Winter’s Here. So are we.

Winter has a way of testing us in Minnesota. This winter is testing us like never before.

The Lake Street Council condemns the federal immigration actions happening in our community along the Lake Street corridor and throughout Minneapolis. We highly encourage all individuals to know their rights.

This winter, there are many reasons to stay home. There are many ways to show up for Lake Street. And when we show up, we remind each other that this place is alive.

This video was filmed in early December 2025 - when winter had just begun.

Feature Winter Activities & Businesses

We love our Lake Street corridor businesses all year long, but some feel extra magical when it’s cold! We recommend checking a business’s social media for real-time updates of their hours.

*Pick up a special edition winter Lake Street sticker sheet at this business during your visit!

❋ Activities

❋ Food & Beverages

❋ Entertainment

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Feature Winter Events

Luminary Loppet | Saturday, February 7 | 6:00 - 10:00 pm | Lake of the Isles

Art Sled Rally! | Saturday, January 17 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Powderhorn Park

Tomte Tales: Legends of Winter | Saturday November 8 - Sunday January 25 | American Swedish Institute

Light on Lake: Launch Party | TBA | Midtown Global Market

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Behind the Project

This project was made possible by the City of Minneapolis Great Streets Neighborhood Business District Program

  • Nations Stephenson | United Creative Co.
    Growing up in South Minneapolis and attending South High School, Nations' connection to Lake Street was instilled from an early age. He continues to love producing videos about this incredible community, and is now more proud than ever to call his city home.

    • Alex Tsatsoulis

    • Audra Gaikowsk

    • Brett Wilson

    • Diana McKeown

    • Elias Tsatsoulis

    • Fuad Saif

    • Ibrahim Mohamed

    • Isaac Gilfeather

    • James O'Connor

    • Jibril Omar

    • Liban Saif

    • Maddie Mahon

    • Mahad Omar | @hoodiecooks

    • Marly Ramstad

    • Melissa Pawlisch

    • Mezan | @feedmeez

    • Muaz Osman

    • Nico Tsatsoulis

    • Pete Wyckoff

    • Tania Perez

    • Yusra Mohamud