We can't always win the gold but that doesn't mean Minnesota isn't an exceptional state and better than the rest. US New & World Report just put out their annual lists of the best states in the US, Iowa earns the honor of best state, coming out on top for infrastructure, and in the top three for healthcare.
How did we do? Ummmm...pretty awesome. Minnesota is #2.
Here's the top 10 list.
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- Utah
- North Dakota
- New Hampshire
- Washington
- Nebraska
- Massachusetts
- Vermont
- Colorado
Here's how Minnesota did in each area.
Health Care: 7
Education: 13
Economy: 20
Opportunity: 3
Infrastructure: 6
Crime and Correction: 11
Fiscal Stability: 24