Nicollet Mall

115 photos · 2016–2026

115 photographs tagged Nicollet Mall, 2016–2026.

Flickr MODE Festival Window Wrap in City Center — Window wrap inside the City Center in Downtown Minneapolis during the Flickr MODE Festival. The wrap gave directions to the gallery and art installations.

Jim Marshall Photo Gallery, MODE Festival — Jim Marshall Photo Gallery at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival in Minneapolis.

MODE EXPLORE at MODE Festival, Minneapolis — Entrance to MODE Explore, the art installations at MODE Festival in Downtown Minneapolis.

MODE EXPLORE MODE GALLERY, MODE Festival — Window wraps in Downtown Minneapolis during the Flickr MODE Photography Festival.

MODE Festival at Loring Park — Entrance to the music in Loring Park during the MODE Festival in Minneapolis.

MODE Festival: Flickr Lounge Merch — MODE Festival merch for sale at the Flickr Lounge in the IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis.

Flickr Lounge at the MODE Festival in Minneapolis — The Flickr Lounge at the MODE Festival in Downtown Minneapolis.

MODE Festival Video Board in Minneapolis — A large video board on Nicollet Mall during the MODE Festival in Downtown Minneapolis.

MODE Gallery in the City Center building — MODE Gallery and MODE Explore in the City Center at the MODE Festival.

Flickr MODE Festival MODE Gallery — The entrance to the digital photo gallery and art installations at the MODE Festival in Downtown Minneapolis.

Foosball at the Smugmug Lounge — Foosball at the Smugmug Lounge in the Marquette Hotel during the Flickr MODE Festival.

"Lucida" by Lachlan Turczan at the MODE Festival in Minneapolis — "Lucida" art installation from Lachlan Turczan on display at the MODE Festival in Minneapolis on September 18, 2026.

"Folding Light" Multimedia Installation at MODE Festival in Minneapolis — The "Folding Light" art installation by Lua Brice at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

Lua Brice's "Folding Light" installation at MODE Festival — The "Folding Light" art installation by Lua Brice at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

“Lucida” by Lachlan Turczan at MODE Photography Festival in Minneapolis — The "Vanishing Point" art installation from United Visual Artists at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

"Vainishing Point" by United Visual Artists, Flickr MODE Festival in Minneapolis — Art installations at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

Folding Light by Lua Brice at MODE Photography Festival in Minneapolis — The "Folding Light" art installation by Lua Brice at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

MODE Photography Festival Balls in Minneapolis — Art installations at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

Flickr MODE Festival Minneapolis Skyway — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

MODE Photography Festival Art — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

IDS Center and MODE by Flickr — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

MODE Photography Festival Art Installation, Minneapolis — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

Flickr Photography Festival on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

World's Photography Festival, MODE by Flickr — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

Man walks by Flickr ads in Downtown Minneapolis — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

MODE by Flickr on the IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

MODE by Flickr on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

Protesters at Dinner Du Nord in Minneapolis — Thousands eat dinner on Nicollet Mall during Dinner Du Nord on September 10, 2026. The event, held over 7 blocks in Downtown Minneapolis, calls it's dinner “America’s longest dinner table”.

America's longest dinner table in Minneapolis — Thousands eat dinner on Nicollet Mall during Dinner Du Nord on September 10, 2026. The event, held over 7 blocks in Downtown Minneapolis, calls it's dinner “America’s longest dinner table”.

Dinner Du Nord in Minneapolis, America's Longest Dinner Table — Thousands eat dinner on Nicollet Mall during Dinner Du Nord on September 10, 2026. The event, held over 7 blocks in Downtown Minneapolis, calls it's dinner “America’s longest dinner table”.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey at Dinner Du Nord on Nicollet Mall — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey at Dinner Du Nord. The event brought thousands to Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis to eat at "Americas longest dinner table".

