As indicated in this Star and Tribune article the population of Rochester, MN, will soon hit the 100,000 mark...I personally thought Rochester hit 100,000 years ago.  This is significant in terms of attracting events, conventions, and in being noticed at the national level.  I think Rochester will continue to be one of the fastest growing cities in Minnesota...does anyone actually know these stats?

Minneapolis also marks a significant stat in that its population will actually increase this year.  Perhaps this marks the movement of people back into cities like publications have been talking about for years.