Although I am a resident of St. Paul (just on the other side of the Mississippi River), I can wholeheartedly say that I enjoy all of the time I spend in the great city of Minneapolis – they are Twin Cities after all!

Built around Saint Anthony Falls (the only major natural waterfall on the Mississippi River), Minneapolis was once a large timber hub and the flour mill capital of the world. Nowadays, Minneapolis remains the most populous city in Minnesota and boasts one of the best park systems in the country. The city is home to several sports teams  – Minnesota Vikings (NFL), Minnesota Twins (MLB), Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) and Minnesota Lynx (WNBA), as well as an amazing restaurant scene which I have spent many nights enjoying!

Additionally, Minneapolis features a strong performing arts scene and is second only to New York City when it comes to live theater per capita. Prince, Bob Dylan, Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Dessa, Lizzo – the list of artists who have called Minneapolis home at one time or another goes on and on!

Divided into eleven communities, each of which are comprised of several neighborhoods, there is something for everyone in Minneapolis! More information about a few predominant Minneapolis communities can be found below.