Year: 2019
Warm Comfort Food on a Cold Day
On this cold day a toasty grilled cheese with tomato basil soup was all that was needed to warm the spirit. Photo: Brian Donahue
Bye Bye Blue Moon
Odd to walk by the closed-up Blue Moon Coffee Cafe with empty benches and no art on the walls. Photo: David Skarjune
Historic St. James Church
St. James AME Church reflects the heritage of the first African American congregation formed in Minneapolis. Photo: Brian Donahue
Venture into the Oval
The Oval is peaceful and welcoming for a winter hike. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk
Time Capsule
This time capsule was discovered 75 years after it was hidden in the cornerstone… Photo: Katie Simon-Dastych
January Thaw
Mixed Terrier buddies Willie and Rio tear it up in human-buddy’s frozen backyard Photo: Helen Miller
Everything Must Go
Minnehaha Falls Nursery has closed its doors and covered over the windows. Not a tree nor plant in sight. Photo: Brian Donahue
Rebuilding Minnehaha Academy
The mirror captures the rebuilding effort of the Minnehaha Academy Upper School. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk
Winter Silhouette
On a gray winter day the contrast of the sky and trees adds a bit of beauty if one looks up. Photo: Julie Smith
Out With the Old
New management clears out worn furnishings where patrons of former Blue Moon spilled many a cup and crumbs. Photo: Helen Miller
Snelling Yards
This building with a beautiful art deco style may be demolished this year… Photo: Brian Donahue
Northern Longfellow
Downtown view from the Northernmost reach of the Longfellow Neighborhood… Photo: David Skarjune
Boulevard Grasses
Tall grasses on the boulevard provide a lovely visual texture in the winter. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk
Winter Greeting
Smurf and friends bid passers-by welcome from their wood stump patio. Photo: Helen Miller
The Minnehaha Sessions
Musician Andrew Diemand lays down vocals as studio owner Tony Williamette works the controls. Photo: Brian Donahue
About those Bottles
Heads up to see shelves of reusable spray bottles at Two Bettys… Photo: David Skarjune
Minneapolis Sound
This 1939 building was a Phillips 66 gas station until 1964, now a recording studio. Photo: Carri Musil
Intersection at Dusk
Brightly lit shops and traffic signals against the blue sky at dusk. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk
Keep Cool
The irony of “Keep Cool” was delicious as I was hoping my camera would work at -3°F. Photo: Jane Strauss
Hottest Thing in the Neighborhood
Sampling of Arts & Crafts tiles at North Prairie Tileworks that fit the vibe of neighboring bungalows. Photo: Brian Donahue
Ice Cascade
The Mississippi River is a frozen cascade of ice over the Ford dam. Photo: David Skarjune