Uptown Minneapolis

623 photos · 2010–2026

623 photographs tagged Uptown Minneapolis, 2010–2026.

Yo Dispo! Cannabis Store in Minneapolis — Yo Dispo! Cannabis store opening up on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. In 2024, Lakeshore Care submitted an application for what was called a emergency shelter w/ 24 beds for those recovering from illness/medical procedures. It faced strong opposition with public safety concerns and drug use. Application was withdrawn. Instead, the building will now just sell drugs.

Wrecktangle Pizza Renee Good Banner — Banner hangs on a building at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in October 2026. Reads "ICE OUT OF MN FOR GOOD". The banner holds the names of those who died during federal immigration enforcement.

Green Room Uptown Block Party — Uptown Block Party outside the Green Room on Girard in Minneapolis with London DJ Nimino.

AI Generated Restaurant Advertisement in Minneapolis — An AI generated sign seen on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Restaurant is Arizona Taco Co.

Poster advertising "Paddle for BWCA" event on September 5th with the Climate Justice Committee at Bde Maka Ska Pavilion. — The flyer advertises Paddle for BWCA, an event organized by the Climate Justice Committee to oppose copper-sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Poster for "Chairs of Minneapolis" project taped to a pole, featuring illustrated abandoned chairs and social media information. — "Chairs of Minneapolis", a social media account cataloging discarded furniture left on curbs and sidewalks around the city, with followers on Instagram and TikTok under the handle @chairsofminneapolis.

Flyer posted on utility box accusing Kamish Excavation of aiding police in displacing residents at Pig's Eye Encampment. — Kamish Excavation is a demolition and excavation contractor based in Inver Grove Heights. The flyer accuses the company of assisting police in clearing residents from the Pig's Eye homeless encampment along the Mississippi River bottoms in St. Paul.

Minneapolis Police outside Lake Street Nightclub July 2026 — A food vendor stands next to a group of Minneapolis Police officers standing around on Lake Street on July 18, 2026.

Minneapolis Lake Street Food Vendor in June 2026 — Food vendor on Lake Street and Girard Ave in Uptown Minneapolis in June 2026.

Minneapolis Police officers stand outside Rumba nightclub on Lake Street during a nighttime enforcement operation. — Minneapolis police officers outside Rumba nightclub on Lake Street in June 2026.

Two Minneapolis Police squad cars with activated emergency lights parked on a street outside the KISS nightclub in Uptown. — A marked and unmarked Minneapolis Police squad cars parked across from Uptown nightclubs in June 2026.

Sonorous DJs at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis 2026 — Sonorous at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis last night with a 360 stage.

Sonorous at the Green Room in Minneapolis — Sonorous at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis last night with a 360 stage.

Sonorous, Green Room, Uptown Minneapolis June 27, 2026 — Sonorous at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis last night with a 360 stage.

Sonorous at the Green Room, Uptown Minneapolis June 27, 2026 — Sonorous at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis last night with a 360 stage.

Jacob Frey Anti Ice Poster — A protest flyer seen in Uptown Minneapolis that reads: JACOB FREY PRESSURES CITY TO PROSECUTE STUDENT ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS. During Operation Metro Surge over 80 students and community members were arrested opposing the presence of ICE at the Graduate Hotel. Now Jacob Frey and the City Attorney are wasting resources trying to punish anti-ICE protestors, feigning care for the city while consenting to the brutalization of our neighbors. CALL TO DEMAND THEY DISMISS THE CASE! Mayor Frey: 612-673-2100. City Attorney: 612-673-3000.

Cali Cannabis Now Open in Uptown Minneapolis — Cali Cannabis Dispensary at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The dispensary opens in the building at the high profile intersection that's been vacant since 2020 when Juut salon closed.

Cali Cannabis Dispensary on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis — Cali Cannabis dispensary located at Lake Street and Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

FOKU and Scarlet Red Vodka wrapped car in Minneapolis — As if the FUKU stickers plastered all over the city wasn't enough, now this... Apparently FUKU energy drink and Scarlet Red Vodka are local brands? Don't know anything about it other than I see the stickers all over the place. Minneapolis June 2026

Alex Pretti Renee Good Posters on Hennepin in Minneapolis May 2026 — Posters with the faces of Renee Good and Alex Pretti hang at Hennepin Avenue and Franklin Avenue in May 2026.

