Pros and Cons of Minnesota l Moving to Minnesota

[@lifeinsandiego233]

What's your favorite part of Minnesota?

[@noemigonzalez1779]

Hi there! My husband and I will be Relocating to Duluth this May due to the Military. If your familiar with the area or know anyone, could you tell us the best places or where I can find good help to find a home to rent ?

[@lifeinsandiego233]

@@noemigonzalez1779 Hi Noemi! Would absolutely love to help you and your family! Born and raised in the Twin Cities. Feel free to reach out [e-mail] 651-299-0300

[@blususpect]

Lake Superior!

[@Cory_Springer]

The BWCA

[@kiwihale3750]

The Land

[@viatravelers]

Minnesotans love to complain about the winter but secretively love it in my opinion. I mean we know it's cold, so what? Embrace the winter and have fun in it... Sledding, donuts in your car, cross country skiing, pond hockey... The list goes on. (Minnesota isn't the only place on earth that is cold).

[@markwitte303]

yes. you will see people walking downtown saint paul going to work at 5:00AM in shorts and tennis shoes on the coldest day.

[@teamslaiyans3808]

Ice fishing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤣👍🏼👍🏼

[@0029cost]

Miss the winters!! Do not miss MN summers. I live in mild weather now ❤️

[@Mekas.worldd]

I'm born in raised in Minnesota and hate the winter time 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

Dream of moving there since a kid. I plan on making that dream come true.

[@shiruiren5153]

I've been living here for almost 2 yrs and I definitely love Minnesota! I am Chinese and there are SO MANY Asian markets and restaurants in Twin cities so I don't need to worry about food. Also, the people here are quite nice and friendly! I will highly recommend Minnesota to my friends!

[@XXXX-po4ir]

Racist

[@SahloFolina2161]

@@XXXX-po4ir Wait What??

[@EricDavidFloyd]

Cold winter - no poisonous snakes, no big bugs, keeps population from getting to large as it weeds out the week.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Haha yes you're exactly right!!

[@abbieihrke855]

I have lived in Minnesota my whole life and really all that I can say is that you never put away your winter gear for the season because by the time you get it put away its winter again

[@lifeinsandiego233]

hahaha that's exactly right!

[@ericalovesvogue]

Great video regarding MN. You have been very informative. Thank you!

[@keysuniverse]

My mom and I lived in Minnetonka when I was in elementary school (10+) years ago. We are thinking about relocating back to Minnesota from TX. One area is St. Cloud, MN, and other affordable cities or suburbs if we wanted to purchase a townhome.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Nice! Minnetonka is a great area of the twin cities!

[@mh0862]

Minnesota has two seasons. Winter's here and winter's coming.

[@johanrunfeldt7174]

Minnesota has all four seasons: Soon winter, Winter, Still winter, and Road construction.

[@My_Spiritual_Journey.]

😂

[@jeaniemashup1016]

It’s funny that I am so used to the cons because I am from Alberta, Canada and looking from where to move to. Everyone tells me texas but I can’t imagine living in heat. I need some good snow

[@markwitte303]

mosquitos are not a problem. summers do go by quickly and winter seems long. live close to work or ride an express bus. construction is constant because of our cold and hot weather, not bad compared to other states. our snow level has decreased due to record low temperatures. yes employment wage is high here and homes are afordable compared to other metro areas.

[@seyanevillekabamba1840]

Coming there next year January i love Minnesota. Especially rochester

[@mrsleejinki2973]

Was planning on moving back up there a few months back but the virus put a stop to it. Now I am thinking summer of next year. I miss it and it’s home to me. Born and raised in MN.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

I'm sorry to hear your plans have been delayed! But we'd love to have you back!

[@toddlawrence400]

We're going to be moving up there within a week we're moving to Hinckley area I can't wait to get up there I haven't lived in Minnesota in 22 years I moved from bemidji to North Carolina and I've missed it ever since and I can't wait to get back Great video man I appreciate it.

[@benmontey3438]

I know most of y'all hate the winter, but I grew up in Florida. I want a change. And tbh, I love the snow and colder temperatures.

