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49 Minneapolis Trivia Questions and Answers

By Kenton·Updated Mar 2025·6 min read
Minneapolis Trivia

  1. 1What is the name of the largest lake in Minneapolis?

  2. 2In which year did the I-35W Mississippi River bridge collapse?

  3. 3Which university has its main campus in Minneapolis?

  4. 4What is the nickname of Minneapolis?

  5. 5Which iconic flour brand has its roots in Minneapolis?

  6. 6What is the name of the river that runs through Minneapolis?

  7. 7Which famous musician was born in Minneapolis?

  8. 8What is the tallest building in Minneapolis?

  9. 9Which two cities are known as the 'Twin Cities'?

  10. 10What popular mall is located near Minneapolis?

  11. 11Which baseball team calls Minneapolis home?

  12. 12Which American newspaper is based in Minneapolis?

  13. 13What type of cuisine is served at the Jucy Lucy restaurant?

  14. 14What is the name of the sculpture garden in Minneapolis?

  15. 15Which lake in Minneapolis is famous for its chain of islands?

  16. 16In what year was Minneapolis founded?

  17. 17What is the population of Minneapolis as of the 2020 Census?

  18. 18Which biking trail in Minneapolis is considered one of the best in the U.S.?

  19. 19What is the official bird of Minneapolis?

  20. 20What is the state flower of Minnesota, which is also common in Minneapolis?

  21. 21Which famous fictional TV character is said to be from Minneapolis?

  22. 22What is the name of the annual state fair held near Minneapolis?

  23. 23What is the average snowfall in Minneapolis?

  24. 24What was the original name of Target Corporation, which is headquartered in Minneapolis?

  25. 25What is the name of Minneapolis' light rail system?

  26. 26What is the Minneapolis neighborhood known for its art scene?

  27. 27Which bridge in Minneapolis is famous for its multicolored LED lights?

  28. 28What is the distance between Minneapolis and its twin city, St. Paul?

  29. 29Which animal is prominently featured at the Minneapolis Institute of Art?

  30. 30What is the name of Minneapolis' largest park?

  31. 31What is the name of the river gorge in Minneapolis?

  32. 32What is the famous theater for performing arts in Minneapolis?

  33. 33What famous retail store was first opened in Minneapolis in 1962?

  34. 34What is the name of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium?

  35. 35Which Minneapolis avenue is famous for its food scene?

  36. 36What does the name 'Minneapolis' mean?

  37. 37Which iconic building in Minneapolis was once the world's largest flour mill?

  38. 38What festival celebrates the start of spring in Minneapolis?

  39. 39What is the annual LGBTQ+ event hosted in Minneapolis?

  40. 40What is the name of the contemporary art museum in Minneapolis?

  41. 41Which major interstate highways intersect in Minneapolis?

  42. 42What is the name of the iconic spoon and cherry sculpture?

  43. 43How many lakes are within the city limits of Minneapolis?

  44. 44Which Minneapolis park is famous for its rose garden?

  45. 45What popular winter activity takes place on Lake Nokomis?

  46. 46Which famous American author lived in Minneapolis?

  47. 47What is the name of Minneapolis' famous waterfall?

  48. 48What is the main shopping street in downtown Minneapolis?

  49. 49Which international airport serves Minneapolis?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Lake Bde Maka Ska
  2. 2. 2007
  3. 3. University of Minnesota
  4. 4. City of Lakes
  5. 5. General Mills
  6. 6. Mississippi River
  7. 7. Prince
  8. 8. IDS Center
  9. 9. Minneapolis and Saint Paul
  10. 10. Mall of America
  11. 11. Minnesota Twins
  12. 12. Star Tribune
  13. 13. Cheese-stuffed burgers
  14. 14. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
  15. 15. Lake of the Isles
  16. 16. 1867
  17. 17. 429,954
  18. 18. Midtown Greenway
  19. 19. Common Loon
  20. 20. Pink and White Lady's Slipper
  21. 21. Mary Richards from 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'
  22. 22. Minnesota State Fair
  23. 23. 54 inches
  24. 24. Dayton's
  25. 25. Metro Transit
  26. 26. Northeast Minneapolis
  27. 27. I-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge
  28. 28. Approximately 12 miles
  29. 29. Horse
  30. 30. Theodore Wirth Regional Park
  31. 31. Mississippi River Gorge
  32. 32. Guthrie Theater
  33. 33. Target
  34. 34. U.S. Bank Stadium
  35. 35. Nicollet Avenue
  36. 36. Water City
  37. 37. Mill City Museum
  38. 38. MayDay Parade
  39. 39. Twin Cities Pride
  40. 40. Walker Art Center
  41. 41. I-94 and I-35W
  42. 42. Spoonbridge and Cherry
  43. 43. 13
  44. 44. Lyndale Park
  45. 45. Ice Fishing
  46. 46. F. Scott Fitzgerald
  47. 47. Minnehaha Falls
  48. 48. Nicollet Mall
  49. 49. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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