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Living in Minneapolis, MN

There's a lot to love about Minneapolis. From sporting events to shopping to art and culture, Minneapolis has dozens of great things to do all year long. Over the years, it's gained a reputation as a beautiful, thriving, and affordable place to call home.

That's why Patch of Earth rated it the best place to live in the country, and WalletHub ranked Minneapolis #9 on their Best Large Cities to Live In list.

But living here does have its drawbacks, especially when it comes to weather. Summers are beautiful but those winters can be brutal, with lots of snow and cold temperatures that can seem to go on forever.

Minneapolis, MN employment & economy

Minneapolis is the second largest economy in the Midwest, just after Chicago. Commerce, finance, rail and trucking services, and health care are the major industries here. And the city is even home to five Fortune 500 companies, including Target, Ameriprise Financial, and U.S. Bancorp.

That's part of the reason why the unemployment rate in Minneapolis is lower than both the state of Minnesota and the nationwide average.

Education in Minneapolis, MN

For your higher education needs, nothing beats the University of Minnesota, which is ranked among the top 25 research universities in the nation according to the Center for Measuring University Performance.  Their Chemical Engineering and Doctor of Pharmacy programs both came in at third nationally for their respective categories. But there are many other public and private colleges, including the Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

For younger students, the city is served by the Minneapolis Public Schools district, with roughly 100 public schools located around the area.