[@bettertomorrow791]

The video is really helpful. My son has finally made his college choice. He is going the the Carlson School of Managemnt at University of Minnesota. Strong economy and many Fortune 500 companies are the main factors in his decision. Although he will have to adjust to the winter there since we are from California.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

I’m glad you found value in the video! Tell him to get ready for the winters...they’re no joke!

[@mandandanmandamayor3511]

@@lifeinsandiego233 minneapolis is usually 15-20 degrees warmer than the Range.

[@lyriclane82c83]

Our family is looking to relocate from Florida. It will definitely be a shock when it comes to weather. Really, it's my only concern.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Yes..very different! Let me know if I can help in any way :) 562-212-0604 [e-mail]

[@plusmagnificent]

Thinking about moving to Minnessota. Just joined the Airforce.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hey man! Congratulations! Let me know if I can help in anyway. 562-212-0604 [e-mail]

[@Jefff72]

I did the same thing a long long time ago. Now, I'm an AF vet.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

@@Jefff72 Thank you for your service!!

[@MrMrjchips]

Come on over boss! You'll love it

[@daleboucher7421]

Its like northern Maine born a raised. Summer starts and ends in June

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Haha, yes! Summer does end fairly quickly. But we get at least 3 months :)

[@blooberry856]

@Dale Boucher Well here actually June can be quite chilly, its July that is hottest, and then it starts to cool down in August.

[@Dhruvaldhruval1]

Thank you so much sir.. I'm moving to Minnesota lamberton in January 2021. Froooom Texas big change...but I'm strong... Really appreciate you ..

[@lifeinsandiego233]

My pleasure! Let me know if there's anything I can help with! 562-212-0604 [e-mail]

[@Dhruvaldhruval1]

@@lifeinsandiego233 Brother I really appreciate if you can give me tips about driving and auto insurance, because most I'm worried about driving in wenter. It's my first time in north. Thank you

[@lifeinsandiego233]

@@Dhruvaldhruval1 Sure- give me a call or send me an email.

[@roryhawk8279]

I've been to about 26 states and I have to say when I'm away from Minnesota I miss it. Spent 25 yeas in the Army and as soon as I retired I moved back to Minnesota. If you like the outdoors there is so much to do in all seasons from skiing to canoeing, If you like fishing its your dream state. Camping is wonderful also with 66 State Parks and a National park, so much to do here. Look up the boundary water canoe area and Voyageurs National Park and Superior Nation Forrest. Okay i am biased but it is a great state especially out side the Twin Cities metro area. Most people in the twin cities own a cabin up north on a lake and go there every weekend for a DE stressor. Okay I'm rambling. But I love it here.

[@RachaelintheBoro]

Wow that's a lot of bling in the background David!!

[@kadett75]

Sounds a lot like where I live in Ontario, Canada, though your economy and jobs sounds like it is doing better.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Never been to Canada!

[@kadett75]

@@lifeinsandiego233 Just drive north a few hours ;-) only problem now is the lock down closed the border to tourists due to COVID.

[@Godcanuseanyone]

Thanks for the pros and cons of living there.

[@Trainiac]

Traffic has never really been a problem for us here in Rochester. But yes, the construction is horrendous, it’s a never ending cycle of hell of the roads. But for sure the traffic in the cities can get terrible.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Yes, never ending cycle of hell for sure! haha. Maybe one day the roads will be complete.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

Try Boston traffic. Insanity

[@Tonyfirstt]

Moving to Minneapolis on the 1st. Can’t wait. From 2019 I moved from Chicago, To Boston, now I’m moving to Minneapolis. I’m excited 😄 Cold hasn’t stopped me yet 🤞🏽

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Nice!! I hope you love it. If you need any real estate assistance...you know who to call!

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

I am from Boston looking to move there too. I don't mind winter at all. Loved the state since I was a kid for some reason. Maybe cause I liked 🏒

[@Twizzledoc187]

Summer is my most FAVORITE season. Being that summer is super short there, I could never move there. Excellently done video. Love the editing.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Summer is quite nice!! And thank you!

[@darrellmccullough9222]

first of all ive lived in minnesota 55 years....there are 2 minnesotas...north of duluth and south of duluth,jmo

[@hectorfarm9416]

If you move to Minnesota, be prepared for 8 months of cold gray gloomy weather.

