Cooper, Minneapolis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cooper
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Location of Cooper within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Community | Longfellow |
| City Council Ward | 12 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,560 |
| • Density | 5,310/sq mi (2,052/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55406
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| Area code(s) | 612 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,938 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,708 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,448 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,503 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,560 | 1.6% | |
The Cooper neighborhood is a cool place in south Minneapolis. It sits right next to the famous Mississippi River. Cooper is part of a bigger area called the Longfellow community. It has clear borders: 34th Street East to the south, 38th Avenue South to the west, and 27th Street East to the north. To the east, you'll find the beautiful river gorge.
Other neighborhoods nearby include Seward to the north, Longfellow to the west, and Howe to the south. Across the river is Merriam Park in St. Paul. Cooper got its name from a writer named James Fenimore Cooper. He lived a long time ago and wrote a famous book called The Last of the Mohicans.
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Exploring Cooper's Natural Beauty
The Mississippi River has a special part here called the Mississippi River Gorge. It's unique because it's a deep, narrow valley that the river carved out.
How the Gorge Was Formed
Thousands of years ago, the river slowly cut this gorge. This happened as St. Anthony Falls moved upstream. The falls finally stopped in downtown Minneapolis. This was due to engineering work during the city's flour milling boom. Today, the Mississippi River Gorge is a protected natural landscape. This means it's kept safe for everyone to enjoy.
Schools in the Cooper Area
Finding the right school is important for kids in Cooper. Here's a look at the schools nearby.
Elementary Schools for Young Learners
Cooper Elementary School closed in 2005. Then Longfellow Elementary also closed in 2010. Today, elementary students in Cooper go to different schools. They are split between Dowling Elementary School and Hiawatha Elementary School.
Middle and High Schools Nearby
Sanford Middle School is the closest middle school. It used to be called a Junior High. You can find it in the Howe neighborhood, which is just south of Cooper.
For older students, South High School is the closest senior high school. It is located a bit further west in the Corcoran neighborhood.
Private School Options
Minnehaha Academy is a private school. Its high school campus is located right in Cooper. It sits along West River Road. Their middle school is further south on West River Road. That campus is in the Howe neighborhood.
Famous People from Cooper
Some interesting people have lived in the Cooper neighborhood.
- Jesse Ventura, a former Minnesota Governor, grew up here. He lived in a house on the southwest corner of 32nd Street East and 46th Avenue South. A governor is the elected leader of a state.
