Minneapolis/St. Paul
Population:
The population of the Minneapolis/St. Paul MSA
is 2,765,116, of which approximately 4% is African-American, 1% Hispanic-American, and 3% Asian-American.
Unemployment rate: 1.9%
Going There? Find a Hotel in Minneapolis/St. Paul
Culture/Entertainment:
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts
5400 3rd Ave. South
612-870-3131
Hennepin History Museum
2303 third Ave. S., Minneapolis
612-870-1329
Shopping:
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Dining:
Are you in Minneapolis or St. Paul? Have you been to one of these eateries? Where do you like to eat? Send your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Buca
Italian
1204 Harmon Place
612-638-2225
Ciao Bella
3501 Minnesota Drive
Bloomington, MN 55435
952-841-1000
Day by Day Café
477 W. 7th St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-227-0654
Hell's Kitchen
89 S 10th St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-332-4700
Odaa
Ethiopian
408 Cedar Ave.
612-342-9230
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery
Award-winning beer, good food & staff
1430 Washington Avenue South
612-339-8696
www.townhallbrewery.com
Modern Cafe
337 13th Ave NE
612-378-9882
Moscow on the Hill
Russian
371 Selby Ave, St. Paul
651-291-1236
Naviya's Thai Kitchen
6345 Penn Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423
612-861-2491
Origami
Japanese
30 North 1st Street, Minneapolis
612-333-8430
Saigon Restaurant & Bakery
601 University Ave W
St Paul, MN 55103
651-225-8751
Taste of Thailand
1669 Selby Ave, St. Paul
651-644-3997
Night life:
What are the best clubs and nighttime entertainment spots in Minneapolis or St. Paul? Tell us now by e-mailing us at newcolonist@newcolonist.com. We'll post them here.
First Ave. and 7th street Entry
701 First Ave.
612-338-8100
Nye's Polonaise Room
Polka
112 East Hennepin Ave.
612-379-2021
Kitty Kat Club
315 14th Ave. SE
612-331-9800
Government: City Hall Homepage
Community Groups:
1000 Friends of Minnesota
370 Selby Ave. Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN 55102
www.1000fom.org
The Green Institute
2801 21st Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-278-7100
www.greeninstitute.org
e-mail: green@greeninstitute.org
The ReUse Center
2216 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-724-2608
Institute For Local Self-Reliance
www.ilsr.org
Minnesota Land Trust
2356 University Ave. W.
Ste. 400
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-647-9560
www.mnland.org
e-mail: mnland@mnland.org
Friends of the Mississippi River
46 East Fourth Street
Ste 606
Saint Paul, MN 55101-1121
www.fmr.org
Minneapolis Citizens League
708 South 3rd St., Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-338-0791
www.citizensleague.net
Travel Information: Visiting Minneapolis or St. Paul? Visit www.downtownminneapolis.com and www.minneapolis.org first! Then Find a Hotel in Minneapolis/St. Paul
Best Neighborhoods: What are the best neighborhoods to live in? Send your comments and suggestions to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
New Colonist Comments: Very progressive, well planned and active area. Architecture is particularly remarkable in St. Paul. Temperatures can be extreme.
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