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

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!