
Area Information
Minneapolis is located on the Mississippi River where it joins the
with the Minnesota River. With adjoining St.Paul, it forms the Twin
Cities, the largest conurbation in the state and in the U.S
north-central region. Minneapolis's economic growth in the 1800’s
can be contributed to lumber and flour-milling. By 1870
Minneapolis was the country’s top producer of flour and the lumber
business reached its height in the late 19th century. Today,
Minneapolis is a commercial, transportation, distribution,
health care, financial, and industrial center. It is also home to
several universities, cultural venues, and sports teams. Photo by Krivit Photography, Courtesy of Meet Minneapolis

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