Minneapolis/St. Paul (The Twin Cities) is the business, entertainment, and cultural center of the upper Midwest. People who grew up in the area and those who were lucky enough to relocate here cite the Twin Cities' many attractions as reasons to stay: contemporary skylines, excellent restaurants, a commitment to culture and art, great sports teams, and easy access to urban and suburban greenways of parks, lakes and rivers. Plus who can forget that we are also home to the Mall of America, the largest mall in the United States!

Many others use the Twin Cities as a gateway to explore the beauty of the rest of Minnesota: Stillwater in the spring, The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the summer (over one million acres!), Lake Superior in the Autumn, and in the winter a relaxing weekend at one of the states' many bed and breakfasts - check to see if they have a fireplace!

In the last five years, Minneapolis-St. Paul has ranked:
• 1st area to live in the Midwest - Money Magazine
• 4th best area to work and raise a family - Fortune
• 6th best area for projected job growth - U.S. Sites and Development
• 1st in the U.S. for quality of life - United Way