Ditch the traffic and hectic lifestyle …
- 2nd lowest cost of living in Minnesota
- Stay connected, work remotely with the fastest fiber broadband internet
- Average travel time to work is less than 10 minutes
- Entrepreneur opportunities {over 3,350 self-employed individuals}
- 10 school districts with small class sizes and extracurricular opportunities
- 2 technical colleges
- Low crime rate

Healthcare
Here in Western Minnesota we offer a wide variety of high quality healthcare for you and your family.
- CCM Health – Montevideo
- Madison Healthcare
- Clara City Clinic
- Appleton Area Health
- Avera Granite Falls Health
- Johnson Memorial – Dawson
- CentraCare – Benson
- Sanford Canby Medical Center
Housing
Whether you’re looking to purchase, rent, or become a part of an assisted living community, we have an option for you!
“We were able to find an affordable home on a peaceful beautiful piece of property. We’re lucky to call Western Minnesota HOME.”
– Monica Jensen
Education
We take pride in our school’s average 14:1 student teacher ratio, college courses, school gardens, fine arts, sporting opportunities and championships. Find a school district that is right for both you and your family!
- Benson
- Canby
- Lac Qui Parle
- Maccray
- Montevideo
- Dawson-Boyd
- K-M-S
- Yellow Medicine East
- St. Peter’s
- Clarkfield Area Charter
Childcare
We have many quality childcare centers & home daycares for your family. Our centers offer childcare services in a safe, warm and friendly environment with age-appropriate activities and learning materials that strengthen children’s educational foundation. Our home daycares are dedicated to providing families with quality home childcare in a safe and nurturing environment.
Visitor & Relocation Guide
Fill out this form to request a FREE Visitor’s Guide be mailed to you. You can also view the Visitor’s Guide online.