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Minneapolis Protest Sign: Trump is Giving Children PTSD

Minneapolis Protest Sign: Trump is Giving Children PTSD

October 2019 — A protester holds up protest sign outside the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis where Trump was to speak in October 2019.

MNPEACHMENT Protest on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

MNPEACHMENT Protest on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

October 2019 — Protesters crowd Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis carrying handmade signs during a demonstration against then-President Donald Trump on October 10, 2019. The rally, tagged online as #MNPEACHMENT, drew thousands of Minnesotans expressing opposition to Trump’s policies and calling for impeachment. The march began near the Target Center, where Trump was holding a campaign rally, and stretched across downtown under a heavy police presence.

Minneapolis Target Field Station with Prince Mural and Security

Minneapolis Target Field Station with Prince Mural and Security

October 2019 — Located near the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, the Target Field light rail station was patrolled by Homeland Security officers on October 10, 2019. The increased presence coincided with a major political rally at the nearby arena, leading to heightened security across the surrounding Warehouse District transit corridor.

Minneapolis Bar Patron Before Trump Rally, Oct 10, 2019

Minneapolis Bar Patron Before Trump Rally, Oct 10, 2019

October 2019 — A woman wearing a “Trump 2020” hat smiles from inside a downtown Minneapolis bar near the Target Center on October 10, 2019. The establishment, decorated with promotional posters for discounted beer and wings, became a temporary gathering spot for attendees arriving early to the president’s evening campaign rally. The 2019 visit marked a rare appearance by a sitting U.S. president in Minneapolis and drew both supporters and demonstrators into the city’s entertainment district, where security and anticipation heightened throughout the afternoon.

Minneapolis Bike Police Patrol Near Target Center

Minneapolis Bike Police Patrol Near Target Center

October 2019 — Police on bicycles patrol downtown Minneapolis outside the Target Center while protesters and rally-goers gather ahead of a 2019 Trump campaign event.

Minneapolis Police Confront Protesters Outside Target Center, 2019

Minneapolis Police Confront Protesters Outside Target Center, 2019

October 2019 — Minneapolis police officers in riot gear form a barricade opposite protesters outside the Target Center on October 10, 2019, during then-President Donald Trump’s campaign rally. The tightly organized police line extended along First Avenue, separating demonstrators from event attendees as tensions rose late into the evening. The rally drew thousands of protesters and supporters to downtown Minneapolis, prompting one of the largest coordinated law enforcement deployments in the city that year.

Oath Keepers Hat at Minneapolis Trump Rally Protest, 2019

Oath Keepers Hat at Minneapolis Trump Rally Protest, 2019

October 2019 — During demonstrations outside President Donald Trump’s campaign rally at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, a man wearing a hat bearing the Oath Keepers insignia asked for directions near the crowd. The rally drew both Trump supporters and counter-protesters, filling Hennepin Avenue with thousands of people and heavy police presence. The Oath Keepers, founded in 2009, is a far-right, anti-government militia organization whose members have been linked to armed protests and later to the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.

Minneapolis Trump Rally Protest Sign: “Russia Made Me Do It”

Minneapolis Trump Rally Protest Sign: “Russia Made Me Do It”

October 2019 — A barricade outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis displays a T-shirt reading “Russia Made Me Do It” and a defaced cutout of Donald Trump’s face during protests on October 10, 2019. The demonstration coincided with Trump’s campaign rally at the arena, his first visit to Minnesota since the release of the Mueller report. Thousands of protesters gathered in the streets of the Warehouse District, voicing opposition to the president’s rhetoric and policies amid a heavy police presence and national media attention.

Minneapolis Protest Against Trump Rally, October 2019

Minneapolis Protest Against Trump Rally, October 2019

October 2019 — Protesters fill the intersection near the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis during Donald Trump’s campaign rally on October 10, 2019. Demonstrators carried homemade signs, including one reading “This is Purple Rain Country—Take Your Golden Showers Back to Russia,” referencing Minnesota’s musical icon Prince and the controversies surrounding Trump’s presidency. The rally drew thousands of protesters and supporters alike, marking one of the city’s largest political demonstrations since the 2016 election.

Minneapolis Police Officer at Trump Rally, October 10, 2019

Minneapolis Police Officer at Trump Rally, October 10, 2019

October 2019 — A Minneapolis Police officer wearing a helmet at a Donald Trump rally in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

Minneapolis Protest Against Trump Rally, Target Center, 2019

Minneapolis Protest Against Trump Rally, Target Center, 2019

October 2019 — Crowds gathered outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, during a Donald Trump campaign rally. Protesters held signs denouncing the administration’s immigration policies and far-right extremism, including one reading “Nazis Go Home – No Kids in Cages.” The event drew thousands of demonstrators and marked one of the city’s largest public displays of opposition during Trump’s presidency.

