Brian Donahue

Brian Donahue is the founder and principal art director of Minneapolis-based bedesign, collaborating with a deep bench of regional editors, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, and other creatives. He's an award-winning magazine art director with more than 20 years of experience.
A group of adults lean on each other in the Deer Pen Area of Minnehaha Regional Park

Lean on Me

A group of adults lean on each other in the Deer Pen area of Minnehaha Regional Park.

The Minnehaha Falls are flowing after today's rain shower.

Summer Green

Lush greenery surrounds the waterfall at Minnehaha Regional Park.

We Remember

A new display of artwork was briefly added to the 3rd Precinct.

Man Forages

Folks enjoying the tasty offerings from the Gentleman Forager EATS.

A new greenhouse called Bullthistle Gardens opens up on Minnehaha for city grown produce.

City Grown Produce

A new greenhouse, Bullthistle Gardens, has popped up along Minnehaha Ave. serving … READ MORE

The Jones Gang perform the music of Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead outside under the canopy, in the rain, at the Hook and Ladder Theater

Under the Canopy

Live music is back, and it is good for the soul!

Last year on this day, aa large apartment building still under construction burned in the riots after George Floyd's death. Two women point to the smoldering devastation as two fireman point the other direction.

One Year Ago

A milestone passes in Minneapolis, marking the anniversary of the George Floyd protests

Fresh lilac blossoms fill the air. The scent this time of year is amazing in Longfellow.

Lilac Skies

The scent of lilac blossoms

Only a flight of concrete steps remain as the demolition of two bungalows and a gas station begin.

Bye Bye Bungalows

Two bungalows and Geller Automotive were bulldozed

Sunlight illuminates a beautifully painted mural of George Floyd. The paint colors... all shades of blue.

Justice Now Peace

A mural of George Floyd—painted in beautiful shades of blue on LV’s Barbershop’s … READ MORE

National Guard grab some tacos before their long night watch

Standing Guard

Two National Guardsman take in a taco dinner.

A Minnesota Wildflower, the Sanguinaria canadensis (or Bloodroot) blooms for only a day or two before dying

After the Rain

The flower of the Bloodroot blooms for only a day or two before dying.

3 yellow buildings have been renovated to become parking stalls for residents of Millworks Lofts

Lofty Living

An historic 1920s wooden shed takes on a new life.

A large C-130 Aircraft departs from the Minnesota Air National Guard in Minneapolis

Bird on a Wire

A large c-130 aircraft flies high above the wires

sidewalk scene with storefront and people outside with a round sign overhead: Black Table Arts

Poetry in Motion

Black Table Arts community cooperative opens…

Icicles closeup in a gray winter landscape

Cold as Ice

as temperatures drop…

People outside in winter garb playing bean bag toss on a cement patio

Outdoor Games

bagging at The Howe…

stone wall with five small signs each with a letter spelling U-N-I-T-E, with a stone column and streetlamps with receding bridge in background with deep blue sky

UNITE

Signs at Lake Street Bridge…

outdoor hockey rink at night with a group of children pulling one sitting on a inflated sliding tube

Icy Evening

at Hiawatha School Park rink…