University of Minnesota
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The University of Minnesota is a major research university, with five
campuses, over 40,000 undergraduate students and over 18,000 graduate and
professional students. It currently ranks sixth among public research
universities in the U.S. The University is both the state's land-grant
university, with a strong tradition of education and public service, and the
state's primary research university, with a faculty of international
reputation. Places to go and see at the University of Minnesota: University of Minnesota web site About the University of Minnesota University of Minnesota Bookstore (hours) Weisman Art Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Coffman Union Events |
Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul)
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Minneapolis and St. Paul - the Twin Cities - form the major metropolitan
center of the state of Minnesota, with about 2.8 million residents.
Minneapolis, as the business center, and St. Paul, as the state capital, are
both vibrant centers of culture, arts, sports and natural beauty. Many
lakes and rivers grace the cityscapes, and Twin Cities residents enjoy
outdoor activities in the area's four distinctive seasons. Fall foliage
will be at its colorful peak during the October conference. The
metropolitan area is home to the corporate headquarters of 3M, Medtronic,
Allina, Cargill and General Mills, as well as the Vikings football and Twins
baseball teams.
Places to go and see in Minneapolis and St. Paul: Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce Science Museum of Minnesota Mall of America Walker Art Museum Minneapolis Zoo Minneapolis Events |
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Photos courtesy of the Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota