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Last update: October 20, 2009 - 4:53 PM

 

Population: 12,641

Location: North of both Minneapolis and St. Paul, the city sits at the juncture of I-35W and Minnesota Hwy. 10.

Largest employer: Medtronic, new campus dedicated in 2008.

Kitschy tourist attraction: The giant mermaid statue atop the Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center is listed on the Minnesota Historical Society's Web page of classic roadside advertising giants.

ALLIE SHAH

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