Is Minneapolis Overrated?

[Columbus_Queer]

Is anyone else with me when I say that Minneapolis is the most absurdly overrated city in the midwest?

It really aint as great as everyone seems to think it is.

[Badgers77]

Keep in mind it's in the midwest.

[Minneapolitan]

Nice try Denvernative. Everyone knows it's you. Get a life. :weird:

[JivecitySTL]

I don't think Minneapolis is overrated. In fact, I really don't hear much about it considering it's part of the same region I live in. I think it's a great city. I think most cities in the Midwest are actually underrated.

[Sirus]

yeah... it's pretty overated. We should probablt just rename it Gary #2. St. Paul's no better. It's like a farm with a few big buildings, surrounded by subdivisions. Everyone is white, there's no culture, the stores close at 4pm, no one lives downtown, there are no restaurants, coffee houses, bars, night clubs. I don't even know why it exists.

Pretty boring, sucks that there are so many people that love it, huh?

[Minneapolis612]

Shut the fuck up this is the worst thread ever

[Minneapolis612]

by the way minneapolis isnt overrated at all if anything its underrated no one write in here so this thread goes away and a real thread can come in

[Neph]

Not overrated at all. Underated is debateable, I'd say it's rated about right because I believe most people believe it to be a great city that is beautiful both naturally and architecturaly and for the most part has plenty of things to do in town.

Anyone that can possibly say otherwise odviously has a bone to grind or an over inflated image of their beloved hometown

[Steely Dan]

I don't think Minneapolis is overrated. In fact, I really don't hear much about it considering it's part of the same region I live in. I think it's a great city. I think most cities in the Midwest are actually underrated.

agreed jive.

"overrated midwest city" is an oxymoron.

"columbus queer" is just a plain old regular moron.

[flatiron94]

Is anyone else with me when I say that Minneapolis is the most absurdly overrated city in the midwest?

It really aint as great as everyone seems to think it is.
You just dont givup do you :weird:
And if everyone thinks minneapolis is good then it is.
What people think is what makes something good.
We all know that you hate minneapolis with all your hate.

[DallasTexan]

I dunno, I think Columbus is though :D

[Azn_chi_boi]

Minneapolis is underrated to me, Overrated and Midwest dont fit...

[Badgers77]

Minneapolis is a very nice city, but it doesn't have a Chicago, San Diego, or even Austin night life like most of the users on this board seem to believe.

[The anti-cheesehead]

Minneapolis is a very nice city, but it doesn't have a Chicago, San Diego, or even Austin night life like most of the users on this board seem to believe.

Doesn't have Chicago nightlife. Never been to Austin. I have been to San Diego many times though, and the nightlife is not that much different than Minneapolis. Gaslamp is the equivalent to the Warehouse district, both of which I have been to many times. I don't believe that, I know that.

[Badgers77]

I've been to Austin a lot, probably 5 times, and it's probably more like Minneapolis' night life I suppose. Minneapolis' night life is really weak during the winter, but even Chicago's is relatively weak during the winter (relatively).

San Diego's night life, probably due to temperature reasons as well as just population as well as the west-coast-mentality, is much better than Minneapolis'. Much more exciting, at least.

[denvernative1982]

Nice try Denvernative. Everyone knows it's you. Get a life. :weird:

I did have a life until I moved to Minnesota.

Despite taking three classes and working a ton I am still bored, so I come on skyscraper.com, skyscraperpage.com and cyburbia.com alot!!

I think Minneapolis has a very powerful economy but is just boring as hell. Its just a matter of preference. I dont find shopping at Target and watching arrogant business-men walk by some chain stores all day long.

You, Anti-chesshead and all the others enjoy your life in Minneapolis with its sub-zero temperatures :cheers: too bad they dont have a shivery smily face because I would use it on this thread!!

I will enjoy mine in warmer Columbus or Denver :cheers:

[Badgers77]

Downtown Minneapolis doesn't feel like Wall Street, either.

[The anti-cheesehead]

San Diego's night life, probably due to temperature reasons as well as just population as well as the west-coast-mentality, is much better than Minneapolis'. Much more exciting, at least.

Well, I've been to both places too.

