This is a draft (I'll probably edit it in place) of what I'm working on to post to CFB before /u/hythloday1 puts up her long study. Please let me know if things don't make sense or I need to explain things in better ways.
Review and History. The Port of Minneapolis is the northernmost port on the Mississippi River System. Located near the convergence of the Mississippi and the Minnesota Rivers, the Port of Minneapolis is about 17 nautical miles upriver (20 kilometers or 12 miles northwest by air) of its sister city, St. Paul. Seat of Hennepin County, Minnesota, the Port of Minneapolis and St. Paul form the Twin Cities conurbation.
Visitors suggest checking out the Nicollet Mall, one of the city's most popular shopping districts. Downtown Minneapolis is also home to the famous Chain of Lakes (Cedar Lake, Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles and Lake Harriet), a popular area and the location of the city's annual Aquatennial Festival.