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Schools and Employers
The state of Minnesota is known for its academic excellence, with excellent
public, private, and charter schools, colleges and universities.
The Twin Cities is home to one of the country’s largest universities –
the University of Minnesota
– with more than 60,000 students.
For family members looking for employment, the state of Minnesota offers a
diverse economy in thriving business communities. According to the
Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, the state of Minnesota has the
seventh-most Fortune 500 companies in the nation, including UnitedHealth Group,
Target Corporation, and Best Buy. With more than 20,000 employees, Fairview
Health Services is an employer of choice throughout the state. Current
non-provider employment opportunities can be found
online.