Dinner Du Nord on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis — Thousands eat dinner on Nicollet Mall during Dinner Du Nord on September 10, 2026. The event, held over 7 blocks in Downtown Minneapolis, calls it's dinner “America’s longest dinner table”.

Meal being surved at Dinner Du Nord — Thousands eat dinner on Nicollet Mall during Dinner Du Nord on September 10, 2026. The event, held over 7 blocks in Downtown Minneapolis, calls it's dinner “America’s longest dinner table”.

Patrons sit at the bar inside Barrio Tequila Bar on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. — Barrio is a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.

Target's flagship store on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis with pedestrians crossing in the plaza. — The Target store on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis. The store is the flagship store of Target Corporation which has it's headquarters down the road.

Cyclist rides past The Local restaurant's outdoor patio on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. — A Thursday evening on Nicollet Mall. Biker passes by The Local restaurant patio at 10th Street.

Tesla Cybertruck at 801 Chophouse in Minneapolis — A Tesla Cybertruck is parked at the valet stand of 801 Chophouse in downtown Minneapolis.

Skyway at Target Headquarters — Skyway between Target Plaza North and Target Plaza South. The buildings are home to the headquarters of retail giant Target.

Metro Transit Bus at Nicollet Mall July 2024 — A Metro Transit bus travels along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Nicollet Mall.

Full patio at The Local in Downtown Minneapolis — A full patio at the Local Irish Pub in Downtown Minneapolis. The restaurant is located on Nicollet Mall.

Pedestrians and a scooter user on Nicollet Mall at sunset in downtown Minneapolis, with the Target flagship store visible across the street. — Pedestrians and a scooter at sunset on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis, across from Target's flagship store.

Roxys cabaret shoe in downtown Minneapolis — Roxy's Cabaret, also known as Nicollet Diner, stands in Downtown Minneapolis. This establishment operates as a 24/7 diner.

Nicollet Mall during blue hour — The Wells Fargo Center, illuminated in gold, rises above Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis at night.

Police car parked outside Target headquarters on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Minneapolis police officers are visible inside the flagship Target store on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis at night.

Diner sign with large shoe at Nicollet Diner — Roxy’s Cabaret on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis occupies the upper level above The Nicollet Diner, whose vertical 24-hour sign marks the street-facing entrance below. The venue and diner are part of a mixed-use downtown entertainment and restaurant property on Nicollet Mall, one of Minneapolis’s main pedestrian-oriented commercial corridors.

Reserve officers standing together downtown — Minneapolis Police Reserves in downtown Minneapolis standing on Nicollet Mall on August 3, 2023.

Minneapolis Police Department Official Business Sign — A Minneapolis Police "Official Business" sign in the window of a squad car parked on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis.

Crowds eating on Nicollet Mall in the summer — Restaurant patios line Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, a pedestrian mall that has served as a central public space and commercial corridor since its establishment in 1967.

Minneapolis Police squad cars parked in front of Target on sidewalk — Minneapolis Police squad cars are parked on the sidewalk of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis in April 2023.

Minneapolis Police walk in Downtown Minneapolis part of Operation Endeavor — Minneapolis Police officers patrol downtown Minneapolis during "Operation Endeavor."

Locked Personal-Care Aisle at Target’s Downtown Minneapolis Store — Personal-care items, including toothpaste and toothbrushes, are displayed behind locked glass cases at the Target store in downtown Minneapolis. This security measure, implemented in response to rising retail theft, now requires customer assistance for accessing many oral-care products. This practice reflects a broader trend among large retailers in urban centers to secure easily resold merchandise, altering the shopping experience and store operations in high-traffic areas.

Target puts toothpaste behind glass — Personal care items are displayed behind locked glass cabinets in the flagship Target store located in downtown Minneapolis. This security measure, implemented to deter shoplifting and loss, is increasingly common for high-value or frequently stolen merchandise in retail environments. The store is situated within the Nicollet Mall, a prominent urban thoroughfare and shopping district that has undergone significant development and revitalization over the decades. The presence of such security reflects broader trends in retail loss prevention strategies.

