Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and the county seat of Hennepin County. Together with Saint Paul, the Twin Cities metropolitan region is the second largest economic center in the Midwest, after Chicago. Minneapolis is situated on both sides of the Mississippi River, just north of its confluence with the Minnesota River. Within the city are thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks, and waterfalls. Minneapolis is a powerful business center, containing the fifth highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the United States. Minneapolis was authorized by the Minnesota Territorial legislature as a town in 1856, at which time it was on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, around Saint Anthony Falls, which was a source of power for its early industries. The town became a city in 1867, the year that rail service began between Minneapolis and Chicago. In 1872, St. Anthony, the city on the east bank of the Mississippi, was joined to Minneapolis. The population of Minneapolis declined from its peak population of 521,718 in 1950 through the 1960s, 70s and 80s, increasing slightly each census year since.
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The most populous county in Minnesota includes Minneapolis, the state's most populous city, which serves as its seat of government. The official county web site offers an overview of it organizational structure, county facilities and services, its projects and initiatives, ordinances, and budget information. Other resources include online access to recorded documents, online property tax payments, and public notices.
http://www.hennepin.us/
The Linden Hills Village neighborhood of Minneapolis is situated between Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun. The Linden Hills Business Association offers a preview of the neighborhood, including real estate resources, the arts community, dining establishments, a calendar of events, and contacts. A promotional video is also available.
http://www.linden-hills.com/
Meet Minneapolis is a destination marketing organization that works on behalf of the Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Association to market, sell and maximize the visitor experience of the city. The site offers a guide to Minneapolis attractions and events, restaurants, hotels, and transportation options. Resources for meeting and event professionals, groups, and sporting events considering Minneapolis are also available.
http://www.minneapolis.org/
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Chamber represents its business members in the Twin Cities region, which include eleven counties: Anoka, Carver, Chicago, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright. Membership policies and fees are presented, with a schedule of meetings and events, an overview of its programs and projects, its advocacy work, and communications resources.
http://www.minneapolischamber.org/
The official municipal web site features a history and profile of the city, demographics, and an overview of its economic and business infrastructure. Council meeting agendas, minutes, an video recordings of council meetings are available online, as well as a directory of administrative and departmental personnel, public notices and announcements.
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/