I guess it's your word against mine, and we all know you have a chip on your shoulder with regards to Minneapolis. FWIW, Minneapolis and San Diego have almost identical metro populations, although San Diego has Los Angeles for a neighbor. Also, San Diego is one of my favorite cities in the country.

You and denvernative should get married.

[The anti-cheesehead]

Downtown Minneapolis doesn't feel like Wall Street, either.

Downtown Madison doesn't feel like Chicago either.

[denvernative1982]

Is anyone else with me when I say that Minneapolis is the most absurdly overrated city in the midwest?

It really aint as great as everyone seems to think it is.

Actually, Minneapolis has a perception of being a very gay friendly city, but I wouldnt really know any thing, just from the posts on here and the high-number of establishments that have gay symbols in the windows.

I heard Minneapolis has two or three gays on city council it would be nice if they would try to empower other minority groups not just their own.


I will say Minneapolis has a very, very bad reputation when it comes to race-relations (even one city council women decried Minneapolis police shooting an african-american women in her apartment) and treating people with disabilities with respect and dignity.

Its an vogue to reject and bash people with disabilities in Minnesota and in the Twin Cities. I know at school at Minnesota State University, I see the disabled people always alone. Typical Minnesota social darwinism!!
Only 54% of people with disabilities working in St. Paul thats just wrong!!

[Minneapolis612]

denvernative everyone is really gettin sick of you and all your negative talk

[Badgers77]

Haha, I never said downtown Madison felt like downtown Chicago. Don't play that "At least I don't..." 4 year old game. Madison has a great night life for a city it's size, but it doesn't even start to compare to Minneapolis' night life even.

San Diego has a similar metro population, but I do feel that it's population is a lot more "exciting" and less conservative lifestyle wise.

[The anti-cheesehead]

Haha, I never said downtown Madison felt like downtown Chicago. Don't play that "At least I don't..." 4 year old game. Madison has a great night life for a city it's size, but it doesn't even start to compare to Minneapolis' night life even.

San Diego has a similar metro population, but I do feel that it's population is a lot more "exciting" and less conservative lifestyle wise.

But you did say that downtown Minneapolis isn't like Wall Street. Did you need to say that?

Also, San Diego is a conservative city. It's also a huge military town. Look at how San Diego county voted in the last election.

[Badgers77]

See, it's hard to show how I mean with the word "conservative." Do you watch Seinfeld? Jerry's dad. That's what I mean by conservative. Penny-pinchers, don't go crazy with money, etc- all the midwest is conservative in that way for the most part. San Diego may vote Republian, but their lifestyles are not very conservative. Minneapolis is a pretty laid back city. San Diego really isn't.

By the Wall Street comment I was referring to how DenverNative always acts like Minneapolis is always busy busy busy with these investment bankers working 140 hours a week and running down the sidewalks.

[twincities03]

Is anyone else with me when I say that Minneapolis is the most absurdly overrated city in the midwest?

It really aint as great as everyone seems to think it is.

Actually, Minneapolis has a perception of being a very gay friendly city, but I wouldnt really know any thing, just from the posts on here and the high-number of establishments that have gay symbols in the windows.

I heard Minneapolis has two or three gays on city council it would be nice if they would try to empower other minority groups not just their own.


I will say Minneapolis has a very, very bad reputation when it comes to race-relations (even one city council women decried Minneapolis police shooting an african-american women in her apartment) and treating people with disabilities with respect and dignity.

Its an vogue to reject and bash people with disabilities in Minnesota and in the Twin Cities. I know at school at Minnesota State University, I see the disabled people always alone. Typical Minnesota social darwinism!!
Only 54% of people with disabilities working in St. Paul thats just wrong!!

I like how you responded to your own post.

Also, you obviously don't know the whole story about the African-American woman who was shot by a female, Minneapolis police officer. It's so easy for you to forget that two people lost their lives that day. Seriously, it's always a black-white, disabled-abled or conservative-liberal issue with you. You get so caught up in your own stupidity that you forget that many people may be effected own both sides.

Here's a little information about the shooting courtesy of MPR:
Minneapolis Police Chief Robert Olson said the two Minneapolis police officers responded to a call a woman had a gun at the Horn Towers complex. Olson said the woman asked the officers if she could use the bathroom. It wasn't immediately known whether the officers searched Donald before they escorted her into the bathroom. It's not clear what happened after that, and who shot first.

