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Where is Minneapolis located?

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Minneapolis is located in southeastern Minnesota in the United States. The city lies at the head of navigation on the Mississippi River, near its confluence with the Minnesota River. It is the seat of Hennepin county and, along with St. Paul, forms the Twin Cities metropolitan area. It was incorporated as a village in 1856.