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<p>Created page with &quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Minneapolis&#039;&#039;&#039; is the largest city in <a href="/wiki/Minnesota" title="Minnesota">Minnesota</a> and part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area along with neighboring Saint Paul. Known for its lakes, parks, and strong arts scene, Minneapolis is a major cultural, economic, and political hub of the Upper Midwest. == Overview == * &#039;&#039;&#039;Population&#039;&#039;&#039;: ~430,000 (metro area ~3.7 million) * &#039;&#039;&#039;Founded&#039;&#039;&#039;: Officially incorporated in 1867 * &#039;&#039;&#039;Nicknames&#039;&#039;&#039;: The Mill City, City of Lakes * &#039;&#039;&#039;Geography&#039;&#039;&#039;: Located along the...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Minneapolis&#039;&#039;&#039; is the largest city in [[Minnesota]] and part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area along with neighboring Saint Paul. Known for its lakes, parks, and strong arts scene, Minneapolis is a major cultural, economic, and political hub of the Upper Midwest.<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Population&#039;&#039;&#039;: ~430,000 (metro area ~3.7 million)<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Founded&#039;&#039;&#039;: Officially incorporated in 1867<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Nicknames&#039;&#039;&#039;: The Mill City, City of Lakes<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Geography&#039;&#039;&#039;: Located along the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota<br /> <br /> == Landmarks and Attractions ==<br /> <br /> * Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry<br /> * Walker Art Center<br /> * Guthrie Theater<br /> * Minnehaha Falls and Park<br /> * Chain of Lakes Regional Park<br /> * U.S. Bank Stadium (home of the Minnesota Vikings)<br /> <br /> == Economy ==<br /> <br /> Minneapolis has a diverse economy based on:<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Finance and commerce&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Healthcare and medical technology&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Education and research&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Retail and manufacturing&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> It is home to several Fortune 500 companies including Target, U.S. Bank, and Best Buy (headquartered in nearby suburbs).<br /> <br /> == Culture and Arts ==<br /> <br /> * Known for its performing arts scene, museums, and music legacy<br /> * Birthplace of Prince — the Purple Rain legend<br /> * Hosts major cultural events like the Minneapolis Aquatennial and Twin Cities Pride<br /> * Strong Scandinavian and Somali cultural communities<br /> <br /> == Education and Innovation ==<br /> <br /> * University of Minnesota – a major research institution<br /> * High literacy rate and strong public library system<br /> <br /> == Transportation ==<br /> <br /> * Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)<br /> * METRO Light Rail and bus systems<br /> * Bike-friendly infrastructure — among the best in the U.S.<br /> * Skyway system — enclosed pedestrian walkways downtown<br /> <br /> == Fun Facts ==<br /> <br /> * Minneapolis has more than 20 lakes within its city limits<br /> * It was once the flour milling capital of the world<br /> * The city experiences some of the coldest winters among U.S. major cities<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> * [[Minnesota]]<br /> * [[Midwestern States]]<br /> * [[American Music]]<br /> * [[United States Cities]]</div>

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