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Taylor Swift dazzles in first of two Minneapolis performances

It's a Taylor takeover! Swift fans flocked to U.S. Bank Stadium Friday night to watch the pop star's Friday-night concert.

By Aaron Lavinsky,

Angelina Katsanis and

Shari L. Gross

June 24, 2023 at 2:37AM
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
A young fan beams with excitement moments before Taylor Swift takes the stage Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Emma Hiatt, traveling from Indiana, sings along with opening performer Girl in Red Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift fans interact before the start of Swift's concert Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
A fan takes photos of opening act "Girl in Red" Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
A fan cheers during the "Girl in Red" opening act Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift fans steam into the stands before a concert Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
A fan wears Taylor Swift friendship bracelets Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Taylor Swift fans take photos before Swift's performance Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Opening act Gracie Abrams performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
"Girl in Red" performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Aaron Lavinsky – Star Tribune/guest)
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Aaron Lavinsky

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Aaron Lavinsky is a staff photographer for the Minnesota Star Tribune covering news, sports and everything in between. He joined the visuals staff in 2014.

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Angelina Katsanis

Photographer/Videographer

Angelina Katsanis is a Star Tribune summer intern from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

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Shari L. Gross

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