[@oceanblue5794]

I wouldn't mind that. It's a smooth transition for me since I'm in Seattle right now. Lived here for 20 years now and I'm tired of all the B.S of what Seattle has become. Looking forward to relocating to Minneapolis

[@hectorfarm9416]

@@oceanblue5794 Welcome to Minnesota, the summers are great.

[@Joe_doesnt_know]

@@oceanblue5794 what has seattle become into?

[@orangemanbad]

@@Joe_doesnt_knowa liberal war zone

[@TheAhmedthe9]

Moved to Minnesota last July 2020 , I love it and am Somalian American and most of my people live here is a Somali mecca lol . Getting use to the winter still. But for me that's the only con in my opinion. But the short summer in Minnesota is the best summer i have ever seen in our great nation. People are very nice and friendly in Minnesota.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Happy to have you in MN!

[@Sad-Ass-Life]

Really? I heard it was racist

[@toxicrain5295]

Me and my family are moving summer 2021 and I’m pretty excited

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Good for you guys! Let me know if there's anything I can help with.

[@LordeSwaggy]

I lived in san diego my whole life and im making the move

[@horseman942]

Too bad. SD is the best.

[@aidanschram9652]

I live in California and I cant bear living here much longer. Minnesota seems nice and housing is super cheap compared to California. Id like to live near one of the big cities as I am a musician and I would get the most opportunities living near the cities. Oakdale seemed like a decent area

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hey! Thanks for reaching out. The Twin Cities offers a lot of opportunities for Musicians. I also lived in California for a number of years so I could offer some perspective too. Feel free to reach out 562-212-0604 (call or text) [e-mail]

[@Charles_Groebs]

As a Minnesota native, I recommend looking at cities more in the St. Paul area rather than Minneapolis. The reason because it’s not a great neighborhood, and people only go to the cities for either Work or Sports games. Oakdale is not a bad place, I have had family and friends live out their and the only negative is that a lot of homes in the area are much older meaning it might require some home improvements. But I hope things work out for you man.

[@aidanschram9652]

@@Charles_Groebs Thanks so much!

[@jupiterinaries6150]

Try Chaska.

[@Mav0585]

I’m from Oakdale, it’s quite, clean and nice. And surprisingly cheap. If you don’t mind spending more, you might like Minnetonka if your from California, complete opposite side, that’s where I live now, and love it.

[@michaelgadeke5712]

Thinking of moving to Rochester

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Don’t do it! 😂jk

[@EtaM29]

Yeah get it if you hate the cold but I grew up in Minnesota and then I moved to PA and we get snow like twice a year and probably 10 around inches combined and I miss the guarantee snow every year

[@robertsole9970]

You don’t have humidity in Mn, you want that....try the east coast in August when the humidity is 95 percent and the heat index is 110. Ive been to upper Mn in July when it was 84 degrees....No comparison.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

Facts i am from Boston and Humidity makes it hotter than when I was in Vegas in 110 degree weather no bs

[@EliMagidsLuxuryHomes]

Mosquitos ? NOOOO ! Traffic too ! Love Music and Sound Effects ! Nice Avg. Home Price !

[@AnnoyingMoose]

It's crazy how dirt cheap real estate is in the U.S.! Here in Vancouver, B.C. the average house price is $1,300,000 CAD ($1,000,000 USD).

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Wow! What's the average annual income there?

[@AnnoyingMoose]

@@lifeinsandiego233 Average annual income in 2015 was $73,000 CAD ($55,000 USD).

[@lifeinsandiego233]

@@AnnoyingMoose Wow!

[@thestrongestwarriorfortrut9392]

I'm strongly thinking about moving to the states once I finish college and Minnesota is my number one candidate for many many reasons. I appreciate the winter and am used to road works and traffic. The mosquitos will suck, sure but that's hardly a deal breaker more like an annoyance. The only real question I got is, is it really that hard to socialize here as people say?

