Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

@mspmag

The Best of the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis and St. Paul https://mspmag.com/ Joined 2008-03-28 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

155,038

Followers

4,372

Following

24,511

Tweets

5.8

Avg Engagement

1,249

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @mspmag's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2008-03-28
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Minneapolis and St. Paul

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:4.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:1.4
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account has an average of 376 likes and 54 retweets per tweet, indicating a moderate level of engagement. The content is well-received and shared by the audience, suggesting relevance and quality.

4.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

1.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

14,435

Total Likes

4,543

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

5

75th Percentile

1,863

Top Tweet

0.04

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

86.0%

Original

1.0%

Replies

12.4%

Retweets

0.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

90.7%

With Links

3.4%

With #Tags

20.0%

With @Mentions

0.8%

With Emojis

137

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.01

Reply/Original Ratio

0.04

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

94.0%

Weekday Posts

6.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#mnrestaurantweek (32) #sponsored (20) #takeout2liftup (8) #womenandwealth (8) #earthday (6) #tcb100 (6) #mspsmokeout (5) #startmn (3) #onlyinmn (3) #sharethemicmn (3)

Most Mentioned

@tcbmag (393) @mspmag (29) @stephmarch (25) @deardara (22) @rbcwealth (15) @mallofamerica (12) @target (12) @stephenhero (12) @mnstatefair (11) @govtimwalz (10)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,796 (86%)
Replies 34 (1%)
Retweets 404 (12%)
Quote Tweets 16 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 404 retweets (12% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The audience primarily consists of residents and followers of the Twin Cities area, with a keen interest in local news and personalities. They are likely engaged with both local and national political discourse.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.9%

Suspicion Index

59.0%

Low-Quality %

2

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

67.1%

Empty Bio

60.3%

<10 Tweets

4.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

70.9%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.9%

No URL

50.9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

21,684,986

Total Potential Reach

2

Median Follower Reach

29

75th Percentile Reach

3.0%

>1K followers

0.4%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

24.6%

Creators

12,312 accounts

15.1%

Consumers

7,525 accounts

60.3%

Dormant

30,163 accounts

106

Verified Followers

0.21% of total

4.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.04

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Minneapolis, MN (3,720) Minnesota, USA (1,924) St Paul, MN (906) Minnesota (578) United States (492) Minneapolis (398) St. Paul, MN (127) Minneapolis, Minnesota (115) Bloomington, MN (114) Maple Grove, MN (99)

145

Verified Followers

0.14% of total

7,228

Protected Accounts

7.16% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@IlhanMN 3,004,503 Congresswoman Mom, Refugee, Progressive
@6BillionPeople 2,033,189 - -
@soledadobrien 1,317,885 Journalist working, mom, journalist
@funder 1,107,687 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Music
@CSuiteConfess 1,001,529 Executive Coach #MeToo, Executives, Navigating
@ericschiffer 688,563 CEO business, media, author
@ammr 602,827 Digital Marketer Digital Marketing, Social Media, Training
@jerrysaltz 556,094 Art Critic Art, Criticism, Writing
@beardfoundation 534,651 Culinary Organization Food, Good, Foundation
@tanjaplayner 499,166 Artist Pop Art, Artist, Artworks

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (1,907) life (1,345) music (1,256) minnesota (1,245) mn (1,221) mom (1,070) sports (1,011) lover (860) minneapolis (725) family (652)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (72) #1 (55) #blacklivesmatter (48) #resist (48) #skol (46) #minnesota (39) #minneapolis (32) #mn (27) #election2016 (24) #prince (21)

30,327

Followers With Bio

70,669

Followers Without Bio

30.03%

% With Bio

69.97%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

3,748

Combined Engagement

3,351

Total Likes

397

Total Retweets

750

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Local News Political Commentary Community Engagement

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights local political figures and events, emphasizing community engagement. It covers a mix of local personalities and national political commentary, showing a broad appeal. The content often includes interviews and discussions, which likely contribute to its engagement and credibility.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 155,038
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @mspmag reveals an growing Twitter presence with 155,038 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 5.8 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025