Locked up items at Target in Minneapolis — Medicine and health products are displayed behind locked glass doors in the flagship Target store located in downtown Minneapolis. This security measure is implemented to deter theft of high-value or frequently stolen items. The store is situated within the Nicollet Mall, a pedestrian zone that has been a central commercial and cultural hub in Minneapolis since its development in the 1960s.

New entrance at Target store in Minneapolis — The entrance to the Target flagship store in downtown Minneapolis is a prominent feature of the city's retail landscape. Located within the Nicollet Mall area, this entrance serves as a gateway to the company's primary retail presence.

Brit's Pub neon sign on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis advertises Newcastle Brown Ale. — Brit's Pub on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis is a British-style bar and restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. Its neon signage advertises Newcastle Brown Ale.

Buses are currently not in service at Alice Rainville Place — A digital display at the Alice Rainville Place bus stop in Minneapolis indicates that "Buses are currently not in service." The stop, located in downtown Minneapolis, serves Metro Transit routes.

Brits Pub in Downtown Minneapolis on a mid summer evening — Brit's Pub, a British-themed establishment, is located on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. The pub, established in 1990, features Union Jack flags and signage for Summit Brewing and Harp Lager.

Chess on Nicollet Mall Downtown Minneapolis May 2022 — Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is a pedestrian promenade designed to foster public activity and community engagement. The mall, originally conceived in the 1960s and redesigned multiple times since, serves as a central gathering space for residents and visitors. This image shows people playing chess and other games on the mall, highlighting its function as a place for leisure and social interaction.

Metro Transit bus goes by Brits Pub — A Metro Transit bus travels along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, passing Brit's Pub. Nicollet Mall, established in 1967, is a pedestrian-friendly street designed to revitalize the city's core and promote public transit.

Target headquarters in downtown Minneapolis lit blue and yellow in support of Ukraine. — Target Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis was illuminated with blue and yellow lights, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, in a show of solidarity. The building, a prominent feature of the Minneapolis cityscape, serves as the corporate hub for the retail giant Target. This display of support occurred during a period of international concern regarding the conflict in Ukraine, reflecting a global response to the crisis.

Man walks down a snowy Nicollet Mall — Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is shown during light snowfall in December 2021, with a pedestrian walking past storefronts and seasonal lighting installations. The transit-and-pedestrian corridor was redesigned in the 1960s to prioritize foot traffic along one of the city’s main commercial streets and later rebuilt in the 2010s.

Daytons Holiday Window in Downtown Minneapolis — The former Dayton's department store building on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis is seen here during the 2021 holiday season. For many decades, Dayton's was a prominent retail anchor in downtown Minneapolis, and its elaborate holiday window displays were a significant cultural tradition that drew large crowds. Although the store closed in 2007, its historic building remains a notable structure on Nicollet Mall, and the tradition of holiday displays in its windows continued in 2021.

The Daytons Project on Nicollet Mall Minneapolis — The Dayton’s Project at 700 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis occupies the former Dayton’s department store building in the city’s retail core. Opened as Dayton’s in 1902 and later operated as Macy’s, the property was redeveloped as a mixed-use complex with office, retail, and restaurant space. The project retained the historic department store identity in its branding while adapting the long-standing Nicollet Mall site for new commercial tenants in the early 2020s.

Empty Nicollet Mall pedestrian street at night in downtown Minneapolis, with an enclosed skyway bridge overhead. — Nicollet Mall runs about twelve blocks through downtown Minneapolis, from Washington Avenue to Grant Street. The city closed it to general traffic in 1967, turning it into a transit and pedestrian corridor reserved for buses, taxis, and bikes. A $50 million redesign by James Corner Field Operations reopened the street in 2017 with new lighting, seating, and a single traffic lane for buses. Enclosed skyways link many of the office towers and retail buildings along the route, letting people move between blocks without going outside.

