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Saint Paul
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Saint Paul

Minnesota

Saint Paul

Population (2010) 285,068 Introduction St. Paul has a reputation for being the more staid half of the Twin Cities, and, yea, there’s some truth to it. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Downtown St. Paul may lack the nightlife and glitz of downtown Minneapolis, but St. Paul has

By Dean Klinkenberg|2024-05-28T15:24:22-05:00November 11th, 2013|Minnesota|Comments Off

Genoa
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Genoa

Wisconsin

Genoa

Population (2010) 253 Introduction Genoa is a rarity in the US: a rural village with a strong Italian identity. Although that identity may be somewhat less salient today, as you explore the immediate area you will encounter plenty of tangible reminders of it. Visitor Information If

By Dean Klinkenberg|2024-05-24T14:14:37-05:00January 15th, 2011|Wisconsin|Comments Off

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