Minneapolis

Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota, and is next to St. Paul. St. Paul and Minneapolis are known as the Twin Cities because they are right next to each other. Minneapolis is the biggest city in Minnesota, with about 430,000 people.[6] The Mississippi River runs through the city.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
City
City of Minneapolis
Clockwise from top left: Downtown Minneapolis at night, U.S. Bank Stadium, the skyline from Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis skyline and Minnehaha Falls
Clockwise from top left: Downtown Minneapolis at night, U.S. Bank Stadium, the skyline from Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis skyline and Minnehaha Falls
Flag of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Official seal of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Etymology: Dakota word mni ('water') with Greek polis ('city')
Nickname(s): 
"City of Lakes", "Mill City", "Twin Cities" (a nickname shared with Saint Paul), "Mini Apple"
Motto(s): 
En Avant (French: 'Forward')
Interactive map of Minneapolis
Coordinates: 44°58′55″N 93°16′09″W
Country United States
State Minnesota
CountyHennepin
Incorporated1867
Founded byJohn H. Stevens and Franklin Steele
Government
  TypeMayor-council (strong mayor)[1]
  BodyMinneapolis City Council
  MayorJacob Frey (DFL)
Area
  City57.51 sq mi (148.95 km2)
  Land54.00 sq mi (139.86 km2)
  Water3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2)
Elevation
830 ft (264 m)
Population
  City429,954
  Rank46th in the United States
1st in Minnesota
  Density7,962.11/sq mi (3,074.17/km2)
  Metro3,690,261 (16th)
Demonym(s)Minneapolitan
Time zoneUTC–6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
55401–55488 (range includes some ZIP Codes for Minneapolis suburbs)
Area code(s)612
FIPS code27-43000
GNIS feature ID0655030[5]
Major airportMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
Interstates
U.S. Routes
State Highways
Public transportationMetro Transit
Websitewww.minneapolismn.gov

Etymology

Minneapolis derives from the Dakota word for "water", mni, and the Greek word for "city" or polis. Thus, Minneapolis means "City of Waters." A nearby city called St. Anthony then joined with Minneapolis. The first mayor was Dorilus Morrison.

History

The American Indians first lived in Minneapolis around Lake Calhoun and St. Anthony Falls waterfall. They are called the Dakota. They thought St. Anthony Falls was a spiritual place. Dakota hunted, fished, and planted food. The United States wanted the land in 1803 and bought it with the Louisiana Purchase. The army built Fort Snelling. Soon, people from the East Coast came to Minneapolis. They used the waterfall for their flour mills. They named the new city Minneapolis.

Land and weather

Minneapolis is flat near the river and hilly away from it. The weather is like many places in America with hot summers and cold winters. The winter is very long, very cold, and there is a rainy but short spring. The summer, on the contrary, is humid, meaning a lot of water is in the air. Mosquitos are also common in the city.

People

Minneapolis residents are sometimes known as "Minnesota Nice." That means that they are generally more polite than other people. Most residents of Minneapolis live in houses and apartments, and some now live in tall buildings like condos. Kids and parents work and play in the city. Many different people make up what is Minneapolis today. After the Dakota Indians were people from Britain, French Canada, and Spanish Mexico. They were followed by Scandinavians from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Soon people from almost all parts of the world started arriving including Eastern Europe, Russia, and Asia. Today there are people from East Africa (Somali) and Southeast Asia (Hmong). Once, Minneapolis was even larger than it is today with 520,000 people. Later, many people moved away to the suburbs.

Work and Shopping

Numerous large companies are located Downtown in skyscrapers. These include lawyers, doctors and bankers. They work near Nicollet Mall where there are restaurants and shops. Minneapolis also has neighborhoods. People there work in small stores too, like barber shops, grocery stores, hardware stores, and coffee shops. Internet is widely available in Minneapolis.

Theatre and Art

There are lots of art and shows in the city. The biggest theater is the Guthrie Theater, and the Children's Theatre Company puts on productions directed at younger audiences. There are also art museums, such as the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Walker Art Center.

Sports

Minneapolis hosts lots of sport teams for the state. The Minnesota Vikings play at US Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Nearby is the Target Center where the Minnesota Timberwolves play.

References

  1. Swanson, Kirsten (November 5, 2021). "Voters approve charter amendment to change Minneapolis government structure". KSTP-TV. Hubbard Broadcasting. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  3. "QuickFacts: Minneapolis city, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  4. "2020 Population and Housing State Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". US Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. Bureau, US Census. "Search Results". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
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