| Located on either side of the Mississippi River, lies | | | | cityâs foundation it was renowned for its |
| the vibrant city of Minneapolis, the largest | | | | flour milling and timber industries. |
| metropolis in the state of Minnesota. Located just | | | | Originally the grounds of the famous Sioux Indians |
| north of the great Mississippiâs | | | | the French were the first Western Colonisers in |
| confluence and adjoining the urban mass of St | | | | the region. |
| Paul the Central Business District is known as | | | | As with all great American cities Minneapolis |
| Twin Cities where the two towns meet. | | | | benefited from the industrial revolution by |
| The combined urban expanse is the 13th largest in | | | | supplying raw materials for the hungry factories |
| the United States. Minneapolis is famous for its | | | | churning out products for the increasingly |
| natural beauty with a vast network of lakes and | | | | independently wealthy populace. |
| lush vegetation. During the early years of the | | | | |