Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
1 Apr 2024
News
Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced more than $2.2 million in land redevelopment funding to eight communities statewide – creating or retaining 91 jobs, collectively increasing local tax bases by $3.1 million and leveraging more than $228.7 million in private investment.
The seven grants from DEED's Redevelopment Grant Program and one loan from the Demolition Loan Program are expected to redevelop 20.84 acres and establish 571 units of housing.
Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
in Voter Participation
(U.S. Elections Project, 2020)
Best State for Women and for Working Moms and Dads
(Wallethub, 2020)
in Volunteering
(Corporation for National and Community Service)
in Child Well-Being
(Kids Count Report, 2021)
in Healthy People
(2021 Camelot Index)