Minnesota
Land of 10,000 Lakes and More
A Message from the Governor
Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan are working to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids, invest in our state’s economic future, protect Minnesotans’ health and safety, and provide tax cuts to Minnesotans across the state.
Tim Walz
About Minnesota
Minnesota, often referred to as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” is a state in the northern region of the United States known for its natural beauty, vibrant cities, and a culture that celebrates both the outdoors and the arts. With its pristine lakes, rich cultural heritage, and welcoming communities, Minnesota offers a diverse range of experiences for residents and visitors alike.
Minnesota is renowned for its abundance of lakes, rivers, and waterways, far exceeding the famous “10,000 Lakes” it’s named for. These picturesque bodies of water provide opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, and swimming in the summer, and ice skating and ice fishing in the winter.
Crimes Overview
Georgia’s murder rate is slightly higher than the national average, while rape and assault rates are lower. Robbery is also lower, but kidnapping is higher. Burglary, arson, and theft rates are lower, and vandalism is not a significant concern. Motor vehicle theft is lower, and identity theft is significantly lower. Drug offenses are lower, and weapon law violations are also lower than the national average.
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Cities of Minnesota
Aitkin
Akeley
Albert Lea
Alexandria
Annandale
Anoka
Appleton
Apple Valley
Atwater
Austin
Avon
Barnesville
Baxter
Bayport
Becker
Belgrade/Brooten
Belle Plaine
Bemidji
Benson
Big Lake
Blackduck
Blaine
Blooming Prairie
Bloomington
Blue Earth
Braham
Brainerd
Breckenridge
Breezy Point
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
Brownton
Buffalo
Buffalo Lake
Burnsville
Caledonia
Cambridge
Canby
Cannon Falls
Centennial Lakes
Champlin
Chisholm
Clara City
Cleveland
Cloquet
Cold Spring/Richmond
Columbia Heights
Comfrey
Coon Rapids
Corcoran
Cottage Grove
Crookston
Crosby
Crosslake
Crystal
Cuyuna
Dayton
Deephaven
Deer River
Deerwood
Detroit Lakes
Dilworth
Duluth
Dundas
Eagan
Eagle Lake
East Grand Forks
Eden Prairie
Eden Valley
Edina
Elko New Market
Elk River
Elmore
Ely
Emily
Eveleth
Fairfax
Fairmont
Faribault
Farmington
Fergus Falls
Floodwood
Foley
Forest Lake
Fridley
Fulda
Gaylord
Gilbert
Glencoe
Glenwood
Glyndon
Golden Valley
Goodhue
Goodview
Grand Rapids
Granite Falls
Hallock
Hastings
Hawley
Hector
Hermantown
Heron Lake
Hibbing
Hill City
Hokah
Hopkins
Hutchinson
International Falls
Inver Grove Heights
Isanti
Isle
Janesville
Jordan
Kasson
Kenyon
La Crescent
Lake City
Lake Crystal
Lakes Area
Lake Shore
Lakeville
Lamberton
Le Center
Lester Prairie
Le Sueur
Lewiston
Lino Lakes
Litchfield
Little Falls
Long Prairie
Lonsdale
Madelia
Madison Lake
Mankato
Maple Grove
Mapleton
Maplewood
Marshall
McGregor
Medina
Melrose
Mendota Heights
Milaca
Minneapolis
Minneota
Minnesota Lake
Minnetonka
Minnetrista
Montevideo
Moorhead
Moose Lake
Morgan
Morris
Motley
Mounds View
Mountain Lake
Nashwauk
New Brighton
New Hope
New Prague
New Richland
New Ulm
New York Mills
Nisswa
North Branch
Northfield
North Mankato
North St. Paul
Oakdale
Oak Park Heights
Olivia
Orono
Nashville
Nashville
Ortonville
Osakis
Osseo
Owatonna
Park Rapids
Paynesville
Pequot Lakes
Pierz
Pillager
Pine River
Plainview
Plymouth
Preston
Princeton
Prior Lake
Proctor
Ramsey
Red Wing
Redwood Falls
Renville
Rice
Richfield
Robbinsdale
Rochester
Rogers
Roseau
Rosemount
Roseville
Royalton
Rushford
Sartell
Sauk Centre
Sauk Rapids
Savage
Shakopee
Silver Bay
Sleepy Eye
South Lake Minnetonka
South St. Paul
Springfield
Spring Grove
Spring Lake Park
St. Anthony
Staples
Starbuck
St. Cloud
St. Francis
Stillwater
St. James
St. Joseph
St. Louis Park
St. Paul
St. Paul Park
St. Peter
Thief River Falls
Tracy
Two Harbors
Virginia
Wabasha
Wadena
Waite Park
Walker
Walnut Grove
Warroad
Waseca
Wayzata
Wells
West Concord
West Hennepin
West St. Paul
Wheaton
White Bear Lake
Willmar
Windom
Winnebago
Winona
Winsted
Winthrop
Woodbury
Worthington
Wyoming
Zumbrota
Metropolitan Counties
Anoka
Benton
Blue Earth
Carlton
Carver
Chisago
Clay
Dakota
Dodge
Fillmore
Hennepin
Houston
Isanti
Lake
Le Sueur
Mille Lacs
Nicollet
Olmsted
Polk
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
St. Louis
Wabasha
Washington
Wright
Non-Metropolitan Counties
Aitkin
Becker
Beltrami
Big Stone
Brown
Cass
Clearwater
Kittson
Koochiching
Cook
Cottonwood
Crow Wing
Douglas
Freeborn
Goodhue
Grant
Mower
Murray
Hubbard
Itasca
Jackson
Kanabec
Kandiyohi
Lac qui Parle
Lincoln
Lyon
Mahnomen
Martin
McLeod
Meeker
Morrison
Nobles
Norman
Otter Tail
Pennington
Pine
Pipestone
Pope
Redwood
Rice
Renville
Rock
Roseau
Sibley
Stevens
Steele
Swift
Traverse
Todd
Waseca
Watonwan
Winona
Wilkin
Yellow Medicine