Free Hugs Sign at Minneapolis Trump Protest, Oct 2019

Free Hugs Sign at Minneapolis Trump Protest, Oct 2019

October 2019 — A protester holds a “Free Hugs” sign amid a large demonstration outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. The event coincided with Donald Trump’s campaign rally, drawing thousands who gathered in the rain to voice opposition to his administration’s rhetoric and policies. Despite the tense political atmosphere, moments of solidarity and humor emerged throughout the crowd.

Protesters Outside Target Center, Minneapolis, October 10, 2019

Protesters Outside Target Center, Minneapolis, October 10, 2019

October 2019 — Protesters hold up signs outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. The site of a Trump campaign rally on October 10, 2019.

Secret Service and Police Outside Target Center, Minneapolis

Secret Service and Police Outside Target Center, Minneapolis

October 2019 — Secret Service looking through binoculars outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. He awaits the Presidential motorcade.

First National Bank Building in St. Paul

First National Bank Building in St. Paul

September 2019 — The First National Bank Building shown in Downtown Minneapolis.

IDS Center visible from Lake of the Isles

IDS Center visible from Lake of the Isles

September 2019 — IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis visible from Lake of the Isles.

Bde Maka Ska Sailboats at Sunset, Minneapolis

Bde Maka Ska Sailboats at Sunset, Minneapolis

September 2019 — Sunset over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, MN. Formerly named Lake Calhoun.

Freight trains and University Southeast Steam Plant

Freight trains and University Southeast Steam Plant

September 2019 — Freight cars sit on rail tracks near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, with the University of Minnesota campus in the background. The Southeast Steam Plant and its red exhaust stacks rise behind the trains, and the Washington Avenue Bridge crosses the river farther upstream. The scene highlights the mix of industry, infrastructure, and campus development along the riverfront.

University of Minnesota Southeast Steam Plant

University of Minnesota Southeast Steam Plant

September 2019 — The Southeast Steam Plant, with its four iconic smokestacks, rises over the Mississippi River near the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus. Once a coal-fired power station, the facility has been adapted into a cleaner-burning natural gas plant, continuing its role as a landmark in Minneapolis’s industrial skyline.

East 19th Street Steven’s Square Minneapolis

East 19th Street Steven’s Square Minneapolis

September 2019 — E 19th and 1st Avenue South in Steven's Square, Minneapolis.

University of Minnesota Bridges, Mississippi River, Minneapolis

University of Minnesota Bridges, Mississippi River, Minneapolis

September 2019 — Bridges linking the University of Minnesota East and West banks in Minneapolis. Evening light reflects off campus buildings, including the Weisman Art Museum and the Phillips-Wangensteen Building.

Mississippi River South St Paul

Mississippi River South St Paul

September 2019 — The Mississippi River in South St. Paul.

Minneapolis Skyline from the North Loop at night

Minneapolis Skyline from the North Loop at night

September 2019 — The Downtown Minneapolis Skyline as seen from the North Loop.

Rooftop patio in North Loop Minneapolis

Rooftop patio in North Loop Minneapolis

September 2019 — Rooftop Patio seen in the North Loop of Minneapolis.

Target Field Station in Minneapolis North Loop

Target Field Station in Minneapolis North Loop

September 2019 — Opened in 2014, Target Field Station is a multimodal transit hub serving the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines, Northstar commuter rail, and several Metro Transit bus routes. It sits adjacent to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and doubles as a public gathering space with an amphitheater, green plaza, and year-round programming. In this night view, the glowing red canopy and bold ā€œTarget Field Stationā€ signage stand out against the dark sky, framed between the historic Ford Center (left, built in 1912 as an assembly plant) and a modern office building (right). A freeway bridge cuts through the foreground, symbolizing the layered infrastructure of the city. This mix of historic brickwork, modern transit, and illuminated signage captures Minneapolis’s ongoing balance of industrial heritage and urban redevelopment.

Waste Water Treatment Plant in Cottage Grove

Waste Water Treatment Plant in Cottage Grove

September 2019 — Wastewater treatment plant in Cottage Grove Minnesota.

Cottage Grove Wastewater Treatment Plant

Cottage Grove Wastewater Treatment Plant

September 2019 — Wastewater treatment plant with sedimentation tanks used to settle and remove solids from incoming water. Metal bridges and railings provide access for workers to maintain and inspect equipment. In the background, storage areas and treatment structures are surrounded by trees and fencing at the edge of the facility.

Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing: MTA Bus and Storefronts

Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing: MTA Bus and Storefronts

September 2019 — An MTA bus is stopped along Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, Queens, a bustling corridor lined with Chinese and Korean storefronts.

