Minneapolis

Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota, United States. It lies on both banks of the Mississippi River near its confluence with the Minnesota River, and has a population of more than 425,000 as of 2018. The Twin Cities metropolitan area consists of Minneapolis, its neighbor Saint Paul, and suburbs which together contain about 3.6 million people making it 16th-largest in the U.S., further lending to Minneapolis’ status as an important hub for commerce and culture within America’s Midwest region.

The history behind this great city dates back to 1856 when John H Stevens first proposed building a town across from St Anthony Falls on what was then known as East Bank or ‘the other side’. By 1867 he had succeeded at founding three townships: Minneapolis (named after Sioux word meaning “water”), Richfield (after his hometown) and St Anthony named after nearby falls that were found by Father Louis Hennepin during his exploration through Central America in 1680s with French explorers René Robert Cavelier de La Salle & Sieur De la Verendrye). This new settlement quickly grew into one large metropolis thanks to flour mills established along riverfronts—making it an ideal trading port—as well as increased immigration throughout 19th century due to industrial jobs available here compared those Europe where many refugees hail from following World War II period..

Today,[when?] modern day residents enjoy living among numerous green spaces such lakes Calhoun Harriet Isles Park; cultural attractions like Walker Art Center Museum American Swedish Institute; world class restaurants offering cuisine everything from sushi Thai food pizza burgers tacos sandwiches hotdogs etc.; vibrant nightlife featuring bars clubs music venues comedy shows theaters performing arts centers movie cinemas karaoke lounges sporting activities like basketball football hockey lacrosse roller derby softball volleyball curling badminton tennis golfing swimming skiing snowboarding ice skating rugby ultimate frisbee track field events competitions professional teams including NBA Timberwolves NHL Wild NFL Vikings MLS Loons WNBA Lynx NASL United FC IndyCar Series plus much more! In addition there are plenty educational opportunities provided University Of Minnesota four-year college/universities campuses located within greater metro area schools K–12 grade levels private academies charter institutions vocational technical training programs too so no matter what your interest may be chances are you’ll find something suit needs best here lovely Midwestern locale called home sweet home!.

In conclusion while some describe Minneapolis simply “City Lakes” truth is there far more underneath surface make up identity this wonderful destination meaningful experiences all year round come visit experience firsthand why countless others have chosen settle down call their own today tomorrow future years ahead!