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

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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?

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Mall of America is the largest mall in the United States with 520+ stores.
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Built on the site of the former Metropolitan Stadium where the Twins and Vikings played.
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Mall of America has an indoor Nickelodeon theme park and aquarium.
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Bloomington is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Bloomington was founded in 1843.
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