Bikers and walkers ion newly built bike lanes on Hennepin Avenue — Walkers, Bikers, Bus, and Cars moving down the rebuilt Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Mari's Watch Bar at night in Minneapolis — Mari's Uptown re-opens after a several month closure. It's re-opened as Mari's Watch Bar with a heavy focus on sports.

FUCK ICE seen in Uptown Minneapolis — Graffiti seen in Uptown Minneapolis that reads "FUCK ICE". Seen in May 2026.

Marquee at Lagoon Cinema in Uptown Minneapolis — A sign at the Lagoon Cinema in Uptown Minneapolis that reads "WE LOVE OUR IMMIGRANT NEIGHBORS", seen on May 17, 2026.

People wait to get into Rumba Nightclub in Minneapolis — A busy Saturday around Minneapolis with just gorgeous weather all day. Long lines around the Green Room, KISS and Rumba which were all open. Earlier in the night, Eden Prairie high school held their prom at the Uptown Theater. Meanwhile the Granada Theater had Goth Prom XIX.

KISS Nightclub Rooftop May 2026 — The rooftop at KISS Nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis in May 2026.

Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis, May 2026 — Green Room on Girard and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. Pictured in May 2026.

Reign Nightclub in Uptown Minneapolis — Minneapolis Police Officers at Reign Nightclub in Uptown Minneapolis.

Walkers in the drive thru line at McDonalds in Minneapolis — The drive thru line at the Uptown Minneapolis McDonald's at Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon seen in May 2026.

Cannabis store in Uptown Minneapolis — Cali Cannavis store at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on May 16, 2026. The store replaces long time Juut salon and training center. Juut announced their closing on June 14, 2021 citing ongoing crime in the area. The building has sat vacant ever since.

Twin Leaf Cannabis store sign in Minneapolis — Signage for Twin Leaf Cannabis store on Hennepin Avenue with Walgreens in the background. Cannabis stores have been popping up over the last 6 months after recreational marijuana was legalized in Minnesota.

Renee Good banner on Lake Street in Minneapolis — Large banner referring to Renee Good, who was killed in January by federal agents, hangs from the side of a building on Lake Street at Lyndale Avenue. The other side of the building reads "ICE OUT". Minneapolis, May 2026

Off Street Bike Lanes in Uptown Minneapolis — Pedestrian, biker and a scooter on the new bike trails and sidewalk on Hennepin Avenue. Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis had been closed for quite some time for the street to be rebuilt.

Protest flyer in Uptown Minneapolis reads "Justice for Good & Pretti Stop ICE Terror" and "ICE Out Now." — A protest flyer posted on a utility pole in Uptown Minneapolis reads "JUSTICE FOR GOOD & PRETTI STOP ICE TERROR" and "ICE OUT NOW." Someone wrote in “Danald Trump [sic]” and “Jeffery Epstein [sic]” on the side.

Uptown Transit Station sign beside Cali Cannabis in Minneapolis at night. — A sign for the Uptown Transit Station is visible next to a neon sign for Cali Cannabis in Minneapolis. The presence of both a transit station and a cannabis dispensary highlights the mixed-use nature of the Uptown neighborhood in Minneapolis.

Apartment buildings along the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — Apartment buildings line the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis at night. A sign reads "NOW LEASING | LIVEAtFLUX.COM".

Anti-war flyer on a utility box in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — An anti-war protest flyer is affixed to a utility box in Uptown Minneapolis. The flyer reads: "We refuse to kill and be killed for the billionaires. STOP TRUMP'S WAR ON IRAN."

Colorful 612 Lake Street mural on a purple alley wall in Uptown Minneapolis at night — A vibrant mural featuring cartoonish characters and the text "612 Lake Street" adorns a purple wall in an alleyway in Uptown Minneapolis. This mural is located on Lagoon Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, a commercial and entertainment district.

Traffic on Lake Street near the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis at dusk. — Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis as dark falls in March 2026.

