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Minneapolis,
Minnesota
  When
most people think of Minneapolis, they think of
its twin city, St. Paul, as well. However, we
decided to focus on just Minneapolis as a best
place to live and work. This city has plenty to
offer professionals in a variety of different
industries, including computer manufacturing,
electronics, medical instruments, milling, machine
manufacturing, food processing, graphic arts and
publishing. There are many Fortune 500 firms located
here, and some of the world's largest private
businesses have also set up shop in Minneapolis.
The
metro area has a strong and diversified economy
that has contributed significantly to the development
of the area. The region has one of the largest
concentrations of high-technology companies in
the country - more than 1,300 firms. The University
of Minnesota and other academic institutions provide
highly skilled engineers and scientists, as well
as applied research, to high-tech firms.
One
of the most impressive aspects of this city is
its dedication to education. The University of
Minnesota, one of the largest universities in
the country, is a major research institution,
with fields of study that number in the hundreds.
About a dozen Nobel Prizes have been awarded to
former students and faculty in areas such as physics,
medicine, chemistry, economics and peace.
There
is never a dull moment in Minneapolis. Residents
can enjoy one of the many museums or art galleries,
or spend an evening at the theater. Outdoor lovers
can enjoy many recreational activities, and sports
fans can enjoy a baseball, football or hockey
game. However, probably the most well-known attraction
here is the Mall of America. It is the country's
largest shopping and entertainment complex, offering
activities for residents and visitors alike. These
are just some of the reasons Minneapolis has been
chosen as a great place to live and work.
KEY EMPLOYERS: Target; United HealthCare Corporation;
SuperValu, Inc.; 3M Company; Best Buy Company,
Inc.; Xcel Energy; Northwest Airlines, Inc.; U.S.
Bancorp; The Saint Paul Company; Cenex Harvest
States; General Mills, Inc.; Medtronic; Nash Finch
Company; Hormel Foods; ADC Telecom; Lutheran Brotherhood;
Northern States Power Company; International Multifoods
Corp.; University of Minnesota; United Parcel
Service; State of Minnesota; Fairview University
Medical Center
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