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George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: Fist Monument at Night
August 2022
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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.
George Floyd Square: Meet the Demands in Chalk
August 2022
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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.
Winner Gas and Merwin Liquors, North Minneapolis
August 2022
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The intersection of Broadway and Lyndale in North Minneapolis.
Scott Jensen & Matt Birk Billboard, North Minneapolis
August 2022
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A billboard for candidate for Governor Scott Jensen and Matt Birk in North Minneapolis.
Matt Birk Interviewed, Minnesota State Fair
September 2022
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Matt Birk, running for Lt. Governor, at the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair Sky Ride and Ferris Wheel
September 2022
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The Sky Ride and ferris wheel at the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair: MyPillow and Amy Klobuchar Booths
September 2022
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US Senator Amy Klobuchar's booth outside of Mike Lindell’s MyPillow booth at the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair: ‘Dump Walz’ Booth Criticizes Policies
September 2022
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"Dump Walz" booth at the Minnesota State Fair.
Skyride at the MInnesota State Fair
Scott Jensen at the Minnesota State fair
Items dropped from the Sky Ride at the Minnesota State Fair
True CBD booth outside the Minnesota State Fair
Minneapolis: Little Earth Trail closed with concrete barriers
September 2022
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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.
Capella Tower in Downtown Minneapolis in September 2022
Antenna on the Foshay Tower in Downtown Minneapolis
WCCO Weather Sign in Downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Art Fence with Hubcaps
September 2022
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An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Art Installation: Make a Joyful Noise
September 2022
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An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.
Minnehaha Liquor Site, Minneapolis: Post-Uprising Mural
September 2022
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The location of the Minnehaha Liquors building that burned down during riots over the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fencing Art Installation
September 2022
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An art installation on the fencing around the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Precinct was destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.
Graffiti on Electrical Box: “FUCK MPD” in Uptown Minneapolis
September 2022
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Graffiti on an electrical box in Uptown Minneapolis reading “FUCK MPD”
Midori’s Floating World Cafe, Minneapolis
September 2022
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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.
Bde Maka Ska Temporary Skate Park, Minneapolis
September 2022
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Temporary skate park on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.
Arts + Rec Rooftop, Uptown Minneapolis
September 2022
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Rooftop of Arts and Rec restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Lake Street Station Minneapolis, MN Post Office Reopens
September 2022
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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.
LOVE Mural on Pizza Hut, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
September 2022
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Pizza Hut on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
Mobile Metal Lab & Show Bus on Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2022
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A "Workshop on Wheels" on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Tom’s Watch Bar Construction on Hennepin Ave, Downtown Minneapolis
September 2022
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Tom's Watch Bar build out happening on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.
Mexico Independence Day Festival on Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2022
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Mexico Independence Day Festival on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
US Bank Building Demolition on East Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2022
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Demolition of the US Bank building on East Lake Street. The building was destroyed during protests that followed the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Barricade with Protest Signs
September 2022
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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.
The THC Joint, Minneapolis: Cannabis Mural on Red Brick Building
September 2022
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The THC Joint in Downtown Minneapolis. The buildings freshly painted with large pot leaves.
Minneapolis Police Cars Downtown During Operation Endeavor
September 2022
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Minneapolis police downtown during "Operation Endeavor".
Portland Avenue, South Minneapolis at Night
September 2022
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Downtown Minneapolis as seen looking down Portland Avenue in South Minneapolis.
Roosevelt High School Class of 2023 Yard Sign, South Minneapolis
September 2022
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A "Class of 2023 We are Roosevelt" yard sign in a South Minneapolis front yard.
Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct, Nicollet Ave at Night
September 2022
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Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct police station on Nicollet Avenue in September 2022.
