About Minneapolis
Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota that forms the “Twin Cities” with the neighboring state capital of St. Paul. Bisected by the Mississippi River, it’s known for its beautiful parks and lakes. Minneapolis is home to several Fortune 500 companies and many cultural landmarks such as the Walker Art Center, a contemporary art museum, and the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, famed for Claes Oldenburg’s Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture. The Minneapolis Skyway System, an interconnected climate-controlled system of footbridges throughout downtown, makes the restaurants, entertainment spots, shops, and sports centers all the more accessible.
Airport Information
Minneapolis is serviced by the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), which is the 16th busiest airport in the U.S. Service includes nonstop flights to virtually all major U.S. cities, Canada, Mexico and Europe. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has one airfield with four runways and two terminal buildings: Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey, each with adjoining parking ramp facilities.
Transportation
Taxi, limousine, van and shuttle services, ride-sharing services, and car rental companies all operate at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Taxi service at Terminal 1 is accessible via the Tram Level (Level T). Signs direct passengers one level up to the taxi starter booth, where airport staff will assist passengers in obtaining a taxi. At Terminal 2, taxi service is available at the Ground Transport Center located on the ground level of the Purple Ramp directly across from the terminal building. Downtown Minneapolis is approximately 12 miles from the airport, with fares averaging $39-$49 (USD).
Please visit the
airport website for additional ground transportation options.
Ride-Sharing Services
Uber and Lyft ride-sharing services are available in Minneapolis, providing numerous travel options to get around throughout the city. Free mobile apps are available for both services in the Apple (iOS) App Store and Android Apps in the Google Play Store.
Travel Documentation
A foreign national or alien entering the U.S. is generally required to present a passport and valid visa issued by a U.S. Consular Official, unless they are a citizen of a country eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, or are a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or a citizen of Canada. For more information, please visit the
U.S. Customs website.
Personalized letters of invitation for applying for visas can be issued to speakers/presenters once your abstracts have been accepted by the conference organizers. Letters will be generated for presenting authors, upon request, with confirmation of your abstract title, session, date and time of presentation. For more information, please contact Merle Hedland at (630) 428-2133 or email
mhedland@stle.org.