Rumour’s Bar, Vitamin Shoppe, Bread Factory Cafe at Night, Manhattan

Rumour’s Bar, Vitamin Shoppe, Bread Factory Cafe at Night, Manhattan

September 2019 — Storefronts of The Vitamin Shoppe, Rumour’s Bar and Grill, and The Bread Factory CafĆ© are seen at night along a Manhattan street. Cars are parked in front of the businesses.

Queensboro Plaza Elevated Train Station, New York City

Queensboro Plaza Elevated Train Station, New York City

August 2019

Amusement Park Swings

Amusement Park Swings

August 2019 — Brightly lit with rows of orange and yellow bulbs, a vintage-style swing carousel glows against the night sky at a fairground. The ornate ride features hand-painted panels depicting alpine landscapes and traditional figures, creating a striking contrast between old-world artistry and modern amusement park energy.

Super Dog State Fair Vendor Sign

Super Dog State Fair Vendor Sign

August 2019 — A brightly lit ā€œSuper Dogā€ food stand sign glows with yellow bulbs at a carnival or fairground. Surrounded by flags and festive colors, the concession stand evokes the classic atmosphere of American fairs where hot dogs and snacks are a staple of the midway.

Sweet Martha Cookie Jar at State Fair

Sweet Martha Cookie Jar at State Fair

August 2019 — A brightly painted cookie shop features bold signage advertising chocolate chip cookies, ice cold milk, and hot coffee. The storefront, with its yellow siding, red-and-white awnings, and whimsical design, captures the festive atmosphere typical of fairgrounds and boardwalk-style concessions.

Minneapolis Skyline Viewed At Night From Downtown East

Minneapolis Skyline Viewed At Night From Downtown East

August 2019 — A night view of downtown Minneapolis glows with vibrant hues from its illuminated skyline. The IDS Center and Wells Fargo Tower stand prominently among the city’s modern high-rises, their lights reflecting the urban energy below. New residential buildings in the foreground contrast with the historic clock tower in the distance, highlighting the city’s mix of old and new architecture.

Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN

Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN

August 2019 — Located on the University of Minnesota campus at 84 Church Street SE, the Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium is a performing arts venue. It is named after the Universities second president.

Slippery When Wet sign in Parking Ramp

Slippery When Wet sign in Parking Ramp

August 2019 — A "Slippery When Wet" sign in a downtown Minneapolis parking garage.

Ramp B and Ramp A sign in Minneapolis

Ramp B and Ramp A sign in Minneapolis

August 2019 — Signs in a Minneapolis parking ramp.

The Armory and Gold Medal Flour in Minneapolis

The Armory and Gold Medal Flour in Minneapolis

August 2019 — Gold Medal Flour sign seen from Downtown East.

Minneapolis Skyway Construction 2019

Minneapolis Skyway Construction 2019

August 2019 — Skyway under construction in downtown Minneapolis.

Former Brothel in Downtown Minneapolis

Former Brothel in Downtown Minneapolis

July 2019 — Built circa 1889, this building in Downtown Minneapolis on 11th Avenue used to operate as a brothel per historical records.

Knife Falls Dam in Cloquet MN

Knife Falls Dam in Cloquet MN

July 2019 — The Knife Falls Dam in Cloquet, MN. The hydro plant produces an output of 2.4-megawatts.

Cramer Tunnel in Minnesota

Cramer Tunnel in Minnesota

July 2019 — Cramer Tunnel in Cramer Minnesota. The tunnel operated from 1957 to 2001. The tunnel connect the LTV Steel taconite plant in Hoyt Lakes to the ore dock at Taconite Harbor.

Taconite Harbor Energy Center in Schroeder MN

Taconite Harbor Energy Center in Schroeder MN

July 2019 — Taconite Harbor Energy Center in Schroeder, Minnesota

Wild clouds in Taconite Harbor Minnesota

Wild clouds in Taconite Harbor Minnesota

July 2019 — Storm clouds rolling into Taconite Harbor and Lake Superior. The storm didn't last long but provided some incredible clouds.

Tracks at Archer Daniels Midland Elevator

Tracks at Archer Daniels Midland Elevator

July 2019 — Train tracks outside the long abandoned massive concrete Archer-Daniels-Midland Delmar Elevator No. 7 in Minneapolis.

Archer Daniels-Midland Delmar Elevator No 7

Archer Daniels-Midland Delmar Elevator No 7

July 2019 — The long abandoned massive concrete Archer-Daniels-Midland Delmar Elevator No. 7 in Minneapolis.

Harris Machinery Building Undergoing Redevelopment in Minneapolis

Harris Machinery Building Undergoing Redevelopment in Minneapolis

July 2019 — Formerly the Harris Machinery building has since been renovated into The Market at Malcolm Yards.

Renter Power! Mural on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis

Renter Power! Mural on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis

July 2019 — Renter Power! Seen on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, MN

Cori Nakamura Lin & Tori Hong Mural on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis

Cori Nakamura Lin & Tori Hong Mural on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis

July 2019 — Mural by Cori Nakamura Lin, and Tori Hong on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Skyline and Bde Maka Ska Lake Aerial View

Minneapolis Skyline and Bde Maka Ska Lake Aerial View

July 2019 — Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

Abandoned Mine Entrance, Black Hills, South Dakota

Abandoned Mine Entrance, Black Hills, South Dakota

July 2019 — An abandoned mine in South Dakota near the Black Hills.

Abandoned Gold Rush Mine Entrance, Black Hills, SD

Abandoned Gold Rush Mine Entrance, Black Hills, SD

July 2019 — Carved into a rugged slope of weathered schist and limestone, this small mine entrance sits near the historic mining corridors west of Custer, South Dakota — a remnant of the Black Hills’ 19th-century gold rush. The opening, likely hand-dug or expanded with early blasting techniques, leads into mineral-rich rock layers once prospected for gold, silver, and iron sulfides that fueled the regional boom of the 1870s. Surrounding the portal are piles of tailings and fractured quartz veins that reveal the area’s geologic complexity — part of an ancient mountain uplift more than 1.8 billion years old. Today, the forest has begun to reclaim the site, with pines and brush growing over the spoil heaps, blending traces of human industry back into the Black Hills landscape.

Minneapolis Downtown Blue Hour from Cedar Lake Trail

Minneapolis Downtown Blue Hour from Cedar Lake Trail

June 2019 — Downtown Minneapolis seen from near the Cedar Lake Trail.

Pillsbury A-Mill Historic Building at Sunset, Minneapolis

Pillsbury A-Mill Historic Building at Sunset, Minneapolis

June 2019 — The Pillsbury A-Mill is a former flour mill located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It held the distinction of being the world's largest flour mill for 40 years. Completed in 1881, it was owned by the Pillsbury Company and operated two of the most powerful direct-drive waterwheels ever built, each capable of generating 1,200 horsepower (895 kW). The mill was named a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and has since been converted into resident artist lofts.

Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, Evening Light

Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, Evening Light

June 2019 — Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis

Leder Bros. Scrap Metal Recycling, North Minneapolis

Leder Bros. Scrap Metal Recycling, North Minneapolis

June 2019 — The weathered brick façade of Leder Bros. Scrap Metal Recycling reflects a century of small-scale industrial life in north Minneapolis. Faded hand-painted lettering and a rusting mid-century sign mark the receiving entrance for what was once a busy recycling yard, a place where scrap from the city’s rail lines and factories found new purpose. The combination of concrete block, yellow brick, and glass block windows speaks to a utilitarian design typical of the post-war industrial boom. Today, its aging surfaces and surveillance cameras evoke a district in transition, where traces of heavy industry linger amid redevelopment and adaptive reuse.

Hopkins, MN: Electrical Outlet in Abandoned Warehouse

Hopkins, MN: Electrical Outlet in Abandoned Warehouse

June 2019 — An electrical outlet inside an empty warehouse.

John Deere Feller Buncher at Southwest LRT Construction, St. Louis Park

John Deere Feller Buncher at Southwest LRT Construction, St. Louis Park

June 2019 — A tracked John Deere feller buncher with a yellow cutting head sits idle beside the Cedar Lake Trail in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, during early site preparation for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension. The machine’s “KEEP BACK 300 FT / 90 M” arm warning and the trail’s closed fencing mark the transition from a popular cycling route to an active construction corridor. In the distance, the bridge approach and industrial structures hint at the scale of redevelopment that reshaped the rail and trail landscape through Minneapolis’s western suburbs.

John Deere 843L Feller Buncher – Southwest LRT Construction

John Deere 843L Feller Buncher – Southwest LRT Construction

June 2019 — A John Deere 843L feller buncher sits parked near the railway tracks in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, during the early stages of construction for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. Designed primarily for forestry work, this heavy-duty machine—with its massive front grapple and thick treaded tires—was adapted for clearing brush and trees along the rail corridor. The mix of heavy equipment, rail infrastructure, and suburban backdrop highlights the region’s ongoing transformation as the light rail expansion reshapes Minneapolis’s western suburbs.

