Minneapolis Real Estate City
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Minneapolitans are a welcoming lot. Friendly residents embrace millions of annual visitors who come to experience an eclectic mix of entertainment, recreation and attractions. In a metropolitan area of nearly 3 million people, Minneapolis’ population is young and vibrant: nearly 60% is age 34 or younger.
And while the city’s strong Scandinavian influence is still highly recognizable, Minneapolis is increasingly diverse. Its largest minority group – Hispanics – makes up almost 10% of the population, and nearly 20% of its residents are African American.
Visit Minneapolis and you can experience the food and celebrations of the Native American, African and Asian cultures. Here, you’ll find the country’s largest Hmong population along with a large population of Somalis, and other African nationalities.
Minneapolis Businesses
In Fortune magazine's 1997 list of the nation's top 500 industrial and service firms, Minneapolis was the 8th most represented city in the US. Just some of the corporations located in Minneapolis include Dayton-Hudson, Cargill, Pillsbury and Super Valu.
Annual EventsThe Minneapolis Aquatennial, the country's oldest summertime festival, takes place every year in July. Highlights include a kickoff block party in downtown Minneapolis, two parades, a milk carton boat race (left), a sand-sculpture contest and fireworks.
Parks and Recreation
Minneapolis has nearly 170 parks that cover more than 6,300 acres of land and water. Many of these parks are centered around large lakes and include hiking, biking and walking trails, picnic facilities and activities.
Schools
Minneapolis is home to the main campus of the University of Minnesota: one of the country's largest and most respected universities.The Minneapolis Public School District consists of 77 different schools for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as extensive early childhood, after-school and community education programs.
Sports
The Hubert Humphrey Metrodome is home to the Minnesota Twins (baseball), the Minnesota Vikings (football), and the University of Minnesota Gopher football team. The Timberwolves (basketball), play in their own arena, the Target Center, located on the other side of downtown. The Xcel energy Center is home of the Minnesota Wild (hockey)Minneapolis Neighborhoods
Within minutes of the downtown area lie neighborhoods that contain a wide range of housing options, from inexpensive apartments and single-family homes to exclusive larger dwellings. No matter where residents choose to live in Minneapolis, they can be sure that a body of water will be nearby. Often within walking or biking distance, residents will find nationally known department stores, locally owned-specialty shops, coffeehouses and farmer's markets.More on Minneapolis's Neigborhoods
Uptown Minneapolis real estate
Lyn-Lake real estate
Northeast Minneapolis real estate
50th and France real estate
Cedar-Riverside real estate
Downtown Minneapolis real estate
Dinky town real estate
Eat Street Minneapolis
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