Twin Cities tussle: St. Paul or Minneapolis?

Minneapolis SAINT PAUL OR St Paul? Minnesota's Twin Cities have long had a friendly rivalry, with similar populations and fame around the world. But let's put a few of the cities' best attributes, citizens and places head-to- head... Just for fun of course! Round 1 MOST-POPULOUS Minneapolis has over 382,000 residents, besting St. Paul's count - 285,000. STATE CAPITAL Minnesota chose St. Paul for its capital, making it the political center of the state. Round 2 SISYLINE ARCHITECTURE Minneapolis has a dramatic skyline in the tradition of most major US cities. St. Paul also has tall buildings, but it's more known for classics like the Armstrong House. Round 3 DOUGHBOY SNOOPY Peanuts creator Charles Schultz Pillsbury began its operations in Minneapolis, later introducing its famous Doughboy. spent much of his life in St. Paul, and gave the world Snoopy. Round 4 f GRAND HA MALLOFAMERICA: MALLOFAMERICA GRAND AVE. The largest mall in the U.S.A. - a country that kmows a thing or two about malls. Need we say more? ST. Paul has Grand Avenue, 26 blocks of designmer shops, indie boutiques, restaurants & more. Time for you to chime in - Do you prefer Minneapolis or St. Paul? Whether it's the Hennepin Theatre District, walking F. Scott Fitzgerald's old neighbourhood or catching a show at 1st Avenue, the Twin Cities have plenty to see and do.