Officer Melissa Schmidt, a Marine veteran and a native of Bloomer, Wis., was wounded in the abdomen, just below her bulletproof vest. She died four hours later at Hennepin County Medical Center with her family at her side. The woman involved in the incident, Martha Donald, 60, also died at the hospital.

Finally, please stop bringing up Council Member Johnson Lee. She has added has done nothing to stop the problems in Minneapolis. If anything, she adds fuel to the fire.

[ColDayMan]

I dunno, I think Columbus is though :D

Coming from Birmingham, I'll take that as a compliment.

[Minneapolitan]

I see the disabled people always alone. Typical Minnesota social darwinism!!

Oh and I suppose all of your friends are black people in wheelchairs....... :| Stop judging people you dont even know.

You know if you are so humanitarian and we are such a$$h0le$, wouldnt one think youd be spending all of your free time trying to protect rights or befriending someone whom is in need of another?? Oh no, but youd rather be sitting here complaining (exaggerating, I might add) about the problems of some city youve never lived in.

I dont know really why I just wrote that, because youll probably look at it, think nothing of it, and continue your pointless postings. Im going to bed.

[SChristopher]

I didnt know Minneapolis was rated ... in fact I didnt know how large it was and what a business center it was until like 2 years ago ... so no, I dont believe it is over-rated, unless you are talking about that Mall of 'Merica ....that could be ....

[gronier]

Minneapolis isn't the big deal.
It's overrated.

[MSPtoMKE]

Within the midwest, Minneapolis can be somewhat overrated at times, in certain instances. It is a very nice city, but it isnt the shining jewel of the midwest that it is sometimes made out to be. On the national level, it quite underrated. To people on both coasts, it is firmly planted in flyover country. If that makes any sense.

Oh my god, i can't beleive i just gave this thread by denvernative even the slightest bit of validation by replying in a serious manner. Sorry guys.

[CG5]

Oh, I call big freaking bullshit. There are Midwestern cities that are overrated, but you have to think in relative terms. On a national level, there aren't many. But if I had to pick one, it would be Minneapolis.

[Accura4Matalan]

Minneapolis isnt overrated, its underrated.
denvernative... your anti-minneapolis agenda is getting really boring. Its not like anybody agrees with you, unless you count all your other profiles...

[Azn_chi_boi]

I agree with some that said, MInneapolis is overrated within the midwest and underrated in the US.

[bmc343]

As corny as this sounds, I really believe the biggest assset Minnesota has is its people. For somebody who has not lived there for four years (but gets back as much as I can) I can tell you that the people in Minnesota have 10X the personality, humor and intelligence of at least Denver (not scientific poll, haha). People are the aspect that makes life worth living....and I'm leaving Denver and coming back to Minneapolis ASAP!!! I don't care if the skiing doesn't compare or it is colder....Minneapolis is AMAZING!!!

P.S. I am a BIG skiier....that might tell you how much I love the twin cities!

[Minneapolis612]

stop posting here so this bullshit thread will go away

[denvernative1982]

stop posting here so this bullshit thread will go away

Wow, another police shooting this time in St. Paul.

Look at the Star Tribune photo gallery on the shooting. The 5th picture shows a caucasian police officer dragging and abusing an African-American Male. Honestly, look at the 5th picture.

Just think that if people in the Twin Cities didnt have to resort to prostitution to pay the bills in St. Paul this incident would not have happened.

[Toggie]

Your just bitter that your stuck in a crappy ass small town and you take out your aggression on the nearest big city.

[Badgers77]

The difference is... I have really tried to slow down my Minneapolis jealousy- only businesswise not nightlife wise. I realized it was irrational, and I really tried to stop it on these boards.

However, when I did take shots at Minneapolis, they were at least semi-reasonable, or at least realistic. St. Paul being a haven of disabled-hating, black-hating racists? I mean come on now...

[denvernative1982]

The difference is... I have really tried to slow down my Minneapolis jealousy- only businesswise not nightlife wise. I realized it was irrational, and I really tried to stop it on these boards.

However, when I did take shots at Minneapolis, they were at least semi-reasonable, or at least realistic. St. Paul being a haven of disabled-hating, black-hating racists? I mean come on now...


