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

With its sleek, minimalist lines and bronze glass façade, the Campbell Mithun Tower is a love letter to International Style architecture. Rising confidently from Marquette Avenue, this skyscraper has been turning heads since the '80s. It reflects both the energy of downtown and the evolving ambitions of Minneapolis’s skyline. Earn this Architecture Aficionado POAP as part of your 612 POAP Challenge for spotting style in the city’s vertical climb. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97365, -93.26987 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97365,-93.26987 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two22 NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999197400568430593

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

Built in record time after tragedy, the 35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge is a story of resilience and renewal. This sleek, modern structure carries thousands of cars each day while quietly boasting green credentials and structural innovation. It even lights up in brilliant colors at night, offering a moment of beauty amid the bustle. As a Bridge Builder in the 612 POAP Challenge, you’ve crossed more than a river—you’ve crossed into history. Category: Bridge Builder GPS: 44.97896, -93.24497 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97896,-93.24497 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-35W_Saint_Anthony_Falls_Bridge NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999329341963763713

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!

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