Protesters at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 4, 2025. Taking place on the afternoon of President Trump’s first address to joint session in congress, they are protesting the actions of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s involvement. The protest was organized as part of the “50501” protests taking place around the country. This is the first of two planned protests this week. Another is planned for Saturday at the State Capitol.

Protesters at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 4, 2025. Taking place on the afternoon of President Trump’s first address to joint session in congress, they are protesting the actions of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s involvement. The protest was organized as part of the “50501” protests taking place around the country. This is the first of two planned protests this week. Another is planned for Saturday at the State Capitol.

Protesters at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 4, 2025. Taking place on the afternoon of President Trump’s first address to joint session in congress, they are protesting the actions of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s involvement. The protest was organized as part of the “50501” protests taking place around the country. This is the first of two planned protests this week. Another is planned for Saturday at the State Capitol.

"Hey Brian Glenn There's a Glaring Stain On Your Suit. Look Who You've Shamed" protest sign. Protesters at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 4, 2025. Taking place on the afternoon of President Trump’s first address to joint session in congress, they are protesting the actions of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s involvement. The protest was organized as part of the “50501” protests taking place around the country. This is the first of two planned protests this week. Another is planned for Saturday at the State Capitol.

Protesters at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 4, 2025. Taking place on the afternoon of President Trump’s first address to joint session in congress, they are protesting the actions of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s involvement. The protest was organized as part of the “50501” protests taking place around the country. This is the first of two planned protests this week. Another is planned for Saturday at the State Capitol.

Large crowd of protesters at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 4, 2025. Taking place on the afternoon of President Trump’s first address to joint session in congress, they are protesting the actions of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s involvement. The protest was organized as part of the “50501” protests taking place around the country. This is the first of two planned protests this week. Another is planned for Saturday at the State Capitol.

Protesters at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 4, 2025. Taking place on the afternoon of President Trump’s first address to joint session in congress, they are protesting the actions of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s involvement. The protest was organized as part of the “50501” protests taking place around the country. This is the first of two planned protests this week. Another is planned for Saturday at the State Capitol.

Protesters at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 4, 2025. Taking place on the afternoon of President Trump’s first address to joint session in congress, they are protesting the actions of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s involvement. The protest was organized as part of the “50501” protests taking place around the country. This is the first of two planned protests this week. Another is planned for Saturday at the State Capitol.

Protesters on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 4, 2025. Taking place on the afternoon of President Trump’s first address to joint session in congress, they are protesting the actions of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s involvement. The protest was organized as part of the “50501” protests taking place around the country. This is the first of two planned protests this week. Another is planned for Saturday at the State Capitol.

Protesters at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 4, 2025. Taking place on the afternoon of President Trump’s first address to joint session in congress, they are protesting the actions of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s involvement. The protest was organized as part of the “50501” protests taking place around the country. This is the first of two planned protests this week. Another is planned for Saturday at the State Capitol.

A justice for Allison Lussier billboard on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Rooftop water tower on the Roof Depot building in South Minneapolis.

Protester with an American flag outside a Tesla facility just outside of Minneapolis.

Protest sign reading: "Boycott Nazi Scum No Tesla". Protesters have gathered each Saturday for weeks now at this Tesla Facility just outside of Minneapolis (Golden Valley).

Protester holding up a sign that reads "Nope Not my President" "Hair Hitler" "The Dogefather" Protesters have gathered each Saturday for weeks now at this Tesla Facility just outside of Minneapolis (Golden Valley).

Protester in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) holds up a protest sign at a Tesla facility.

Protester at a Tesla facility just outside of Minneapolis(Golden Valley). Protesters have been gathering each Saturday for weeks.

A protester at the Tesla facility just outside of Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 1, 2025. Protesters have been gathering each Saturday for weeks now protesting Elon Musk, Tesla and the current administration.

Protesters hold up signs reading "Deport Musk" and "Tesla The Swasticar" at a protest outside a Tesla facility in Minneapolis(Golden Valley) on March 1, 2025. The protests are part of nationwide "Tesla Takedown" protests targeting Musk, Tesla and the Trump Administration.

An upside down American Flag and a right side up American Flag seen outside a Tesla facility in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 1, 2025. Protesters have been gathering for weeks now protesting the actions of Elon Musk and his Doge Department under the Trump administration.

Protesters outside of a Tesla facility in Golden Valley, Minnesota on March 1st, 2025. This is the third weekend in a row they've gathered to protest the actions of Elon Musk and the current administration.

Protester holding up a sign that reads "Resist Elon Tesla Oligarchs GOP This is not normal" outside a Tesla facility in just outside of Minneapolis (Golden Valley) on March 1st, 2025. This is the third weekend in a row they've gathered to protest the actions of Elon Musk and the current administration

Large protest banner outside a Tesla facility in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) that reads: "Don't testdrive fascism No Swasticar!"

Protesters outside of a Tesla facility in Golden Valley, Minnesota on March 1st, 2025. This is the third weekend in a row they've gathered to protest the actions of Elon Musk and the current administration.

Graffiti on a long vacant building on Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis. It reads "Real patriots kill nazis"

Ice in a shape of a heart on the spot where George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis Police in May 2020. The memorial inside George Floyd Square has been a place of protest ever since.

Augie's on Hennepin Avenue in February 2025.

A daytime DJ set at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis in February.

Canoes and kayaks stacked up in the snow around Bde Maka Ska.

Protesters at the Tesla service center just outside of Minneapolis. Signs reading “Unplug Mad King Musk”, “This car runs on fascism”, “Who buys cars from a nazi?”, “Say no to doge”, “Don’t buy swasticars, BAD DOGE!”. Protest is part of a nationwide "TeslaTakedown" protest that seems to have originated on Bluesky.

Protester outside a Telsa showroom in Minneapolis (Golden Valley) with staged Golden Valley police squad cars.

A man stands with a sign reading "Say No To Doge! Who Elected Musk President?" outside a Tesla facility in Minneapolis.

Someone snowkiting in Minneapolis on Bde Maka Ska during a February 2025 snowstorm.

A taxi cab seen in the North Loop Minneapolis in February 2025. Windows covered in pictures of President Trump.

Inside the Minneapolis Skyway in downtown Minneapolis.

A Tesla vehicle seen in Minneapolis with Tesla branding removed and a sticker reading "I bought this before Elon became a fascist.".

Large crowd gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol on February 5, 2025 protesting the actions of President Trump and Elon Musk.

Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on February 5, 2025, as part of the nationwide 50501 Movement — fifty coordinated protests across all fifty states. Demonstrators carried handmade signs calling for the protection of democracy and denouncing Project 2025, a controversial conservative policy blueprint that critics warned could undermine civil rights and government independence. The crowd included students, community organizers, and local officials, unified by concerns over political extremism and voter suppression. In this image, a young protester’s sign — “Look out Trump, my generation votes in the next election” — captures the rally’s tone of urgency, defiance, and generational change.

Protester at the Minnesota State Capitol on February 5, 2025 holding up a sign that reads "We defeated nazis once we can do it again".

Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol on February 5, 2025 to protest actions taken by President Trump and Elon Musk. The protest was part of a nationwide protest said to be held in all 50 states.

Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol on February 5, 2025 to protest actions taken by President Trump and Elon Musk. The protest was part of a nationwide protest said to be held in all 50 states.

Protester at the Minnesota State Capitol on February 5, 2025 holding up a sign that reads "Stop the theft of our info!" "Absolutely no one voted for elon musk! None of us!".

Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol on February 5, 2025 to protest actions taken by President Trump and Elon Musk. The protest was part of a nationwide protest said to be held in all 50 states.

Protesters arriving at the Minnesota State Capitol on February 5, 2025. They come to protest Project 2025, Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

Rainbow Building at Lake/Hennepin. Originally built by TB Walker’s Red River Lumber Company, the building will be 115 years old this year. Walker was an avid art collector with his gallery at the location of the present day Walker Art Center building. Minneapolis February 2025

Signage around the 3rd precinct Minneapolis police station that was burned following the 2020 murder of George Floyd.

People Over Property! The People's Way at George Floyd Square. The area has been a place of protest since the 2020 murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police.

Black History written on the barricades around the George Floyd Memorial inside George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis. The intersection has been a place of protest since the 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Construction continues on Opportunity Crossing at 3030 Nicollet. The 6 story mixed use building with 110 affordable housing units will replace what was a large Wells Fargo Bank. Located across from the 5th precinct police station, the bank was heavily damaged during 2020 riots.

A box of eggs placed in a doorway on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Litle Ember Co. Sauna Sessions mobile sauna at Cedar Lake in Minneapolis.

Sunset over the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis.

A flyer found at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The area has been a place of protest since the 2020 murder of George Floyd. Reads: Understanding Resistance from the George Floyd Uprising to Al-Aqsa Flood.

Last Call party bar in downtown Minneapolis.

A beautiful mid January sunset behind Target Field Station in the North Loop Minneapolis.

A car on Lake Street in Minneapolis with a sign reading "Jesus Christ. Will you vote for him?".

Jade Dynasty open on Lake Street near Lyndale. The space had been vacant and boarded up since Fuji Ya closed in 2020.

United Crushers graffiti on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis., The building was once a Target store that closed in 2023.