I am being realistic, St. Paul is that way. The numbers speak for themselves (Only 54% of disabled people in St. Paul working in 2000 according to the Census Bureau) and so does that picture on the Star Tribune website showing that female caucasian police officer dragging that African-American male (look at the photo galley, 5th picture)

I think they have an excellent economy down in the Twin Cities. That is ( of course exceptions to the rule) if you are a White male from a small town without a disability than they will hire you and youll make good money.

[Minneapolis612]

show the picture or put a hyperlink to it

[Accura4Matalan]

You cant just generalise an entire area like that. Think how many people in St Paul arnt racist and predjudice.

[Toggie]

oh yeah the St. Paul police are a bunch of racists, just look at their chief.
http://www.startribune.com/stonline/images/news8/2shot0507.l.jpg

[denvernative1982]

oh yeah the St. Paul police are a bunch of racists, just look at their chief.
http://www.startribune.com/stonline/images/news8/2shot0507.l.jpg

Yeah, so what Colorado Springs has had african american and hispanic mayors and still has a reputation for being intolerant.

He should be watching that caucasian female officer who is dragging the african american man in the photo gallery on the 5th picture.

[whosyourdaddy]

yeah minneapolis may be a bit overrated in the midwest. it's always touted as the 2nd city after Chicago. How is minneapolis better than Detroit other than jobs & urban decay? I still think that detroit has more to offer. Minneaoplis is too new of a city, yet without the vitality of a more true sunbelt city.

[MinneapolisGuy]

How is minneapolis better than Detroit other than jobs & urban decay?

Considering that those are probably the most important factors that determine quality of life, you answered your own question.

[twincities03]

Wow, another police shooting this time in St. Paul.

Look at the Star Tribune photo gallery on the shooting. The 5th picture shows a caucasian police officer dragging and abusing an African-American Male. Honestly, look at the 5th picture.

Just think that if people in the Twin Cities didnt have to resort to prostitution to pay the bills in St. Paul this incident would not have happened.

http://www.startribune.com/stonline/images/news69/10shot0507.l.jpg

LOL! You're too dumb to notice she's actually helping the guy to his feet. Cops usually have suspects sit when they're being questioned. You claim you're in college, but I have a hard time believing it. If you are, you must be having a hard time because you aren't very intelligent.

BTW, the guy was one of ten suspects arrested for killing a cop.

[Badgers77]

Even if she was dragging him, I doubt she would treat some white coke dealer any differently.

[bmc343]

I agree DenverNative you are a total idiot ( no offense I was just making a factual observation) and I think you have too much time on your hands...and you are crazy. I can tell you, when I lived in Minneapolis I didn't know that racism still existed. When I moved to Denver; however, it was all over the place...too may ignorant people. Just because Colorado Springs is full of ignorant dumb people, doesn't mean that Minneapolis is. Comparing Colorado Springs with Minneapolis/St. Paul is obviously not a fair comparison. Stop being so jealous of Minneapolis, you crackhead.

[gaviidae]

yeah minneapolis may be a bit overrated in the midwest. it's always touted as the 2nd city after Chicago. How is minneapolis better than Detroit other than jobs & urban decay? I still think that detroit has more to offer. Minneaoplis is too new of a city, yet without the vitality of a more true sunbelt city.

The only way Minneapolis can be considered "new" is by its relatively modern skyline. It's not like 1972 rolled around with the completion of the IDS Tower and BANG! There's Minneapolis! In the 1950's, before it even had a skyline, Minneapolis had far more people than it does today.

[Minneapolis612]

thank you bmc343...i think the exact same thing as you (about denvernative)

[Jennifat]

I was in Minneapolis from August 2-6th and let me tell you I was glad to be home. Worst hotel service I've ever experienced and most isolated feel in my life. UGH--I kissed the grass once I got off the plane last night in Toledo.

Worth mentioning:

1) Mall of America--huge place and it's enough for you to stay away from any malls for a couple of years. My head was spinning and thinking I was seeing double. But actually this mall does have 2-3 of the same stores but in different locations of the facility. Bad land use around the mall...and I mean BAD! Asphalt galore and lack of greens. If it wasn't for IKEA moving in--it would be dreadful. Do more infill developments!

