Minneapolis, St. Paul parks score top three finish in national ranking

What they're saying: Both Minnesota cities got top marks for amenities, spending levels and accessibility.

• 99% of St. Paul residents and 98% of those in Minneapolis live within a 10-minute walk of a park, per the ranking.

Yes, but: Equity remains an issue. For example, neighborhoods in St. Paul where most residents identify as people of color have nearly a third less park space than of the cities that are predominately white.

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