Under the glow of neon and transit lights, a few bundled-up pedestrians wait for the train at Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station in downtown Minneapolis on a frigid January night. The temperature hovered in the single digits as light snow dusted the platform and tracks. The glowing red sign for Sneaky Pete’s — a longtime nightlife landmark just off 1st Avenue — adds a warm contrast to the blue-gray tones of the winter scene. The photo captures the resilient quiet of Minneapolis transit life in deep winter, where late-night riders and flickering lights define the city’s pulse long after rush hour ends.

A soft snow falls over the North Loop in Minneapolis, coating Washington Avenue in a fresh winter layer on January 9, 2025. Warm lamplight and neon glow from neighborhood fixtures like Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill and Club Solo cut through the flurries, lending the street a cinematic quiet. The North Loop — once an industrial hub of warehouses and rail spurs — has evolved into one of Minneapolis’s liveliest nightlife districts, where music venues, old brick buildings, and modern bars coexist in a mix of grit and polish. Even in the dead of winter, the area’s energy hums on, softened only by the sound of snow underfoot.

A landscaping company advertising on a cybertruck.

Ice fishing on the Lake of the isles on an unusually warm December evening.

A man walks his dog on The Mall on a a unusually warm late December night.

Lagoon and Hennepin in Uptown Minneapolis on a a unusually warm late December night.

Nicollet and Franklin Avenue during an unusually warm late December night.

A fresh snowfall on the Spoonbridge and Cherry at the Walker Sculpture Garden near Downtown Minneapolis.

The Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture in the Walker Art Garden in Downtown Minneapolis.

George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The intersection has been an ongoing protest zone since the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Birthday candles an the George Floyd Memorial in George Floyd Square as seen in November 2024. The memorial is part of an ongoing protest at the intersection since the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Letters formed to spell Trump as seen on an electrical box at Blaisdell and Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains. Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.

New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains. Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.

New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains. Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.

New fencing dropped in the North Loop on N 5th Ave and I-94. It's too bad, was a fun spot to watch trains. Could see the Light Rail, Northstar Line and freight trains from under this bridge.

A Kamala Harris Tim Walz for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis;

Political yard signs on the fence in front of a home in South Minneapolis prior to 2024 Presidential Election.

A Harris for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.

"Stop Project 2025" "Minnesotans For Harris Walz" yard signs in South Minneapolis.

A "Cats for Kamala" yard sign in South Minneapolis, Seen less than a month away from the 2024 Presidential election.

An October supermoon rising over the "big 3" buildings in downtown Minneapolis.

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.

Man flips pizza dough at Uptown Pizza on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Full Moon in Uptown Minneapolis from Lake Street.

A biker on a brand new bike lane on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

A reflective orange label on a metal utility pole base in Minneapolis reads “Aluminum Wiring Inside – No Scrap Value,” a deterrent to metal theft common in urban infrastructure. These signs are typically installed by city or utility crews to reduce vandalism and theft of copper wiring from streetlights and signal systems. Aluminum, though less conductive than copper, is widely used for cost and safety reasons in public electrical networks across Minneapolis and other U.S. cities.

Razor wire and concrete barricades continue to surround the former Minneapolis police 3rd precinct police station. The station was burned by protesters in May 2020 and is being renovated into an community voting center.

Signage at the former Minneapolis police third precinct police station proclaiming cleanup efforts underway. The building is being renovated into a voting center.

A flyer reading "We are relaunching our petition for a Civilian Police Accountability Commission in Minneapolis. Come learn more about CPAC, hear from organizers and sign the new petition!" found on a post outside the burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station.

Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar, Amy Klobuchar yard signs in the windows of the Minneapolis DFL office.

Mexican Independence Day Celebrations on Lake Street in Minneapolis

Mexican Independence Day Celebrations on Lake Street in Minneapolis

Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in September 2024

A temporary “Turtle X-ing” sign stands beside a paved trail managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, reminding cyclists and pedestrians to slow down for turtles crossing the path. Each spring and summer, snapping and painted turtles migrate between nearby lakes and wetlands to lay eggs in sandy soil along the city’s parkways. These seasonal signs are part of Minneapolis’s broader effort to balance recreation with urban wildlife protection, especially around the Chain of Lakes and Minnehaha Creek trail systems.

Signs outside the Uptown Theater reminding ticket holders there will be No Moshing allowed at tonight's Cuban Buena Vista Social Orchestra show...

Warm light from a September sunset on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Window wrap on a McDonald's restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Stud Of The Week on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.

A mural on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis by the artist Black Daze.

MAD DADs violence interrupters walk past the Midtown Transit Center on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

Breonna Taylor, Amir Locke, Ricky Cobb, and George Floyd written on the former Midtown Sheraton on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

A fisherman casts a rod into Cedar Lake in Minneapolis on September 11, 2024.