This week I’m in…
MINNEAPOLIS! It’s time for the 2011 SIFE USA National Exposition! Over 4,000 students, faculty, and business executives will travel to the Twin Cities to name the 2011 SIFE USA National Champion!
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Population: 382,500 (3.2 million in the metro area)
Entertainment: Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Timberwolves, Mall of America, Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Famous Former Natives: Minnesota Supreme Court and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Alan Page, actor Josh Hartnett, musicians Bob Dylan and Prince, co-founder of Pillsbury Company John Pillsbury, former US vice presidents Walter Mondale and Hubert Humphrey, wrestler and former Minnesota State Governor Jesse Ventura
Home to: Target Corporation, U.S. Bancorp, Xcel Energy
Random Facts: Billy Graham started his ministry in Minneapolis, 63.8 percent of the gross state product for Minnesota comes from the Twin Cities, nicknamed the “City of Lakes” for its more than 20 lakes and wetlands, once the world’s milling capital, currently serves as the primary business center between Chicago and Seattle, the Mall of America is the size of 78 football fields
I am excited for a great week in Minneapolis. It's supposed to rain all week but I'm extremely thankful for the skyways!!
If you're interested in following the 2011 SIFE USA National Exposition, you can view information and results here.
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