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hey! Good for you! MN is a great state with a lot going for it. I don't think it's any harder to socialize here than in any other state. I've lived elsewhere too. Let me know if there's anything I can help with. 562-212-0604 [e-mail]

[@thestrongestwarriorfortrut9392]

@@lifeinsandiego233 Thanks for the info!

[@mandandanmandamayor3511]

My company offered the managerial employees to work from home and they could live where they wanted. Over half bailed from Houston and Bakersfield and move the Iron Range. Very diverse as compared to anywhere in Minnesota except the cities. Way cheaper. Almost everyone got a house on a lake, no crime. I don't even have a key for my house. I have travelled internationally and left the house open. No worries.

[@okgurlatheart]

I’d love to have a relocation guide. We may be moving out that way in the next month. Eek!!

[@okrealtor]

Great video! Short summers sound awesome lol

[@superrad1659]

Video's a couple years old now, but my wife and I are planning to move (from AZ) to the Clearwater/St. Cloud area. Is there anything you can tell me about that area?

[@bishwapoudyal8625]

This was helpful. Thanks !

[@jeffcohen9017]

Hey you forgot about the arts, theater's and great live music scene!!

[@lifeinsandiego233]

You're right! I'm not super into the music scene so probably why I didn't include it! But I do agree with you!

[@p1ayoftheday756]

That’s because its not very good.

[@denniscalhoun8348]

Love MN! Family, four seasons and more! But love you bro!

[@lifeinsandiego233]

hahaha...oh man you found my channel!

[@michaelrod3914]

best friend just announced moving there from Texas, pretty devastated, hes gotta do what hes got to for the family, looks like a nice place cept the weather part, yikes.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

The weather will take some adjusting to! Feel free to pass along my contact info to him and I'll help him. [e-mail] 562-212-0604

[@jeffwinters8656]

You get used to it after a few winters here.

[@bluefacehunnids5814]

@@jeffwinters8656 or you turn into a bitter old person

[@jameslondon2039]

Cold, but at least no bad snakes.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

True!

[@Jefff72]

Minnesota Native but now living in Germany. Minnesota has good schools but high state taxes. I guess you get what you paid for, Supprising is that despite the winters, people are active. There is a lot to do from things like skiing (ok not the Alps), snowmobiling, & ice fishing.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Yes, higher taxes for sure!

[@kharnack325]

Looking into moving to Minnesota. I'm a outdoorsy person/gearhead so a place with some property would be better but I'm a construction equipment mechanic so being near cities would be good as well. Any ideas where to look into. I'm from New Jersey and don't like it anymore

[@DietEllie]

My boyfriend and I are considering moving to MN from WA. The traffic is definitely worse here and the cost to live here is insane compared to MN.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

I am from Boston and drowning under cost of living in whole new England area. This state sounds like my dream.

[@oceanblue5794]

I'm from Seattle and pretty depressed on what this city has become. Minneapolis checks all the boxes for me

[@LuisHernandez-nb4qo]

Thinking of moving over there I currently live in California and I really love it over here😩

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Nice! I’ve lived in both. What part of CA?

[@joshflowers4000]

I’d like to get more information about moving and work in Minnesota more specifically towards real estate. If you could give me a shout I’d greatly appreciate it!

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hi Josh- feel free to shoot me an email or give me a call. [e-mail] 562-212-0604

[@josephjacoby7032]

I'm really thinking of moving me and my family but I just dont know about the winter like how dangerous is the winters and how is the cost to keep a home worm

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hi Jospeh! How exciting. Winters are not really dangerous in Minnesota. We have heat :) Costs to heat a home are all dependent on the type and size of home you have! As well as how high you keep the thermostat. We keep ours at 70 degrees in our 2000 sq foot Minneapolis bungalow and it's about $120/month in the winter.

[@markwitte303]

my heat during the winter is about 73.00 a month for the two coldest months. during the summer it is about 12.00. i have a 2000 square foot four bedroom home.

