Nation gets mostly positive image of Minneapolis and St. Paul

Protesters on Cedar St.
Protesters begin the march down Cedar St. in St. Paul, Minn. September 1, 2008.
MPR Photo/Caroline Yang

Most delegates, journalists, and other out-of-town visitors will head home today, after several days in the Twin Cities for the Republican National Convention.

Both Minneapolis and St. Paul were hoping the convention would bring some positive attention, and leave viewers around the country with a good image of the Twin Cities.

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with John Rash, who is senior vice president and director of media analysis at Campbell Mithun Advertising, about how the Twin Cities fared.

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