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Minnesota

Minnesota is home to some of the best places to live in America. In fact, three Minnesota cities — Bloomington, Minneapolis and Rochester — ranked on our list of the Top 100 Best Places To Live in the U.S. in 2023.

With four distinct seasons, the state embraces the outdoors. Yes, it snows. But so what, when the state offers so many winter recreation opportunities? It is the Land of 10,000 (actually more than 12,000) Lakes, providing countless opportunities for all manner of water sports as well as hiking, biking, camping and any number of ways to connect with the outdoors.

The North Star State’s economy shines, with major industry sectors in bioscience, healthcare services, advanced manufacturing and finance. The state is home to 17 Fortune 500 companies, including General Mills, 3M, Target, Medtronic, Best Buy, US Bancorp and Land O’ Lakes.

Minnesota offers stunning scenery, vibrant cities and genuinely nice people. These are the 6 best places to live in Minnesota.

Minnesota has Connected Communities with high-speed fiber internet service providers. Read More

Quick Facts

The Cost of Living Diaries: Owatonna, Minnesota

Best Places To Live in Minnesota

The 5 Most Affordable Cities in Minnesota

Why Minnesota Is the Perfect Place for Millennials

12 Reasons Owatonna, Minnesota, Is a Great Place To Live

Places We Love In Minnesota

Edina, MN

Bloomington, MN

Owatonna, MN

Moorhead, MN

St. Paul, MN

St. Cloud, MN

Burnsville, MN

Mankato, MN

Duluth, MN

Rochester, MN

Cities in Minnesota on Livability.com

Minnesota Connected Communities

Discover Breathtaking Scenery and Blazing Internet Speeds in Bemidji MN

Experiences & Adventures

7 Winter Destinations to Add to Your Summer Bucket List 

The best time to visit these famous winter destinations? During the dog days of summer. 

4 Seasons of Outdoor Fun in Owatonna, Minnesota

Owatonna offers ways to explore the outdoors year-round with endless activities and wide-open spaces. Here’s your four-season recreation guide.

The Best Socially Distanced Travel Destination in Every State

From secret beaches to drive-through safaris, check out this list of our favorite destinations in every state — no plane rides or crowds required.

Food Scenes

The Official Food of Every State in the U.S

Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of every state.

Classic Small Town Dishes You Have To Try

The best way to get to know a city is to sample the local flavors. These nine regional dishes are as unique as the cities they hail from.

How a Minnesota Brewery is Building Community Through Beer

The people of Owatonna, Minnesota, wanted a brewery, so they decided to build and run one together as a community.

Affordable Places to Live

The Cost of Living Diaries: Owatonna, Minnesota

We got a local to dish on how much he spends on things like rent, a cup of coffee or a night out.

Where to Live Now

Best Places To Live in Minnesota

Minnesota offers stunning scenery, vibrant cities and genuinely nice people. These are the 6 best places to live in Minnesota.

Why Owatonna, Minnesota, Is a Great Place To Raise a Family

Top-notch schools, community pride and bountiful outdoor recreation are just a few reasons why.

Why Rochester, MN is a Top 100 Best Place to Live

The home of the famed Mayo Clinic – and much more.

Education, Careers & Opportunity

Why I Built My Business in Owatonna, Minnesota

Three company leaders share why they chose to live and build their businesses in Owatonna.

Owatonna Schools Are Focused on the Future

Owatonna Public Schools offers students diverse experiences and a curriculum that prepares them for future careers.

Love Where You Live

Why Owatonna, MN, Is a Mecca for Music Lovers

From high school marching bands to nationally-known performers, the Owatonna community embraces music.

The Official 2022 State-Specific Gift Guide

This year we’re taking ‘shop local’ to the next level with the best gifts from each state to give your loved ones. 

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Livability explores what makes small-to-medium sized cities great places to live. Through proprietary research studies, engaging articles and original photography and video, we examine topics related to community amenities, education, sustainability, transportation, housing and the economy. We then leverage that expertise to develop city rankings for a range of topics including small towns, college towns and our annual Top 100 Best Places to Live.