Minneapolis: Quick Facts

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Aerial view of the Mississippi River flowing through downtown Minneapolis at dusk, with St. Anthony Falls to the left of the Third Avenue Bridge and city skyline in the background.

A bridge with pedestrian and bike lanes crosses the Mississippi River toward downtown Minneapolis, with city buildings and a river dam visible in the background.

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St. Anthony Falls, Minnesota

Historical map of Minneapolis−St. Paul, Minnesota

Interstate 35W bridge collapse, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Protest over the death of George Floyd

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See What Invigorates the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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