Rainbow Building, Lake & Hennepin, Minneapolis, February Snow
February 2025
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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
Burned Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Cleanup Underway
February 2025
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Signage around the 3rd precinct Minneapolis police station that was burned following the 2020 murder of George Floyd.
People Over Property Sign, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
February 2025
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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 Barricades at George Floyd Square
February 2025
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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.
Opportunity Crossing Construction, Nicollet & E 31st St
February 2025
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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.
Cartons of eggs on Lake Street
February 2025
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A box of eggs placed in a doorway on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Little Ember Co. Mobile Sauna at Cedar Lake, Minneapolis
January 2025
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Litle Ember Co. Sauna Sessions mobile sauna at Cedar Lake in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Cedar Lake Trail Bike Path, January Sunset
January 2025
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Sunset over the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square Flyer: Uprising to Al-Aqsa Flood
January 2025
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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
January 2025
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Last Call party bar in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis North Loop: Target Field Station at Sunset
January 2025
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A beautiful mid January sunset behind Target Field Station in the North Loop Minneapolis.
Jesus Christ sign on car, Lake Street, Minneapolis at night
January 2025
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A car on Lake Street in Minneapolis with a sign reading "Jesus Christ. Will you vote for him?".
Jade Dynasty Restaurant & Bar, Lake Street, Minneapolis Winter Night
January 2025
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Jade Dynasty open on Lake Street near Lyndale. The space had been vacant and boarded up since Fuji Ya closed in 2020.
UC United Crushers Graffiti, Lake Street, Uptown Minneapolis
January 2025
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United Crushers graffiti on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis., The building was once a Target store that closed in 2023.
Sneaky Pete’s, Warehouse District Station, Minneapolis, Jan 9, 2025
January 2025
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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.
Night Snowfall, Bunker’s, Washington Ave, Minneapolis, 2025
January 2025
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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.
Advertising on a Cybertruck
January 2025
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A landscaping company advertising on a cybertruck.
Ice Fishing on Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis
December 2024
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Ice fishing on the Lake of the isles on an unusually warm December evening.
Walking the dog on The Mall in the fog
December 2024
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A man walks his dog on The Mall on a a unusually warm late December night.
Uptown Minneapolis Intersection in December Fog
December 2024
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Lagoon and Hennepin in Uptown Minneapolis on a a unusually warm late December night.
Nicollet Ave and E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, in Fog
December 2024
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Nicollet and Franklin Avenue during an unusually warm late December night.
Fresh snowfall on Spoonbridge and Cherry
December 2024
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A fresh snowfall on the Spoonbridge and Cherry at the Walker Sculpture Garden near Downtown Minneapolis.
Spoonbridge and Cherry Sculpture, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
December 2024
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The Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture in the Walker Art Garden in Downtown Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: “Black Lives Matter” Barriers
November 2024
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George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The intersection has been an ongoing protest zone since the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square, November 2024
November 2024
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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.
Trump Stickers on Electrical Box, Lake Street, Minneapolis
November 2024
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Letters formed to spell Trump as seen on an electrical box at Blaisdell and Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
New Fencing Below I-94, Minneapolis North Loop
November 2024
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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 MNDOT Fencing Along I-94 in Minneapolis North Loop
November 2024
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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.
Fencing under I-94 in North Loop Minneapolis
November 2024
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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.
Walkway between fencing under I-94
November 2024
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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.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct: Razor Wire Removal and Redevelopment
Minneapolis: Harris Walz & No Justice No Streets Signs
October 2024
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South Minneapolis Yard Signs: Presidential Past and Present
October 2024
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Kamala Harris Tim Walz yard sign in South Minneapolis
October 2024
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Fall Colors, Midtown Greenway
October 2024
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Motorized Unicycle on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis in Autumn
October 2024
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Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Aftermath, October 2024
October 2024
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Harris Walz ’24 Yard Sign in South Minneapolis
October 2024
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A Kamala Harris Tim Walz for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis;
South Minneapolis yard signs: Harris Walz, Stop Asian Hate, Breonna Taylor
October 2024
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Political yard signs on the fence in front of a home in South Minneapolis prior to 2024 Presidential Election.
Harris for President Yard Sign, South Minneapolis
October 2024
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A Harris for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.
Graffiti ‘WALZ FAILED’ on Minnesota Governor’s Residence Roof
October 2024
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Graffiti ‘WALZ FAILED’ on Minnesota Governor’s Residence Roof
October 2024
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Minneapolis Voting Sign at Ella Baker School, Nov 5
October 2024
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A MNVotes.gov "You vote here" sign in a yard in South Minneapolis in October 2024.
