Minnesota

5,908 photos · 2008–2026

5,908 photographs tagged Minnesota, 2008–2026.

Cyclists and pedestrians on the Midtown Greenway beneath the Uptown Transit Station in Minneapolis. — The Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis passes beneath the Uptown Transit Station as a Metro Transit bus moves along the bridge above in October 2025.

Immigrant Power By Growth — Electrical boxes with artwork on them reading: "Immigrant Power By Growth".

Skeleton Construction Crew Tribute on Hennepin Avenue — Amid the long-running Hennepin Avenue reconstruction, residents added a dose of humor and gratitude by dressing Halloween skeletons in reflective vests and hard hats, mounting them on a front-yard tree with “Thank You Construction Crews!” signs.

Hennepin Avenue Is Open For Bikes — New bike lanes on Hennepin Avenue. The road had been closed for complete reconstruction.

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen lakeside pavilion at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis at dusk with moored boats. — Pimento Jamaican Kitchen at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis occupies the lakeside pavilion near the marina. The restaurant is part of the Minneapolis park system’s lakefront amenities at one of the Chain of Lakes. Fall foliage lines the plaza and paths around the building.

Protester in dinosaur costume at a No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis, holding a “NO REX BUT T. REX” sign. — A protester wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume marches in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The marcher holds a pink sign reading “NO REX BUT T. REX,” while other participants nearby carry signs including “LONG LIVE DEMOCRACY!”.

Handmaids and protesters march in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a local “No Kings” rally held as part of a nationwide day of protest. In the foreground, participants dressed as handmaids from The Handmaid’s Tale walk among a large crowd carrying anti-authoritarian and pro-democracy signs.

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis at a No Kings protest on October 18, 2025, holding signs and a chicken costume. — Protesters gather in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The crowd holds handmade signs criticizing President Donald Trump and his policies, including immigration enforcement, tariffs, and civil rights, while one participant wears a large chicken costume.

Marchers with a No Kings Twin Cities banner in downtown Minneapolis during a protest on October 18, 2025. — Marchers carry a “No Kings Twin Cities” banner in downtown Minneapolis during a nationwide No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The front banner identifies participating groups including Indivisible Twin Cities, 50501 Minnesota, Women’s March Minnesota, and the Minnesota AFL-CIO.

Thousands of protesters on 4th Street at Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Protesters seen here filling the streets of Downtown Minneapolis. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Thousands of protesters near U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march, October 18, 2025. — Thousands of protesters march through downtown Minneapolis near U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025, during the nationwide “No Kings!” protest. The crowd fills multiple downtown streets and intersections, with signs and flags visible below the stadium and surrounding buildings. Organizers estimated attendance at about 100,000 people.

The Only King I Will Accept is Burger King — Protest sign that reads "The Only King I Will Accept Is Burger King". Thousands protesst in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.

Spongebob Squarepants at No Kings Minneapolis — Protesters with Spongebob Squarepants costumes holding a banner thart reads "Science is real, Black Lives Matter, No human is illegal, love is love, women's rights are human rights, kindness is everything." Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis during the October 18, 2025 No Kings march, holding anti-Trump signs. — Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The crowd carries handmade signs criticizing Donald Trump and opposing authoritarianism, with messages including “Humanity for All,” “Say No,” and “Trump would be so mad if he could read these signs.”

Protester with “Mark of the Beast” sign in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. — A protester in downtown Minneapolis holds a hand-drawn sign depicting a red cap with the biblical quotation “And they shall wear the Mark of the Beast upon their foreheads” during the nationwide “No Kings!” protest on October 18, 2025.

Big Bird puppet above protesters in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march on October 18, 2025. — Protesters gather in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during the nationwide No Kings march. In the crowd, oversized puppets including Big Bird and caricature figures rise above handmade anti-Trump signs and American flags. The march drew thousands to the city center as part of coordinated demonstrations held across the United States.

Protester holds a “Joker No Kings” sign at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis. — A protester holds a hand-painted anti-Trump sign reading “Joker No Kings” during the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The Minneapolis rally was part of a nationwide day of protests organized under the “No Kings” name.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis. — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Protester holding a “FUCK ICE” skateboard in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. A young protester holds up a skateboard with "FUCEK ICE" written on the grip. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The event drew thousands of participants in central Minneapolis.

