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.

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8 SKI HILLS

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4 MONTHS OF DEEP FRESH POWDER

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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

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NO/LOW CRIME RATES

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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.

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TOP RANKED K-12

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12 STEM SCHOOLS

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AVERAGE GPA: 3.2

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200 WATERFALLS

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2500+ MILES OF TRAILS

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8.8 MILLION ACRES OF FOREST