Minneapolis-Saint Paul (Minnesota)
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Local Time
2023-02-03 14:15
-18°C
3.4 m/s
-26 °F / -32 °C
Minneapolis-St Paul is a large metro area (metro population 3,52 million) around the US rivers Mississippi, Minnesota and Saint Croix. It is commonly known as "Twin Cities" for its pair of state's largest cities - Minneapolis (Minnesota's biggest population - around 380,000) and Saint Paul (Minnesota's capital city, with population around 285,000).
The twin cities Minneapolis-Saint Paul were merged into a single metropolis due to their geographical proximity and population expansion. They together form USA Midwest's 2nd-largest economic center - following Chicago Illinois. From all the USA's 382 Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Minneapolis-St Paul is the 16th, with a total (combined) city area of approx 115 ml2 (298 km2).
There are different definitions of the region and many refer to Twin Cities as the 7-county region governed under Metropolitan Council governmental agency and planning organization. The US Office of Management and Budget designates 16 counties as Minneapolis-Saint Paul–Bloomington MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area, the 16th biggest in the USA. The entire region (known as "Minneapolis-St. Paul MN-WI Combined Statistical Area") features a population of around 3,9 million, ranking it the USA's 14th largest.
Despite the Twin moniker, both towns are independent municipalities, quite distinct from each other, with defined borders. Minneapolis is somewhat younger with its modern skyscrapers, while Saint Paul has often been likened to an European city with quaint neighborhoods and a collection of late-Victorian architecture. Minneapolis has been influenced by its Scandinavian and Lutheran heritage and hosts the biggest Somali population in North America. Saint Paul was influenced by early French, Irish and German roots and currently hosts a Hmong population.
Port Minneapolis-Saint Paul cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
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- Accidents
Viking river cruise ship Viking Mississippi ends voyage earlier due to low water levels
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October 10, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Viking Mississippi ship makes first-ever call at La Crosse’s Riverside Park WI
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September 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Viking Mississippi ship departs from downtown St. Paul on inaugural cruise
On Saturday, September 3, a 386-passenger luxury river cruise ship (custom-built for the Mississippi River) docked at Lambert’s Landing in...
September 4, 2022 - Cruise Industry
ACL's cruise ship American Symphony launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury MD
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March 17, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Viking Mississippi floated out at Edison Chouest shipyard in Houma (Louisiana)
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March 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines launches the newest riverboat in the USA, American Melody
ACL-American Cruise Lines’ newest riverboat - American Melody, started 22-day voyages on the Mississippi. ACL’s domestic...
September 12, 2021 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines' 5th & 6th "modern riverboats" named American Symphony & American Serenade
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August 11, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Viking announces new 2024 sailings of its Mississippi River cruises
Viking Cruises opened for booking the new 2024 Mississippi River voyages. The company's first (under charter) vessel Viking Mississippi is scheduled...
April 21, 2021 - Cruise Industry
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announces 2021 Special Edition Voyages
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announced its 2021 Special Edition Voyages. With itineraries featuring exceptional cruise programming aboard...
November 9, 2020 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines' ever-biggest Mississippi season (2021)
ACL-American Cruise Lines planned its biggest season ever on the Mississippi River for 2021; introducing a pair of new modern riverboats, a new Music...
November 2, 2020 - show more news