Moon rising over Superior National Forest
Road closure in Superior National Forest, September 2022
Baker Lake Campground Restrooms in Superior National Foresst
Old Growth Trees Sign in Minnesota
Autumn Colors Over Superior National Forest, Minnesota
Railroad Logging sign in the Superior National Forest
Rocky Stretch of the Temperance River, Superior National Forest
1958 Forest Service Bridge Plaque, Superior National Forest
Baker Lake Campground Sign, Superior National Forest
Mixed Hardwood Forest in Autumn, Superior National Forest
Shoe Lake, Grand Marais, Minnesota
Beaver Pond Wetland Near Shoe Lake Road, Superior National Forest
Loft Lake from Shoe Lake Road in Minnesota
Gravel Road Through Fall Foliage, Arrowhead Trail, Minnesota
Fall Colors Along the Arrowhead Trail, Cook County
Lakeside Cabin, McFarland Lake, Arrowhead Trail, Minnesota
Fallen Logs Along a Forest Trail, Superior National Forest
Forest Trail, Superior National Forest, Minnesota
Wild Mushroom Cluster on Log, Superior National Forest
Water Lily Leaves in Autumn, Cook County, Minnesota
Picnic Table, Birch Lake, Gunflint Trail
Lakeside Home Along the Gunflint Trail, Minnesota
US Forest Service grate
315 sign at Lima Grade at Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais
Lima Grade at Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais
Red Bus Lane on Chicago Avenue at Nigh
October 2022
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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.
Minneapolis Skyline Over Kenwood in Peak Fall Color
October 2022
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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.
Lake Minnetonka shoreline coves in autumn
October 2022
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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.
Deephaven Wetland in Fall Color
October 2022
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Fall colors around Lake Minnetonka in Deephaven, Minnesota.
Deephaven Lakeside Road in Autumn
October 2022
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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.
Deephaven Wetland Basin, Lake Minnetonka
October 2022
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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.
Deephaven Residential Canopy, Lake Minnetonka
October 2022
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An aerial view over Deephaven captures the dense hardwood canopy that defines the residential areas near Lake Minnetonka each autumn. The neighborhood’s winding roads and homes sit almost entirely beneath mature maple, oak, and basswood trees, which turn a concentrated mix of red, orange, and gold during peak color change. This part of the Minnetonka shoreline developed slowly through the mid-20th century, preserving large wooded lots and green corridors that create the nearly continuous tree cover seen from above. The forested character of these communities—rare for a metropolitan area—remains a major feature of Deephaven’s identity and contributes to its secluded, park-like landscape.
Deephaven Shoreline Homes on Lake Minnetonka
October 2022
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This aerial view follows the wooded shoreline of Deephaven, a small lakeside community on the southeast edge of Lake Minnetonka. The neighborhood developed around a combination of 19th-century summer cottages and later year-round homes, many of which were built on large forested lots that still preserve much of the area’s original tree cover. In autumn, the mix of maple, oak, and basswood trees creates a dense canopy of reds, yellows, and orange tones that nearly conceals the homes and winding shoreline roads below. Deephaven’s bay-front docks, protected inlets, and narrow peninsulas are distinctive features of this part of Minnetonka, reflecting the lake’s long history as a regional retreat and residential enclave.
Lake Minnetonka Wetlands and Boat Slips, Deephaven
October 2022
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This aerial view looks over one of Lake Minnetonka’s shallow eastern bays, where a broad wetland of cattails and floating vegetation meets a line of private docks and covered boat slips. These marshy inlets are among the lake’s most ecologically important areas, filtering runoff, supporting migratory birds, and preserving habitat that once covered far more of the shoreline before 20th-century dredging and residential development. The fall canopy surrounding the bay shows the mix of hardwoods common in the Deephaven and Greenwood areas, with red maples, oaks, and ash trees creating a dense belt of color around the water. Farther in the distance, the channel and bridge leading toward Carson’s Bay hint at the lake’s extensive network of connected basins, many of which were linked by canals built in the late 1800s to support early resort traffic.
Mortimer’s Bar: “Stay Strong” Graffiti on Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis
October 2022
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Painted boards on Mortimer's on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis City Hall Protest: Stop Sweeps, No Evictions
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at Minneapolis City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need”.