Metro Transit cameras on Nicollet Mall — A Metro Transit surveillance unit is positioned on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis, outside a Target store and a Wine & Spirits shop. These mobile surveillance units, often referred to as "Tippy Cams," are deployed by law enforcement to monitor public spaces, particularly during events or periods of heightened security concern.

Nicollet Avenue Seating at Night, Downtown Minneapolis — Chairs on Nicollet Mall seen in July 2021.

A riot is the language of the unheard on Nicollet Mall — Boarded storefronts on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis, with graffiti reading "A riot is the language of the unheard" attributed to MLK. The image captures the aftermath of civil unrest, likely related to the Minneapolis Uprising of 2020, which followed the murder of George Floyd. Nicollet Mall, a prominent pedestrian mall in downtown Minneapolis, experienced significant damage and looting during this period. The plywood coverings and graffiti serve as a visual testament to the events and the community's response.

Cyclists and pedestrians move through downtown Minneapolis's Nicollet Mall, where plywood boards cover ground-floor storefronts. — Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis with plywood covers on many ground-floor storefronts in the months after the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020.

Look down at Nicollet Mall from above — An aerial perspective reveals the distinctive glass-pyramid roof of the Crystal Court, a prominent indoor public plaza located within the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis.

WCCO TV boarded up in Downtown Minneapolis — The WCCO-TV building on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is shown with its exterior boarded up.

Flagship Target store boarded up on Nicollet Mall — The Target Flagship Store on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis stands with its entrance boarded with plywood.

Boarded storefronts line Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis at night, September 2020. — Boarded storefronts line Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis at night in late September 2020.

Dakota Jazz Club storefront boarded with plywood on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis at night. — The Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is boarded over with plywood on its doors and street-facing windows.

Minneapolis police officers and mounted unit patrol Nicollet Mall at South 7th Street downtown. — Minneapolis Police officers, including a mounted unit, patrol Nicollet Mall at South 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis on September 25, 2020.

Mounted Minneapolis police officers patrol Nicollet Mall downtown with a Metro Transit bus approaching. — Mounted Minneapolis police officers patrol Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis as a Metro Transit bus approaches along the transit corridor.

Target World Headquarters storefront at 1000 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis boarded with plywood at night. — Target World Headquarters at 1000 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is seen at night with its ground-floor windows and entrances covered by plywood.

Minnesota National Guard vehicles outside Daytons in Minneapolis — A Minnesota National Guard vehicle is positioned on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis in August 2020. This deployment occurred in response to civil unrest that followed false rumors of a police shooting, which led to property damage in the city center. The vehicle is seen near the historic Dayton's Project building, a significant architectural and commercial landmark.

National Guard vehicles on Nicollet Mall in August 2020 — A Minnesota National Guard M-ATV and a Hennepin County Sheriff's Department vehicle are positioned on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on August 29, 2020. Their presence followed civil unrest that erupted after false rumors of a police shooting circulated days earlier. Nicollet Mall, a prominent pedestrian and transit mall, serves as a central artery in the city's commercial district. The vehicles are stationed near a Target store, a major retailer with a significant presence in the area, reflecting the heightened security measures in the urban environment during this period.

Target Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis displaying the Juneteenth flag on its rooftop LED facade at night. — Target Corporate Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis is illuminated with the Juneteenth flag on its rooftop LED display. Photographed on June 20, 2020, the installation marked Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas were informed of their freedom. The building’s programmable facade, a prominent feature of the city center, was used here for a public observance of the holiday.

Boarded-up Target store at Nicollet Mall and 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis, closed during June 2020 unrest. — The Target flagship store at Nicollet Mall and South 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis is boarded up and closed on June 4, 2020. Temporary plywood covers the ground-level windows and entrances, and posted notices state that the store is temporarily closed. The closures came during the period of unrest and protests in Minneapolis following the May 25 killing of George Floyd, when businesses across the city center took protective measures.

