Government of Minneapolis facts for kids
Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota in the United States. It is also the main city for Hennepin County.
Exploring Minneapolis Neighborhoods
The city of Minneapolis is organized into larger areas called communities. Inside these communities, you'll find smaller parts known as neighborhoods. For example, the Near North community includes neighborhoods like Hawthorne, Jordan, and Sumner-Glenwood.
These neighborhoods work together to improve their areas through a program called the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Sometimes, a few neighborhoods even team up under one group. You might also hear about popular areas by their nicknames, like Dinkytown, Downtown, Midtown, and Uptown.
The city has also worked with "Great City Design Teams" on big projects. These projects aim to improve parks, signs, and even streetcar routes across the city. Some of the first areas to get these improvements include Washington, Nicollet, and Penn Avenues.
Countries with Offices in Minneapolis
Many countries have special offices in Minneapolis called Consulates. These offices help their citizens who are visiting or living in Minneapolis. They also help build good relationships between their country and the United States.
Here are some of the countries that have consulate offices in Minneapolis:
- (Consul General)
- (Honorary Consul)
Images for kids
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Former Mayor of Minneapolis R.T. Rybak and his family at a 2007 antiwar rally
