Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
25 Sep 2026
News
Governor Tim Walz will travel to Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland from Sunday, September 27, through Saturday, October 3, 2026, to strengthen international partnerships, promote Minnesota as a destination for business investment, and expand opportunities for Minnesota companies and workers.
"Minnesota is a global leader in innovation, research, agriculture, and business because of the partnerships we have built and the strategic investments we have made – and we are making sure the world knows it," said Governor Walz. "This trip is an opportunity to showcase Minnesota's strengths, open doors for Minnesota businesses, and attract investment that supports good-paying jobs. By strengthening our global connections, we are positioning Minnesota for continued growth and ensuring bold ideas, innovative companies, and talented people can thrive here."
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)