minneapolis

Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, i…
Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents. Minneapolis is built on an artesian aquifer on flat terrain and is known for cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. Nicknamed the "City of Lakes", Minneapolis is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks, and waterfalls. The city's public park system is connected by the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway.
  • Country: United States
  • State: Minnesota
  • County: Hennepin
  • Incorporated: 1867
  • Founded by: Franklin Steele and John H. Stevens
  • Elevation: 830 ft (250 m)
  • Area code: 612

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Matthew French

Today · 4:30 PM – 12:30 AM

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

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Omaha Mavericks at St. Thomas To…

Today · 7 PM

Schoenecker Arena

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Today · 7:30 PM

Wurtele Thrust Stage - Guthrie Theater

(multiple times)

Matty Chymbor

Feb 6 · 7:30 PM

House of Comedy

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Iowa Hawkeyes at Minnesota Golde…

Feb 6 · 7 PM

Williams Arena

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Minnesota State Mankato Maveric…

Feb 7 · 3 PM

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

(multiple times)

Sweet Charity - Bloomington

Feb 6 · 7:30 PM

Bloomington Center for the Arts - Schneider Theater

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Quarter Life Crisis: Pop Punk Prom

Feb 7 · 5 PM

Fine Line Music Cafe

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All Shook Up

Feb 7 · 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Paramount Center for the Arts

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Minnesota State Mankato Maveric…

Feb 7 · 7:07 PM

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

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Misery Signals

Feb 7 · 7:30 PM

Hanifl Performing Arts Center

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Watertown Shamrocks at Mi…

Feb 7 · 7 PM

Forest Lake Sports Center

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Illusions Drag Show - Minneapo…

Feb 8 · 1 PM

Illusions - Minneapolis

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Drag Brunch - Minneapolis

Feb 8 · 11 AM

Lush

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Minnesota Roller Derby Bout #4

Feb 8 · 6 – 9 PM

Xcel Energy Center

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Eggy - Minneapolis - Fine Line Musi…

Feb 8 · 7 PM

Fine Line Music Cafe

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Minnesot…

Feb 8 · 5 PM

Williams Arena

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Minnesota Opera - Saint Paul

Feb 8 · 7:30 PM

Landmark Center

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Group Sound Journey at the He…

Today · 6 PM

Hewing Hotel

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Keller Comedy Open Mic

Today · 8 – 11 PM

Red Carpet Nightclub

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Open Mic with host Neal Dimick

Today · 6 – 8 PM

Allianz Field

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Trivia Night at Number Twelve C…

Today · 7 – 10 PM

Number 12 Cidery

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Cribbage Tournament

Today · 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Rustic Roots

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Airport Serenade

Feb 6 · 11 AM – 8 PM

Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport

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FAMILY SERVICE

Today · 6:30 PM – 2 AM

EVERYDAY

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Trivia Mafia

Today · 6 – 8 PM

Iron Street Distillery

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Tyler Herwig at Lola's Lakehouse

Today · 5 PM – 2 AM

Lola's Lakehouse

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Tommy solo acoustic at Rush …

Feb 6 · 5:30 PM – 1:30 AM

Rush River Brewing Company

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Up The Creek

Feb 6 · 7:30 PM – 4:30 AM

Up the Creek Grill & Bar

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2025 Contractor Update – …

Feb 7 · 8 AM – 4 PM

Eagan Central Park

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