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- ''"Twin Cities" (note capitalization) redirects here. This article is about the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. For the generic term and other paired cities called "The Twin Cities" and capitalized as such, see Twin cities.
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and the surrounding area is the most highly populated area in Minnesota and the 15th-largest metropolitan area in the United States as of the 2000 census. Both built along the Mississippi River, Minneapolis is the largest city in the state, and St. Paul is the second largest and also the capital of Minnesota. There are other places around the world that are considered twin cities, but Minneapolis-St. Paul is one of the best known. Some consider Minneapolis to be the first city of the West, and Saint Paul to be the last old city of the East. http://www.world66.com/northamerica/unitedstates/minnesota/stpaul Often, the area is referred to "The Cities", both within Minnesota and even in the bordering states of Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas (many people in the area are drawn from these states by the perpetually healthy economy and flourishing cultural scene). Areas of Minnesota outside of the Twin Cities are collectively referred to as "Greater Minnesota" or "Outstate." Today, the two cities directly border each other and their downtown districts are about 10 miles (16 km) apart. The Twin Cities are generally said to be in "east central" Minnesota. The Cities are seen as the economic engine of the entire state, and draw workers from as far away as St. Cloud.
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Special section: Vikings2008
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New child support rules spark backlash
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Changes to how Minnesota calculates payments spark an outcry from parents and a rush to the courts to reopen cases.
Twins' bullpen goes up in smoke
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Leading by three runs after six innings, the bullpen uncharacteristically performed as if it were on the road.
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In Twin Cities, Coen brothers shoot from heart
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U.S. Senate primary a real crowd scene
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The contests on the DFL and Independence ballots offer voters a choice of seven candidates. Sen. Norm Coleman can take the day off.
About.com - Resources for visiting, living in, and enjoying the Twin Cities.
Meta Description: [ Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota -- the Twin Cities -- resources for visitors and residents. ]
AOL City Guide: Twin Cities - Includes entertainment information, a visitor's guide, classifieds, local news, and maps.
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Complete guide to Twin Cities including weather, restaurants, hotels, events, performances, maps, tickets, entertainment, real estate, autos, apartments, shopping and more. ]
Falcon Cam - Seasonal webcams offer a look at peregrine falcons nesting in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Oak Park Heights. Mid-April through June.
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Global Connection - Includes chat rooms for Twin Cities residents, relocation information, and links to other regional resources.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Twin Cities Global Connection - the only dedicated Twin Cities web site! ]
Minnesota Metropolitan Area - Color map, 8 1/2 x 11. Shows seven-county metro area, including city and township boundaries, major highways. 273K.
MnDOT Metro Freeway Cameras - Over 200 webcams stationed around the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. Map interface. Views refresh every 60 seconds. Requires JavaScript.
Meta Description: [ Real-time traveler information for the Twin Cities metro area.. ]
Skycams - Four outdoor webcams looking down on Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Burnsville. From KSTP TV.
The Twin Cities Green Guide - A community guide to sustainable living in the Twin Cities.
Meta Description: [ The Twin Cities Green Guide: Green, sustainable living & healthy communities guide and reference tool. Contains over 200 educational articles, web sites, books and organization resources, and a Twin Cities Green Pages directory. ]
Twin Cities CitySearch - CitySearch guide to the Twin Cities. Includes yellow pages, a buyer's guide and entertainment information. Requires JavaScript.
Meta Description: [ Your comprehensive guide to Twin Cities. Twin Cities restaurants, bars, night clubs, hotels, shops, spas, events, attractions, yellow page listings and more. Find reviews, directions and information on all the latest venues and businesses in Twin Cities. ]
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