[@catsnakep2964]

I want to move to Minnesota because I miss the snow in Maryland when I was younger and florida is too expensive and hot so I thought Minnesota was perfect especially for the lakes and seasons

[@ronaldschultenover8137]

We no longer have cold winters

[@qawalraim311]

This video is very much accurate.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hey- thank you! I thought so too! :)

[@emperorpalpatine2531]

I live in the most boring state, Delaware. Hoping to go to MN for college Edit:it’s ranked 50in night life and things to do. One thing I find funny is that people drive to parking lots just to chill for entertainment because there’s nothing to do

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Good for you! Let me know if there's anything I can help with. David

[@augustusxxy]

Awesome video! Thanks.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Glad you liked it!

[@lukeg615]

Hey there! Great video(: I’m actually looking to make the big move from New York to Minnesota in a month from now! Would love to get that relocation info to maybe help my family get situated, thanks!

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hi Lucas! Congrats on the upcoming big move! I think you'll like it here. Feel free to shoot me an email ([e-mail]) and I'll send it to you. -David

[@rjaylehmann7408]

I see ur comment 3mos ago u must’ve moved to MN already. Im moving this December from Brooklyn too. How is it?

[@lifeinsandiego233]

@@rjaylehmann7408 Feel free to reach out! I'd be happy to help. 562-212-0604 [e-mail]

[@dickstueland4009]

Eden Prairie, Eagan, Edina, tank as the best for every category. Houses tend to have better insulation here in order to keep heating costs down . Look for a home that has huge windows facing the southwest. Even on the coldest but sunny days just opening the curtains and letting the sun warm the house saves lots of money. Just remember to close the curtains at night. We tend to seem a bit cold but that’s just the Scandinavian reserve. Culturally , were taught not to stand out or be showy. This is because our ancestors were adherents of Jantes Law. This became deeply ingrained in the psyches that most don’t even realize how and why they are the way they are.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

@@dickstueland4009 Good tips, Dick!

[@lpodmers]

I’m from Minnesota, and I just wanted to say, WE HAD A BLIZZARD IN OCTOBER AND THEN DIDNT SNOW AGAIN UNTIL DEC 23RD AND THEN LAST YEAR THE YEAR BEFORE AND THE YEAR BEFORE THAT WE HAD A BLIZZARD IN APRIL. sorry about that I just had to say that.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

hahaha.....truth man. That October blizzard sucked!

[@markwitte303]

@@lifeinsandiego233 yes but that is all we got. i wouldnt even call that a blizzard.

[@ivonnecameron9008]

Hello I would love the relocation guide. Thank you

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hello- send me an email at [e-mail] or click here thecalhoungrouprealty.com/minnesota-relocation-guide

[@RoQuandaRoshardGuy]

love your videos

[@ivettebenavides6526]

Hi thank you for this video it was very informative! I’ve been endlessly researching Minnesota since the day I decided I want to move to Minnesota. I’m bringing my best friend with me who is disabled and looking for areas filled with nature that is near Minneapolis. One concern we have is the black ice and ticks we heard there are many in the state. I was wondering how often do you come across them? And how do I protect my home from any coming in? I know we could rely on repellents like sawyers but wanted to see if I could get more information from anyone out there. Thank you in advance to everyone. (:

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Black ice can happen in the right conditions though they salt the roads pretty well. I've never hit black ice (at least that I can recall). Also ticks are common in highly wooded areas. Very uncommon in the city. I had one tick on me in my life when I was very young because I was playing in the woods! Definitely a one-off thing.

[@ivettebenavides6526]

@@lifeinsandiego233 Yeah I heard I’m even learning how to counter drive them just incase I run into any. Well I’m happy to hear they’re rare in the city. I guess it’s safe to assume this also includes suburbs and lakes. I guess we’d only have to worry about it when we buy a cabin in the north shore.

[@ivettebenavides6526]

@@lifeinsandiego233 also are there any suburbs you recommend near Minneapolis that is surrounded by nature? We really wanted to make the north shore our main residence but the Abbott hospital is to far. So we’re looking for homes similar to what we wanted.

[@stephencrabtree4256]

I’ve lived in rural western Minnesota for a decade now, previously in southern Michigan and south-central Pennsylvania, both semi-rural. This is generally a good video, but frankly is far too focused on the Twin Cities metro. I had to laugh out loud at mention of the food. Out here, most towns are lucky to have much more than McDonalds, Subway, and/or Dairy Queen.

