Minneapolis is a major city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, located in the Upper Midwest along the Mississippi River, next to its “twin” city, Saint Paul.

Where Minneapolis Is

  • Minneapolis is in southeastern Minnesota and is the county seat of Hennepin County.
  • The city sits on both banks of the upper Mississippi River, near where the Mississippi meets the Minnesota River.
  • It forms the core of the Twin Cities metropolitan area together with Saint Paul, the state capital just to the east.

Map and Coordinates

  • On a map, Minneapolis lies in the north-central United States, roughly halfway between the East and West Coasts.
  • Its approximate coordinates are 44.98° N latitude and 93.27° W longitude.

Quick Local Context

  • Minneapolis is Minnesota’s most populous city and a major hub for finance, industry, trade, and transportation in the Upper Midwest.
  • The city covers about 59 square miles and includes numerous lakes, parks, and riverfront areas along the Mississippi.

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