Minnesota National Guard Humvee on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during unrest in June 2020. — A Minnesota National Guard Humvee is parked on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, beneath the city’s skyway system near 7th Street South. The photograph was taken on June 1, 2020, during the period of unrest that followed the May 25 killing of George Floyd. Storefronts along the pedestrian corridor are covered with plywood, and the otherwise empty street shows the security presence in the central business district.

National Guard troops on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — Minnesota National Guard soldiers stand at an intersection on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, during overnight protests following the death of George Floyd. The troops are positioned outside commercial buildings with plywood covering the windows and doors, reflecting security measures taken as unrest spread through the city. Nicollet Mall is a major downtown pedestrian and transit corridor, and the Guard deployment marked the city and state's emergency response during the fourth day of unrest.

Boarded storefront of Nordstrom Rack at the IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. — Nordstrom Rack occupies ground-floor retail space at the IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. The IDS Center, completed in 1972, rises as Minnesota's tallest building and anchors this stretch of the mall with offices and shops. Plywood now covers the storefront's windows in the early hours of May 30, 2020, after protests and unrest followed the killing of George Floyd.

Boarded Target store at Nicollet Mall and 9th Street South in downtown Minneapolis during early morning hours. — This Target store sits at Nicollet Mall and Ninth Street South in downtown Minneapolis, its glass rotunda entrance topped with the company's bullseye logo. Plywood covers the ground-floor windows and doors here in the early hours of May 29, 2020, as businesses across the city boarded up amid the unrest following George Floyd's killing by police.

Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during protests. — Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear stand in formation on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The deployment took place during the third day of protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25. Nicollet Mall is a major pedestrian and transit corridor in the city center, and state officers were mobilized there to reinforce law enforcement presence overnight.

Nicollet Mall storefronts and retail businesses at night in downtown Minneapolis. — Nicollet Mall is a pedestrian shopping district in downtown Minneapolis featuring retail storefronts and restaurants along a tree-lined walkway. The mall, which opened in 1968, was designed as a mixed-use urban space connecting downtown businesses and offices. JB Hudson Jewelers operates among the various retailers along the mall, which has served as a commercial and gathering destination for decades.

Target's flagship store illuminated at night on Nicollet Mall at South 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis. — Target's downtown Minneapolis store sits at the corner of Nicollet Mall and South 9th Street, its curved glass corner marked by the company's red bullseye logo. The flagship location anchors this stretch of the pedestrian mall, with a skyway overhead linking it to neighboring blocks.

Nicollet Mall light rail station platform stretches empty at night during early COVID-19 pandemic closures in downtown — Nicollet Mall Station serves Metro Transit's Blue and Green Line trains along the transit mall in downtown Minneapolis. The Blue Line opened in 2004 as the region's first light rail line, running between downtown and the Mall of America; the Green Line, connecting downtown Minneapolis to downtown St. Paul, began service in 2014. The station sits along Nicollet Mall, a pedestrian and transit corridor that has restricted private vehicle traffic since the 1960s. Overhead signage points riders toward Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, a short walk to the north. This dates to late March 2020, during the early weeks of Minnesota's COVID-19 stay-at-home order, when ridership on the system dropped sharply from pre-pandemic levels.

Millennium Hotel on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis with one lit window among darkened guest rooms during COVID-19 lockdown. — The Millennium Hotel stands at 1313 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, a 14-story tower near the Minneapolis Convention Center. Nicollet Mall, the street it fronts, opened in 1967 as downtown Minneapolis's main pedestrian and transit street. Only one window lit up during COVID-19 lockdown.

Rainy night outside CIty Center on Nicolelt Mall in Minneapolis. — Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis is reflected in the wet pavement on a rainy night in early 2020, during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mary Tyler Moore Statue on an Empty Nicollet Mall — The iconic bronze statue of Mary Tyler Moore along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, depicting the memorable hat-tossing moment from the opening of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which first aired in 1970 and helped cement Minneapolis in television history. Installed in 2002, the statue symbolizes the city’s cultural association with the show’s themes of independence and optimism. At the time of this photograph, Nicollet Mall—normally a busy pedestrian and transit corridor—appears unusually empty, reflecting the early days of COVID-19 shutdowns that drastically reduced public presence in city centers. Blue public art lanterns, added during street improvements completed in 2017, line the renovated streetscape, emphasizing Nicollet Mall’s evolution as both a commercial and cultural landmark.