[@leahmasen4497]

The stress of driving in the snow 7 mos out of the year is what gets me... 😳

[@lifeinsandiego233]

hahaha....yeah I hear you on that one! Have to have a good four wheel drive vehicle!

[@wendyc1276]

I just moved to Brainerd Lakes area before winter hit. We are surprised at how fast the roads get cleared after a snowstorm. Really has not been an issue.

[@WIREassociates]

Great job with the comparisons 😊

[@Nitegame]

Miskitos are so much in Minnesota

[@eddyshaver8188]

Any recommendations on Minnesota vs Michigan? Currently finishing school and thinking about moving to MN! :)

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Good for you Edward! I'm partial to Minnesota over Michigan. MN seems to have a stronger economy, more Fortune 500 Companies, and has the cool factor! Let me know if you have any other questions. [e-mail] 562-212-0604

[@neptunelover1784]

Been thinking about moving from Kentucky to St Cloud MN what’s it like, is crime rate low, and what are some of the good jobs and cost there

[@lifeinsandiego233]

St. Cloud is NW of the Twin Cities. It's a small city with a large college (St. Cloud State). There are hospital jobs and jobs at the college. However, I really am not all that familiar with the area. I focus on the Twin Cities.

[@mandandanmandamayor3511]

Probably the last place I would chose in Minnesota. Picture a smaller Indianapolis, that is St. Cloud. If you want something around that size, Duluth or Rochester have much more to offer.

[@teamslaiyans3808]

Pros: Spring Love 💖💖💖 Cons: get out of there when winter hits ! Lol

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Haha. You're not alone! lol

[@blackwalls8126]

Sounds like my home state CT, but a notch or two higher on the intensity scale.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Yeah it's definitely intense!

[@ebee34]

Bloomington is best ! Born & raised.... Plus we've got the Mall of America 🇺🇸. Btw u 4got MINNESOTA NICE is actually alive & well ! I c it & hear it all the time . And we had Prince......may God rest his soul......

[@TNGMikey]

Im moving to Minnesota on the 19th of this month. I want to live in Eagan. Any tips for living there in particular

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hey man- Eagan is a great suburb of the Twin Cities. I'm not sure if I have any tips for that suburb. It's so close to St. Paul so easy access to downtown. Also a great outlet shopping mall!

[@juliejensen7370]

If you can take freezing up to nine months a year, go for it!

[@DC-hc9os]

Easy to watch this video

[@kchiloquin5570]

Scary like LA! Not I. I know a lady who grew up there and she hates it. One guy tried to start a fight with me 1 time as I said nothing to him he was from there. He was from that state. Restaurants seem good though.

[@rogeriacatto5633]

All cities in Minessotta are pretty cool in winter?

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hi Rogeria- Yes, all of Minnesota is cold in the winter!

[@rogeriacatto5633]

@@lifeinsandiego233 Hello! I mean cold, not cool. But I do know that you guys from Minessotta are pretty cool.🇧🇷♥️🇺🇸

[@lifeinsandiego233]

@@rogeriacatto5633 haha thank you :)

[@divinediva6652]

I need a relocation guide

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Feel free to reach out! [e-mail] 562-212-0604

[@purplevortex]

Anyone from the south who has moved there? I'm from Atlanta but worry about dying in the winters.

[@parispee901]

I'm leaving atlanta moving next week !!! You are not alone loo

[@fullchargefightgear]

Hello Thanks for the video. A friend's daughter is going to be attending a foreign exchange student program in South Haven. Could you tell me a little about life in this town? Thank you in advance

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Oh nice! I am not really familiar with that town. I grew up in the Twin Cities.

[@richardc751]

Mayor and Governor destroying Minneapolis a disgrace

[@tracyseymour6059]

100% fact

[@Mekas.worldd]

What beach was that u showed?

[@lifeinsandiego233]

I'm not sure what part of the video you're referencing.

[@dr.apollo4226]

Too bad I’m terrified of citronella candles

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Yeah probably not a good fit for you then!

[@JohnSmith-yf5bk]

@@lifeinsandiego233 Hahaha I think he was joking ;)

[@lifeinsandiego233]

@@JohnSmith-yf5bk lol so was I :)

[@The8tan]

Cheaper than belgium huh, how're the salaries?

