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Twin Cities

American  

plural noun

  1. the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.


Twin Cities Cultural  
  1. Nickname of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.


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The Twin Cities are home to a thriving food scene, welcoming people and no shortage of things to do.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have demonstrated an unexpected new way to change how a metal behaves electronically.

From Science Daily Jun. 6, 2026

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities might show off “Gopher Way,” its elaborate network of tunnels and skyways.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 19, 2026

Former tight end Steve Jordan, who played nine seasons with Browner in Minnesota, recently visited his former teammate in the Twin Cities, according to a Vikings news release.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 30, 2026

Twin Cities job market analyst Kristine Jacobs pinpoints what she calls the “money taboo” as a major factor preventing workers from optimizing their earnings.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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