Chairs on Nicollet Mall during a rainy early COVID19 night — Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis is seen on a rainy night during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Daytons and IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in the rain — The Dayton's Project and the IDS Center stand on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dayton's building, a historic landmark in the city's retail landscape, was a prominent fixture on the mall for decades.

Empty Nicollet Mall pedestrian street in downtown Minneapolis at dusk during COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. — Nicollet Mall is downtown Minneapolis's mile-long pedestrian and transit corridor, running between Washington Avenue and Grant Street. Cars have been barred from the mall since it opened in 1967, leaving the roadway to buses, taxis, and foot traffic. A $50 million redesign led by James Corner Field Operations, the firm behind New York's High Line, reopened the corridor in 2017 with wider sidewalks, new lighting, and updated bus shelters. Skyways link many of the office towers and retail buildings along the mall, letting workers move between blocks without going outside. In March 2020, Minnesota's stay-at-home order emptied the corridor of the office workers and shoppers who normally fill it on weekdays.

Sushi Train restaurant entrance at 1200 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on a snowy evening. — Sushi Train is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant at 1200 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. The conveyor-belt format, where plates circle the dining counter for customers to pick up, began in Japan in the 1950s and later spread worldwide.

Knitted figures with a purple banner quoting Prince's "Purple Rain" hang from a downtown Minneapolis fence. — Fiber art installed on a fence in downtown Minneapolis on February 12, 2020 includes a stitched quotation from Prince’s “Purple Rain.”

Salvation Army and Target Headquarters — The Minneapolis North Loop district is home to both corporate headquarters and community service organizations. The Target World Headquarters, a prominent feature of the city's business landscape, stands adjacent to Target Field, a baseball stadium. Also visible is a sign for The Salvation Army, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing social services.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline at night with Target Plaza South, Campbell Mithun Tower, and Foshay Tower. — Downtown Minneapolis skyline at night includes Target Plaza South, the Campbell Mithun Tower, and the Foshay Tower. Target Plaza South houses Target’s corporate headquarters, while the Foshay Tower is a 1929 Art Deco skyscraper that was once the city’s tallest building. The Campbell Mithun Tower stands nearby in the city’s central business district.

Target headquarters collaborative lounge and corridor in Minneapolis. — Target Corporation headquarters in Minneapolis includes this collaborative lounge and corridor designed for informal meetings and shared work. The interior uses open seating areas, long communal tables, and a curved ceiling treatment to create a flexible workplace setting. It is part of Target’s headquarters campus in the city.

A temporary Ferris wheel illuminates Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during the 2019 NCAA Final Four fan festival. — Nicollet Mall is downtown Minneapolis's main shopping street, a pedestrian and transit mall that opened in 1967 and was rebuilt in 2015–2017. A temporary Ferris wheel stands on the mall in April 2019 as part of the Tip-Off Tailgate, a fan festival tied to the NCAA Men's Final Four at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Illuminated Ferris wheel installed on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during the 2019 NCAA Final Four. — Nicollet Mall is downtown Minneapolis's main shopping street, a pedestrian mall that opened in 1967 and was rebuilt in 2015–2017. A temporary Ferris wheel stands on the mall in April 2019 for the NCAA Final Four.

A colorful illuminated Ferris wheel stands on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during the 2019 NCAA Final Four. — A Ferris wheel was set up on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis for the 2019 NCAA Final Four, part of the fan festivities held around the men's basketball championship that April.

