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The history of Minneapolis holds a legacy in the mill industry. The Saint Anthony Falls are the only natural powerful water falls on the upper Mississippi River and in the early settlement of the city it was the main attraction for creating the sawmill and flour mill industries. Fort Snelling was the first major military force in the area and acted as the beginning of settlers coming to the area in 1819. The soldiers used this strong river as a power source and as the land in the area opened up settlers arrived into what was originally two cities, Minneapolis and Saint Anthony. Now they are merged together and are often called the twin cities. The saw and flour mill industries really boomed in the early days along with the railroads and the banks.  

There are some interesting historical buildings like the Minneapolis Grain Exchange building still standing but only one large flour company still here, General Mills. While visitors are staying at one of the fine hotels in this diverse city they can visit the Mill City Museum to see an old mill and learn more about the history of the mill industry. The building itself is an old mill that has quiet a story of its own and it is located along Minneapolis’s riverfront which has become a subject of renewal.  

Another interesting place to visit along the riverfront is the Guthrie Theater which is sure to take care of that night life itch you may get when on vacation or a work function. Here visitors can find some grand productions of all sorts of plays and concerts. They also have learning programs for people who live in the area like summer camps for kids and teens and fun acting classes that are about and hour and a half long for your special group that is visiting the area. What a great way to bring out the personality of your team.