Living in Minnesota | Pros & Cons

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So you want to know the Pros & Cons of Living in Minnesota? We’ve got a lot of awesome things to be proud of and we also have some things that are not so good.
Let’s start with one of the biggest Cons of living in Minnesota…the Winters…the temperatures get so cold at times that it makes you want to cry.
The next Con of living in Minnesota is the Summer Road Construction…since the weather is pretty cold for a good portion of the year our fellow Road Construction heroes only have a brief period of time to fix the damage that was caused by the winter.
Con number three would have to be the Mosquitos and a close second, the black flies. Now the mosquitos are most likely going to be number one on most people’s lists, but I find they can be managed much easier in the Twin Cities Metro. Some of the suburbs treat the highprone areas where they hatch so the mosquito numbers are much less compared to areas that they don’t treat like areas outside of the metro.
Con number 4 is the fact that we get let down a lot from our Minnesota Sports teams… whether you’ve been a fan of the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, and a few others…there’s a good chance that you’ve been let down.
Con number 5 is that our terrain is mostly flat and if you like to downhill ski you won’t be too impressed with our ski hills in Minnesota. We’ve got a few nice options to practice on, but if you’re used to skiing in the mountains, you’re going to be let down.
Okay, enough of the Cons…let’s move on to the Pros and what makes Minnesota an awesome place to live!
Number 1 is the people…Overall, you find very friendly people in Minnesota. I’m sure you’ve heard of Minnesota nice…and it’s pretty true. Of course, there are always some bad eggs, but you’ll mostly find that people are polite, willing to help strangers, smile as you walk by, pleasant in their conversations, and overall friendly. If your neighbor knows you’re on vacation or your snowblower is down they won’t hesitate to blow your driveway for you.
Pro number two is the abundance of outdoor activities. As you may know, we are considered the land of 10,000 Lakes, but we actually have more than that number. So as you would imagine we have plenty of water activities for you to enjoy. Boating, canoeing, water skiing, fishing, swimming, skating, snowmobiling, and ice fishing to name a few. We also have some pretty awesome camping options as well as mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and crosscountry skiing. There is also something about that fresh Minnesota air.
Pro number three is that we have a strong job market in Minnesota. We have a low unemployment rate and many Fortune 500 Companies that call Minnesota home. For example, we have, Target, United Health Group, 3M, Best Buy, General Mills, and Land O’ Lakes to name a few. The median income is also higher than the majority of our other states. So if you want to work you’ll be able to find a job!
Pro number four is our Quality Health Care System. Minnesota is home to the worldrenown Mayo Clinic along with many other quality options. People fly in from all over the world to be treated by these quality institutions, so you’re in good hands here.
Pro number 5 is the overall Quality of Life here. We’ve got a great educational system with over 200 colleges and universities and wonderful options for grade school, middle schools, and high schools. Minnesota is frequently ranked as one of the most literate states in the US. We’ve also got a fairly laidback feel when it comes to our daytoday living. When it comes to roads we have a welldesigned highway network especially compared to other major cities…and if we get a huge snowstorm, we’ve got a large deployment of snowplows that will treat the roads and clear snow so you can be on your way safely. Just remember to slow down, have good tires, and give some space between vehicles on those snowy or icy days.
Pro number 6 is the music scene is one of the best in the country. Minnesota is home to Bob Dylan, Prince, The Replacements, and one of my favorites Trampled By Turtles. We also have a legendary music venue First Avenue where some of the best musicians have played their hearts out.
Okay, now for one of my favorite pros of Minnesota. It kind of has to do with the outdoor activities that I mentioned before…It’s the Boundary Waters Area of northern Minnesota and the Superior Hiking trail system north of Duluth.

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