Overview -------- The Twin Cities of the State of Minnesota are disproportionately associated with the culture of the State of Minnesota and are associated with a number of urban and suburban counties within the area. The primary cities and associated counties in the region are Minneapolis in Hennepin County and Saint Paul in Ramsey County. Neighboring counties and associated county seats for the region include Washington (Stillwater), Dakota (Hastings), Scott (Shakopee), Carver (Chaska), Wright (Buffalo), Sherburne (Elk River), and Anoka (Anoka).