U.S. Bank Stadium at Night – Minneapolis, Minnesota

U.S. Bank Stadium at Night – Minneapolis, Minnesota

June 2019 — U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, photographed under a clear night sky, showcases its striking angular design illuminated by the city’s glow. Opened in 2016 and designed by HKS Architects, the venue serves as the home of the Minnesota Vikings and a premier multi-purpose arena for concerts, major sporting events, and conventions. Its faceted steel and glass shell evokes the prow of a Viking ship, a nod to the team’s heritage, while its translucent ETFE roof allows natural light by day and reflects ambient light by night. This structure replaced the collapsed Metrodome and now anchors the eastern edge of the Minneapolis skyline as one of the most distinctive modern stadiums in the United States.

U.S. Bank Stadium at Night – Minneapolis, Minnesota

U.S. Bank Stadium at Night – Minneapolis, Minnesota

June 2019

Minneapolis Skyline: Target HQ, Campbell Mithun Tower, Foshay Tower

Minneapolis Skyline: Target HQ, Campbell Mithun Tower, Foshay Tower

June 2019 — Downtown Minneapolis glows under a clear night sky, with Target’s illuminated headquarters on the left displaying its signature red and white colors across the rooftop screens. To the right stands the Campbell Mithun Tower, its reflective glass façade mirroring the surrounding city lights. The historic Foshay Tower, crowned with its bright beacon, anchors the scene in the background—a reminder of the city’s architectural evolution from early 20th-century art deco to modern corporate design.

Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower at Night

Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower at Night

June 2019 — The Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower in downtown Minneapolis.

Thrivent Financial Construction Downtown Minneapolis at Sunset

Thrivent Financial Construction Downtown Minneapolis at Sunset

May 2019 — Thrivent Financial's current building and their new building going up.

Southwest LRT Trail Detour Sign, Minneapolis

Southwest LRT Trail Detour Sign, Minneapolis

May 2019 — A detour sign for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project stands beside a bike trail in Minneapolis, showing the rerouted path for cyclists and pedestrians during construction of the Green Line Extension. The detailed map outlines temporary closures through the Kenilworth Corridor and Cedar Lake areas, where new light rail tracks are being installed to connect downtown Minneapolis with the southwestern suburbs. The project, one of the largest public works efforts in Minnesota history, has significantly altered popular urban trails like the Midtown Greenway and Cedar Lake Trail since construction began in the late 2010s.

Cedar Lake South Beach, Minneapolis, Evening Light

Cedar Lake South Beach, Minneapolis, Evening Light

May 2019 — Cedar Lake South Beach in Minneapolis, photographed in the evening light, captures one of the city’s quieter public beaches along the Chain of Lakes. Located west of Bde Maka Ska, Cedar Lake is known for its natural shoreline and tree-lined surroundings, offering a more secluded experience compared to the busier neighboring lakes. The sandy beach, calm water, and sailboats anchored offshore highlight Minneapolis’s integration of recreation, nature, and urban life within a few miles of downtown.

Washington Avenue Bridge over Mississippi River, Minneapolis

Washington Avenue Bridge over Mississippi River, Minneapolis

May 2019 — The maroon and gold Washington Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River, linking the University of Minnesota’s East and West Bank campuses. Seen from below, the bridge’s bold steel trusses frame the calm river and limestone bluffs, while the university’s West Bank buildings rise in the background. The bridge, completed in 1965, carries both vehicular and pedestrian traffic—including the campus’s light rail line—and serves as one of the most recognizable landmarks connecting the university’s two halves across the river.

Bruininks Hall, UMN East Bank Campus, Minneapolis

Bruininks Hall, UMN East Bank Campus, Minneapolis

May 2019 — Bruininks Hall, with its curved glass facade and modernist profile, stands prominently on the bluffs of the Mississippi River at the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus. The building, named after former university president Robert Bruininks, houses student services and administrative offices while serving as a visual landmark along the riverfront. The structure’s sleek transparency contrasts with the limestone layers of the bluff below, emphasizing the union between natural geology and contemporary academic architecture that defines much of the university’s riverfront setting.

Minneapolis Skyline and Bde Maka Ska at Night

Minneapolis Skyline and Bde Maka Ska at Night

May 2019 — The illuminated Minneapolis skyline rises behind a fog-covered Bde Maka Ska, its towers mirrored in the lake’s still surface. Buildings like the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Wells Fargo Center shine through the mist, their neon accents reflecting off the calm water. Captured at night, the photograph contrasts the cool, modern glow of downtown with the serene, natural quiet of the city’s largest lake—a reminder of how Minneapolis balances its urban form with its deep connection to water and landscape.

