Signs of the pandemic times: A photo essay

As Minnesotans adjusted to the new realities of these pandemic times, bars, restaurants, and many other businesses closed their doors this week, per the statewide shutdown of gathering places in attempts to stop the spread of COVID-19. MinnPost took a tour of the marquees and storefronts of the ghost town that is the Twin Cities: MinnPost photo by Jim Walsh“I assure you we’re not open”: Uptown Theater, Uptown, Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim Walsh“Stay Safe Gophers #StayHome”: TCF Bank Stadium, University of Minnesota MinnPost photo by Jim WalshHennepin County Medical Center, downtown Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshSacred Siren Tattoo and Art Parlor, northeast Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshMickey’s Diner, downtown St. Paul MinnPost photo by Jim WalshRevival restaurant, south Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshClosed Mall of America, Bloomington MinnPost photo by Jim WalshWalker Library, Uptown, Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshWilliams Pub, Uptown, Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshAveda Institute, northeast Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshAllianz Field, St. Paul MinnPost photo by Jim WalshSalvation Army, downtown St. Paul MinnPost photo by Jim WalshLiquor Lyle’s, Uptown, Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshFirst Avenue, downtown Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshApoy Filipino Bistro, south Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshBrave New Workshop, downtown Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshGuthrie Theater, downtown Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshChamps Chicken, north Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshThe Anchor Fish & Chips, northeast Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshColumbia Heights Public Library, Columbia Heights MinnPost photo by Jim WalshMarcy Open School, southeast Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshHoly Land bakery and restaurant, northeast Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshSabor Latino restaurant, northeast Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshRitz Theater, northeast Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshGeneva Discount Furniture, north Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshTiger Rose Tattoo, northeast Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim Walsh“Be clean! Be talented! You can open the door with your feet!”: 331 Club, northeast Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshPainter Park, south Minneapolis MinnPost photo by Jim WalshHeights Theater, Columbia Heights MinnPost photo by Jim WalshParkway Theater, south Minneapolis