Protest posters in Uptown Minneapolis advocate for Alex Pretti, election protection, and "No Kings" on March 28, displayed on a plywood-covered wall. — Posters in Uptown Minneapolis display messages including "ALEX PRETTI IS WHY WE SHOW UP," "ELECTION PROTECTION IS WHY WE SHOW UP," "THE EPSTEIN CLASS IS WHY WE SHOW UP," and "NO KINGS MARCH 28."

AFFORDABILITY IS WHY WE SHOW UP NO KINGS — Man walks in front of a large NO KINGS poster in Uptown Minneapolis days before a massive rally at the Minnesota State capitol that is expecting to draw 150,000.

DJ Eddie Adams performs at the Green Room in Minneapolis under purple and green laser lights. — DJ Eddie Adams at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis on March 7, 2026.

Rainy night traffic on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis with the Uptown Theater sign lit up. — A couple walk down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on March 6, 2026. The Uptown Theater being seen in the background.

Anti-immigration enforcement posters displayed in Via's Vintage storefront windows on Hennepl Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. — Posters expressing solidarity with immigrants are displayed in the windows of the vacant Via's Vintage storefront on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The messages, "ICE CAN'T BREAK U.S." and "AMERICA STANDS WITH MINNESOTA," appeared in February 2026, a period marked by increased federal immigration enforcement activity in the city during "Operation Metro Surge."

Protest sign reading "FUCK ICE" with photograph of Greg Ketter amid tear gas in Minneapolis. — A protest sign in Minneapolis reads "FUCK ICE" and features a photograph of Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books, amidst tear gas. Ketter, then 70 years old, was protesting after Alex Pretti was killed.

Protest posters on a blue wall naming Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good with "Murdered by ICE" text. — Posters accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of "murdering" Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, and Renee Nicole Good, an American mother, were displayed around Minneapolis in February 2026. The posters were part of protests against ICE operations, specifically referencing "Operation Metro Surge" in Minneapolis. Alex Pretti and Renee Good were killed in January 2026 by federal agents.

Large banner reading "ICE OUT OF MN FOR GOOD" on Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. — A large banner reading "ICE OUT OF MN FOR GOOD" is displayed on the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. The banner also lists the names of individuals who have died in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Lagoon Cinema in Minneapolis displays "ICE OUT NOW!" in its windows on January 29, 2026. — The Landmark Lagoon Cinema in Uptown Minneapolis displays "ICE OUT NOW!" in its windows on January 29, 2026 during Operation Metro Surge.

Candles outside Morrissey's Irish Pub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, a memorial for Alex Pretti. — Candles are placed outside Morrissey's Irish Pub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This memorial was established in response to the shooting death of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol officers earlier that day. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

A protest poster for "ICE OUT! Statewide Shutdown" on January 23 is displayed in a Minneapolis coffee shop window. — A poster for an "ICE OUT! Statewide Shutdown" protest is displayed in the window of a Minneapolis coffee shop. The flyer calls for "No Work. No School. No Shopping." referencing a planned march in Downtown Minneapolis at 2pm.

Federal agents stand by an SUV on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. — A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer outside a restauraunt on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. BORTAC agents were deployed to the restauraunt after off duty ICE agents were reported to be eating inside when a large crowd gathered inside. The Vice President of the United States JD Vance said they were sent in get the agents out.

Armed federal officer in tactical gear stands beside police vehicle outside India Grill on Lake Street, Minneapolis. — A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer outside a restauraunt on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. BORTAC agents were deployed to the restauraunt after off duty ICE agents were reported to be eating inside when a large crowd gathered inside. The Vice President of the United States JD Vance said they were sent in get the agents out.

Border Patrol Tactical Unit officer in tactical gear stands outside a Lake Street restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis. — A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer outside a restauraunt on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. BORTAC agents were deployed to the restauraunt after off duty ICE agents were reported to be eating inside when a large crowd gathered inside. The Vice President of the United States JD Vance said they were sent in get the agents out.

Protesters hold a sign reading "Y'all don't look for missing children this hard" outside a restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown — Protesters outside a restauraunt on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. BORTAC agents were deployed to the restauraunt after off duty ICE agents were reported to be eating inside when a large crowd gathered inside. The Vice President of the United States JD Vance said they were sent in get the agents out.

