Glowing red above the Mississippi near the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, the historic Grain Belt Beer sign is a beacon of local brewing heritage. It’s not just an ad—it’s a landmark, preserved and loved even as the brewery it once promoted has changed hands. Light it up at night and you’ve got vintage magic over the water. You’ve unlocked this Minneapolis Marvel POAP for toasting one of the city’s most enduring icons in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Minneapolis Marvel GPS: 44.98618, -93.26344 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.98618,-93.26344 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_Belt_Beer_Sign NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998919224126603265

Built in 1929 and inspired by the Washington Monument, the Foshay Tower is a time capsule from a more flamboyant era. Once the tallest building in Minneapolis, its rich limestone façade and lavish lobby echo a time when architecture was all about grandeur and ambition. It now houses a hotel, but its original vision still stands tall. Grab this Architecture Aficionado POAP for checking off a Deco darling in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97452, -93.27155 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97452,-93.27155 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foshay_Tower NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999227087382380545

The Capella Tower is more than just one of the tallest buildings in the state—it’s a symbol of Minneapolis’s blend of art and industry. Its curved crown and skyway connections make it instantly recognizable and unusually elegant for a skyscraper. This tower shows that even corporate architecture can have a little soul. You’ve unlocked this Architecture Aficionado POAP in the 612 POAP Challenge by admiring modern height with a twist. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97637, -93.2686 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97637,-93.2686 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capella_Tower NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999152320591691777

Awarded to those who collected a location in the 612 POAP Challenge over Fourth of July weekend. Whether you were chasing digital collectibles by the river or catching fireworks downtown, this badge marks your star-spangled steps through Minneapolis. Boom goes the POAP!

Glowing like a futuristic arc over the Mississippi, the Lowry Avenue Bridge is an eye-catching marvel of LED design and engineering. Its sweeping lines and color-changing lights make it one of the most visually striking crossings in Minneapolis. This isn’t just infrastructure—it’s a nightly light show that reflects the creativity of the city. Claim this Bridge Builder POAP for finding beauty where function meets flair in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Bridge Builder GPS: 45.01309, -93.27454 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/45.01309,-93.27454 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowry_Avenue_Bridge NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999145723521925121

Towering above Nicollet Mall, Target’s corporate HQ isn’t just a building—it’s the nerve center of a retail giant born and bred in Minneapolis. The red bullseye is part of the city’s identity, from community events to job creation to the shelves in every local home. Walk by and you’ll likely spot red carts rolling out ideas for what’s next. Claim this Minneapolis Marvel POAP and prove you found the heart of the Target empire in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Minneapolis Marvel GPS: 44.97399, -93.2753 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97399,-93.2753 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_Plaza_South NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998860950010331137

Awarded to the bold and curious! This POAP is given to participants who were the first to discover and claim a location in the 612 POAP Challenge. Like a true trailblazer, you navigated the city and charted new digital ground. With compass in hand and adventure in your heart, you led the way for others to follow.

This POAP is given to everyone that collects any of the 33 locations in the 612 POAP Challenge! Collect one and you will get this POAP sent to you to commemorate being in the challenge. Mailing List: https://buttondown.com/612-poap-challenge