General
the cities
What does the cities mean?
A local shorthand for the Twin Cities metro of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
"We're heading down to the Cities for a show."
Origin
Minnesota shorthand for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'the Cities' refer to?
It's local shorthand for the Twin Cities metro of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Where is 'the Cities' used?
It's a Minnesota expression for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
How do you use 'the Cities'?
Use it when heading to the metro, like 'We're heading down to the Cities for a show.'
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