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Minnesota ranks 3rd on best state to live nationwide list
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Longworth , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway This ranking is based on a list compiled for the year 2026.
Minnesota has been ranked as one of the top states to live in the country. The state's placement is third on a nationwide list. This ranking is based on a list compiled for the year 2026. Minnesota's position on the list indicates its desirable living conditions. Further information about the ranking and the criteria used to determine it can be found through FOX 9 KMSP, the source of this news.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Minnesota has been ranked as one of the top states to live in the country. The state's placement is third on a nationwide list. This ranking is based on a list compiled for the year 2026. Minnesota's…
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