[@cindyemily8054]

Hi Mr San Diego I will be moving to minnesota soon by God's grace and I will like to make friends with some nice people over there, please can you link me up with people I could connect with even before my arrival? Loving minnesota already ❤️❤️

[@catsnakep2964]

May I ask where the state fair is located? I need to be near it because I live 10 minutes away from the Florida fair and I love it

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hello! The MN State Fair is in St. Paul right on the border of Falcon Heights. It is by far a favorite of Minnesotans including me!

[@man0sticks]

You don’t need to live near the fairgrounds to enjoy the state fair. There are free shuttle busses that operate from dozens of park& ride lots located throughout the metro area. Pick a neighborhood based on more important factors.

[@sergiodiaz9256]

Hey, I would like a relocation guide

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hi Sergio! Feel free to shoot me an email and I'll send it over to you. [e-mail]

[@IdgaradLyracant]

Couple Tips: The Twin Cities is a clock. 694/494 is the outside of the clock. Hwy 94 cuts through the center, however one side comes out around 11 o'clock and leave out towards Wisconsin at about 3 o'clock. Hwy 35 is North to South and splits outside the clock into 35E and 35W. 35E goes though Saint Paul, 35W goes through Minneapolis. There is a short highway called 394. It goes from the center of Minneapolis out to 494 at roughly 9 o'clock. Saint Paul is "Good Block, Bad Block" in nature. Very mixed. Minneapolis is more "Good Neighborhood, Bad Neighborhood" . Best test of an area if you are home shopping is go to the local gas station and use the bathroom. If there is a key, get the fuck out of there and shop somewhere else. Our worst hood is NE Minneapolis. We stash our wealthy outside the 694 loop with a few exceptions. Plymouth, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Stillwater, and Edina are more upper-middle class. Woodbury is kinda on the fence. Best kept 'secret' is anything along the Saint Croix. Bayport is MN's best kept open 'secret'. Same with Afton. If you are going to commute pay attention to where you live. You want to have the sun at your back when you leave for work, and again when you drive home. It is literally a 20-40 minutes difference in commute time. There are two Bow-String highways, 100 and 169 on the west side. They can be convenient depending on where you need to go. Everything inside the 694 loop is effectively controlled by an unelected cabal of lunatics called the Met Council. If you live inside the loop (and hell even outside of it) be aware you are ruled (not governed, ruled) by an elite group of nut jobs. Most of the time they are harmless except when they are on a trip and try to annex Hudson WI because "reasons". We tend to prefer political gridlock. The less the government does, the less damage they can do. We often, perhaps out of spite to politics, have a Republican House, a Democratic Senate, and a Republican Governor just, to be honest, fuck with the political parties. Any other gridlock combination is also common. Either that or we are so intrinsically fair and lazy we just grab a ballot and alternate between D and R so we don't have to bother paying attention. We do not, and will not apologize for Walter Mondale. We will never accept the North Stars going to Texas. Pannekoeken is a sacred spirit animal of the Minnesota, do not talk shit about it. Ever. The walls have ears. You will not hear loons until you get up past Pine City at least. Superior Wisconsin is adopted. The Flying Wedge will be your spirit animal 4 months out of the year. You will keep a flashlight, 3 packets of instant oatmeal, 3 blankets, a filled 2 liter of water, half full, in your car in winter. Preferably one of the packets of instant oatmeal will be inexplicably lodged under the driver seat. I strongly recommend a JetBoil in the car so if you get stranded waiting for a tow in winter you can, outside you car door, boil some water to eat said oatmeal. You will lament the loss of Big Boy restaurants regardless if you know what the fuck I am talking about. It is mandatory to eat at a Key's Cafe at least once. It is mandatory to eat at Murray's at least once IF you live inside the 694 loop. It is optional, but highly recommended to eat a pizza from Pizza Lucie at least once. Their Veggi Pizza (yep, I said it) it actually really good, and I am a solid steak and potatoes guy. For steak there is the 4Ms, Murray's, Mani's, Morton's, and Mancini's. Murray is cloth napkin fancy. Mani's is, prior to the smoking ban, an OG Cigars, Whisky, 20Lb Lobster, high class type. Morton's is a chain, but more respectable that a Ruth Chris. Mancini's is weird. You can be sitting next to a guy coming off a shift at a steel mill reeking of diesel for some reason next to a guy in a $2000 suit. simultaneously blue collar and white collar at the same time. Hope you like tomatoes. 90% of Minnesotan's go to Wisconsin Dells for vacation. You will be looked at with suspicion if you don't have a Wisconsin Dells story. Even more so if you have never been to "The House on the Rock". We do not have 'Sex Dungeons' in Minnesota. We have Love Cellars... There is a hidden Midget Bar in Minneapolis. Or is there? It is a very well kept secret. Or an inside joke, you decide. North Saint Paul has a giant snowman that is strangely popular with Japanese tourists... We have a lot of dark history, the legacy of Frogtown is just one of them. Catholics are allowed cookies, Protestants are allowed bars. Do not violate the treaty! We take Christmas very seriously. Make it your own, but do it with style. People literally plan road trips around town to look at people's lights. No sane person eats Lutefisk, we use it to scare away tourists. We do have a soft spot for Pickled Herring. That shit is awesome. Meat-Candy on a Ritz cracker. Be a hero at Halloween, skip the Dum Dums. Always help people shovel their driveways. It is the glue that holds the community together. Do ask, just start. Lastly: 60% of people who are born in Minnesota that move away, come back. There is nothing like it.

