A recent study shows that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, with high marks coming from areas judging the state’s competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life and business friendliness.
This comes on the heels of additional accolades the state has received recently, like their ranking for best state for independent retailers, according to a B2B Reviews study, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was named the best U.S. airport in 2024 by Travel + Leisure.
“These rankings are a testament to our focus on investing in key areas that make our businesses and economy strong: job training, workforce development, child care, and broadband access,” said Governor Tim Walz. “Businesses in top industries, from health care to renewable energy and manufacturing, understand the benefits of investing and growing in Minnesota.”
Here’s how Minnesota compared to other top states…
