In Minnesota, people who do not live in Minneapolis or that city East of Minneapolis, refer to the two as "The Cities." Thus, a conversation in Duluth might be:
"Whatcha doin this weekend?"
"Oh, we're goin to The Cities to do some back-to-school shopping"
"That should be fun"
"You betcha"
I grew up hearing these conversations and accepting them because concessions have to be made for those who live in Rural Minnesota (ANY city other than Minneapolis or that city East of Minneapolis including Duluth, St. Cloud, Rochester). Rural Minnesotans have enough to worry about (food, shelter, winter boots) without worrying about the significant differences between Minneapolis and that city East of Minneapolis.
But, when I was asked, "Are you from The Cities" or "Do you live in The Cities," I would always respond "I'm from Minneapolis."
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