Protester with sign reading “I hate fascists like I love my wife: endlessly” at a No Kings protest in Minneapolis. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Protester holding up a sign that reads "I HATE FASCISTS LIKE I LOVE MY WIFE. ENDLESSLY" The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Protester in downtown Minneapolis wearing a large anti-Trump No Kings sign hat during an October 18, 2025 march. — Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold anti-Trump signs during a “No Kings” march on October 18, 2025.

Protest sign in downtown Minneapolis reading “Prison Without Due Process Is a Concentration Camp” at No Kings rally. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Signs reading "Prison Without Due Process Is A Concentration Camp" The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Inflatable unicorn and protest signs in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Signs visible that read "Antifascist? Now I get it. I'm Woke!". The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Protesters with American flags and signs in downtown Minneapolis during a No Kings march on October 18, 2025. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

Protest signs in downtown Minneapolis read “Pumpkin Spice and Fuck ICE” and “ICE Agents: The Real Terrorists.” — Protest signs in downtown Minneapolis during the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18, 2025 include messages reading “Pumpkin Spice and Fuck ICE” and “ICE Agents: The Real Terrorists.”

Inflatable frog costumes and protest signs in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. — Protesters fill downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during the nationwide “No Kings” protest, with handmade signs, small American flags, and inflatable frog costumes visible above the crowd.

Protest sign in downtown Minneapolis reads “Are we great yet? ’Cause I just feel embarrassed” during a No Kings march. — A protest sign reading “Are we great yet? ’Cause I just feel embarrassed” is held above a crowd in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The image was made during the local “No Kings” protest, part of a nationwide day of anti-Trump demonstrations.

No Kings protesters at S 4th St and Portland Ave in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. — No Kings protesters fill the area near South 4th Street and Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The crowd holds handmade signs and U.S. flags during a large anti-Trump march through the city center. Organizers said 100,000 people participated in the downtown protest.

Protester with a backpack sign offering water and supplies in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest. — A protester in downtown Minneapolis wears a backpack sign offering supplies during the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The handwritten sign reads, “This Person Has Water to share,” and lists trash bags, snacks and candy, and “hope,” with some items also written in Spanish.

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold Melissa Hortman and “Freedom and Justice for All” signs during a No Kings march. — Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold signs reading “In Honor of Our Beloved Hero Melissa Hortman” and “Freedom and Justice for All” during the nationwide “No Kings” protest on October 18, 2025. American flags and additional anti-Trump signs are visible in the crowd.

American and Trump 2024 Vance flags on a downtown Minneapolis condo balcony during the No Kings protest. — An American flag and a “Trump 2024 Vance” flag hang from a high-rise condominium balcony in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The balcony was across from U.S. Bank Stadium, where thousands of people gathered that day as part of the nationwide No Kings protests.

Americans didn't vote for this NO KINGS MINNEAPOLIS — Protester holding a sign up that reads "Americans didn't vote for this". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march, with a “Don’t let him break America” sign in front. — Protesters fill downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during the nationwide “No Kings” protest, with a participant in the foreground holding a sign reading “Don’t let him break America.” Visible signs reference President Donald Trump, immigration enforcement, and other national political issues that drew thousands to the march.

Thousands of protesters gather in a downtown Minneapolis plaza during a No Kings march on October 18, 2025. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Organizers say they think 100,000 attended the protests that may have been the largest in American history. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

A large inflatable yellow chicken with protest signs reading "I don't give a cluck how we get rid of him" at a No Kings march in Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. — An inflatable yellow chicken and anti-Trump protest signs are shown in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The protest sign reads “I don’t give a cluck how we get rid of him.” The protest was part of a nationwide day of action opposing Donald Trump.

Protesters gather on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beneath banners reading "NO KINGS TWIN CITIES" and "WE THE PEOPLE" during an October 18, 2025 demonstration. — Protesters gather at Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beneath a parking ramp displaying large banners reading “NO KINGS TWIN CITIES” and “WE THE PEOPLE” on October 18, 2025. The banners overlook a crowded street march with handmade anti-Trump signs and American flags during the local “No Kings” protest. The demonstration was part of a nationwide day of protest.

A protester holds a sign reading "This teacher is putting Trump in time out" during the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. — A protester in downtown Minneapolis holds a sign reading “This teacher is putting Trump in time out” during the nationwide “No Kings!” protest on October 18, 2025. The event drew thousands to the city center as part of coordinated protests held in multiple U.S. cities.

