Pros and cons of living in Minnesota 

As a Texas native looking for a much-needed change in terms of environment, you are just the channel I needed to see! I've been heavily considering Minneapolis, but as a black person, you probably know we can't go anywhere without considering race / social issues, but I'm not letting that put me off. I'm attracted to the vibrant community, the job market, and the arts and culture there. Something I've always felt like needed to improve in Texas. And to me, that's more than worth giving this place a chance. Solute to you for providing this information! I am visiting in May for a week and I am so excited to see what the twin cities has to offer. Thank you !

Originally from New York just north of the city, first moved to a Chicago suburb, and then to the Minneapolis area in 1975. When it comes to weather, we do have four seasons with all the good things that comes with the different seasons. It is what you make it: many wonderful parks, lots of lakes, great trails, winter and summer sports, many cultural opportunities (music, theater, professional sports, great museums, excellent dining (especially for those willing to try something different), the best state fair, etc.). There are many choices for living accomodations: houses, condos, apartments, cabins, etc. Yes it's true taxes are higher than some other states, but so are the benefits. Good medical care, some of the best. You get what you pay for. Lots of different size communities, from the big cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to smaller nice towns like Red Wing, Stillwater, Bloomington, and rural towns if that's your comfort zone. Yes, we do have potholes in the spring, but we do fix them which is not necessarily the case in other states. And, we have a vibrant business climate with lots of job opportunities. So life here is what you make it. Do your research and and make your own life opportunities. And, welcome to Minnesota

I'm not moving, you're just part of a long and a little weird RU-vid rabbit hole.

I've been binging your videos, moving VERY soon and I've learned a lot! Thank you so much for making these!

Planning to move from, not to, MN but you are a joy to listen to. Great voice & personality. Good luck with your business.

Great video! Been here all my life and still learned from this haha.

I moved here after living all over the world and before that, I grew up in South Africa - near the beach where it's pretty warm all year round. Wouldn't trade any places I've been for MN! There are so many pros and people definitely take their quality of life for granted. The cold is subjective and honestly the winters here are so stunning! Thanks for the positive video, you got a new subscriber :)

Thank you for this video. I laughed so much. Made me homesick for minnesota!! From the shorts in winter to the days when there's no snow!!

Hello, thank you for this informational video! I’m going to a college in Minnesota from Texas and didn’t actually know a lot about the state!

Thank you!

Hello and thanks for the informative video. I currently live in Tennesse and I am originally from Alabama, so I would say I am ready to leave the south. After some research my attention is all on Minnesota. I hate the summer so I'm happy that Minnesota summers are short. I am big on outdoor activities. Halloween is my favorite holiday and I know Minnesota celebrate it the right way! Plus the huge Mall! There are also plenty of jobs here which is great. I plan on moving to Minnesota in 10 months and I can not wait! Will be watching more of your videos!

Not bad. Good mention of Duluth, and not just talking about the twin cities. This is a beautiful state.

This video is so helpful and informative thank you ❤

Well done video, Brandon!

I like your honesty and leaving in the goofs and gafs. You were spot on with every point!!! Subscribed!!!!

As a soldier that is about to move to Minnesota, thank you for the awesome video! We've got a place lined up in St. Paul and are looking forward to it.

My family and I are trying to move away from Florida, so I have been looking all over the place. Minnesota seems really nice.

Aye, big dog! You should read calming meditation books aloud for people having trouble sleeping or anxiety. You voice is soothing as hell mane! My girl and daughters or knocked out right now. The monetization and sponsorships will be crazy. But great video tho. Moving from Atlanta to Minneapolis and the vid definitely helped.

Honestly I grew up in the D.C. area where my grandma on my dads side was from the midwest and even though she died when I was 3 I have always found that when it comes to the states it is really the Midwest that I relate to the most so looking at places like Minnesota make me think "Home!" Plus with Minneapolis and St Paul being very diverse it really just makes me feel even more at home since I grew up in an area where no one really knew my ethnicity and would always guess wrong so I would often have people speaking to me in Arabic or Farsi haha.

I'm looking at going to a community college in Minneapolis for Aircraft Mechanics. I know quite a few people up there. I grew up and currently live in Northern Wyoming so freezing winters is nothing new to me. Love the fact that there is all four seasons.

Thank you ❤❤❤

Love your content, planning to buy a house 1-2 years from now

I’m moving from Massachusetts to live where my wife grew up. It’s tough, I’ve never left my own county. 😂 But having been several times (winter and spring), it’s beautiful! Thanks for all the info!