[@mckennalake3290]

It seems like every state on here will have its pros & cons. What I'm looking for is high paying jobs & affordable housing.

[@nicoler4143]

how is the diversity in bagley?

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Not very diverse

[@cbowens215]

Of course cost of living is low no on wants to be frozen alive in the 6 months of winter in MN.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

hahaha you're not lying!

[@jellyk925]

What about in windom Minnesota

[@sjtanman]

My family is from MN.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Nice! What part?

[@khawmtiti4460]

The loosing vikequeen...that's #1 Minnesota is good for

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Lol true

[@TNGMikey]

Hey David I have a dodge stratus 04 that sits low to the ground and im quite sure it wouldnt do well in snow. Do i need to trade in my car for a truck if i move to Minnesota because i also heard that it snows on average about 110 days out of the year. Im looking for a awd subaru for this harsh winters but i dont really know if i need it.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hey man! Good question. To be totally honest it's personal preference. Do you need a truck or sedan with AWD? No. Will a front wheel drive sedan be okay? Yes. We plow, salt and sand the roads almost immediately so most cars get around just fine. If your car was RWD that would be a problem. I have driven Acura's and Lexus sedans with no problem in the snow. I only purchased a AWD Audi because I drive a TON for real estate and sometimes in areas that aren't plowed as well. And nothing is worse than getting stuck in the snow with clients waiting on you.

[@HornOkay]

Moral of the story: stay away from twin cities. Reasons: 1. Short humid summers with mosquitoes. 2. Construction in summer 3. Winter is the problem So what else.... Jobs are great but money without life(living) isn’t. Find somewhere jobs and living conditions balanced.

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, 10 years ago! Wishing you all the best.

[@halakisthebest]

Is it easy to move to Minnesota from Canada? And is there a small city? I like small cities :p

[@lifeinsandiego233]

I've never moved from Canada so I can't speak on that. How small of a city do you like?

[@halakisthebest]

@@lifeinsandiego233 where there is almost nothing except a school, an arena and some grocery shops 😂

[@lifeinsandiego233]

@@halakisthebest Oh my.....you should call me so we can discuss! 562-212-0604

[@wishfish1012]

I live in Saint Paul

[@lifeinsandiego233]

That's great. Great area to live in for sure!

[@queluu9733]

are there mountains there? is summer humid? does it rain a lot?

[@lifeinsandiego233]

Hello! No mountains :( Summers can be humid. It doesn't rain a lot though.

[@Pebbles2639]

235k for a house?! WHERE I cant find anything worth buying under 350k

[@lifeinsandiego233]

I know it's competitive out there...$235k is for the whole state. Twin Cities and Minneapolis specific will be much higher. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. David