KING CON No Kings Minneapolis — Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.

Protesters in Minneapolis carry signs including a "Baby Trump" message and a shark costume during a No Kings march against President Trump on October 18, 2025. — Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump and his policies. In the foreground, one participant carries a “Baby Trump” sign beside a person in a shark costume, while other signs in the crowd reference immigration and opposition to ICE.

Protesters holding signs gather on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beneath a parking ramp displaying "No Kings" and "We the People" banners. — Protesters gather at Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The crowd fills the street beneath a downtown parking ramp, where large banners reading “No Kings” and “We the People” hang from the structure.

Airplane towing a Paul McCartney concert banner over downtown Minneapolis near U.S. Bank Stadium. — A small airplane tows a banner advertising Paul McCartney’s Oct. 17, 2025, concert at U.S. Bank Stadium over downtown Minneapolis. Photograph taken about an hour before the doors opened.

State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis advertising Purple Rain pre-Broadway performances. — The State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays marquee and window advertising for Purple Rain. Signage on the theater facade and the skyway announces that pre-Broadway performances begin October 16.

Cyclist in yellow jacket riding on Cedar Lake Trail toward hazy Minneapolis downtown skyline on autumn morning. — Biking towards Downtown Minneapolis on a autumn morning, a foggy haze covers the tops of the buildings.

Metro Transit light rail vehicle crosses Kenilworth Channel bridge during Southwest LRT extension testing in Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit light rail vehicle crosses the Kenilworth Channel bridge in Minneapolis during testing for the Southwest LRT extension. The train is wrapped with safety and construction messaging, including “Opens 2027,” identifying it as part of the Green Line Extension project. The bridge carries the new line over the channel through the Kenilworth corridor, where test runs are used to check vehicle operation and route readiness before passenger service begins.

Metro Light Rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station in Minneapolis during the evening. — SouthWest Station is a Metro Transit park and ride in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, built in 1994 for bus service into downtown Minneapolis. It is scheduled to become a stop on the Green Line Extension, a light rail line set to open in 2027. The train on display, numbered 108B, carries the extension's branding and a 2027 target date.

Light rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station platform in Minneapolis during evening hours. — Southwest Station is a stop on Metro Transit's Green Line Extension, a light rail line linking downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. Train 108B waits at the platform here in Eden Prairie.

Light rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station platform in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. — SouthWest Station in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is the western terminus of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension, also called the Southwest LRT. A banner on the train reads "Opens 2027," marking the line's planned start of service. The station platform sits below street level, built to extend light rail service from downtown Minneapolis into the southwest suburbs.

Light rail vehicle enters Kenilworth Tunnel during Southwest LRT Green Line extension testing in Minneapolis. — A light rail vehicle enters the Kenilworth Tunnel on the Southwest LRT Green Line extension in Minneapolis. The image shows the new below-grade tunnel portal and adjacent tracks as testing proceeds on a section of the line built to carry trains through the Kenilworth corridor. Construction on this segment began in 2018, and the extension is projected to open for passenger service in 2027.

Light rail vehicle leaves W Lake St Station for first time — A Southwest LRT test train passes through the West Lake Street Station in Minneapolis. The station serves the Green Line extension, under construction since 2018 and expected to open to passengers in 2027.

Metro Transit light rail vehicle stopped at W 21st Street Station during Southwest LRT clearance testing in Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit light rail vehicle is stopped at W 21st Street Station in Minneapolis during clearance testing for the Southwest Light Rail Transit extension. Station signage for “SouthWest Station” is visible above the platform, and construction fencing remains in place along the right-of-way. The tests verify that trains can safely clear platforms, track infrastructure, and other fixed elements before the new line enters passenger service. The Southwest LRT project extends the regional rail system toward the western suburbs and has been under construction since 2018.

Pillsbury A-Mill on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, with its rooftop flour sign above the former mill complex. — The Pillsbury A-Mill stands on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, with its rooftop “Pillsbury’s Best Flour” sign visible above the former milling complex. Completed in 1881, the mill was a major part of the flour industry that grew around nearby St. Anthony Falls, where water power drove large-scale grain processing. The brick industrial buildings are seen alongside newer residential towers and the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, showing the mix of historic industry, research facilities, and redevelopment along the riverfront.

A metal bench sits beside yellow wildflowers and construction fencing along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. — New bench installed on the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. The trail was rebuilt following construction of the new green line extension light rail project.

