Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents. Minneapolis is built on an artesian aquifer on relatively flat terrain and is known for cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. Nicknamed the "City of Lakes", Minneapolis is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks, and waterfalls. The city's public park system is connected by the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. Dakota people previously inhabited the site of today's Minneapolis.

County: Hennepin
Founded: 1856
Incorporated: 1867
Founded by: Franklin Steele and John H. Stevens
• Type: Mayor–council (strong mayor)
• Body: Minneapolis City Council
• Mayor: Jacob Frey (DFL)
Population (2020): 429,954
• Estimate (2024): 428,579
• Rank: , 46th (US), 1st (Minnesota)
• Urban: 2,914,866
• Metro: 3,693,729
Demonym(s): Minneapolitan
Time zone: Central (UTC–6)
• Summer (DST): CDT (UTC–5)
ZIP Codes: 55401–55419, 55423, 55429–55430, 55450, 55454–55455, 55484–55488
Area code: 612
FIPS code: 27-43000
GNIS ID: 655030
Climate: Hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa)
Website: minneapolismn.gov
Official Website: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/
Wikidata description: city in and seat of Hennepin County, and largest city in State of Minnesota, United States
Wikidata id: Q36091
Wikidata label: Minneapolis
Wikidata aliases: Array
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