Minneapolis (/ˌmɪniˈæpəlɪs/ (listen)) is the largest and
most-populous city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the seat of
Hennepin County, the state's most-populous county. As of 2019,[update]
Minneapolis has an estimated population of 429,606, making it the
46th-largest city in the United States, the 8th-largest in the
Midwestern United States, and the second-most densely populated large
city in the region behind Chicago. Minneapolis and its neighbor Saint
Paul make up the Twin Cities, with Minneapolis being the larger of the
two. The Twin Cities metro and their surrounding suburbs contain about
3.64 million people, making it the third-largest economic and
population center in the Midwest and the 16th-largest metropolitan
area in the United States.Minneapolis (/ˌmɪniˈæpəlɪs/ (listen))
is the largest and most-populous city in the U.S. state of Minnesota
and the seat of Hennepin County, the state's most-populous county. As
of 2019,[update] Minneapolis has an estimated population of 429,606,
making it the 46th-largest city in the United States, the 8th-largest
in the Midwestern United States, and the second-most densely populated
large city in the region behind Chicago. Minneapolis and its neighbor
Saint Paul make up the Twin Cities, with Minneapolis being the larger
of the two. The Twin Cities metro and their surrounding suburbs
contain about 3.64 million people, making it the third-largest
economic and population center in the Midwest and the 16th-largest
metropolitan area in the United States.Minneapolis lies on both banks
of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with
the Minnesota River, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's capital. The
city is abundantly rich in water, with 13 lakes, wetlands, the
Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls; many connected by parkways
in the Chain of Lakes and the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. Due
in part to its high degree of accessibility, the city is often ranked
as having one of the best park systems in the United States.
Minneapolis was once the world's flour milling capital and a hub for
timber. The city and surrounding region is the primary business center
between Chicago and Seattle, as well as the largest urban population
area between the two cities. Minneapolis is home to five Fortune 500
companies, and the Twin Cities are the fifth-largest hub of major
corporate headquarters in the United States.Minneapolis has the fourth
largest percentage of LGBT people in the U.S. Noted for its strong
music and performing arts scenes, Minneapolis is home to both the
award-winning Guthrie Theater and the historic First Avenue nightclub.
Reflecting the region's status as a center of folk, funk, and
alternative rock music, the city served as the launching pad for
several of the 20th century's most influential musicians, including
Bob Dylan and Prince. Minneapolis has also become noted for its
underground and independent hip-hop and rap scenes, producing artists
such as Lizzo, Brother Ali, Atmosphere, and Dessa. Renowned for its
investment in biking infrastructure, the city is frequently ranked as
one of the best cities in the United States for biking. Minneapolis Top Movies & Young Movies