Target Center

37 photos · 2009–2024

37 photographs tagged Target Center, 2009–2024.

Large crowd gathers outside Target Center in Minneapolis during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials. — A crowd gathers outside the Target Center in Minneapolis for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials. These trials are an important event for athletes seeking to qualify for the Olympic Games.

Olympic rings stand illuminated at night beneath the red "Gymnastics City USA" skyway in downtown Minneapolis during the 2024 U.S. — Downtown Minneapolis was transformed into "Gymnastics City USA" for the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in June 2024.

Target Center in downtown Minneapolis displays a welcome banner for the U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials, June 2024. — The Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis hosted the U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials from June 27-30, 2024. This event determined the athletes who would represent the United States at the Olympic Games.

Crowd in line at large arena — Crowd outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis waiting to get into the arena for a Zach Bryan concert on August 10, 2023.

Zach Bryan tour trailer parked outside the Target Center arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Zach Bryan's "Burn, Burn, Burn Tour" trailer was parked outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on August 9, 2023.

Target Center behind security fencing during Chauvin trial — The Target Center in Minneapolis, a multi-purpose arena, was secured with fencing and concrete barriers during the trial of Derek Chauvin in April 2021. This measure was implemented to enhance security and prevent potential unrest, mirroring precautions taken at other city-owned properties. The arena, which hosts sporting events and concerts, became a focal point of heightened security due to its proximity to the courthouse and the national attention surrounding the trial.

Curfew billboards near Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 2, 2020, above an empty South 7th Street. — Downtown Minneapolis near Target Center is lined with digital billboards displaying a “Twin Cities Curfew 10:00 p.m. Please stay home” message on June 2, 2020. The photograph looks down South 7th Street toward the arena, with nearby commercial buildings and largely empty streets under evening light. The warning was posted during the period of curfews imposed after the killing of George Floyd, when officials used roadside signs and billboards to communicate public safety restrictions across the city.

Loews Hotel and Target Center illuminated at night in downtown Minneapolis. — The Loews Minneapolis Hotel sits along First Avenue North next to the Target Center arena in downtown Minneapolis. Target Center opened in 1990 and has served as the home arena for the Minnesota Timberwolves and, since 1999, the Minnesota Lynx. The arena holds roughly 18,798 fans for basketball and has hosted concerts and other events since its debut. The Loews hotel occupies a tower built in 2000 as part of the same downtown block, giving visitors direct access to the arena's entertainment district.

Neon Bullseye Dog Sign on Target Center at Night

Target Field stadium and surrounding downtown Minneapolis buildings illuminated at night with snow on the ground. — Target Field, the home of the MLB Minnesota Twins. Located near the North Loop and Downtown Minneapolis.

Target Center and Ramp A skyway in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Target Center in downtown Minneapolis is a multi-purpose arena opened in 1990 and renovated in 2017. It is the home court of the Minnesota Timberwolves and is connected to Ramp A by an enclosed skyway. The Minneapolis skyway system links buildings and parking ramps across the downtown core.

Protesters outside Target Center in Minneapolis during a Trump rally. — Protesters gathered outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, during a Trump rally. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, hosts sporting events, concerts, and political gatherings. The protest occurred amidst the 2020 presidential election cycle, reflecting the polarized political climate of the time. Signs held by protesters expressed opposition to the rally and the Trump administration, with some referencing impeachment proceedings.

Protesters outside Target Center in downtown Minneapolis during a Trump rally. — Protesters gathered outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, to voice their opposition to a Trump campaign rally being held inside. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, hosts a variety of events including sports, concerts, and political rallies. This protest occurred during the 2020 presidential election cycle, reflecting the political divisions of the time. The signs held by the crowd express a range of sentiments, from direct criticism of the president to broader political statements.

Secret Service agents and police outside Target Center in Minneapolis, with vehicles parked at a loading dock. — Secret Service agents and police officers are visible outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. The presence of these security personnel indicates preparations for a high-profile event, likely the arrival of a presidential motorcade, as suggested by the agent using binoculars. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, frequently hosts major sporting events, concerts, and political rallies, necessitating robust security measures for such occasions.

Target Center and Mayo Clinic Square in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Target Center and Mayo Clinic Square are in downtown Minneapolis near the Warehouse District. Target Center is the arena used by the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. Mayo Clinic Square includes sports medicine, office, restaurant, and retail space adjacent to the arena.

Night view of Target Center and Mayo Clinic Square in downtown Minneapolis with Seven Steakhouse rooftop bars and billboards. — Seven Steakhouse Sushi & Rooftop, located in downtown Minneapolis, operated from 2017 until its closure in the winter of 2022. The establishment was situated near prominent landmarks including the Target Center and the Mayo Clinic. This image, taken in June 2017, captures the vibrant atmosphere of the rooftop dining area and the surrounding urban environment, including advertisements for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Green roof with red pathways atop Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, with Target Field stadium visible beyond. — The green roof of the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis is prominently featured, with Target Field visible in the background. Completed as part of a major renovation between 2009 and 2011, the Target Center's extensive green roof helps manage stormwater runoff and reduce the urban heat island effect.

Target Field and Target Center sports venues in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Target Field is the open-air home ballpark of the Minnesota Twins, built on the former site of the Minneapolis Milling District along Fifth Street North. It opened in 2010 and seats about 39,000 for baseball. Target Center, the arena for the Minnesota Timberwolves, stands nearby and opened in 1990.

Disturbed's John Moyer at the Target Center in Minneapolis — Disturbed performs on the Music as a Weapon IV tour at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Killswitch Engage and Lacuna Coil were also part of the tour.

Dan Donegan of Disturbed in Minneapolis — Disturbed performs on the Music as a Weapon IV tour at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Killswitch Engage and Lacuna Coil were also part of the tour.

David Draiman of Disturbed at the Target Center in Minneapolis — Disturbed performs on the Music as a Weapon IV tour at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Killswitch Engage and Lacuna Coil were also part of the tour.

Bassist John Moyer of DIsturbed in Minneapolis — Disturbed performs on the Music as a Weapon IV tour at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Killswitch Engage and Lacuna Coil were also part of the tour.

David Draiman of Disturbed in Minneapolis — Disturbed performs on the Music as a Weapon IV tour at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Killswitch Engage and Lacuna Coil were also part of the tour.

David Draiman of Disturbed at Music as A Weapon IV Tour — Disturbed performs on the Music as a Weapon IV tour at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Killswitch Engage and Lacuna Coil were also part of the tour.

Killswitch Engage at Music As A Weapon IV Tour — Killswitch Engage performs at the Target Center in Minneapolis on the Music as a Weapon IV tour.

Howard Jones and Adam Dutkiewicz in Minneapolis — Killswitch Engage performs at the Target Center in Minneapolis on the Music as a Weapon IV tour.

Howard Jones of Killswitch Engage in Minneapolis — Killswitch Engage performs at the Target Center in Minneapolis on the Music as a Weapon IV tour.

Guitarist Joel Stroetzel of Killswitch Engage in Minneapolis — Killswitch Engage performs at the Target Center in Minneapolis on the Music as a Weapon IV tour.

Bassist Mike D'Antonio of Killswitch Engage in Minneapolis — Killswitch Engage performs at the Target Center in Minneapolis on the Music as a Weapon IV tour.

Killswitch Engage Drummer Justin Foley in Minneapolis — Killswitch Engage performs at the Target Center in Minneapolis on the Music as a Weapon IV tour.

Guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz in Minneapolis — Killswitch Engage performs at the Target Center in Minneapolis on the Music as a Weapon IV tour.

Singer performs with microphone at Music As A Weapon IV concert, Minneapolis. — Cristina Scabbia fronts Lacuna Coil, the Milan-based gothic metal band she co-founded in 1996 with Andrea Ferro, with whom she still shares lead vocal duties. This performance took place at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, a 19,000-seat arena that opened in 1990 and serves as the home of the NBA's Timberwolves and WNBA's Lynx. The date corresponds with the Music As A Weapon IV tour, a package show that paired Lacuna Coil with Disturbed and other hard rock acts across North American arenas in 2009. Lacuna Coil's mix of Scabbia's clean vocals and Ferro's growled delivery has made the band one of the best-known acts in the gothic metal genre since its breakthrough album "Comalies" in 2002.

Marco Coti Zelati, bassist for Lacuna Coil, performs at Music As A Weapon IV in Minneapolis. — Marco Coti Zelati has played bass for the Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil since its founding in Milan in 1996. The band appeared on the fourth installment of the Music As A Weapon tour, a package concert series launched by Disturbed in 2004 that paired established rock and metal acts for arena-scale shows across North America. Lacuna Coil built its following through albums like "Comalies," released in 2002, which helped bring the band's dual male-female vocal sound to a wider American audience.

Bassist Marco Coti Zelati performs on stage at Target Center during Music As A Weapon IV concert. — Marco Coti Zelati has played bass for the Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil since the group's founding in Milan in 1994, also serving as a principal songwriter and producer for the band's studio albums. This performance took place during the Music As A Weapon IV tour, a package concert series that paired Lacuna Coil with acts including Killswitch Engage and Disturbed.

Lacuna Coil vocalist performs with microphone at Target Center during Music As A Weapon IV concert. — Lacuna Coil formed in Milan in 1994, building its sound around the dual vocals of Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro. The Italian gothic metal band played Target Center on May 8, 2009, as part of the Music As A Weapon IV tour, co-headlined with Disturbed and featuring Killswitch Engage.

Cristiano "Pizza" Migliore performs on stage with long dark hair and beard, wearing a dark blue shirt. — Cristiano "Pizza" Migliore has played guitar for the Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil since 2006, joining after the departure of original guitarist Claudio Leo. Lacuna Coil formed in Milan in 1994 and built an international following with albums including "Comalies" (2002) and "Karmacode" (2006), the latter reaching the top 40 on the Billboard 200. This performance came during the Music As a Weapon IV tour, a package trek co-headlined by Disturbed that stopped at Minneapolis's Target Center on May 8, 2009.

David Draiman of Disturbed performs at Target Center in Minneapolis during Music As A Weapon IV. — Disturbed performs on the Music as a Weapon IV tour at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Killswitch Engage and Lacuna Coil were also part of the tour.

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