Abandoned Railroad Bridge, Nicollet Island, Minneapolis

Abandoned Railroad Bridge, Nicollet Island, Minneapolis

May 2019 — An abandoned wooden railroad bridge curves over the Mississippi River at Nicollet Island in Minneapolis, a quiet remnant of the city’s industrial past. Once part of a freight spur serving nearby mills and factories, the structure now stands unused, adorned with graffiti and framed by spring foliage. In the background, the tan brick towers of Riverplace and surrounding condominium developments reflect the area’s transformation from rail and river commerce to modern urban living.

Sneaky Pete’s and Dreamgirls, Downtown Minneapolis

Sneaky Pete’s and Dreamgirls, Downtown Minneapolis

May 2019 — Sneaky Pete's bar in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Main Post Office Art Deco Service Windows

Minneapolis Main Post Office Art Deco Service Windows

May 2019 — The historic Minneapolis Main Post Office features these brass-framed service windows, emblematic of the city’s 1930s Art Deco architecture. Completed in 1933 as part of a federal building initiative, the structure was designed by architect Léon Eugene Arnal of Magney & Tusler and remains one of the finest Depression-era public works in the Upper Midwest. The marble-clad lobby and geometric metal detailing reflect the influence of the Works Progress Administration’s design aesthetic—modern yet monumental—built to symbolize reliability and civic pride during a period of national recovery.

Target HQ Minneapolis: Collaborative Lounge and Corridor

Target HQ Minneapolis: Collaborative Lounge and Corridor

May 2019 — An interior lounge and corridor at Target Corporation’s headquarters in Minneapolis, designed to encourage informal meetings, employee collaboration, and visitor reception. The space reflects Target’s post-2010 modern workplace philosophy — blending minimalist corporate architecture with hospitality-inspired interiors. Curved ceiling soffits, accent lighting, and red brand-themed wall panels soften the otherwise sleek office environment, while modular seating and large communal tables support group discussions and mobile work. This type of open, flexible workspace became increasingly common in large corporate campuses in the 2010s, as U.S. companies shifted away from traditional cubicle layouts toward collaborative, design-driven environments influenced by retail and tech sectors. The Target brand’s signature red is subtly integrated throughout, reinforcing corporate identity within the workspace’s architecture.

Millennium Mills and Trinity House Lightship 93, Royal Docks

Millennium Mills and Trinity House Lightship 93, Royal Docks

April 2019 — Once a centerpiece of London’s industrial age, Millennium Mills stands derelict on the south side of the Royal Victoria Dock in Silvertown. Built in 1905 for Spillers, the flour mill operated for decades before closing in the 1980s. The weathered façade and faded signage remain prominent features of the docklands skyline. Moored in front is the striking red Trinity House Lightship 93, formerly used as a floating lighthouse to warn ships at sea. Today, the area is part of the Royal Docks regeneration zone, blending remnants of Britain’s maritime and industrial heritage with modern redevelopment.

Lyndale Avenue at Night, Minneapolis

Lyndale Avenue at Night, Minneapolis

April 2019 — Lyndale Avenue as seen from Interstate 94 in downtown Minneapolis.

Interstate 94 at Night, Downtown Minneapolis

Interstate 94 at Night, Downtown Minneapolis

April 2019 — Interstate 94 in Downtown Minneapolis.

Dean Parkway Apartments, South Minneapolis

Dean Parkway Apartments, South Minneapolis

April 2019 — Apartments on Dean Parkway in South Minneapolis in April 2019.

Riverside Plaza from the Light Rail Overpass

Riverside Plaza from the Light Rail Overpass

April 2019 — Riverside Plaza stands tall beyond the METRO Blue Line overpass in the Cedar–Riverside district of Minneapolis. The colorful panels of the 1970s residential towers contrast with the new mid-rise apartments and light rail infrastructure built decades later. This view captures the merging of eras—modern rail transit, Brutalist architecture, and the continuing evolution of one of Minneapolis’s most historically diverse neighborhoods.

Light Rail Curve at Cedar–Riverside

Light Rail Curve at Cedar–Riverside

April 2019 — The METRO Blue Line curves toward downtown Minneapolis near the Cedar–Riverside neighborhood, passing below the colorful concrete towers of Riverside Plaza at sunset. The complex, designed by architect Ralph Rapson and completed in 1973, is one of the city’s most distinctive examples of Brutalist modernism. This area, once part of the immigrant gateway to Minneapolis, now blends historic structures like the Mixed Blood Theatre with the transit corridor connecting neighborhoods across the city.

Downtown Minneapolis from Cedar Lake Trail

Downtown Minneapolis from Cedar Lake Trail

April 2019 — The Minneapolis skyline glows against a deep twilight sky, its mix of modern glass towers and classic architecture illuminated from within. Iconic buildings such as the IDS Center and Wells Fargo Center define the city’s vertical rhythm, while the rail and industrial foreground recall the infrastructure that shaped its early economy. Captured during blue hour, the scene reflects the enduring balance between industry and innovation that characterizes Minneapolis.

