 Northwestern College’s outstanding location in the vibrant Minneapolis St. Paul metro area offers the best of all worlds. The campus is situated on beautiful Lake Johanna in the centrally located suburb of Roseville.
More than 3 million people live in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The 250 parks, many recreational features, and 936 lakes make for a great place to live and learn. Just a short drive to either downtown of Minneapolis St. Paul, Northwestern's location provides ample opportunities to experience the arts and entertainment scene, sporting events, historic sites, and a host of dining options and shopping centers, including the Mall of America. Popular attractions include the Minnesota Orchestra, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera Company, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Target Center, Xcel Energy Center, Minnesota Science Museum, Guthrie Theater, Mill City Museum and other historic sites and museums. Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to several major sports teams, including the Twins, Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx. Major corporations headquartered in the Twin Cities include 3M, Ameriprise Financial, Best Buy, Cargill, Carlson Companies, General Mills, Land O ’Lakes, Medtronic and Target . | 
