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Minnesota ranks second as ‘overall best state’


WRIGHT, McLEOD, CARVER COUNTIES, MN – Which state is the best? According to recent rankings from US News & World Report, it’s Iowa. Minnesota is closely behind at second place, followed by Utah, North Dakota, and New Hampshire.

The report measures more than 75 metrics, such as infrastructure, crime, health care, quality of life, government fiscal stability, economy, and opportunity. More weight was placed on some metrics than others.

At the bottom of the list was Louisiana. Others at the low end included Mississippi, New Mexico, West Virginia, and Alabama.

To see the full list, click here: www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings

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Minnesota ranks second as ‘overall best state’


WRIGHT, MEEKER COUNTIES, MN – Which state is the best? According to the recent rankings from US News & World Report, it’s Iowa. Minnesota is closely behind at second place, followed by Utah, North Dakota, and New Hampshire.

The report measures more than 75 metrics, such as infrastructure, crime, health care, quality of life, government fiscal stability, economy, and opportunity. More weight was placed on some metrics than others.

At the bottom of the list was Louisiana. Others at the low end included Mississippi, New Mexico, West Virginia, and Alabama.

To see the full list, click here: www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings

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