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Minnehaha
Neighborhood
Location of Minnehaha within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Location of Minnehaha within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Country United States
State Minnesota
Counties Hennepin
City Council Ward 12
Area
 • Total 0.558 sq mi (1.45 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,292
 • Density 7,692/sq mi (2,969.8/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55417
Area code(s) 612
Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 4,138
1990 4,334 4.7%
2000 4,058 −6.4%
2010 3,980 −1.9%
2020 4,292 7.8%

Minnehaha is a cool neighborhood located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's part of a larger area called Nokomis. A neighborhood is like a smaller community within a big city. Minnehaha is known for its friendly feel and good connections to other parts of Minneapolis.

Discover Minnehaha

Minnehaha is a lively neighborhood in the city of Minneapolis. It's a great place where people live, work, and play. The neighborhood has clear boundaries, which are like invisible lines that show where it begins and ends.

Where is Minnehaha?

Minnehaha is located in the southern part of Minneapolis. Its borders are set by several streets and a parkway.

  • To the north, you'll find Minnehaha Parkway.
  • To the east, it's bordered by Hiawatha Avenue.
  • The southern edge is 54th Street.
  • On the west side, it's bordered by 34th Avenue.

How Minnehaha is Governed

Minnehaha is part of Ward 12 in the Minneapolis City Council. The City Council is a group of elected officials who make decisions for the city. Each ward has a representative. The person who represents Ward 12 right now is Aurin Chowdhury. They help make sure the neighborhood's needs are heard and addressed.

Community Connections

Minnehaha doesn't work alone! It shares a special organization with a few other nearby neighborhoods. These include Keewaydin, Morris Park, and Wenonah. Together, they are known as Nokomis East.

This group of neighborhoods is served by the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association, often called NENA. NENA is a community group that helps improve the area. They work on projects and events that benefit everyone living in these neighborhoods.

Getting Around Minnehaha

One great thing about Minnehaha is how easy it is to get around. The METRO Blue Line light rail train has a stop right in the neighborhood. This stop is called the 50th Street/Minnehaha Park station. The Blue Line connects Minnehaha to downtown Minneapolis, the airport, and other important places. It's a convenient way for residents and visitors to travel.

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