Southside Pride October 2024: Third Precinct and Harris-Walz
October 2024
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Minneapolis Yard Signs: Harris Walz and Stop Project 2025
October 2024
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"Stop Project 2025" "Minnesotans For Harris Walz" yard signs in South Minneapolis.
Cats for Kamala Yard Sign, South Minneapolis
October 2024
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A "Cats for Kamala" yard sign in South Minneapolis, Seen less than a month away from the 2024 Presidential election.
Royalston Ave/Farmers Market Station Construction, Minneapolis
October 2024
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Supermoon Over Minneapolis Buildings
October 2024
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An October supermoon rising over the "big 3" buildings in downtown Minneapolis.
First Avenue Concert Hall and Downtown Minneapolis Street View
October 2024
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People stand in line at First Avenue concert hall in Downtown Minneapolis.
Downtown Minneapolis Street Vendor Selling Butter Cookies
October 2024
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Anne Wilson Concert Line at State Theatre, Minneapolis
October 2024
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Target Store on Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis
October 2024
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St. Louis Park Light Rail Construction – METRO Green Line Extension
October 2024
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Minneapolis Skyline, October 2024
October 2024
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George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: Visitors and Protest Site
October 2024
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Aurora Borealis Over Cedar Lake, Minneapolis Skyline
October 2024
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Abandoned Hayride Billboard on I-35W, Minneapolis Skyline
October 2024
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Minneapolis Home Halloween Decorations: Marshmallow Man & Ecto-1
October 2024
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Bde Maka Ska Parkway at Sunset, Minneapolis
October 2024
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Biker stops in front of Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. As seen from 36th Street.
Autumn trees on Cedar Lake in Minneapolis
October 2024
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Trees changing colors reflecting on the water of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis.
Aurora Borealis Over Minneapolis, October 2024
October 2024
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Visible northern lights in Minneapolis in October 2024.
Bde Maka Ska Pavilion at Night, Minneapolis
October 2024
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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.
West Baptism River, Superior National Forest, Minnesota
October 2024
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The West Baptism River near the town of Isabella in Northern Minnesota, Superior National Forest.
Superior National Forest Road in Autumn, Minnesota
October 2024
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A forest road during fall up in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.
Sunset clouds in National Forest
October 2024
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Sunset in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.
Autumn sunset trees in Minnesota
October 2024
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Sunset in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota.
Milky Way Over Superior National Forest, Minnesota
October 2024
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Clear skies and stars in the Superior National Forest near BWCA.
American and Minnesota Flags at Foshay Tower, Minneapolis
September 2024
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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.
Cedar Lake Beach, Minneapolis Skyline, September Day
September 2024
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Hidden Beach on Cedar Lake during above average high temperatures in late September. The beach is on the shore of Cedar Lake.
Biker on Nicollet Mall near The Local restaurant, Minneapolis
September 2024
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A Thursday evening on Nicollet Mall. Biker passes by The Local restaurant patio at 10th Street. (Downtown Minneapolis, September 2024)
Uptown Theater Sign at Dusk, Minneapolis
September 2024
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A lit up Uptown Theater sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.
Travel Wisconsin Billboard on Lake Street, Uptown Minneapolis
September 2024
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A Travel Wisconsin billboard seen in Uptown Minneapolis.
Biker performs wheelie on Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2024
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Biker on Lake Street in Minneapolis also enjoying the last day of summer - on one wheel.
Bikers at Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive, Minneapolis
September 2024
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Bikers crossing Lake Street at Bde Maka Ska Drive on the last day of summer. (South Minneapolis, September 2024)
Southwest LRT tunnel construction on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis
September 2024
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Metro Transit's Southwest LRT tunnel being constructed, as seen from the Midtown Greenway.
Memorial Bench at Cedar Lake, Minneapolis
September 2024
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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..
Beckett’s Bar Neon Signs, Lyndale Ave, Uptown Minneapolis
September 2024
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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.
Midtown Greenway Pedestrian Bridge at Night – Minneapolis, MN
September 2024
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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.
The Original Uptown Pizza, Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2024
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Man flips pizza dough at Uptown Pizza on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Full Moon Over Uptown Minneapolis Streetlights
September 2024
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Full Moon in Uptown Minneapolis from Lake Street.
