How Do You Like Living In Minnesota?

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by bcgr

You're not really in Minnesota until you're out of the cities. We're called "Greater Minnesota" for a reason.

I spent most of my college time and most of four summers living in smaller towns in Minnesota (Mankato and Ortonville), and I found that experience to be quite different from living in the TC metro area.

I admit I greatly preferred the latter, but can understand the appeal of small towns for some people.

I found that so-called "Minnesota tendencies" seemed to be somewhat magnified in the smaller towns. Folks were already in fairly tight-knit groups and weren't particularly open to outsides, and we really didn't fit in either (the fact that my dad grew up in Ortonville opened doors, tho). But I had no problem acclimating when moving to different areas within the Twin Cities, or when moving a far longer distance to Atlanta. I suspect that's because Atlanta has more in common with the Twin Cities than a smaller MN town.

"Greater Minnesota" might be greater in size, but in population it is not, and I don't know that it has the most appeal for the majority, either. It seems to be harder to break into a smaller community.

[whatnow]

Originally Posted by pamark1

In the words of my eleven year old girl.......... "Minnesota Sucks!"


Okay....it's not that bad (she's quite the drama queen sometimes)... but it is challenging. We have lived in Moorhead for around7 months so far and it is lonely and cold. Everyone keeps to themselves, and for a southerner, this is very difficult. No one is mean....just indifferent. It is a sad place.

Your 11 yr old is a smart girl. All of eastern MN is so much better than western MN, I think. I only lasted 18 mos in western MN - too many reasons to list; however, the main reason the eastern part (divide the state in half lengthwise, roughly) of MN is better is NATURAL BEAUTY!!! And as far as US cities go the twin cities ranks right up there, in a positive way.

[whatnow]

Originally Posted by knke0204

Well yeah, you live in Fargo-Moorhead, the armpit of America. Twin Cities are where the real Minnesota is

Well maybe not the armpit of America, but I would put it on the list of the armpit of Minnesota, certainly. I'ntl Falls equals armpit as well.
IN MINNESOTA GO EAST FOR SO MUCH BEAUTY and CULTURE, too!!

[City Data Guy]

Minnesota is a fine state. My biggest complaint is the climate. I despise cold weather. It's cold here for six to nine months. Mosquitoes are only a nuisance in the three months of warm weather we have here.

[demtion35]

Some reasons I like Duluth Minnesota is the action of ships and large trucks. Ive seen numerous times two flatbed trailors being hauled side by side down Superior street west Duluth carrying large heavy peices of equipment, that can reach its destination no othe way than through Duluth Sea Ports.

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[stepside454]

I grew up in St. Cloud,MN & spent alot of time in the twin Cities. I moved to the ST.Louis area in 89. IT took awhile to get over being homesick, I missed the people of Minnesota most of all.'
In recent trips back to MN to visit, Ive learned I dont misss it anymore. the people arent the same, alot of miggration to minnesota happened in the 90s, so there are alot of people there who arent natives.
Also, St. Cloud, where I grew up use to be a very clean town, overall well kept. Its a crap hole now, pretty embarrassing. I have a cousin in St.paul Park, one in Woodbury & another in hastings, all pretty nice areas over all

[CathieArms]

Originally Posted by blakeb99

o, im leaning more towards southern...i here rochester's a great city

Rochester's a nice town. We've been here 17 years. I can't wait to leave, but it's because of Rochester so much as it is that "home" is much father South.

Rochester has a lot to offer for families. Yes, it can be brutally cold in the winter and, frankly, some winters feel like they'll never end; however, there are tons of things to do during the winter months. We don't all just sit inside and watch it snow.

The schools are pretty good, the people are fairly nice, you have great access to two good hospitals (Mayo and Olmsted County), and it's just a short trek to the cities for a day trip.