Minneapolis is a major city in the state of Minnesota, in the north-central region of the United States, near the Canadian border and the Great Lakes area. It sits along the upper Mississippi River and, together with neighboring Saint Paul, forms the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Where Minneapolis Is Located

  • Minneapolis is in Minnesota , a state in the Upper Midwest of the United States.
  • It is in the southeastern part of Minnesota, along the Mississippi River, close to where it meets the Minnesota River.
  • The city lies at about 44.95° N latitude and 93.20° W longitude, placing it roughly in the north-central part of the U.S.

Minneapolis Within America

  • On a U.S. map, Minneapolis is west of the Great Lakes (Lake Superior) and south of the Canadian province of Manitoba.
  • It is part of the broader “Upper Midwest” region, a colder-climate area known for states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas.

Relationship to Saint Paul and Region

  • Minneapolis is directly next to Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota, and together they are called the Twin Cities.
  • This Twin Cities area is the largest urban and economic center in Minnesota and a major hub for the Upper Midwest.

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