On her debut album Arular, Sri Lankan rapper M.I.A. poses the timeless question: “What can I get fo’ ten dolla?” To which her chorus cheerfully replies, “Anything you want!”

I couldn’t agree more. Much merriment can be had in exchange for a tenner — or lesser! ‘Specially if you’re lucky enough to live in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul: home of freezing temperatures and fervent frugality.

{ WATCH: Some historic movie theaters charge silly prices to cover their extensive maintenance costs — but not the lovely Lagoon Cinema in uptown Minneapolis, where matinee admission is always $7. }

{ DRINK: For $1.75, you can score yourself a “bottomless” cup of coffee from Coffee News Café. And that bottomless coffee comes with limitless Wifi. }

{ EAT: I’m a mega-fan of Subway’s 5-dollar footlong, but some people scoff at that sort of thing. Snobby sandwich lovers should head to Maison Darras in downtown Saint Paul, where a freshly-pressed Panini and refreshing beverage cost just over 6 bucks. }

{ SHOP: Ragstock has a rack of $5 vintage dresses that will make you weep. And for stationary, cleaning products and other necessities, don’t forget your friendly neighborhood 99-cent store. Just avoid the off-brand chocolate … it tastes like brown wax. }

{ DANCE: On the second Friday of each month, head to Twilight — a queer dance night at The Kitty Kat Club. Price of admission: $7. Happy hour rail drinks: $3. Total cost of super-gay fun-times: $10. I’ll be there tonight, kidlets! }

(Photo via Denford Magora’s Zimbabwe Blog)