Minnesota is an amazing place to call home. It regularly ranks on lists for the best places to live, affordability, best spots to raise a family, outstanding schools, and the praise just keeps coming.

From the small-town charms hidden in the countryside to the cultural buzz of bigger cities, Minnesota has a way of pulling people in and making them want to stick around.

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You’ve got lakes everywhere you look, winters that could turn a hot-blooded southerner into an ice sculpture, and summers that are pure bliss. It’s the kind of place that gives you a solid backbone and a lot of stories to tell.

It's no wonder people from all corners of the country want a taste of life here. And one Minnesota city, in particular, is topping everyone’s list in 2024 as the place to move in the North Star State.

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Apparently Everyone is Moving to This Minnesota City

This article, created by MoveBuddha, highlights the top city in every state that people are eager to move to. They identified these hot spots by analyzing searches conducted between July 2023 and March 2024, focusing on planned moves for anytime this year.

The city that people are flocking to in Minnesota is Minneapolis.

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Minneapolis is that rare blend of big-city life and Midwest warmth. Where you can walk to grab a coffee, hit a farmer’s market, or find yourself at a live show on a Tuesday night. It was actually named not only one the happiest in the nation but also ranks among the top 20 happiest cities worldwide! 

And for a city its size, Minneapolis makes it easy to get outdoors. You’ve got bike trails, lakes, and parks around every corner.

And let’s not forget the theaters, museums, and a food scene that ranges from excellent farm-to-table dining to that classic Midwest comfort food you know and love.

Do you agree? Is Minneapolis the place to live in Minnesota?

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The Best of Minnesota From A to Z

From our famous lakes and cozy cabins to quirky events and traditions, Minnesota has it all. Lifelong local or Northland newbie, everyone can appreciate this A to Z guide to what makes life in the Land of 10,000 Lakes so unique.

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