by your average high schooler May 29, 2020
Minneapolis is the cultural capital of Minnesota, if Minnesota can be considered to have culture; it is also the only bastion of civilization between Chicago and Seattle. Situated on the Mississippi, its downtown is roughly ten miles west of its smaller counterpart, St. Paul. Total population within the city limits is just under 400,000; there are some 3 million residents living in the greater Twin Cities region. Officially known as the "City of Lakes" (there are 22 within the borders of the city) it is also called the "Mini-Apple" by some residents to indicate a similarity (mostly imagined) to New York City. Still, Minneapolis is consistently ranked as the most literate city in the US, with a good school system (by big-city standards) and abounding cultural opportunities. Minneapolis also enjoys an impressive skyline for its size, though there is little coherence in terms of architectural style. Views of downtown are dominated by the IDS Center, Norwest Tower, and 225 South Sixth. The only other landmark of note is the Metrodome, home of the Twins and Vikings, known not only as a horrible eyesore but also as an awful venue; work is underway to build a new ballpark to be completed in 2009. Being as it is in Minnesota, Minneapolis is both very green (lots of vegetation) and very white (lots of caucasians), and it experiences weather at its most extreme. Winter lows can reach -40 and summer highs can peak above 100, with blizzards, thunderstorms, and tornadoes scattered throughout the year. Most residents are fiercely loyal to the city, but in general the city is also very welcoming of outsiders, perhaps due to the large population of transplants. Minneapolis' music scene is underrepresented nationally; due to the dominance of New York and LA in the business most of the best artists leave (e.g. Oddjobs). Overall, Minneapolis is much like any other large city: good people, good food, good and bad neighborhoods, crime, business, sports, and skyscrapers.
by Blah #5 June 05, 2005
The largest city in Minnesota and home to the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, and Minnesota Timberwolves (the Minnesota Wild play in neighboring St. Paul.) Minneapolis has a reputation for terrible winter weather, but it's not too hard to get used to it. However, in the summer, the weather is absolutely beautiful- average high temperatures are usually around 80-85 degrees (note: it seems like every year there is a week where the temperature is about 95 degrees every day) and it doesn't rain too often.
Minneapolis has a good park system and is consistently ranked as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the country. The public transportation system isn't that great; the bus system is decent and there is only one light-rail line and one commuter rail line going through the city at the moment, though more train lines are being planned. The city really isn't that ghetto compared to a lot of other big cities- parts of it, such as North Minneapolis, are fairly bad but the rest of the city is very safe for a city its size.
Minneapolis has a good park system and is consistently ranked as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the country. The public transportation system isn't that great; the bus system is decent and there is only one light-rail line and one commuter rail line going through the city at the moment, though more train lines are being planned. The city really isn't that ghetto compared to a lot of other big cities- parts of it, such as North Minneapolis, are fairly bad but the rest of the city is very safe for a city its size.
Minneapolis is the only big city that is covered in snow for 4 months each year and still has warmer summers than San Diego.
by Minnesoootan February 10, 2011
Commercial and industrial hub for the upper midwest, contains the 8th Federal Reserve Bank. Known primarily in pop-culture for being seen in Fargo and the Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Many claim it is an extremely dangerous city. Like all american cities, it is dangerous in some places, and clean and safe in others.
Many claim it is an extremely dangerous city. Like all american cities, it is dangerous in some places, and clean and safe in others.
by miracis June 02, 2007
Minneapolis, Minnesota. A fairly large city built in a place where it can snow any month of the year except June, July and August and the temperature can reach as low as -40F/-40C during the Winter. The culture is a strange combination of liberal politics and relatively conservative family values. A strong sense of self-important nationalism is present in the local culture and many years ago the residents dubbed it the "Mini-apple" as though it is somehow a smaller version of the Big Apple, New York City.
by JS January 17, 2004
The act of kneeling on someone's neck for a long period of time until that person dies. Anyone can commit this action, but it's especially committed by racist folks.
That police officer truly Minneapolis'd on that woman after her 3-year-old daughter accidentally took a barbie doll from the toy store.
I'm not driving over the speed limit. I don't want to deal with some Officer Cartman beating my ass up whilst telling me to "respect his authoritah (sic)", or worse, giving me a Minneapolis on the side of the highway.
I dread to go back to Conroe or any Houston suburb. I'm afraid of an angry redneck or neo-Nazi randomly pulling a Minneapolis on me.
I'm not driving over the speed limit. I don't want to deal with some Officer Cartman beating my ass up whilst telling me to "respect his authoritah (sic)", or worse, giving me a Minneapolis on the side of the highway.
I dread to go back to Conroe or any Houston suburb. I'm afraid of an angry redneck or neo-Nazi randomly pulling a Minneapolis on me.
by OK Dodo May 29, 2020
The largest city in Minnesota which has been historically distinguished by its three districts: North Minneapolis, Downtown, and areas which are not North Minneapolis or downtown.
Minneapolis has a very diversified population consisting of Hmong, Somalians, and Scandinavians. While the city looks nice, it is countered by our high crime rates, making us the 15th most dangerous state in the nation.
Minneapolis has a record of being a historically liberal city, though prides itself on being open to other options (hence, the election of Jesse Ventura). It has a very large GLBT community which is supplemented by the extensive local art.
Minneapolis has a very diversified population consisting of Hmong, Somalians, and Scandinavians. While the city looks nice, it is countered by our high crime rates, making us the 15th most dangerous state in the nation.
Minneapolis has a record of being a historically liberal city, though prides itself on being open to other options (hence, the election of Jesse Ventura). It has a very large GLBT community which is supplemented by the extensive local art.
Guy 1: Dude, I'm from Minneapolis?
Guy 2: Me too! Where at?
Guy 1: Not north.
Guy 2: I live there too!
Guy 2: Me too! Where at?
Guy 1: Not north.
Guy 2: I live there too!
by expiredspork September 01, 2008