Hennepin County

"Hennepin County's history has been shaped by geography. Bordered by the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers--a natural draw for the Dakota and Ojibwe, missionary explorers and fur traders, soldiers and farmers--it has been a place of inspiration, exploration, and achievement. Here, author Tina Rubin tells the compelling story of how Hennepin County grew from a settlement by the St. Anthony Falls to the largest county in Minnesota. The region long ago established itself as a national forerunner. It is home to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, one of the nation's busiest airports. It is the site of the flagship campus of the University of Minnesota, one of the nation's most prestigious institutes of higher learning. And it boasts Mall of America, the largest shopping center in the 50 states. It is now set to introduce the most advanced baseball stadium in the country, Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins. Visionary leadership, sound fiscal management, and a talented and well-educated populace have helped shape this vibrant county into a potent landscape for entrepreneurs across the board. The county is home to Fortune 500 companies (more than 20 are headquarter