Spectacle Shoppe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis after street reconstruction, with new sidewalk and bike lane. — The Spectacle Shoppe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night after the street reconstruction.

Shane Anderson mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis with a Martin Luther King Jr. quote on a brick wall. — A mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis covers a brick wall with colorful graffiti-style lettering, cartoon figures, and a hand-painted Martin Luther King Jr. quote reading, “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” The work is identified as a mural by Shane Anderson and appears in a commercial alley.

The Lowry on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis behind road construction barriers at night. — The Lowry restaurant on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night behind a roadside construction zone.

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis silhouetted against a pink and purple sunset sky. — The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis spans Hiawatha Avenue beneath a pink and purple sunset sky. The cable-stayed pedestrian and bicycle bridge carries trail traffic over the highway and light-rail corridor on the city’s east side. In this view, the bridge’s curved deck and protective fencing are silhouetted against the evening clouds, with a person visible on the span.

Specs Optical storefront at 2204 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. — Specs Optical at 2204 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Metro Transit Siemens S700 light rail vehicle 316A passes beneath cable-stayed station canopy during Green Line Extension testing — A Siemens S700 light rail vehicle for Metro Transit’s Green Line Extension passes beneath a cable-stayed station canopy in Minneapolis. The car is wrapped with “Light Rail Testing Happening Now” and GreenLineExt.org graphics promoting public awareness during testing for the Southwest LRT project. The train is identified as car 316A, part of the new fleet ordered for the extension of the Green Line.

Mary’s bar and restaurant in Uptown at night, with purple exterior lights and diners visible inside. — Mari's Uptown bar on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Night photo of car light trails on multiple freeways — The complex interchange of Interstate 94, Hennepin Avenue, and Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis. The photograph is composed from the Hennepin Avenue flyover exit off Interstate 94.

Crowd at a Sexy Nerds dance party inside The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis, under disco lights — A "Sexy Nerds" dance party is underway at The Green Room, a music venue and nightclub in Uptown Minneapolis.

People dance at The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis during a Sexy Nerds club night. — Sexy Nerds dance party in Uptown Minneapolis at The Green Room on Girard.

Attendees play a Sailor Moon arcade game at The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis. — Club goers play a retro video game inside the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025 during a "Sexy Nerds" event.

Attendees play video games at Sexy Nerds in Uptown Minneapolis. — Video gaming at the Sexy Nerds event at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Closed bike lanes in Minneapolis — A Minneapolis police squad car occupies the bike lane on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night, its emergency lights activated.

Minneapolis Police Officer At Downtown Shooting — A Minneapolis police officer maintains a perimeter around a crime scene in Downtown Minneapolis following a double shooting on September 26, 2025. The officer looks on as place cards line the street where bullet casings were found on Hennepin Avenue shortly after rush hour.

Graffiti and construction at Nicollet Ave and Midtown Greenway — A biker passes through construction on Nicollet Ave to get to the Midtown Greenway. The construction is happening as the city opens up Nicollet Avenue after demolishing the former K-Mart building.

Green Room neon sign in Minneapolis — The Green Room sign at Girard and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Patrons read at Walker Library in Uptown Minneapolis. — A man reads inside the Walker Library, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The Walker Library is a branch of the Hennepin County Library system, serving the Uptown neighborhood. This intersection has had a library since the early 1900s with the library being rebuilt multiple times.

Uptown Apartments in Uptown Minneapolis — Cars moving down Lake Street during a late September sunset in Uptown Minneapolis.

Spin and Lime Bikes need saving — Shared mobility bikes and scooters from Lime and Spin are seen behind a newly installed fence along the Midtown Greenway path in Minneapolis, beneath the Interstate 35W overpass. This section of the multi-use path, a vital east-west bicycle and pedestrian corridor, was closed while addressing ongoing concerns regarding open drug use that had been prevalent along this segment of the Greenway throughout the summer

Nicollet Avenue getting closer to opening — Reconstruction is underway at the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and West Lake Street in Minneapolis, aiming to restore a vital urban connection. For decades, Nicollet Avenue was interrupted at this point by a K-Mart store, creating a significant barrier to north-south traffic and community cohesion.

Vikings Single Game Tickets Available — US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis features a large digital screen advertising single game tickets for the Minnesota Vikings' upcoming home opener. Completed in 2016, US Bank Stadium serves as the home field for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. The building replaces the longtime Metrodome which was demolished in 2014. In years prior, the Metrodome roof collapsed after a major snowstorm.

