ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota was ranked the second best state to both retire and raise a family. The Wallet Hub studies ranked states on factors including affordability, health and safety, education and child care, and quality of life.

“I am proud to once again celebrate Minnesota as a top state to retire and to raise a family,” said Governor Walz. “These rankings are a reflection of our commitment to invest in the things that matter – economic opportunity, health and safety, and building strong communities. These are investments that I will continue to protect as we work towards building the best state for all Minnesotans from childhood through retirement.”

Governor Walz has made historic investments to increase child care access and affordability, bolster access to health care and mental health resources, provide universal school meals, reduce child poverty, and make life more affordable for working families.

In 2023, Governor Walz signed historic bipartisan elder abuse legislation to regulate assisted living centers and allocated direct funding for nursing homes across the state. The administration also cut state taxes on social security for most seniors, took action to significantly lower the cost of prescription drugs, and provided funding for public safety needs to combat crime and keep communities safe.