Section A Term Paper

Taylore Matthews

Kennesaw State University

PAD 6700

Minneapolis is the capital and the most populated city in Minnesota. Minneapolis was founded on the west bank of the Mississippi River in 1855. Minneapolis has an estimated population of 439,012 in 2021. The city currently stands as the 46th most populated city in the United States. Minneapolis is located on both banks of the Mississippi River in Hennepin County.

According to Minneapolis.org Native Americans have been living along this part of the Mississippi River front for over 12,000 years. The oldest proof of evidence found in Minneapolis dates back to roughly 10,000 B.C.E. Minneapolis has two waterfalls that contributes to the city’s urban development and history. St. Anthony Falls is located in Dakota Minneapolis. St. Anthony Fall is the key energy source for dozens of mills along the riverfront. The second waterfall located in Minneapolis is named Minnehaha Falls. Minnehaha Falls is now a Reginal Park and is known for their view of the waterfalls.

1905 Minneapolis distributed almost 10% of the country’s flour and grist. This industrial expansion lead to the growth of roads and railroads. With thriving milling practices, Minneapolis soon became a world-leading focus in the flour production and received the name “Mill City”. Although the sawmills and flour mills have been gone for a while, Minneapolis is still the regional hub for banking and business. Today in Minneapolis you will see a vibrant city and eye-catching skyscrapers

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