Full Cafe patio during road construction Hennepin — Patrons gather on the very popular outdoor patio of Namaste Cafe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. This during substantial road construction that has closed Hennepin Avenue for a period of time. Bikes seen locked up to poles in front.

Palmerss Bar Is Closing — A crowd gathers outside Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis's Cedar Riverside neighborhood, marking its second to last night of operation. Palmer's Bar has been a long-standing fixture in the community, known for its live music and local patronage. Reports indicated the final night would conclude with a lock-in until all beverages were consumed, a farewell tradition for the beloved venue.

Biker on Martin Olav Sabo Bridge over Haiwatha — A cyclist travels across the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, a dedicated pedestrian and bicycle suspension bridge spanning Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis. Opened in 2007, the bridge was designed to provide a safe, grade-separated connection for trail users along the Midtown Greenway, avoiding the busy highway and light-rail tracks below.

A protest flyer affixed to a street pole in Minneapolis calls on Mayor Jacob Frey to sell the Roof Depot site to the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute. — A protest flyer, displayed in Minneapolis, calls on residents to contact Mayor Jacob Frey concerning the future of the Roof Depot site. The flyer urges the mayor to sell the property to the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI), referencing a $10.2 million offer submitted on June 27th.

Cannabis dispensary coming soon at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis — A banner announces a forthcoming cannabis dispensary at the prominent corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This building, characterized by its green trim and white facade, previously housed a Juut hair salon and has been vacant for several years.

Tranquility bench at George Floyd Square — A bench at the George Floyd Memorial seen in September 2025.

Greenhouse at George Floyd Square at night — The greenhouse at George Floyd Square where plants are kept in the winter. Many of the flowers and plants have been saved since being left at the memorial.

No Justice No Streets yard sign in September 2025 — A "No Justice No Streets" yard sign is displayed at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street. This site has served as a continuous place of protest and remembrance since the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Colorful cat mural in Minneapolis by Gulsan Osman — A mural by artist Gulsan Osman, featuring a black cat.

36 Lyn Refuel Station in South Minneapolis at night. — 36 Lyn Refuel Station in South Minneapolis operates as a neighborhood gas station and convenience stop on Lyndale Avenue South.

Gold and Watch Repair storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis with repair and gold-buying signs. — Gold and Watch Repair on Lake Street in Minneapolis is a jewelry and watch repair business with multilingual storefront signage. The shop advertises battery replacement, watch repair, and buying gold and silver.

Immigrant Power By Vision poster in Minneapolis — Posters promoting "Immigrant Power by Vision" and "Immigrant Power by Culture" are displayed on a shipping container on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The shipping containers are in a vacant lot at the corner of Chicago and Lake where art installations have occurred after buildings were destroyed following the murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd Mural on 38th Street 2025 — The George Floyd mural is displayed on the exterior of Cup Foods at East 38th Street in South Minneapolis. This location, part of what is now known as George Floyd Square, became a focal point for protests following his murder in May 2020.

Skateboarder rides past Lake Street light rail station under construction on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — The new Lake Street Station, part of the Southwest Light Rail Green Line Extension. The train line which has been under construction for almost a decade is set to open in 2027. The orange station shown here serves Lake Street above and the large amount of residential apartments below. Skateboard seen skating down the Midtown Greenway trail.

Man cleans bus stop in Uptown Minneapolis — A man cleans up a bus stop on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Daisys Bar and Nightclub on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at dusk — Daisys Bar at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis as the sun sets. This bar, which is only open a few hours a week, takes the place of previous longtime cowboy bar Cowboy Slims.

KISS Lounge and Nightclub on S Girard Ave in Minneapolis at dusk. — KISS Lounge and Nightclub on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis as the sun sets. The nightclubs, which are only open a few hours a week, have arguable contributed to the emptiness of the area in recent years.

Brother Ali record table in Minneapolis — A Brother Ali table at Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis. Seen in September 2025.

Rocky shoreline with ancient volcanic rocks at Tettegouche State Park on Lake Superior's North Shore. — Tettegouche State Park runs along nearly six miles of Lake Superior's North Shore in Minnesota, covering more than 9,000 acres of boreal forest, inland lakes, and volcanic rock cliffs. The rocky shoreline is made up of rhyolite and basalt formations dating back over a billion years to the Midcontinent Rift, when lava flows shaped much of the region's bedrock. Lake Superior holds roughly 3 quadrillion gallons of water, making it the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. The park was established in 1979 on land once used for logging operations and a private fishing retreat.

