Situated in the Upper Midwest region of the United States, Minnesota became the 32nd state back in May of 1858. Known as the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes' due to the huge number of lakes all around the state, Minnesota covers an area of 86,936 square miles, making it the 12th biggest state by area, and has an estimated population of 5.57 million, making it the 22nd most populous state. Minnesota is known for offering a high quality of life to its residents, with the state also ranking highly in terms of average citizen wealth and education. Over half of Minnesota's residents live in the state's two biggest cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, also known as the Twin Cities. Saint Paul is the capital city of Minnesota, while Minneapolis is the biggest city in the state. Here are some additional details and facts for the largest cities in Minnesota.


Minneapolis

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Saint Paul

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