2) Hiawatha Light Rail--good start for this size of a metro. You would think they should've done this YEARS ago. But this metro is automobile-oriented. Did not like the timing of the light rail which runs 36 minutes one-way from the Mall of America to downtown Minneapolis. I was soooo disappointed that the light rail did not have any right-of-way through the downtown area. What's up with this? The light-rail stopped at every light (or you could say every block without picking people up) to let the cars & trucks go through--here's some logic..if you are going to do a light-rail you give the service a full right-of-way so the timing is effecient and frequent. Good looking trains--but bad service times--what's the point of riding it if it isn't quicker than driving a car.

3) Downtown Minneapolis--mixed feeling. Loved the tall buildings and love the architecture. But hate the skywalks--too fragmented. The Metrodome stadium is ugly--looks like the behind of the Marshmallow man from "The Ghostbusters" movie. Hopefully with the new stadiums of the Twins and Vikings will compliment the downtown area more and provide an ambience of the area. Metrodome has to go. Need more trees and landscape in the Nicollette Mall but loved the buses being the main provider on this strip. Eliminate surface parking lots in Minneapolis--its dreadful.

4) City of Bloomington--shame on them. Bad land use, too much asphalt, where's the trees? Pedestrian access and crossing streets are horrible and short-timed. Note to the folks of Bloomington--smoke some pot and live a lil. Driving a car from one place to another in the same city doesn't have to be a must--walking or biking is a very simple thing to have. Get a clue!

I guess it's true.

[Toggie]

Sure you will hate the place, if you spend half your trip in in a SUBURB. I should go visit Schaumburg and describe how crappy Chicago is.

[illmatic774]

Columbus pisses me off BTW.

It has nothin on the other two C's (I mean its a nice city but, *echo...*) and completely neglects Toledo, and I blame Columbus for being the state capitol. :)

Minneapolis people are overly confident about there city, but its not overrated. As a GB fan and a proud Viking hater, the actual city of Minny blows awas many Midwestern cities.

Now Columbus, is prolly the most overrated Midwestern city.

[Malo]

Downtown Minneapolis doesn't feel like Wall Street, either.

Well, last time I checked, either did anyplace in Wisconsin..

[Tk101]

some of you are saying that minneapolis has a boring night life. you will have to remeber that minneapolis is medium sized city surrounded by forested areas where people like it when everything is quiet. so i thinks its only natural that their largest cities are quiet too. i have visited minneapolis once ,, but i spent 3 months there. very nice and peacful, except probably St. Louis Park. I think is underrated. i dont hear very much about it from people you live out side the State.

[The anti-cheesehead]

some of you are saying that minneapolis has a boring night life. you will have to remeber that minneapolis is medium sized city surrounded by forested areas where people like it when everything is quiet. so i thinks its only natural that their largest cities are quiet too. i have visited minneapolis once ,, but i spent 3 months there. very nice and peacful, except probably St. Louis Park. I think is underrated. i dont hear very much about it from people you live out side the State.

Minneapolis's nightlife is no different than any other city it's size with the exception of Las Vegas and probably New Orleans (I dunno, never been there).

What do you mean by being surrounded by "forested areas" where people like it when it's quiet? The forest people of the Twin Cities, lol, enjoy quiet just like anyone else. Yeah, we have a lot of trees, but I wouldn't say that the city is surrounded by forests. When you see pictures of the skyline in a sea of green, you're not seeing all of the houses and buildings because the trees are hiding them.

I'm not sure what's so special about St. Louis Park, why would someone from outside of the state know about it? It's just a regular inner ring suburb.

[The anti-cheesehead]

Is this why people think Minneapolis is surrounded by a forest?

http://img327.imageshack.us/img327/191/over62and559000ul.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I guess it does look like a skyline just pops out of a forest, but I can tell you that beneath that forest in the pic are thousands of houses and apartments and a grid of Minneapolis streets.

Here's a map of that forest in the pic above and soon to be my new neighborhood:

http://img327.imageshack.us/img327/615/11hs.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[FSUViking9]

God damn, that is a seriously good picture! Imagine what that will look like with The Nicolett...The Carlyle...Skyscape....Ivy Tower...and Eitel!

