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Bloomington, Minnesota

Located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Bloomington was established in 1843. Mall of America is the largest mall in the United States with 520+ stores. Built on the site of the former Metropolitan Stadium where the Twins and Vikings played.

Founded 1843 | Population 90,000 | Peak 90,000 (2024) | County Hennepin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bloomington, Minnesota

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1843Founded: Bloomington was founded in Hennepin County.

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1960Incorporated: Post-war Twin Cities suburb.

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1992Mall of America Opens: Largest mall in U.S. opens on former Met Stadium site.

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2010Continued Mall Growth: Nickelodeon Universe and aquarium added.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1843 Culture

Founded

1960 Government

Incorporated

1992 Business

Mall of America Opens

2010 Business

Continued Mall Growth

Did You Know?

Mall of America is the largest mall in the United States with 520+ stores.

Built on the site of the former Metropolitan Stadium where the Twins and Vikings played.

Mall of America has an indoor Nickelodeon theme park and aquarium.

Bloomington is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Bloomington was founded in 1843.

Famous People from Bloomington, Minnesota

Pete Docter

Screenwriter, Animator · Born Oct 9, 1968 · Age 57

Erik Johnson

Ice Hockey Player · Born Mar 21, 1988 · Age 37

Jackson Yueill

Association Football Player · Born Mar 19, 1997 · Age 28

Tom Gilbert

Ice Hockey Player · Born Jan 10, 1983 · Age 43

Ben Clymer

Ice Hockey Player · Born Apr 11, 1978 · Age 47

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