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About Minneapolis

The City of Minneapolis  
Minnesota!
If you already live here, you know it’s a great place. If you’re from out of state – you’re in for a wonderful surprise and here’s why:
  • Minnesota is dedicated to education. There are eight state universities, 26 private liberal arts colleges, 17 private graduate schools and 29 community and technical colleges, not to mention the nation's fourth highest high school graduation rate.
     
  • The state is known for its vibrant, growing arts community with more live theater than any area outside New York City.
     
  • The Twin Cities host five professional sports teams - the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx and the Wild.
 
  • Easy access to natural resources, such as the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, 66 state parks, 57 state forests and more than 15,000 lakes.
     
  • Minnesota jobs are growing 33 percent faster than the rest of the nation and we’re home to 29 Fortune 100 companies.
     
  • A continuing focus on high-quality health care has distinguished Minnesota as the healthiest state.

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