Downtown Minneapolis , officially designated as the Central community, is an area at the center of Minneapolis along the Mississippi River, around the city's business and entertainment core. Exact definitions vary, but the official community contains six smaller official neighborhoods.
The city's downtown includes many old flour mills, the Mill District, and other historical and industrial areas alongside some high-density residential areas surrounding the business core, excluding areas east of the Mississippi River. Businesses and government buildings are based in the downtown area include the corporate headquarters of the Star Tribune, Target, US Bancorp, the Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis City Hall, and the broadcast facilities of the Minnesota CBS station WCCO-TV.
There is no City Council ward representing the majority of Downtown Minneapolis. It is split between Wards 3, 5, 6, and 7. It is also split between state legislative districts 59B, 61A, and 62A.