Minneapolis City Hall Protest Against Sweeps of Encampments
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"
Minneapolis City Hall Protest: Homeless and Human Sign
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"
Minneapolis City Hall Encampment at Night
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"
Cupcake Vineyards Display in a Red-Lit Entryway
October 2022
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A Cupcake Vineyards promotional hot-air-balloon display stands at the edge of a red-lit entryway, its bright yellow and deep blue panels catching the saturated glow from the surrounding walls. These inflatable point-of-sale displays are common in liquor stores and bar entry corridors, designed to stand out under mixed lighting and draw attention to featured brands. The scene’s heavy red cast—likely from LED wash lighting or a painted interior corridor—creates a striking contrast with the cooler tones of the balloon, giving the space a graphic, almost stage-set quality often found in Minneapolis nightlife districts where narrow passages and dramatic lighting create strong visual color blocks.
Cedar Riverside Station, Minneapolis: Light Rail at Night
October 2022
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Cedar-Riverside train station in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis City Hall Protest Encampment at Night
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"
Minneapolis City Hall Protest: Moratorium on Encampment Clearings
October 2022
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Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand "a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need"
Mayor Jacob Frey at Minneapolis City Hall for George Floyd Day
October 2022
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Jacob Frey, Mayor of Minneapolis, proclaims it George Floyd Day on what would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey with George Floyd’s Family on George Floyd Day
October 2022
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Jacob Frey, the Mayor of Minneapolis, poses with the family of George Floyd on what would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday. The mayor had proclaimed it George Floyd Day.
Terrence Floyd, Paris Stevens, Angela Harrelson.
Minneapolis City Hall Protest: “No Justice No Streets” Sign
October 2022
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A protester holds up a sign reading “No Justice No Streets” as the Mayor Jacob Frey proclaims it George Floyd Day. It would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday.
Center for American Experiment Billboard on I-94 Minneapolis
October 2022
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A billboard by a self described "leading public policy organization" at the I-94 Minneapolis border declares “It’s official” and directs motorists to a page where their interpretation of crime data shows crime rising years prior to the mass quitting of police officers in 2020-22.
Minneapolis Supervalu Demolition at Night
October 2022
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The demolition of the former supervalu store on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Target Flagship Store Entrance, Downtown Minneapolis
October 2022
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The new entrance at the flagship Target store in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Target: Locked Medicine and Health Aisles
October 2022
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Items behind locked cabinets at the flagship Target store in downtown Minneapolis.
American Flag with Pot Leaf in Downtown Minneapolis
October 2022
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A flag hanging in downtown Minneapolis.
Target Downtown Minneapolis: Locked Display of Personal Care Items
Locked Toothpaste and Toothbrushes at Minneapolis Target
October 2022
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Personal-care items—including toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other everyday hygiene products—sit behind locked Plexiglas cabinets at the Target flagship store in downtown Minneapolis. In recent years, large retailers across U.S. urban centers have expanded the use of secured cases for small, easily resold goods in response to rising shrink and merchandise loss. At this location, much of the oral-care section now requires staff assistance to access, reflecting a broader shift in store security strategies and retail operations in high-traffic downtown corridors.
Lake Street Post Office Reopens with Graffiti Message
October 2022
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"We are back to serve you!" written on the side of the newly opened Lake Street Station. The post office was burned down during protests that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Gwar at the Skyway Theater in Minneapolis
October 2022
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Gwar on the marquee of the Skyway Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.
Heavy-Metal Guitarist Wanted Flyer in Downtown Minneapolis
October 2022
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A flyer taped to a pole in downtown Minneapolis advertises a search for an “aggressive guitar player” and “people who give a damn,” echoing the recruitment style of 1980s metal bands. The poster lists influences ranging from Vixen and Madam X to Mötley Crüe, Poison, Ratt, and Judas Priest—names that shaped the Twin Cities’ hard-rock and glam-metal culture during the era of small clubs and independent bands. Its DIY design and bold typography reflect the ongoing tradition of grassroots music promotion that still surfaces in the city’s urban corridors.
Nicollet Island East Bank, Minneapolis
October 2022
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Nicollet Island East Bank in Minneapolis.