Graffiti reading "NO ICE GESTAPO" on a brick building along Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading "NO ICE GESTAPO" is spray-painted on a brick building along Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The message, seen on January 16, 2026, is a protest against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, drawing a parallel between ICE's actions and the Gestapo, the secret police of Nazi Germany.

Wrecktangle Pizza sign in Minneapolis says everyone is welcome except ICE. — A sign posted on the window of Wrecktangle Pizza on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026, declares "Everyone Is Welcome Here - Except I.C.E.". The sign asserts the establishment's right to deny Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to private areas without a judicial warrant, citing constitutional rights that apply to all individuals regardless of immigration status. It further states that members of the community are safe within the establishment and that any harassment of guests or staff will not be tolerated.

Protest sign at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis accusing ICE of fascism and urging public action. — A protest sign posted on a pole at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis on January 13, 2026, reads "THIS IS FASCISM! WE MUST FIGHT BACK." The sign also includes a headline and image related to a detained pastor's claim that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released him due to his race, referencing the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. The poster urges citizens to "GET A WHISTLE, GET OUTSIDE, USE YOUR RIGHTS”.

Wheat-pasted protest posters reading "Renee Nicole Good American Mom Murdered by ICE" on a Minneapolis building. — Posters proclaiming "RENEE NICOLE GOOD AMERICAN MOM MURDERED BY ICE" are wheat-pasted to the exterior of a building on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The posters protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Posters advocating for Somali neighbors and immigrant rights are affixed to an electrical box on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Posters supporting immigrant rights are attached to utility control boxes on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The messages during Operation Metro Surge read “Protect Our Somali Neighbors,” “Immigrants Are Not The Enemy,” and “Know Your Rights".

KISS Nightclub Security House Rules — Sign posted on the entrance to KISS Nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. KISS SECURITY HOUSE RULES * NO GUNS OR ANY WEAPONS ALLOWED * ALL HOODIES & JACKETS MUST COME OFF * EMPTY ALL POCKETS * REMOVE ALL HATS, WATCHES, BELTS, WAIST CHAINS * ALL BAGS WILL BE CHECKED * NO SKI MASKS ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN CLUB MUST COMPLY OR YOU WONT BE ALLOWED IN!

Daisys Uptown bar exterior at night, with red neon signs and snow along the curb — Paper over the windows of the former Daisys Bar at Lagoon and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Nico's Tacos in Uptown Minneapolis — Holiday lights up at Nico's Tacos on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

People walking down new Hennepin Avenue sidewalks — People walking down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis in November 2025. The street had recently re-opened after years of construction that brought the highly anticipated new bike lanes.

Brim Restaurant on Lake Street with fall colors — Fall colors around Brim Coffee and Cafe on Lake Street in Minneapolis in November 2025.

Cyclists in the protected bike lane on Hennepin Avenue near Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — Bikers rolling down the new Hennepin Avenue bike lanes in Uptown Minneapolis near Lagoon Avenue on a early November 2025 evening. The road had been closed for years as the entire road was rebuilt bringing among other things, the much needed bike lanes. Also shown are people walking in the new sidewalk next to the new bike lanes.

Traffic on South Dupont Avenue in Minneapolis's LynLake district at dusk. — Traffic flows through Lake Street near Dupont Avenue, looking towards the Karmel Mall and 35W.

Recycling and trash bins in an alley in Minneapolis beside detached garages. — A narrow residential alley in Uptown Minneapolis, lined with city-issued recycling and trash bins outside detached garages.

Metro Transit E Line stop and new bike lane on Hennepin Avenue at West 25th Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit E Line bus shelter and newly rebuilt bike lane line Hennepin Avenue at West 25th Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The corridor reopened after nearly two years of construction that rebuilt the street and added dedicated space for buses and bicycles.

Cyclists and pedestrians on the Midtown Greenway beneath the Uptown Transit Station in Minneapolis. — The Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis passes beneath the Uptown Transit Station as a Metro Transit bus moves along the bridge above in October 2025.

Skeleton Construction Crew Tribute on Hennepin Avenue — Amid the long-running Hennepin Avenue reconstruction, residents added a dose of humor and gratitude by dressing Halloween skeletons in reflective vests and hard hats, mounting them on a front-yard tree with “Thank You Construction Crews!” signs.

Hennepin Avenue Is Open For Bikes — New bike lanes on Hennepin Avenue. The road had been closed for complete reconstruction.

Spectacle Shoppe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis after street reconstruction, with new sidewalk and bike lane. — The Spectacle Shoppe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night after the street reconstruction.

Shane Anderson mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis with a Martin Luther King Jr. quote on a brick wall. — A mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis covers a brick wall with colorful graffiti-style lettering, cartoon figures, and a hand-painted Martin Luther King Jr. quote reading, “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” The work is identified as a mural by Shane Anderson and appears in a commercial alley.

The Lowry on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis behind road construction barriers at night. — The Lowry restaurant on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night behind a roadside construction zone.

Mary’s bar and restaurant in Uptown at night, with purple exterior lights and diners visible inside. — Mari's Uptown bar on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Crowd at a Sexy Nerds dance party inside The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis, under disco lights — A "Sexy Nerds" dance party is underway at The Green Room, a music venue and nightclub in Uptown Minneapolis.

People dance at The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis during a Sexy Nerds club night. — Sexy Nerds dance party in Uptown Minneapolis at The Green Room on Girard.

Attendees play a Sailor Moon arcade game at The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis. — Club goers play a retro video game inside the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025 during a "Sexy Nerds" event.

Attendees play video games at Sexy Nerds in Uptown Minneapolis. — Video gaming at the Sexy Nerds event at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Closed bike lanes in Minneapolis — A Minneapolis police squad car occupies the bike lane on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night, its emergency lights activated.

Green Room neon sign in Minneapolis — The Green Room sign at Girard and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Patrons read at Walker Library in Uptown Minneapolis. — A man reads inside the Walker Library, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The Walker Library is a branch of the Hennepin County Library system, serving the Uptown neighborhood. This intersection has had a library since the early 1900s with the library being rebuilt multiple times.

Uptown Apartments in Uptown Minneapolis — Cars moving down Lake Street during a late September sunset in Uptown Minneapolis.

Full Cafe patio during road construction Hennepin — Patrons gather on the very popular outdoor patio of Namaste Cafe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. This during substantial road construction that has closed Hennepin Avenue for a period of time. Bikes seen locked up to poles in front.

Cannabis dispensary coming soon at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis — A banner announces a forthcoming cannabis dispensary at the prominent corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This building, characterized by its green trim and white facade, previously housed a Juut hair salon and has been vacant for several years.

Colorful cat mural in Minneapolis by Gulsan Osman — A mural by artist Gulsan Osman, featuring a black cat.

Daisys Bar and Nightclub on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at dusk — Daisys Bar at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis as the sun sets. This bar, which is only open a few hours a week, takes the place of previous longtime cowboy bar Cowboy Slims.

KISS Lounge and Nightclub on S Girard Ave in Minneapolis at dusk. — KISS Lounge and Nightclub on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis as the sun sets. The nightclubs, which are only open a few hours a week, have arguable contributed to the emptiness of the area in recent years.

Brother Ali record table in Minneapolis — A Brother Ali table at Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis. Seen in September 2025.

DJ performs under laser lights at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis, with a crowd below. — A DJ at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis on August 23, 2025.

Woman walking across Emerson Avenue Bridge spanning the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis. — A woman walks across the Emerson Avenue Bridge in Uptown Minneapolis, which spans the Midtown Greenway.

Lake Street pedestrian intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with storefronts and traffic. — Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis as seem from Bde Maka Ska.

Contemporary apartment buildings with orange and brick facades behind a weathered metal fence on West 29th Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — The Inspire Apartments, a contemporary residential building, are situated across the Midtown Greenway on West 29th Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Metro Transit B Line bus at the intersection of Hennepin and Lagoon Avenues in Uptown Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit B Line bus travels along Hennepin Avenue at its intersection with Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The B Line, launched in March 2022, is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route designed to provide faster and more reliable public transportation through key corridors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Daymark Apartment Building at 3014 Holmes Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, illuminated at night. — The Daymark Apartment Building, located at 3014 Holmes Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, illuminated at night.

Security Guard inside a Minneapolis Walgreens — A security guard inside a Walgreens on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Daisys Bar at Lagoon and Hennepin in Uptown Minneapolis, with pedestrians crossing street. — People crossing the street at Lagoon Ave and Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis announces Jerry Cantrell on Hennepin Avenue. — Looking down Hennepin Avenue at the Uptown Theater. The theater has Jerry Cantrell coming up.