[The anti-cheesehead]

God damn, that is a seriously good picture! Imagine what that will look like with The Nicolett...The Carlyle...Skyscape....Ivy Tower...and Eitel!

Yeah....I still can't believe that all of those are really going to be built. That's a lot of condos.

[milwaukeeunseen]

Gee, I wonder why threads entitled "Is Minneapolis Overrated?" "Does Milwaukee Suck?" or "Is Detroit a Huge Industrial Hellhole?" get really stupid really quick? Hmmmm.

[illmatic774]

ive made an observation.

Milwaukee and detroit = firm relationship

Milwaukee and Minneapolis = straight up rivalry

Minneapolis towards Detroit = thinks Detroit is ugly and too worn down for you to pay attention to the landmaarks there.

D toward Minn = despite harsh remarks, gives Minn pat on the back for nice futuristic skyline

Columbus toward everybody = conceited :bash:

[milwaukeeunseen]

Milwaukee and Minneapolis = straight up rivalry

I don't know. Maybe among a few people on this forum, but I've had so many good times up there, and have enjoyed many a friendly cross-state rivalry at both Miller Park and the Metrodome ... I just can't conceive of Minneapolis as Milwaukee's true "rival."

The only real rivalry Milwaukee has is with Madison. It's a third the size, but since they've been in so many magazines as the "best city" for this or that they think they're three times bigger than us.

As for the title of the thread, I don't think it's possible for a Midwestern city to be over-rated.

[CircleCity27]

The only time Minneapolis is overated is when it's said to be on par with Indianapolis then it's overrated & overstated!!

"Indy, the Midwest's 2nd City!!"

[CircleCity27]

Minnnnnesssooooooooootaaa is that how you say it??

Indianapolis, wut u gonna do 'bout it!!

[thatchio]

I wouldn't say Minneapolis has a rivalry with Milwaukee...from my perspective. It's my favorite city in Wisconsin...and for that they've earned my respect.

[KM1410]

The only time Minneapolis is overated is when it's said to be on par with Indianapolis then it's overrated & overstated!!

"Indy, the Midwest's 2nd City!!"

are you on crack?

[elfangor801]

are you on crack?

I think so..

very nice and peacful, except probably St. Louis Park.

? It's very nice and peaceful, there's like no crime and our little downtown is beautiful..

[Malo]

[QUOTE=]Originally Posted by Bonjourtoledo
I was in Minneapolis from August 2-6th and let me tell you I was glad to be home. Worst hotel service I've ever experienced and most isolated feel in my life. UGH--I kissed the grass once I got off the plane last night in Toledo.[QUOTE]

Well, your last sentence kinda sums it all up doesn't it? Quote: You kissed the grass once you got off the plane in Toledo.

Let me get this straight....After coming from a city with 200 times more of a nightlife, much higher per capita income levels, hugely higher educational attainment levels, a residential mecca, a shopping haven, and a world-class sports centre--you were glad to be back in Toledo?

Dude, I can only speculate as to why you'd make such a silly comment.

[Bonjourtoledo]

Yes I am so glad to be back home in Toledo--because it's my home. Not too small and not too big fits perfect for me. Who needs all the "big" and "wow" things in the city--like I always say..."nice to look at...but not enough to live there." It's always a nice welcome to read threads about cities in the midwest that isn't always about Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Minneapolis--because there is much more to the midwest and other cities.

[QUOTE=]Originally Posted by Bonjourtoledo
I was in Minneapolis from August 2-6th and let me tell you I was glad to be home. Worst hotel service I've ever experienced and most isolated feel in my life. UGH--I kissed the grass once I got off the plane last night in Toledo.[QUOTE]

Well, your last sentence kinda sums it all up doesn't it? Quote: You kissed the grass once you got off the plane in Toledo.

Let me get this straight....After coming from a city with 200 times more of a nightlife, much higher per capita income levels, hugely higher educational attainment levels, a residential mecca, a shopping haven, and a world-class sports centre--you were glad to be back in Toledo?

Dude, I can only speculate as to why you'd make such a silly comment.

[MasonsInquiries]

LOVE minneapolis. been there 4 times. very nice city. it's not overrated at all. it's just cold as F$#%@*&!!!....lol