During the 1980s, Minneapolis went through a significant transformation. The Lake Harriet Band Shell was rebuilt in 1985, and the remaining portion of Interstate 94, from U.S. Highway 12 to the city’s northern boundary, was completed in 1982. The Multifoods Tower was also completed in 1988. Formerly home to the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was built in 1982 and demolished in 2014. A notorious area of Minneapolis known as Block-E, filled with bars and beggars, was notorious in the 1980s. Despite the recent transformation of the city block into The Mayo Clinic Square, a medical center is specializing in sports injuries, the memories of Block-E’s past remain.
In the 1980s, Minneapolis became a major player in pop music. The city’s first hit, “Funkytown” (1980), by Lipps Inc. on Casablanca Records, was one of disco’s last high moments. During the 1980s, it served as a blueprint for Minneapolis’ musical success
These fascinating photos by Todd Jacobson will take you back to the 1980s Minneapolis.
The absolute best part: the red buses. I forgot about those.
Wow 80s Minneapolis and you don’t even mention PRINCE
As someone who moved to Minneapolis in 1986 when I was just 5 years old, many of the places depicted in these photos, particularly those from the late 80s, bring back fond memories. Even though I’m only 41, looking at these photos makes me feel surprisingly old.
I enjoyed seeing all of the various vehicles in the pictures
They should bring back those red buses. Maybe for a commemorative thing or somethin’
The paint job maybe, the actual buses were a nightmare to drive.
Love Metro Transit. Hate hate hate the basic livery on local buses. Red would be so much better