Minneapolis, MN Community Information

The Twin Cities has long been noted for its tremendous spirit of civic cooperation. Private corporations and foundations often join with government and community organizations to improve and expand the resources available to the community. For seven consecutive years, Morgan Quitno, a national publishing and research company, named Minnesota as the nation's 'most livable state.'

Nicknamed the City of Lakes, Minneapolis is abundantly rich in water with twenty lakes and wetlands, the Mississippi riverfront, and creeks and waterfalls, many of which are connected by parkways in the Chain of Lakes and the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway.

Minneapolis is the primary business center between Chicago and Seattle. As America's most literate city, this Midwest metropolis has cultural organizations that draw creative people and audiences to the area for theater, visual art, writing and music. Minneapolis-St. Paul ranks fifth in the U.S. for the percentage of the population with a bachelor's degree or higher education.

The community's diverse population also has a long tradition of charitable support through progressive public social programs and private and corporate philanthropy. The economy of Minneapolis today is based in commerce, finance, rail and trucking services, and health care. Smaller components are in publishing, milling, food processing, graphic arts, insurance and technology. The city is also home to five Fortune 500 headquarters, including Target Corporation, U.S. Bancorp, Xcel Energy, Ameriprise Financial and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

National surveys consistently pick Minnesota as an ideal place to raise a family. The Twin Cities came out on top in many publications including Inc. magazine's Best Places to Start and Grow a Company, and Money magazine's Best Places to Live. The Twin Cities region is home of two thriving downtowns, internationally acclaimed orchestras and museums, and five professional sports teams.

Nestled between the south shores of Lake Calhoun and the west side of Lake Harriet in Southwest Minneapolis is Linden Hills, a neighborhood unique unto itself. Often referred to as 'a small town in the city,' It is an ideal urban community with interesting boutique shops, unique restaurants, and a variety of parks with tennis courts, playgrounds and picnic areas.

Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun are an easy walk from the downtown shopping district at 43rd and Upton. At either lake you can swim, enjoy a walk or bike ride on paths that connect you to the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. With over 50 miles of public pathways, it's a great way to enjoy the chain of lakes, parks and the Minnehaha Creek parkway on to the Mississippi River road. The median home price in Minneapolis is $235,000.

Living in Minneapolis you'll enjoy one of the nation's most economically robust regions, situated among scenic forests, rivers, lakes, parks, and golf courses. So start your Minneapolis real estate search today!

Sources and more information:
http://www.minneapolischamber.org/index.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minneapolis,_Minnesota
http://www.linden-hills.com/