Moving to Minneapolis
The bustling metropolitan town of Minneapolis and the Twin Cities welcomes you to a community dedicated to the success and enjoyment of its residents. Come join the other 3.5 million residents who made the right decision of making their home in Minneapolis. Once you take some time to explore everything this metropolitan city has to offer, you will know you have made the perfect choice for your new home.
Minneapolis has a rich offering of cultural activities and facilities for residents to broaden their mind and enjoy some of their favorite hobbies. The Museum of Russian Art is one facility with unique exhibits and displays. In fact, it is the only museum in North America that is committed to preserving and presenting pieces exclusive to Russian artists. It is located at 5500 Stevens Avenue South and you can reach the museum directly at (612) 821-9045 for hours and prices. The Walker Art Center, located at 1750 Hennepin, has a number of modern exhibits come through that art lovers are sure to appreciate. Whether you love workshops, performance art or music, the Walker Art Center is sure to have something for you. For more information about current exhibits and more, call (612) 375-7600.
Minneapolis is home to seven lush green golf courses. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is responsible for the maintenance and operation of these courses which include both 18-hole and 9-hole courses. The Columbia Golf Club is located at 3300 Central Avenue NE and offers much more than just golfing, including archery, biking paths, concessions, cross-country skiing and more. You can reach the course at (612) 789-2627 for more information about tee times and prices. The Hiawatha Golf Club is a Par 73 course with generally flat land and mature trees along the way. Twelve ponds and 30 sand traps make this a challenging course even for the most avid golfer. Call to get more information or to reserve your tee times for the spring at (612) 724-7715. Other Minneapolis area golf courses include the Gross National Golf Club, Meadowbrook Golf Club, Fort Snelling Golf Club and others.
If you enjoy walking to create a healthier you or just to save money on gas, the Minneapolis Pedestrian Program is designed with you in mind. More than 90 percent of streets in the city have sidewalks on either side, amounting to about 1,800 of sidewalk throughout the community. There is even a Sidewalk Inspections Office that makes sure the sidewalks stay in good condition with a 10-year cycle. If you have the time and energy, you can walk just about anywhere you need to go in Minneapolis! For more information about the sidewalks and streets in the city, call Shaun Murphy at (612) 673-2335.
The Minneapolis community is dedicated to the education and training of its youth to instill a sense of responsibility and encourage success. The Minneapolis Promise is a group of efforts designed to help area students get to college and enjoy the success of their labors. The program includes counseling, quality summer jobs and even financial assistance. Since 2004, the Step-Up Program, which is a division of Minnesota Promise, has helped more than 7,600 students find quality jobs. The majority of those students were minorities and nearly 70 percent of them went on to attend college. The top five employers in the Step-Up Program were Best Buy, U.S. Bank, Ameripise, Thrivent and Target. To find a list of companies interested in hiring for this program, call Tammy Dickinson at (612) 673-5041.