Been living in Minnesota for years I love it but the cost of living is expensive everywhere

I lived in Minnesota for 5 years and moved to San Diego California and I can say I wasted 5 years of my life in that F### freezer

I have interest in moving to MN because of the job market. Also because it's one of the only few states now that respect a woman's right to choose and that is an absolute must for me and my daughters.

Great video! We are looking to relocate to Minnesota. Great info!

I’m considering moving there with my son even though I didn’t wanna stay dealing with winter especially in Minnesota but might be worth it for a few years. I’m coming from Wisconsin so not to much of a difference

Medical school! Ranking my schools and seeing whether or not I could live here I'm from Atlanta, Ga & I never thought or even considered Minnesota. Seems like it has a lot of characteristics of my dream life lol

My Mama was born in Minneapolis and always would talk about growing up

As someone who has lived in Florida for more than 30 years. I cannot stand the heat year round anymore. This has caused me to look for state with cooler weather. I enjoyed the info and humor in the video.

This is so sweet! I live in St Paul

I grew up in St. Paul but left when I was 12 years old to The DC metropolitan area. It is way too congested and chaotic out east and I'm glad to be back in the laid back state of Minnesota!

I'm originally from Florida - moved here for work and a change of scenery and it was honestly one of the best decisions I've ever made (quality of life here is so much higher that it's almost comical). coming up on winter #3 and i'm actually looking forward to it - I'm not sure when one can official consider themselves a local but I feel like once you openly embrace winter after having experienced it prior I feel like that's at least the start of it.

I believe every state has their own good, the bad and the ugly because there’s no such thing as the perfect state. So I don’t want anyone to be discouraged from moving to their dream state. Im about to leave texas in one week from now and as a 21 year old im ready to leave this state and move to a much better place. I cant wait for the winter as a winter lover.

I live in Minnesota and you forgot to mention when you brought up Nature the North Shore the prettiest place in Minnesota!!! with a lot of hiking and unlimited amount of Fishing and hunting but other then that I rate your Video a W👍P.S I forgot to mention The North Shore also has the best ski Resort in Minnesota in the winter!

Excelente Excelente muy bien gracias

I'm from Illinois hour away from Chicago me and my wife been looking other states to relocate and Minneapolis is one of those also north Carolina or south Utah but honestly Minneapolis is the one we have in mind since we have 2 little ones and we want to rise our kids in a good stable state family oriented. Thanks for you videos they are so much help 🙏

I'm not moving to Minnesota because I'm already here, for 35 years, but RU-vid brought me here somehow so I'm watching.

From Louisiana but 2023-24 winter was great

I’m from NYC and Minneapolis/Minnesota is one of the only places that’s trans-friendly, has a low cost of living and a strong economy. I have enough for as down payment on a condo (I hate houses) and as soon as I graduate, I’ll be looking to call it home 💜 NYC is coolI was born and raised here, but I’m an introvert and the culture of hustling, “entrepreneurship” (everyone here is a scammer) and using people has made me sick.

Big con harsh winters! Big Pro the outdoors! North shore

I am moving for the job market mostly, and the ease of career development without as much red tape. I grew up on the east coast Maryland but went to college in Minnesota.

Looking at MN due to climate change. Thank you for the video.

I’ve been thinking about MN, I grew up and live in MD we don’t even have winters anymore, not like when I grew up here, and it’s projected in 20 years where I currently live high temps will reach 125, so uninhabitable. Best to get out while the gettins good, plus it’s always fun to make a change! I did live in CA for 11 years also.

My husband and I are thinking about it! We both are from CT and have been in the DMV for 8 years. We are sick and tired of the over crowded neighborhoods, traffic, hot sticky summers and a housing market that just offers over priced townhouses with no backyards. We want to move and I will look at your channel for more info!

Winter can last 6 months in Minnesota. Also, I've seen it get to -60°f air temp with a windchill down to -80°f

Higher taxes is somewhat offset by the services not offered in other states. You might also mention our schools.

Moved from Chicago to N, St Paul 20 years ago and I loved everything about Mn. Still do. Recently visited Woodbury, Minneapolis, and St. Paul, and now planning on moving back..maybe Woodbury. The cold winters doesn't bother me as much because I'm used to the winters here in IL until maybe purchasing a home in LV NV. It's either MN or Las Vegas so I'm choosing MN for now because of their strong economy. Can't wait to be back in MN I'm ready to tackle the harsh weather, the passive aggressiveness, and the racism too. Those fools don't scare me their days of spreading fear and hate, deterring people from mover there are over. I really love the fact that most naysayers are always crying and complaining, making jokes about blk folks, while packing up & moving away from MN to other radical states due to their political stance thank God, more room for good natured people to thrive, grow and live normal lives. Great video btw.