Uptown Pizza on Lake Street in Minneapolis with the LynLake sign overhead. — Uptown Pizza on Lake Street in Minneapolis sits near the LynLake neighborhood sign.

Looking west down Lake Street Uptown Minneapolis — The LA Fitness on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on July 28, 2025. The gym closed for good in August and continues to be vacant as of May 2026.

Tattoo shop at night in Minneapolis — Guns N Needles Tattoo Shop in Uptown Minneapolis seen on July 22, 2025.

Cub foods grocery store at night. — A Cub Foods grocery store in Uptown Minneapolis on Lagoon Ave. Seen in July 2025.

Cannabis dispensary coming soon banner in a vacant storefront window in Uptown Minneapolis. — A Cannabis Dispensary Coming Soon banner in the window of the long vacant Jon English Salon, at 1439 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Avenue at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night with new bike lanes and street lights. — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night, following a multi-year road construction project. This infrastructure upgrade aimed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety and connectivity, notably introducing dedicated bike lanes along the thoroughfare.

Former Juut Salon at Hennepin and Lake Street in Minneapolis painted green for a planned dispensary. — New green painting on what is to become a dispensary in the former Juut Salon space at Hennepin and Lake street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Kratom sign in a window in Minneapolis — Store selling Kratom among oither things on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Avenue Bike Lanes in Minneapolis — New bike lanes on Hennepin Ave after years of construction work. Seen in July 2025.

Walker Library in Uptown Minneapolis — Hennepin County Library Walker Library on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince with white dove at West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis. — The Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince is located at the corner of West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The mural was created shortly after his passing in 2016. Reports indicate it was originally planned as a "get well" tribute during an earlier period of his illness.

Sailboat and people on dock at Bde Maka Ska during sunset in Minneapolis. — A sailboat glides across Bde Maka Ska at sunset, with people gathered on a dock near the Minneapolis Sailing Center. Located in Minneapolis, Bde Maka Ska is the largest lake in the city's Chain of Lakes. The lake's name, meaning 'White Earth Lake' in the Dakota language, was officially restored in 2017, reflecting its Indigenous heritage.

A neon sign at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis advertises a New Band Night music event starting at 7 p.m. — New Band Night sign at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis advertises a 7 p.m. music event.

Mari's restaurant on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night — Mari's on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. Not sure when this place will open or what it is yet, but the sign's been up since at least April. It formerly was Hammer & Sickle, a Prince themed bar.

Mural painted on uptown parking ramp — The painted Seven Points parking ramp on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

SS Security private security guard in Minneapolis — A security guard with a "SS Security" patch stands outside Rumba Nightclub at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on June 22, 2025.

Crowded rooftop bar at KISS in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — The rooftop at KISS Rooftop & Lounge at Lagoon Avenue and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on June 21, 2025.

Person riding illuminated motorcycle past Bryant Lake Bowl neon sign on Lake Street, Minneapolis. — Night photo of Bryant Lake Bowl on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

SoHo Cafe during Hennepin Ave construction — SoHo Cafe on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during major road construction.

Flyer on a utility pole urges calling Governor Walz to veto HF1 and protect immigrants’ healthcare. — A flyer urging people to call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and demand he veto HF1, a bill repealing MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults. The flyer has bold text reading “CALL WALZ TO TELL HIM: VETO HF1! PROTECT HEALTHCARE FOR IMMIGRANTS!” It states that the Minnesota House and Senate passed the bill and criticizes lawmakers for supporting it.

Uptown Farmers Market sign on chain-link fence with handprint markings on adjacent pavement. — A Uptown Farmers Market sign hangs on a chain-link fence enclosing the market's lot in Uptown Minneapolis, near the intersection of Lake Street and Girard Avenue. Red handprints and chalk lettering mark the sidewalk beside the fence, remnants of a memorial for Winston Smith and Deona Marie, who were killed in separate incidents in the neighborhood in June 2021.

Bike lane and baseball field at Bryant Square Park in South Minneapolis during a youth game. — The Bryant Avenue bike lane and Bryant Square Park.

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