ADM Grain Elevator and Harris Machinery Co., Minneapolis
October 2022
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The aging ADM grain elevator rises over the Harris Machinery Co. building in Minneapolis, a reminder of the city’s long industrial relationship with grain milling and riverfront commerce. These concrete storage silos and metal-clad headhouses were once central to moving Midwestern grain through the milling district, part of an infrastructure network that fueled Minneapolis’s identity as the “Flour Milling Capital of the World.” Harris Machinery Co., a longtime supplier of industrial equipment, occupies the foreground, its brick façade contrasting with the weathered surfaces of the towering elevator. The structures together illustrate the layered industrial history of the city’s working riverfront.
Minneapolis Park and Rec Board at East River Parkway
October 2022
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A Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board kiosk on East River Parkway in Minneapolis.
Uptown Banner on Hennepin Avenue
October 2022
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The missing uptown theatre letters. The developer says they are rehabbing them.
Scott Jensen Billboard Above George Floyd Square Mural
Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: Fall leaves cover asphalt path
October 2022
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The Midtown Greenway in the fall.
Brian O’Hara speaks to South Minneapolis community
October 2022
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Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara speaking to South Minneapolis community members gathered at Stewart Park for a meet and greet. He spent time talking about the consent decree process Newark went through and differences between Newark and Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara at Stewart Park Community Meeting
October 2022
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Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara speaking to South Minneapolis community members gathered at Stewart Park for a meet and greet. He spent time talking about the consent decree process Newark went through and differences between Newark and Minneapolis.
Brian O’Hara speaks to Minneapolis community at Stewart Park
October 2022
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Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara speaking to South Minneapolis community members gathered at Stewart Park for a meet and greet. He spent time talking about the consent decree process Newark went through and differences between Newark and Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: Fists and Stop Signs, October 2022
October 2022
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Scott Jensen, the GOP challenger to Governor Tim Walz, has his face on a billboard directly above the George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square.
Flyer for Arturo Castillon talk at Third Space Cafe, Minneapolis
October 2022
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A flyer advertising a speaking event by Arturo Castillon.
Scott Jensen Billboard Above George Floyd Square Mural, Minneapolis
October 2022
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Scott Jensen, the GOP challenger to Governor Tim Walz, has his face on a billboard directly above the George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square.
Minneapolis Public Works “Jerks” Sticker on Light Pole
October 2022
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"All my friends bully the Minneapolis Public Works(Jerks)" sticker on a light pole. In response to Public Works participating in encampment clearings.
Minneapolis “Recycle Go Green” Flower Bed and Little Free Library
October 2022
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Flower bed boxes in a South Minneapolis neighborhood.
Kindness is Free Box, Minneapolis
October 2022
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"Kindness is Free" as seen in Minneapolis.
Metro Transit D Line Signage on Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
October 2022
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New Metro Transit D Line signage on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
Downtown Minneapolis Halloween crowds on 1st Ave and S 5th St
October 2022
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Thousands of costumed people downtown last night for various parties. Part of 1st Avenue was closed for Warehouse District Live with food trucks, arcades, and basketball hoops. Saw lots of bananas.
Warehouse District Live Event Sign, Minneapolis
October 2022
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A Warehouse District Live sign in Downtown Minneapolis as seen on Halloween.
Food trucks on Halloween in Downtown Minneapolis
Warehouse District Live Games on Halloween
Minneapolis Wendy’s Rebuilt After 2020 Riots
November 2022
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A newly built Wendy's in Minneapolis. The restaurant was burned down in May 2020 during riots following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, Minnehaha Ave, Post-Uprising
November 2022
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The former Minneapolis police third precinct. The precinct was burned by protesters in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Skyline from Powderhorn Park at Night 2022
November 2022
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Minneapolis skyline as seen from Powderhorn Park.
Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis: November Rain on Bike Trail
November 2022
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The Midtown Greenway during a late November rain. The bike trail runs through South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police Squad Cars on Lagoon Ave, Uptown
November 2022
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Minneapolis Police squads parked on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, in November Rain
November 2022
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George Floyd Square in a late fall November rain. The intersection has been a place off protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis: Pedestrians Cross Street at Night
November 2022
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People walk across Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis in November 2022.
Lyn-Lake Barber Shop Neon Sign, Minneapolis
November 2022
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Lyn-Lake Barber Shop on Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis.