South Minneapolis

383 photos · 2009–2026

383 photographs tagged South Minneapolis, 2009–2026.

Resident spraying water beside O'Reilly Auto Parts on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. — A resident uses a garden hose beside an O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. The photograph was made during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, when fires damaged businesses along the corridor. Here, a nearby resident works from behind a fence between adjacent buildings to keep flames from spreading to surrounding properties.

Residents with a garden hose outside an apartment building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. — Residents outside an apartment building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis hold a garden hose on May 30, 2020, during unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The photograph shows two masked people positioned beside the brick building, apparently prepared to spray water toward a nearby fire. Businesses and residential properties along Nicollet Avenue were threatened by fires and damage during that period.

George Floyd memorial with candles and portrait at a South Minneapolis home. — A George Floyd memorial at a South Minneapolis home is shown on May 30, 2020. The display includes a framed portrait of Floyd, lit candles, flowers, and memorial objects arranged beside lanterns along a wooden fence. A button referencing the 1963 March on Washington connects the tribute to the longer history of the civil rights movement in the United States.

Wells Fargo bank burning on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. — A Wells Fargo branch on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis burns on the night of May 29, 2020. The bank, across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s Fifth Precinct, was damaged during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. Flames are visible through the front windows as fire spreads across the ground-floor banking area.

Smoke pouring from Lake Street Station post office in Minneapolis during unrest on May 29, 2020. — The United States Postal Service’s Lake Street Station in South Minneapolis is shown filled with smoke during unrest on May 29, 2020, the fourth night of demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. Located on East 31st Street, the post office served the surrounding neighborhoods as a local mail-processing and retail facility. The building was later declared a total loss and subsequently rebuilt.

Fire-damaged Lake Street post office in Minneapolis with broken windows and smoke-stained brick exterior. — The Lake Street Station post office in South Minneapolis appears here after fire damage during the protests of late May 2020. Broken windows, smoke-stained openings, and a scorched interior are visible along the brick exterior of the United States Postal Service facility on Lake Street near East 31st Street. The fire occurred during the fourth night of unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd while in police custody, and the building was later declared a total loss and rebuilt.

Protesters on lake street during riots — East Lake Street in South Minneapolis is crowded with cars and pedestrians outside an electronics store on the night of May 27, 2020, during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Painted sign at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis features portrait and text about staying active during pandemic lockdowns. — The sign at Powderhorn Park pairs a painted portrait with a quoted statement: "I'm a very active person, being at home is hard, but I know is for the best." It's signed "Marcus Minneapolis" and includes a web address inviting others to participate, suggesting the piece was part of a broader community art project rather than a single standalone work. Powderhorn Park, on the city's South Side, became a gathering point for public art and expression during the spring 2020 pandemic shutdowns.

Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis features a curved path and large tree at sunset with the recreation center visible beyond. — Powderhorn Park anchors a residential section of South Minneapolis, its 66 acres laid out around Powderhorn Lake since the park's founding in 1889. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board maintains the grounds, which include the lake itself, open lawns, and a recreation center built in the 1970s. The neighborhood surrounding the park takes its name from the same source, and the park remains one of the larger green spaces on the city's south side.

Hard Times Cafe with boards on door during covid closures — The Hard Times Cafe, located at 1823 Riverside Drive in Minneapolis's Cedar Riverside neighborhood, was boarded up during the COVID-19 pandemic closures.

Lucky Dragon Restaurant and Hard Times Cafe storefronts illuminated at night in Minneapolis. — Lucky Dragon Restaurant serves Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine from a storefront on Minneapolis's West Bank, in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood near the University of Minnesota. Next door, Hard Times Cafe has operated as a 24-hour coffeehouse since the early 1990s, drawing a mix of students, night-shift workers, and the neighborhood's longtime punk and counterculture crowd. Cedar-Riverside took shape as a dense immigrant enclave in the late 19th century and later became a center of Minneapolis's Somali and East African community, giving the area its wide range of restaurants and small businesses.

Minneapolis downtown skyline rises beyond Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles in the Chain of Lakes park system. — Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles are two of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, joined by a channel. Bde Maka Ska is the largest lake in Minneapolis at about 401 acres, while Lake of the Isles covers about 108 acres.

International Market Square, a mixed-use development in North Minneapolis, originally built in 1907 as a factory, now houses design spaces and residences. — International Market Square, Minneapolis Design Center, is a mixed-use development located in North Minneapolis. Originally constructed in 1907 as a factory for the Minneapolis Woolen Mills, the building has undergone significant redevelopment. It now houses a design center, event spaces, and residential units. The structure's industrial architecture is a notable feature, reflecting its manufacturing past.

International Market Square, a historic building complex in Minneapolis, Minnesota, originally built in 1883 as a flour milling facility, now houses businesses and event spaces. — International Market Square, located in North Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a historic building complex originally constructed in 1883 as the headquarters for the Washburn Crosby Company, a predecessor to General Mills. The building served as a flour milling facility for decades before being repurposed in the late 20th century. Today, it houses a variety of businesses, showrooms, and event spaces, continuing its legacy as a significant commercial hub within the city.

The Lowry Bridge and Riverside Generating Station are illuminated at night across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. — The Lowry Bridge and the Riverside Generating Station are visible across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The Riverside Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant, has been a significant source of electricity for the city since its construction in the early 20th century. The Lowry Bridge, a steel arch bridge, was completed in 2012, replacing an earlier structure and improving traffic flow across the river. The photograph captures the industrial and infrastructural elements of the city at night, with the illuminated bridge and power plant contrasting against the dark sky.

Mississippi River island campsite in Minneapolis with tents and a campfire at night. — Mississippi River island campsite, Minneapolis. An overnight camping area on a sandy island in the Mississippi River includes tents and a campfire near the north side of the city.

Illuminated neon sign for Broadway Liquors on a brick building in North Minneapolis. — Broadway Liquors is a retail liquor store located on Broadway in North Minneapolis. The establishment's neon signage, characteristic of mid-20th century commercial storefronts, identifies the business and its street presence. Neon signs such as this were standard features of neighborhood commercial districts, providing wayfinding and establishing visual identity along commercial corridors.

Fourth Police Precinct building with marquee sign in North Minneapolis, 2009. — The Minneapolis Police Fourth Precinct is a law enforcement facility serving North Minneapolis. The building's marquee advertises a precinct meeting scheduled for March 17, 2009, reflecting ongoing community engagement activities. The facility operates as a neighborhood police station within the city's public safety infrastructure.

Paul Masson brandy bottle and McDonald's fries box discarded on grass in North Minneapolis. — A Paul Masson brandy bottle and McDonald's French fries box lie discarded on grass and dead leaves in North Minneapolis. The image litter found in an urban neighborhood, showing the presence of branded consumer products in public spaces.

The Minneapolis Police Department's 4th Precinct building in North Minneapolis, Minnesota, photographed in 2009. The precinct served as a law enforcement facility for the area. — The Minneapolis Police Department's 4th Precinct building, located in North Minneapolis, served as a key law enforcement facility for the area. Established to provide public safety and community services, the precinct's operations were integral to the functioning of this part of the city.

Wafana's Grocery and Deli storefront on Lyndale Avenue, North Minneapolis, with orange and cream facade. — Wafana's Grocery and Deli operated on Lyndale Avenue in North Minneapolis as a neighborhood retail establishment offering both grocery and deli services. The storefront displays signage for WIC and EBT acceptance, participation in federal food assistance programs. Boarded sections of the facade reflect the commercial challenges faced by small retail businesses in the area.

Boarded foreclosure auction house with yellow and black signage in North Minneapolis. — A residential property in North Minneapolis advertises a public foreclosure auction with open house dates and contact information displayed on boarded windows. The auction resulted from lender foreclosure proceedings. Foreclosure auctions were common outcomes of mortgage defaults during the 2008–2009 financial crisis, which significantly impacted housing markets and neighborhoods across Minneapolis.

Interior view of the Lowry Avenue Bridge steel truss structure, Minneapolis, 1905–2009. — The Lowry Avenue Bridge connected north and south Minneapolis across the Mississippi River. Built in 1905 as a steel truss structure, the bridge served the city for over a century. Structural deterioration led to its closure in April 2008, and it was demolished by controlled explosions in June 2009 to make way for a replacement.

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