Welcome to Minneapolis. This thriving city is located a mere 8 miles from its sister city, St. Paul. The heart of this great city lies in the downtown district, which offers its residents, and visitors, plenty of exciting things to do and see. In 1997 Minneapolis was 8th on Fortune magazines list of the nation’s top 500 industrial and service firms. Minneapolis is home to several corporations, including Dayton-Hudsons, Cargill, Pillsbury and Super Valu. Schools The Minneapolis Public School District inspire students in its 63 elementary schools, 8 middle schools and 7 high schools and 31 alternative schools. The Districts student population is one of the most diverse with more than 90 languages spoken in homes. Most district communication is printed in English, Hmong, Spanish and Somali. Minneapolis Public Schools have three major goals: | • | Accelerate achievement for all students | | • | Develop mutual trust and involvement with students, families and the community | | • | Everyone is accountable for student achievement |
In the last 14 years the city of Minneapolis has invested $608 million in school renovation and construction, resulting in state-of-the-art learning environments and 16 new schools, resulting in new technology to enhance not only student learning, but teaching and communication. Minneapolis School District partner with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and have produced many school/park complexes, joint use facilities and inviting playgrounds, bringing neighborhoods together throughout the city.  Museums and Attractions Basilica of St. Mary is located just west of downtown. This nationally known landmark was constructed between 1907 and 1915, honored by Pope Piux XI in 1926, and named to the National Register of Historic Places. Target Center opened its doors on October 13, 1990 at a cost of approximately $104,000,000 and took 27 months to build. The Target Center hosts numerous concerts and sporting events throughout the year. The Minnesota Timberwolves played their first game in their new home on October 16, 1990. Minneapolis Aquantennial is celebrating its 65th year, the festival runs July 16-25. The City of Minneapolis offers exceptional entertainment and a multitude of activities for all ages. Here are some other sites that may be of interest to you:  
Insurance >Do You Need Mortgage Protection
If you have a mortgage on your home, you may have received several offers from insurance companies that sell coverage to pay off your mortgage in the event you die unexpectedly. Although insurance in general is a good idea, mortgage insurance is usually a poor value in most cases.
If you read the large print, it appears that the policy will protect your family if you die before your mortgage is paid off. All you have to do is fill out the paperwork, have a physical exam, and pay a little more each month. The fine print, however, may limit the coverage relating to accidental death. If there are two people on the deed of trust, the policy may pay only half if one of them dies.
When considering mortgage insurance, call a good insurance agent before you send in your forms. Insurance experts usually advise against separate policies to cover various contingencies. A regular term life insurance policy equal to the amount of your mortgage will probably offer you a lot more coverage for your money.
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Who is "Fannie Mae" and why is she a big name in real estate?
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"Fannie Mae" is the real estate industry nickname for FNMA, or Federal National Mortgage Association, the stockholder-owned corporation that purchases mortgages from mortgage lenders. |
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