Biker on New Lake Street Bike Lane, Minneapolis
September 2024
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A biker on a brand new bike lane on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Utility Pole: Aluminum Wiring, No Scrap Value
September 2024
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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.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: Razor Wire and Barricades
September 2024
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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.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Cleanup Signage
September 2024
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Signage at the former Minneapolis police third precinct police station proclaiming cleanup efforts underway. The building is being renovated into a voting center.
CPAC Petition Relaunch Flyer at Former Minneapolis 3rd Precinct
September 2024
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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.
Minneapolis DFL Office: Yard Signs for Omar, Walz, Harris, Klobuchar
September 2024
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Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar, Amy Klobuchar yard signs in the windows of the Minneapolis DFL office.
Mexican Independence Day Grillers on Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2024
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Mexican Independence Day Celebrations on Lake Street in Minneapolis
Mexican Independence Day Fair on Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2024
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Mexican Independence Day Celebrations on Lake Street in Minneapolis
Bikers on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, September 2024
September 2024
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Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in September 2024
Minneapolis: Turtle Crossing Sign at Cedar Lake Trail
September 2024
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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.
Buena Vista Social Orchestra at Uptown Theater, Minneapolis
September 2024
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Signs outside the Uptown Theater reminding ticket holders there will be No Moshing allowed at tonight's Cuban Buena Vista Social Orchestra show...
September Sunset on Lake Street, Minneapolis, with I-35W Overpass
September 2024
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Warm light from a September sunset on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
McDonald’s McDelivery and Delivery Apps on Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2024
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Window wrap on a McDonald's restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Man on Moped, Lake Street, Minneapolis
September 2024
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Stud Of The Week on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Black Daze Mural on Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis
September 2024
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A mural on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis by the artist Black Daze.
MAD DADS at Midtown Transit Center, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
September 2024
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MAD DADs violence interrupters walk past the Midtown Transit Center on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis: Breonna Taylor, Amir Locke, George Floyd graffiti on Chicago Ave
September 2024
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Breonna Taylor, Amir Locke, Ricky Cobb, and George Floyd written on the former Midtown Sheraton on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
Fisherman on Cedar Lake, Minneapolis
September 2024
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A fisherman casts a rod into Cedar Lake in Minneapolis on September 11, 2024.
Hennepin Avenue Construction, Uptown Minneapolis
September 2024
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A man wearing a Swoosh High shirt in Uptown Minneapolis. Hennepin Avenue has been under construction for quite some time as it's reconfigured.
Sepultura at Uptown Theater Marquee, Minneapolis
September 2024
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Sepultura on the Uptown Theater marquee in Uptown Minneapolis.
31st Street Sidewalk Closed, Use Lake St. Minneapolis
September 2024
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Layers of fencing up around the sidewalk on E 31st Street in Minneapolis. Fencing went up in stages after people pitches tents under the bridge.
Fencing on E 31st Street, Minneapolis After Encampment Removal
September 2024
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MNDOT installed fencing on 31st Street in Minneapolis. Fencing was installed after an encampment was removed.
Minneapolis Police Officers at Lake Street Bus Stop
September 2024
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Minneapolis police speak to a man on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Armed Guard at Minneapolis Gas Station on Lake Street
September 2024
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A armed private security guard on his phone inside a fenced off gas station on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Midtown Exchange and Greenway, Minneapolis
September 2024
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Midtown Exchange and the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. Built in the 1920s, it's almost identical to The Landmark Center in Boston. Originally built for Sears, it's said to be the second largest building in Minnesota when it comes to leasable space, after the Mall of America.
Tim Walz at Minnesota State Fair, Sept 1, 2024
September 2024
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Tim Walz takes selfies at Minnesota State Fair
September 2024
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Vice Presidential Candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes selfies at the Minnesota State Fair on September 1, 2024.
Tim Walz at Minnesota State Fair during VP run
September 2024
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Tim Walz at the Minnesota State Fair while running for Vice President.
Homeland Security at Minnesota State Fair Pork Chop Stand
September 2024
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Homeland Security officer outside the Pork Chop On A Stick where Vice Presidential Candidate and current Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was set to make an appearance.
Harris Walz Hat at Minnesota State Fair, September 2024
September 2024
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Woman wearing a Harris Walz hat at the Minnesota State Fair in September 2024.
Minnesota State Fair Protest Sign for Tim Walz
September 2024
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A man holds up a "Never Walz" sign on a stick at the Minnesota State Fair outside where Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz was going to make an appearance.
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