BNSF at Harrison Street Crossing

BNSF at Harrison Street Crossing

April 2019 — BNSF train goes through intersection at Harrison Sreet in Northeast Minneapolis during sunset.

Night Lights on Nicollet During the Final Four

Night Lights on Nicollet During the Final Four

April 2019 — The bright blue Ferris wheel rises above Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, part of the city’s celebrations during the 2019 NCAA Final Four tournament. Set between modern office towers and historic facades, the installation turned the urban corridor into a festive promenade of color and motion. The glow from the wheel’s LEDs reflects off rain-dampened pavement and glass storefronts, capturing a rare moment when the city’s business district became an after-dark fairground alive with light, visitors, and late-spring energy.

Ferris Wheel on Nicollet Mall during NCAA FInal Four

Ferris Wheel on Nicollet Mall during NCAA FInal Four

April 2019 — A ferris wheel set up in downtown Minneapolis during the 2019 NCAA Final Four basketball tournament.

Ferris Wheel in Downtown Minneapolis – Final Four 2019

Ferris Wheel in Downtown Minneapolis – Final Four 2019

April 2019 — A temporary Ferris wheel illuminated downtown Minneapolis during the 2019 NCAA Final Four basketball tournament, transforming the city’s business core into a festive, light-filled gathering space. Installed near Nicollet Mall, the attraction symbolized the city’s embrace of large-scale national events and its ongoing downtown revitalization. With blue LED lights reflecting off surrounding office towers and skyways, the scene captured the blend of sports celebration and urban energy that defined Minneapolis during the tournament weekend.

Minneapolis Nicollet Mall Ferris Wheel During NCAA Final Four

Minneapolis Nicollet Mall Ferris Wheel During NCAA Final Four

April 2019 — A ferris wheel set up in downtown Minneapolis during the 2019 NCAA Final Four basketball tournament.

Pho Tau Bay Restaurant  on Nicollet Ave

Pho Tau Bay Restaurant on Nicollet Ave

March 2019 — Pho Tau Bay and the Laundromat on Nicollet Ave in South Minneapolis.

Construction in Minneapolis

Construction in Minneapolis

March 2019 — Interstate 35W coming into downtown Minneapolis.

Piles of dirt on 35W construction in Minneapolis

Piles of dirt on 35W construction in Minneapolis

March 2019 — Construction on interstate 35W near downtown Minneapolis.

Raspberry Island Bandshell and Wabasha Street Bridge at Night

Raspberry Island Bandshell and Wabasha Street Bridge at Night

March 2019 — The Schubert Club Bandshell on Raspberry Island, illuminated along the Mississippi River in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Completed in 2002, the modern arched performance structure serves as an outdoor music venue with views toward the historic Wabasha Street Bridge, visible in the background. The bridge, originally built in 1859 and reconstructed in 1998, is known as the only true vertical align arch bridge over the Mississippi. Its decorative architectural lighting reflects across the water alongside the flooded riverbank, highlighting how the river’s seasonal water levels shape the island landscape. Raspberry Island has long served as a gathering space and riverfront access point, evolving from a railroad landing to a cultural park and performance venue.

Downtown Minneapolis Reflections

Downtown Minneapolis Reflections

March 2019 — Illuminated office and residential towers rise over downtown Minneapolis after dark, their façade lighting and interior floors forming a dense urban grid against a winter sky. The blue-accented crowns and vertical light bands highlight the city’s mix of late-20th-century corporate towers and newer high-rise residential development that has reshaped the downtown core since the 2000s. In the foreground, a still water feature mirrors the skyline, emphasizing the geometry and lighting strategies used to distinguish individual buildings within a tightly packed central business district. This area reflects Minneapolis’s broader downtown reinvestment, where office, residential, and public infrastructure coexist within a walkable, transit-served core.

Welder at Hennepin Energy Recovery Center Water Tank Replacement

Welder at Hennepin Energy Recovery Center Water Tank Replacement

March 2019 — Man working on a water tank for the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center.

8500 Tower in Bloomington Minnesota

8500 Tower in Bloomington Minnesota

March 2019 — The 8500 Tower in Bloomington, MN is the cities tallest building. Located at 8500 Normandale Lake.

AT&T Tower Lobby, Minneapolis, MN

AT&T Tower Lobby, Minneapolis, MN

March 2019 — Newly renovated lobby of the AT&T Tower at 901 Marquette Aveniue Minneapolis, MN

Bench in Father Hennepin Bluff Park

Bench in Father Hennepin Bluff Park

March 2019 — Snow surrounding a bench in Father Hennepin Bluff Park in Northeast Minneapolis.

