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Minneapolis Overview
Minneapolis is located in southeastern Minnesota, on the banks of the Mississippi River. The population of Minneapolis is 372,811, and along with its “twin” city, Saint Paul, and their surrounding suburbs, the region has 3.2 million residents. From the 1880s to the 1930s, St. Anthony Falls—the only waterfall on the Mississippi—fueled the lucrative flour milling industry, making Minneapolis the milling capital of the world, and establishing many of today’s largest corporate employers. Visitors and residents enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, from fishing and boating on the city’s 22 lakes, to walking or biking on the many trails throughout the city. Indoors, people flock to the nearby Mall of America—the largest enclosed entertainment and retail complex in the country. The Twin Cities also boasts the largest theater district outside of New York City, with more than 25 venues and over 50 theater companies. The “City of Lakes,” as Minneapolis is often called, is also a city of diverse economic backgrounds. On any given night in Hennepin County, including Minneapolis, local homeless shelters house about 3,000 people. An additional 400 people sleep on the streets each night. Equally disturbing is the fact that 40 percent of Minnesotans experiencing homelessness are children. In total, nearly 17 percent of Minneapolis residents live below the poverty level, including 25 percent under age 18 and 11 percent over age 65. Come explore this beautiful city and enjoy a life-changing experience as you minister with and to the people of Minneapolis.
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