Illuminated Ferris wheel with blue neon spokes installed downtown Minneapolis for the 2019 NCAA Final Four tournament. — A temporary Ferris wheel was set up on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis for Final Four Fan Fest events tied to the 2019 NCAA Men's Final Four. The tournament's championship games were played at U.S. Bank Stadium that April, with related fan activities held throughout downtown.

Illuminated downtown Minneapolis office and residential towers rise above a still water feature near Nicollet Mall at night. — Downtown Minneapolis's towers rise near Nicollet Mall, including Capella Tower and the Fifth Street Towers, among office buildings and residential high-rises built up in the 2000s and 2010s.

Target Corporation headquarters tower in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Target Corporation headquarters in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The tower is part of Target Center’s corporate campus and the company’s main office complex in the city.

Target headquarters in downtown Minneapolis lit red and yellow at dusk. — The Target Corporation headquarters building in downtown Minneapolis is illuminated at dusk. Completed in 2001, the structure serves as the central hub for the retail giant's operations. Its modern architecture features a dark glass facade, contrasted by a vibrant red and yellow lighting system on its upper levels. The building is a significant presence in the Minneapolis business district, reflecting the company's prominence in the retail industry.

Aerial view of the former Dayton's department store rooftop and surrounding downtown Minneapolis buildings at night. — The former Dayton's department store building occupies a full block along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, between Seventh and Eighth streets. Dayton's opened the flagship store in 1902 and operated there for decades before the chain became Macy's, which closed the location in 2017. The complex has since been redeveloped for offices and retail under new ownership.

US Bank Corporate Headquarters in Downtown Minneapolis — The U.S. Bancorp Center in Downtown Minneapolis seen in January 2018. The building serves as the headquarters for US Bank.

Target Plaza South on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Target Plaza South in downtown Minneapolis is part of Target Corporation's headquarters complex on Nicollet Mall. Completed in 2001, the office tower is located near 10th Street in the southern part of the central business district.

A Target-branded basketball court is illuminated at night in downtown Minneapolis, near the Target Corporation's headquarters. — A Target-branded basketball court is illuminated at night in downtown Minneapolis. This court is located near the Target Corporation's headquarters, reflecting the company's presence in the city's business district. The surrounding buildings showcase the urban environment of Minneapolis, with the court serving as a recreational amenity within the downtown area. Its presence highlights the integration of corporate branding with public spaces in contemporary urban development.

A construction barrier banner on downtown Minneapolis's Nicollet Mall announces "The New Nicollet" redevelopment project opening November 2017. — Nicollet Mall is downtown Minneapolis's main street, rebuilt between 2015 and 2017. A banner on the construction fencing promised the finished project, called "The New Nicollet," would be done by November 2017.

Westminster Presbyterian Church expansion under construction on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, with tower crane and surrounding high-rise buildings. — Westminster Presbyterian Church stands at 12th Street and Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, a stone sanctuary dating to 1897. In 2017 the church built an underground addition and garden next to the historic building, with a tower crane rising over the construction site.

Nicollet Mall under construction at dusk in downtown Minneapolis, with the IDS Center tower illuminated in the background. — Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis during the COVID-19 shutdowns.

Construction on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis between the IDS Center and Nordstrom Rack involves infrastructure work and paving. — Construction on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is underway, impacting the area between the IDS Center and Nordstrom Rack. This multi-year project aims to revitalize the pedestrian mall, a key thoroughfare in the city's business district. The construction involves significant infrastructure work, including the installation of new utilities and paving. Nicollet Mall, originally developed in the 1960s and redesigned in the 1990s, serves as a central hub for retail, dining, and public life in Minneapolis.

Demolition of an office building on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis for the expansion of Westminster Presbyterian Church. The Millennium Hotel is visible. — Demolition work is underway on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, clearing an eight-story office building to make way for an expansion of Westminster Presbyterian Church. The church, a prominent fixture in the city's core, is undertaking this project to increase its capacity and services. The adjacent Millennium Hotel is visible in the background, highlighting the ongoing development in this central business district.

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