People stand in line at First Avenue concert hall in Downtown Minneapolis.

Biker stops in front of Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. As seen from 36th Street.

Trees changing colors reflecting on the water of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis.

The modern pavilion at Bde Maka Ska glows softly under evening light, its signage prominently honoring the lake’s Dakota name — “Bdé Óta Othúŋwe,” meaning “Many Village Place.” This site, located in southwest Minneapolis, holds deep historical and cultural significance as part of Dakota homeland, long before it was renamed “Lake Calhoun” in the 19th century. After years of advocacy by Indigenous groups and community leaders, the lake officially reclaimed its Dakota name in 2018, marking a shift toward recognizing Minnesota’s original peoples and languages. The illuminated pavilion stands today as both a gathering space and a statement of cultural restoration, blending modern urban design with respect for ancestral land and history.

The West Baptism River near the town of Isabella in Northern Minnesota, Superior National Forest.

A forest road during fall up in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.

Clear skies and stars in the Superior National Forest near BWCA.

Sunset in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.

Sunset in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.

The American and Minnesota state flags ripple above the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis, silhouetted against the glass and steel geometry of nearby modern office buildings. Completed in 1929, the Foshay Tower was the city’s first skyscraper and remained its tallest structure for over three decades. Modeled after the Washington Monument, it symbolized both the ambition and excess of the late Jazz Age. Today, the tower stands as a protected landmark, housing a hotel and museum that preserve its Art Deco legacy. The juxtaposition of flags and architecture here reflects Minnesota’s blend of historic pride and urban evolution — a monument to both civic identity and architectural endurance.

Hidden Beach on Cedar Lake during above average high temperatures in late September. The beach is on the shore of Cedar Lake.

A Thursday evening on Nicollet Mall. Biker passes by The Local restaurant patio at 10th Street. (Downtown Minneapolis, September 2024)

A lit up Uptown Theater sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

A Travel Wisconsin billboard seen in Uptown Minneapolis.

Biker on Lake Street in Minneapolis also enjoying the last day of summer - on one wheel.

Bikers crossing Lake Street at Bde Maka Ska Drive on the last day of summer. (South Minneapolis, September 2024)

Metro Transit's Southwest LRT tunnel being constructed, as seen from the Midtown Greenway.

Another new bench on Cedar Lake. This one with a plaque that reads "for my husband Geoffrey Hellman who finds his peace here on the shores of Cedar Lake. Randi" For $5,000 you too can have a bench with your name on it for 10 years..

The signs at Beckett's Bar on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The bar takes the place of the former Country Bar and more recently Fool Me Once.

The Midtown Greenway runs beneath a series of bridges in south Minneapolis, shown here during evening hours with red tail lights from passing cyclists marking the trail’s path. Originally a railroad corridor built in the early 20th century, the Greenway was converted into a protected urban bike and pedestrian route in the early 2000s. Flanked by apartments, offices, and green spaces, it serves as a major east–west transportation corridor connecting Uptown to the Mississippi River while supporting Minneapolis’s commitment to sustainable transit.