Exit signs on Interstate 35W

Exit signs on Interstate 35W

March 2019 — Exit signs on Interstate 35W for Hiawatha Ave, 11th Ave, Washington Ave. in Minneapolis, MN.

MSP Airport 2019 Construction

MSP Airport 2019 Construction

March 2019 — The cosntruction of an airport parking ramp at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport.

Minneapolis St. Paul Airport in March 2019

Minneapolis St. Paul Airport in March 2019

March 2019 — The MSP Airport in winter.

MSP Airport Construction in Winter 2019

MSP Airport Construction in Winter 2019

March 2019 — New parking ramps being constructed at the Minneapolisāˆ’Saint Paul International Airport.

MSP Airport Parking Ramp Construction, Bloomington, MN

MSP Airport Parking Ramp Construction, Bloomington, MN

March 2019 — New parking ramps being constructed at the Minneapolisāˆ’Saint Paul International Airport.

MSP Airport Parking Garage Construction Site at Night

MSP Airport Parking Garage Construction Site at Night

March 2019 — A parking garage under construction at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport.

MSP Airport Parking Ramp Suicide Hot Line Sign

MSP Airport Parking Ramp Suicide Hot Line Sign

March 2019 — A "In Crisis?" sign on the top floor of the parking ramp at the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP) in Bloomington.

Abandoned Santa Elena Resort Hut, El Jobo, Costa Rica

Abandoned Santa Elena Resort Hut, El Jobo, Costa Rica

February 2019 — What seemed to be an abandoned resort found in El Jobo, Costa Rica.

Inside the Fifth Street Towers skyway

Inside the Fifth Street Towers skyway

January 2019 — The skyway connecting Soo Line Apartments to the Fifth Street Towers.

Inside the Canadian Pacific Plaza

Inside the Canadian Pacific Plaza

January 2019 — Located at 120 South 6th St, the 28 story Canadian Pacific Plaza was the tallest building in Minneapolis built in the 1960s.

Fifth Street Towers Skyway Entrance, Minneapolis

Fifth Street Towers Skyway Entrance, Minneapolis

January 2019 — Fifth Street Towers in Downtown Minneapolis. On the skyway level.

Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main

Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main

December 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main.

City Hall Clock Tower, Downtown Minneapolis

City Hall Clock Tower, Downtown Minneapolis

November 2018 — Some say the Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower is the largest in the world... There is some conflicting information. But what is known is it is in fact the largest four facing chiming clock in the world.

625 in Minneapolis

625 in Minneapolis

November 2018 — 625 in Minneapolis

AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis

AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis

November 2018 — AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis from a parking garage.

Target Headquarters, Downtown Minneapolis at Dusk

Target Headquarters, Downtown Minneapolis at Dusk

November 2018 — Target Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis in November 2018.

Target Corporation Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN

Target Corporation Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN

November 2018 — Headquarters of Target Stores in downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the I-35W Construction.

Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the I-35W Construction.

November 2018 — Construction on Interstate 35W near Downtown Minneapolis.

US Bank Stadium from Northeast Minneapolis

US Bank Stadium from Northeast Minneapolis

November 2018 — Northeast Minneapolis with US Bank Stadium across the Mississippi River.

Stone Arch Bridge through trees from Gold Medal Park

Stone Arch Bridge through trees from Gold Medal Park

November 2018 — The Stone Arch Bridge as seen from Gold Medal Park on November 5, 2018.

Gold Medal Flour Grain Elevator, Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

Gold Medal Flour Grain Elevator, Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

November 2018 — Gold Medal Flour in downtown Minneapolis on November 5, 2018.

Gold Medal Flour Neon Sign, Downtown Minneapolis

Gold Medal Flour Neon Sign, Downtown Minneapolis

November 2018 — Gold Medal Flour neon sign in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis skyline and Bde Maka Ska under full moon

Minneapolis skyline and Bde Maka Ska under full moon

October 2018 — Full Moon rising over Minneapolis. As seen from the West Calhoun neighborhood.

Dayton’s Project Redevelopment, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Dayton’s Project Redevelopment, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

October 2018 — The Daytons Project redevelopment project in downtown Minneapolis.

Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis MN

Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis MN

October 2018 — Hennepin County Government Center, construction was completed in 1977. While often looked at as a single building, it’s actually 2 different towers with glass in between them. When viewed from the northeast or southeast(such as this photo), the building gives the appearance of the letter H for Hennepin. The towers are accessible from each other via catwalks on each floor. Glass walls were added after multiple suicides.

Bail Bond Doctor Banner

Bail Bond Doctor Banner

October 2018 — Bail Bonds and City of Minneapolis Public Service Building banners on fencing around new development.

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