Rocky shoreline with ancient volcanic rocks at Tettegouche State Park on Lake Superior's North Shore, Minnesota. — Tettegouche State Park runs along nearly six miles of Lake Superior's North Shore in Minnesota. The dark rock along this stretch formed from volcanic activity roughly 1.1 billion years ago, part of the Midcontinent Rift that shaped much of the region's bedrock. Established in 1979, the park covers more than 9,000 acres and includes the Baptism River, which empties into Lake Superior nearby. It's also home to High Falls, the tallest waterfall located entirely within Minnesota's borders.

Rocky shoreline with boreal forest meets Lake Superior at Shovel Point in Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota. — Tettegouche State Park runs along more than six miles of Lake Superior shoreline near the mouth of the Baptism River in Minnesota's North Shore region. Its cliffs, formed from ancient volcanic rock, rank among the highest points on the state's Lake Superior coast. Established in 1979, the park covers roughly 9,600 acres of boreal forest, inland lakes, and shoreline. Shovel Point, a rhyolite headland reached by a mile-long trail, is one of the park's best-known overlooks, along with nearby Palisade Head.

Split Rock Lighthouse perches atop a rocky cliff above Lake Superior near Two Harbors, Minnesota. — Split Rock Lighthouse sits atop a 130-foot cliff overlooking Lake Superior near Two Harbors, Minnesota. The Minnesota Historical Society, which operates the site as Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, built the station in 1910 after a severe 1905 storm wrecked dozens of ships along the North Shore. The Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad supplied the remote outpost by boat, since no roads reached it until the 1920s. The U.S. Coast Guard deactivated the light in 1969, and the tower is now preserved as a historic site rather than an active aid to navigation.

Split Rock Lighthouse stands on a cliff above Lake Superior near Two Harbors, Minnesota. — Split Rock Lighthouse stands atop a 130-foot cliff within Split Rock Lighthouse State Park near Two Harbors, Minnesota. The U.S. Lighthouse Service built it in 1910 after a series of shipwrecks, including the 1905 loss of the Mataafa, revealed the danger this stretch of the North Shore posed to Great Lakes shipping. Its beam once reached 22 miles across Lake Superior, guiding freighters carrying iron ore from the Mesabi Range. The Coast Guard decommissioned the light in 1969, the same year it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Minnesota Historical Society now manages the site as a museum and historic landmark.

Split Rock Lighthouse Sign in Northern Minnesota — A sign for the Split Rock Lighthouse on the North Shore in Minnesota.

Protest banner reading "BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS" hangs from Cleveland Avenue bridge over Interstate 94. — A protest banner advocating for a ban on assault weapons is displayed on the Cleveland Avenue bridge over Interstate 94.

Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar booth at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. — Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. The longtime cookie stand is one of the fair’s best-known food vendors, serving chocolate chip cookies and drinks.

A bicycle displays a "Repeal Conceal" sign at a Minneapolis vigil following a mass shooting at Annunciation School. — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following the mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church earlier in the day. Two children were killed and seventeen others were injured in the shooting. Speakers at the vigil included Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others.

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks at a candlelight vigil in Lynnhurst Park following a mass shooting at Annunciation School on August 27, 2025. — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following the mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church earlier in the day. Two children were killed and seventeen others were injured in the shooting. Speakers at the vigil included Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others.

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar speaks at a candlelight vigil in Lynnhurst Park following a mass shooting at Annunciation School on August 27, 2025. — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following the mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church earlier in the day. Two children were killed and seventeen others were injured in the shooting. Speakers at the vigil included Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at a candlelight vigil in Lynnhurst Park following a mass shooting at Annunciation School. — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following the mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church earlier in the day. Two children were killed and seventeen others were injured in the shooting. Speakers at the vigil included Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others.

Community members hold candles at a vigil in Lynnhurst Park honoring victims of a shooting at Annunciation School in Minneapolis. — The Minneapolis community gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a vigil following a mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church. This tragic event, which occurred earlier that morning, resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to seventeen others. Community members convened to mourn the victims and hear from various public officials, including the Minnesota Attorney General, Minneapolis Mayor, City Council Members, and Congresswomen. The vigil at Lynnhurst Park served as a collective expression of grief and a call for action against gun violence in the city.

