Found paintings near Stone Arch Bridge
Description
Last night, around 8:15 PM, I found two paintings leaning against a bench near the Stone Arch Bridge along the Mississippi in downtown Minneapolis. The frames are a bit worn, with one canvas showing a snowy river and the other a busy city street under gray clouds. I tucked them into my tote and brought them to a nearby cafe, hoping to keep them safe until the owner noticed this listing. There was no note or name tag, just the quiet feeling that someone had lost something meaningful on a chilly walk along the water. If these belong to you, I hope this helps bring them back home.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
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