Daily dose of sweetness: Minnesota landmarks #LightItBlue for front-line workers

April 10, 2020 1:00 p.m.

A bridge is lit blue at dusk. — The Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis is lit blue on Thursday in support of front-line workers helping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christine T. Nguyen | MPR News

Landmarks across the country were bathed in blue Thursday night as part of an initiative to salute essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight.

Here’s what it looked like in Minnesota:

In honor of frontline workers and life savers across the globe, we #LightItBlue 💙 #StayAtHome | #MakeItBlue pic.twitter.com/xej6Sr0OTn
— Xcel Energy Center (@XcelEnergyCtr) April 10, 2020

Many landmarks around Minneapolis are lit blue tonight, including @usbankstadium, @MnDOT 35W Bridge, @Hennepin Lowery Ave. bridge, and more, in honor of the amazing work of those working in health care.

💙💙💙

Thank you to all health care staff. pic.twitter.com/OE9et5FlhY
— City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) April 10, 2020

To our frontline and essential workers, we want to thank you for your continued efforts during this unprecedented time. @lightitblue #MakeItBlue #stayathome #stayhomemn pic.twitter.com/aijzfGFEbI
— U.S. Bank Stadium (@usbankstadium) April 10, 2020

Tonight we #LightItBlue for all of the healthcare professionals and first responders who are on the frontlines fighting COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/FJa94xlA8d
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) April 10, 2020

to all the heroes on the front lines... #LightItBlue pic.twitter.com/AJ7vys9qmN
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) April 10, 2020

Duluth participating in #LightItBlue pic.twitter.com/4r6bQ49IZP
— Nick Cooper (@nickcooperonair) April 10, 2020

Tonight we #LightItBlue in an expression of support and gratitude for all frontline and essential workers who work around the clock to ensure our health and safety. 💙 #StayAtHome #MakeItBlue pic.twitter.com/fM6ws8ZDfG
— Saint Paul RiverCentre (@RiverCentre) April 10, 2020

There aren’t enough words to describe the gratitude we have for all of the healthcare professionals and other first responders risking their health to help our community during this unprecedented time. Thank you. 💙 #LightItBlue #WeGotThisMPLS pic.twitter.com/HPWvdUArl4
— Target Center (@TargetCenterMN) April 10, 2020

From acts of kindness and sweet gestures to inspirational signs, these are some of the ways Minnesotans are lifting one another during the coronavirus pandemic.

Discover something that brightens your day? We may include it here. Email it to nyang@mpr.org.

Daily dose of sweetness: Minnesota landmarks #LightItBlue for front-line workers

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