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan speaks at a candlelight vigil in Lynnhurst Park following a mass shooting at Annunciation School on August 27, 2025. — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following the mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church earlier in the day. Two children were killed and seventeen others were injured in the shooting. Speakers at the vigil included Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others.

Large crowd holds candles at vigil in Lynnhurst Park following mass shooting at Annunciation School in Minneapolis. — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following the mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church earlier in the day. Two children were killed and seventeen others were injured in the shooting. Speakers at the vigil included Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks at a vigil in Lynnhurst Park following a mass shooting at Annunciation School. — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following the mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church earlier in the day. Two children were killed and seventeen others were injured in the shooting. Speakers at the vigil included Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others.

City Council Members Emily Koski and Linea Palmisano speak at a candlelight vigil in Lynnhurst Park following a mass shooting at Annunciation School on August 27, 2025. — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following the mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church earlier in the day. Two children were killed and seventeen others were injured in the shooting. Speakers at the vigil included Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others.

Attendees hold lit candles at a candlelight vigil in Lynnhurst Park following a mass shooting at Annunciation School in — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following the mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church earlier in the day. Two children were killed and seventeen others were injured in the shooting. Speakers at the vigil included Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others.

Large crowd gathers at Lynnhurst Park vigil following mass shooting at Annunciation School in Minneapolis. — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following the mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church earlier in the day. Two children were killed and seventeen others were injured in the shooting. Speakers at the vigil included Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others.

Two people holding candles at a vigil for shooting victims in Minneapolis. — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following the mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church earlier in the day. Two children were killed and seventeen others were injured in the shooting. Speakers at the vigil included Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others.

Police and law enforcement vehicles parked outside Annunciation Catholic School in South Minneapolis after a mass shooting on August 27, 2025. — Law enforcement vehicles from multiple agencies, including Minneapolis Police, are parked along the street outside Annunciation Catholic School and Church in South Minneapolis. This extensive response took place on August 27, 2025, following a mass shooting at the school. The tragic event resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to seventeen individuals, fourteen of whom were children.

Police officers secure Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis following a mass shooting on August 27, 2025. — Police officers secure the area around Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis on August 27, 2025, following a mass shooting. The incident resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to seventeen others, fourteen of whom were children. The yellow police tape cordons off the street, indicating an active investigation into the tragic event.

Law enforcement personnel gather outside Annunciation Catholic School in South Minneapolis following a mass shooting on August 27, 2025 — Law enforcement personnel gather at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on August 27, 2025, following a mass shooting. The incident resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to seventeen others, fourteen of whom were children. The school, located in South Minneapolis near Garfield Avenue, serves as a community educational institution.

Minneapolis Police and Allina Health ambulance respond at Annunciation Catholic School following a mass shooting on August 27, 2025. — An Allina Health ambulance and Minneapolis Police vehicles present outside Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis on August 27, 2025. The incident tragically resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to seventeen others, with fourteen of the injured also being children.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey at Vigil — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addresses attendees at a vigil held in Lynnhurst Park following a mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church. The event, which occurred earlier that morning, resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to seventeen others. The vigil brought together community members and officials, including the Minnesota Attorney General and Congresswomen, to mourn and reflect on the tragedy.

Vigil after Annunciation Church Shooting — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a candlelight vigil following a mass shooting at the Annunciation Church and School. The event, which occurred earlier in the day, resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to seventeen others. Speakers at the vigil included the Minnesota Attorney General, the Mayor of Minneapolis, City Council members, and a Congresswoman, addressing the community's grief and concerns about gun violence.

Mourners light candles at a Minneapolis vigil — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a vigil following a mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church. The event, which occurred earlier in the day, resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to seventeen others. Speakers at the vigil included the Minnesota Attorney General, the Mayor of Minneapolis, City Council Members, and a Congresswoman, addressing the community's grief and the issue of gun violence.

Moms Demand Action in Minneapolis — Minneapolis residents gathered at Lynnhurst Park for a vigil following a mass shooting at Annunciation School and Church. The event, which occurred earlier in the day, resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to seventeen others. Speakers at the vigil included the Minnesota Attorney General, the Mayor of Minneapolis, City Council members, and a Congresswoman, addressing the community's grief and concerns.

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