Floyd Square: “Justice for Murphy Ranks” Sign

July 2021 — "Read the Demand" "Justice for Murphy Ranks!" at George Floyd Square on July 29, 2021.

George Floyd Square Hazy Evening, Minneapolis

George Floyd Square Hazy Evening, Minneapolis

July 2021 — Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square during a Canadian wildfire smoke filled evening.

Midtown Greenway bikers with wildfire smoke

Midtown Greenway bikers with wildfire smoke

July 2021 — Bikers biking down the Midtown Greenway while wildfire smoke from Canada blankets Minneapolis.

Minneapolis North Loop Wildfire Smoke

Minneapolis North Loop Wildfire Smoke

July 2021 — Smoke in Minneapolis from the Canadian wildfires makes the view of downtown hazy. Seen from Minneapolis North Loop.

Mill Ruins Park, Minneapolis: Stone Arch Bridge and Gold Medal Flour Sign

Mill Ruins Park, Minneapolis: Stone Arch Bridge and Gold Medal Flour Sign

July 2021 — Mill Ruins Park near downtown Minneapolis with Canadian wildfire smoke.

The Dayton’s Project on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

The Dayton’s Project on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

July 2021 — The Dayton’s Project in downtown Minneapolis, located at 700 Nicollet Mall, redevelops the historic Dayton’s department store building into a mixed-use complex of offices, retail, and dining. Originally opened in 1902 and later operating as Macy’s, the site was a cornerstone of the city’s retail history for over a century. The renovation preserves the building’s Beaux-Arts character while transforming it into a hub for modern workspaces and commerce—symbolizing Minneapolis’s broader efforts to revitalize its downtown core.

Love Hope Unity Mural on Franklin and Nicollet Avenues, Minneapolis

Love Hope Unity Mural on Franklin and Nicollet Avenues, Minneapolis

July 2021 — "Love Hope Unity" written in a parking lot on Franklin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.

Metro Transit Surveillance Unit on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Metro Transit Surveillance Unit on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

July 2021 — A Metro Transit surveillance camera system setup outside the flagship Target Store.

Nicollet Avenue Seating at Night, Downtown Minneapolis

Nicollet Avenue Seating at Night, Downtown Minneapolis

July 2021 — Green café-style chairs along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, part of the city’s ongoing effort to reimagine its primary pedestrian corridor. The redesigned Nicollet emphasizes public gathering spaces, energy-efficient lighting, and accessible streetscapes intended to make the downtown environment more inviting after dark. Once known as “Nicollet Mall” following its 1960s pedestrianization, the corridor remains a central artery for commerce, transit, and public art in the heart of Minneapolis.

Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis at Night, July 2021

Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis at Night, July 2021

July 2021 — Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.

Pillsbury’s Best Flour and the lit up water tower

Pillsbury’s Best Flour and the lit up water tower

July 2021 — The former Pillsbury flour mill near downtown Minneapolis. It's since been renovated into condos.

The Legacy Condominiums in Minneapolis

The Legacy Condominiums in Minneapolis

July 2021 — The Legacy Condominiums in downtown Minneapolis. The Eleven tower under construction behind it. July 2021.

Riverside Plaza and Cedar-Riverside Towers at Dusk

Riverside Plaza and Cedar-Riverside Towers at Dusk

July 2021 — Riverside Plaza, a defining feature of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis, reflects the city’s 1970s experiment with large-scale urban housing. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson and completed in 1973, the complex was built as part of the federal urban renewal program and stands out for its Brutalist concrete design and colorful panels. Often referred to locally as “Little Mogadishu” due to its large Somali community, the towers remain a prominent symbol of both the city’s architectural ambition and its layered immigrant history.

Minneapolis Skyline at Sunset from the South Loop

Minneapolis Skyline at Sunset from the South Loop

July 2021 — The downtown Minneapolis skyline glows at sunset, viewed from the south side near the Elliot Park and Stevens Square neighborhoods. Prominent landmarks include the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Wells Fargo Center—each a hallmark of the city’s late-20th-century architectural boom. The mix of older mid-rise apartment structures and new glass towers highlights the city’s ongoing evolution, where historic housing blocks now share the horizon with symbols of modern corporate development.

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