Category Local Living

Meet Minneapolis: The Mill City and City of Lakes

Kayaker on a Minneapolis lake with autumn trees and the Minneapolis skyline visible in the distance.

Minneapolis at a Glance Minneapolis is nestled in the heart of central eastern Minnesota and is bisected by the mighty Mississippi River. The closest significant metropolitan city is Chicago, a mere six-hour journey to the southeast. Home to a vibrant population of over 425,000, Minneapolis holds the title of Minnesota’s…