We are from a suburb of The Twin Cities in Minnesota. It is nice to be so close to a major city but still be able to enjoy everyday life at a slower pace. We have a lot of "arts" in the area and there is always something to do. We also have had a lot of political interest in the past which is fun.
Most people think the snow/cold is a reason to never live in MN. However, we just like people to think that!
Our summers are amazing and spring and fall are pretty nice too.