220" ISN'T NEARLY ENOUGH
The ruggedness, remoteness and snow are as extreme as the people who live here. We crave adventure and fresh air — they feed our innovation.

8 SKI HILLS

4 MONTHS OF DEEP FRESH POWDER

LARGEST NETWORK OF CCX SKI TRAILS IN THE MIDWEST
COMMUNITY IS EXTENDED FAMILY
America’s last true traditional small and safe towns. We live where neighbors help each other out with no expectations. Community is family. Crime rates are one of the lowest in the country

NO/LOW CRIME RATES

TOWN, WATERFRONT & REMOTE LIVING OPTIONS
EDUCATION IS EVERYTHING
Our region has the highest-ranking education system in the Midwest. We are committed to education, so we invest in our children and in our schools. And our commitment doesn’t end with high school. We have leading-edge research universities too.

TOP RANKED K-12

12 STEM SCHOOLS

AVERAGE GPA: 3.2
PLAY AS HARD AS YOU WORK

200 WATERFALLS

2500+ MILES OF TRAILS

8.8 MILLION ACRES OF FOREST