No. Minneapolis is SUPER liberal. It's city council consists of 2 Greens and 11 Democrats. A Republican couldn't win a city wide (or council) race if they were the only one on the ballot. St.Paul is also heavily Democrat, but much more of the traditional, blue collar, conservative type. The growing suburbs of both cities, meanwhile, are trending Republican, as are many of the rural areas.
Good analysis, and thanks for saving me the effort. :-)
Yep, all true. I live in the heart of Minneapolis and I don't dare broadcast my political views too loudly for fear that my car will be keyed or my windows smashed -- and I'm not kidding. On the plus side, as you said, the suburbs are all growing Republican at a feverish rate... so I don't have to drive far to feel like I'm in friendlier territory. I still like Minneapolis, tho. :-)