Population: 6.3 million, 7th largest in population size in UCAS
Population Demographics:
Humans - 68%
Orks - 19%
Dwarves - 7%
Elves - 3%
Trolls - 2%
Other - 1%
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metroplex (Still called the Twin Cities by locals) is one of the premier sprawls in North America, and a hub of transit throughout North America since the Chicago Incident which resulted in most of the city being nuked and reduced to a shell of its former self. The area is close geographically to the Great Lakes region, funneling transit from the lakes down the Mississippi river after being hauled by land from Duluth. It's also relatively close to the Sioux Council, Algonkian-Manitou Council, Confederation of American States, and Quebec, with a result of being a transit hub for air traffic from all over North America. This resulting mix of traffic, commerce, location, and a bit of luck have lead to the Twin Cities being the second largest haven for smugglers in the UCAS, surpassed only by Seattle, due to it's port.
Of course, smugglers don't work alone, and a large amount of groups have sprung up, providing runners with an extremely profitable market, especially with the large syndicates within the city. The major organized crime groups are the Hmong Methods of Destruction (M.O.D.), the Irish Mob, the Somali Vice Lords, the Yakuza, the Manitoba Blood Syndicate, the Cutters, and a smattering of biker gangs, the Scandinavian based Vikings being the largest. The Ancients have notably been kept out of MSP through a combination of bribed officials, hits, and police efforts from LoneStar.
Corporate presence is about what you'd expect, with several homegrown AA's and a few AAA's in the market. Ares, Evo, MCT, and Saeder-Krupp maintain the largest enclaves within the city, while the other AAA's have at least subsidiaries and offices within the city itself, the destruction of Chicago proving a blessing in disguise to the Metroplex.
As always runners, Shoot Straight, Conserve Ammo, Watch Your Back, and Never, Ever, Make a Deal With a Dragon