This map divides Minnesota into five political “states.” Just one, the Twin Cities, got more Democratic in 2016. Another, the suburbs and exurbs of those cities, changed little between 2012 ...

Minnesota has a new set of voting maps for 2022. Here's how they took shape ... Meanwhile, Congressional Districts 1, 7 and 8, needed to grow in geography and people to meet the target.

The maps will set the new boundaries for Minnesota's eight Congressional districts, 67 Senate districts and 134 House districts, and will be in effect for the 2022 elections.

Retired Macalester College geography professor David Lanegran says, ultimately, the definition of "Up North" depends on where you are. Often, it's defined from the Twin Cities' point of reference.