Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota. The city lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, adjoining Saint Paul, the state’s capital, forming the core of Minneapolis-St. Paul, thus becoming known as the “Twin Cities”; the 16^th largest metropolitan area in the U.S.  Minneapolis is extremely rich in water with more than twenty lakes, rivers and waterfalls. The city of Minneapolis was once the world's flour milling center, as well as a hub for timber. Currently, the principal business area is the main business center between Seattle and Chicago; in this area there are a wide range of organizations found in the yellow pages. Minneapolis also has various cultural organizations, which inevitably allure audiences to the city for theater, art, music and dance. Along with the influx of creative people and performances, the community's diverse population has a long tradition of charitable support through active public social programs and corporate donations.

The economy of Minneapolis today is based in trade, finance, railroad, healthcare and trucking services. Smaller components of Minneapolis’s economical stability are in publishing, milling, insurance, food processing, graphic arts and technology. Many of the various businesses in downtown Minneapolis specializing in technology, publishing and insurance are located online in the Minnesota business directory. Minneapolis is only second to New York City in regards to live theater per capita, as well as the third largest theater district in the U.S. The Minneapolis theatre market includes Brave New Workshop, the Minnesota Dance Theatre, Skewed Visions, Children’s Theatre Company, and much for visitors to see!

Minnehaha Park is one of Minneapolis’ oldest and most popular parks, bringing in over 850,000 visitors a year.

The park features a 53 foot waterfall, with river overlooks, and contains silver maple, oak, basswood cotton trees and much more.