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

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

A Harris for President yard sign seen in South Minneapolis.

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.

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

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.

"Fire All Cops" written on a fist at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.

A clothing store on East Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

Concrete barricades in the grass in South Minneapolis. Officials began filling empty lots that encampments previously occupied with rubble from the city. Concrete chunks and street poles have been used in other locations.

Little Tijuana Neighborhood Lounge at Nicollet/E 26th St in South Minneapolis

Cecil Newman Ln between Nicollet and 1st Ave S

A sign reading "Barkley O'Neal 2024" seen in North Minneapolis during the NBA Finals. The Minnesota Timberwolves made the Western Conference Finals this year for the first time bringing the two sportscasters to town.

Looking down Nicollet Ave from the former K-Mart lot. The land the K-mart was on will be re-developed by the City of Minneapolis after the store was demolished.

The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.

The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.

The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.

The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.

The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.

The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.

The annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with the Southside Battletrain. The parade went down Bloomington Ave and then turned onto 34th to Powderhorn Park.