I like the correction about the transit time to Duluth. It’s 2 1/2 hours on a day with perfect roads, perfect weather, and minimal traffic. Beautiful town and it’s worth a trip. Just remember to get an early start there. Then again, when it comes to traffic anywhere, look at what MapQuest says and add at least one hour.

Sometimes, I underestimate how cold it can get when going to school at 6 am even though I've done it all my life 😭 I love Minnesota either way ❤ It's at the top of my list with Oregon and Washington

Looking to move to MN for school and becoming a licensed counselor. Possibly looking to stay for the 4 seasons and abundant trees. Honestly, it's my dream to have my own practice in a semi-rural area and live in an old farmhouse with a couple of acres. Ideally with a few established fruit trees.

Loved the video, very entertaining. I am looking to move out of Seattle bc it's expensive, dreary, and crowded. There is no where I can buy a house that I'd ever want to live, but as a dog lover I am very confused and concerned about what the dogs do to go to the bathroom in -20 degrees.

I desperately want to get out of the Phoenix heat and both Maine and Washington are too expensive, so now I'm looking at Minnesota. One of my concerns is always how good the internet is in areas because I work remotely.

I may have to move there in the next couple of years. My job may require me to! The best benefit that I can see is the neurology care at Mayo Clinic is outstanding for my health care...

I’ve lived in Minnesota my whole life and I can honestly say our winters suck!

I've always lived in MN, so yes to the weather, but yeah nothing to do with Xmas, Just isn't boring here for me cause of it. lol

I drive a rwd pickup with snow tires. A little slippage but not bad. I haven't got stuck in three winters driving it.

I am considering Minnesota because... 1. I need a fresh start 2. I need four seasons (i come from Houston, where it is hell year round. Winter and fall would be nice) 3. Looking to live in a smaller city.

I’m born and raised in Minnesota , the winters are HORRIBLE!!! Honestly the winters have been getting worse and worse !

Moving from Asia to MN soon thanks for the video it is very helpful.

Ive lived in Stillwater, Minneapolis, St Paul and Duluth and my favorite is St Paul hand down to live in. Minneapolis is fun but traffic and crime are terrible. Stillwater is beautiful but expensive an becoming too touristy. Duluth was fun when i was in college and is beautiful but half the city is run down and depressing and the winter is more brutal.

I am becoming a flight attendant and a open base is Minneapolis so I’m looking into it

As someone who moved from FL to MN, I have to say the cost of living is same if not higher up here than down in FL. The taxes make it terrible! If you own a nice car, prepare to pay taxes on your car every year until it hits 10 years. In FL its a flat rate. I do love it up in MN, but fiscally I'm moving back to FL here soon

My cuz lives in Minnesota and he was the private chef for the Jacksonville jaguars but he switched to some hockey team

Blended family looking to relocate and enjoy a real winter! 😂 Nevada natives ready to go.

If you are coming to Minnesota, i totally agree to buy winter gear. At minimum, good boots made for cold temps (not fashion boots), a warm winter jacket or parka, gloves, and a hat. So many transplants want to not wear a jacket. This is a great way to get sick or frostbitten. At -20 with a 10 mph wind you can get frost bite in 5 min. Just think if you have to wait for a bus or tow truck for 10 min or more. If you have a warm jacket and hat on you will be comfortable. If its snowy out, wear your boots outside, then change shoes at your destination. Minnesotans dont think about fashion in the winter. We think about being warm. If you don't wear warm gear when it's cold, Minnesotans will think you're weird. Dress nice under your outerwear. You can still look great inside. Just dress warm to get there.

Moving to Minnesota from the DMV next month. Don’t even care what it’s like, but this video was helpful. If I don’t like it, I’ll leave.

Fellow Minnesotan here, all of this is correct in case anyone needed a fact check

Minnesota is great. I grew up there and always miss being "home" since I moved to Ohio. The culture, diversity, environment and political scene is the best anywhere in the U.S.

Yes, we do have high taxes. But those high taxes translate in a superior infrastructure, great schools, super roads, amazing parks, great utilities, free zoos, etc. People are very friendly in Minnesota, and the state is clean. If you wish to escape to nature, nature is readily available. Kids and adults play outdoor year-round. There is a plethora of theater, music and both professional and college sports. Minnesota is home to some of the best colleges and universities, and the University of Minnesota, Minnesota's land grant university, is one of the largest and best research universities in the world. Winter is scary if you don't embrace it. There is skating, sledding, snowmobiling, skiing (both downhill and cross country) across the state. In the summer you can't beat Minnesota's fishing, boating, swimming, hiking and ATV trails. I've lived in the south, but I will never leave Minnesota again!

Considering moving to Minneapolis from Detroit to work in healthcare. Used to Midwest winters so not sure how they compare.

I am interested in moving to Minnesota because of the snow and cold and I love me a good old snow storm and when it’s extremely cold I also love the woods and vast land and it’s not that much of a crowded state

Minnesota Vikings is the best reason to move

I actually never been to Minneapolis I have my Best friend who lives there and tells me there is a great job market. I need a fresh start and just want to better my life even if I have to start all over.

thinking ab out moving for my job in dental and wanting to do something extremely different

I'm moving there because I was hired at a company there, I was born there ,I love cold weather, I love the Minnesota vikings

I’m from northeast Minneapolis I moved to Detroit Michigan

I am thinking of moving there after having grown up in Michigan. Being in Oregon now, the state taxes don't scare me. Having grown up in Michigan, there is no way the roads (pothole fields?) could be worse than those were. Plus I like winter.

I lived in Minnesota my whole life but moved away to Arizona 16 years ago, I missed the seasons more than anything 😢

Really want to move here one day and taxes wouldn't be an issue at all for me coming from NJ

& you guys have Snoopy!

I'm from Detroit: I went to 38th & Chicago Ave to politic with the Residents & to pay respect to George Floyd & the many other names that were paved on the streets of "Floydville". It was a surreal experience to have conversations with other fellow "MidWesterners" outside of Ohio, Illinois, & Indiana. I'm just a supporter for Our region honestly.

Im from California which sucks i love minnesota😝 weather, cheap homes, ferrets😁😁😁

I need help with moving stuff. Should I sell my current furniture and mail my belongings to the new house or should I just hire a moving company?

I've lived in Minnesota all my life. I always loved it here. 4 seasons, great people, lakes around every bend in the road, etc.... Do I love it now? No. Would I move if my family wasn't all here? In a heartbeat. I won't leave my kids and grandchildren so this is likely where I will stay. Taxes are through the roof. $8,000/year for property taxes on a $400,000 home is ridiculous. Affordable housing is non-existent. Schools are.... eh. It all depends on your district I suppose. This state is VERY divided. So much of the "Minnesota nice" that I knew and loved in this state is gone. The crime is horrible. So many people living outside of the cities will no longer travel there because of crime. What once was a beautiful city (Minneapolis) is now riddled with the aftereffects of the riots that have forever scarred that beautiful city. It's truly a shame. There is a reason that 20,000 people moved out of Minnesota in 2020 and 2021.

I moved from Long Island NY back in 2001 to Seattle. Fast forward to 2024 and I'm dying to move to Minneapolis. Its become incredibly expensive to live here. Yes, call me crazy, but I miss frigid winters that take your breath away

Just wanna get out of Chicago and try something new, bored as hell. Whaddya think will I enjoy it up there? Thanks!

- easier to just think it as having 2 seasons Winter and Road Construction

left minneapolis for the northwest wisconsin farm fields

If you are in Russia, and miss the old days, MN is perfect for you. The Red Star is a paper to the left of Pravda.

Number 12 on people leaving this state ? I'm joining them !!!

A lot of those large corporations have polluted this place pretty bad and nobody every went to jail...

I was born and raised in Massachusetts, and I have been living in Minnesota since August 2019, and my life gotten easier. Like there are so many jobs in Minnesota, I never been jobless and easy to find a job. Is it because the economy is really good? The only con that I have is that the people here is kinda boring, you know, I’m from the east coast. But I love Minnesota though because is the State of Opportunities!

You should either turn up the volume of the microphone, or turn down the volume of the soundeffects. Especially the sound of the beeps are incredibly loud. And because I had to turn the volume way up in order to hear you speak, makes it even more annoying. Otherwise a good video. Very informative.

I see you made this video before last year's horrible winter 🤣🤣🤣

Can you point me towards rent to own realtors I would love to see if I can get a house even to rent. I really want a backyard for my son.

My husband and I live in Minnesota, he’s from India and I grew up in Minnesota. Minnesota is a pretty miserable place to live half the year. The other half is beautiful and alive (summer and fall) . In summer it’s full of construction. We have always wanted to leave but the jobs bro they will keep you. We are both engineering managers but I’m in medical device I can job hop every 6 months even 2 months if I wanted to. Called like crazy, this is why we recently bought a house after trying to leave to Texas for a long time. Trying to both get eng managers jobs is hard in a different state. Minnesota is beautiful the issue is you barely see it. People don’t exist in the winter they are tired and depressed even though they claim they are happy. No desire to socialize , and Minnesotans keep themselves. They dislike interracial couples. My husband has been swung at on more than one occasion.

My family is moving for a job opportunity. Thanks for this video!

Minnesota is slowly becoming the California of the Midwest