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Minneapolis is more than snowstorms and skyways — it’s a powerhouse of art, music, and Midwest soul. Perched on the banks of the Mississippi River, it blends urban sophistication with natural beauty, offering lakes, trails, and a rhythm that’s uniquely its own.
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to step into a city that’s both bold and unassuming — this is it.
Let’s see what we discover.
Things you didn’t know about Minneapolis.
5. Prince never really left.
The music icon was born in Minneapolis and remained deeply rooted here — even recording “Purple Rain” at the legendary First Avenue club downtown.
4. It has more bridges than Venice.
Minneapolis boasts over 20 bridges that cross the Mississippi — more than Venice has over its canals.
3. Minneapolis invented the shopping mall.
Southdale Center, opened in 1956, was the first fully enclosed, climate-controlled mall in the world. Retail therapy was never the same.
2. You can bike year-round — even in the snow.
The city has one of the nation’s most extensive biking infrastructures and residents don’t stop pedaling just because it’s winter.
1. There’s an 11-mile art crawl underground.
The Minneapolis Skyway System spans 9.5 miles and connects 80 city blocks — filled with galleries, shops, and hidden gems you’ll only find by foot.
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