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Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and whose motto encourages all to "Explore Minnesota," had a population of over 4,900,000 in 2003. According to the US Census, Minnesota has a very highly educated population with over 90% being high school graduates and over 30% having bachelor degrees. Median income in Minnesota, for the year 2003, was over $50,000. This is higher than the national average income at that time. According to US census information, the Minnesota economy is predominantly based on the following sectors: Educational, health, and social services, 21%, and Manufacturing, 15%. The top occupational categories in Minnesota are Management, professional, and related occupations, 37%; Sales and office occupations, 26%; Service occupations, 15%; Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 13%; and Construction, extraction, and maintenance occupations, 8%. Topics of interest to Minnesota residents and visitors alike include New Hope, Minnesota Campgrounds, Northfield, Ramsey and Lakeville.
The largest city in Minnesota is Minneapolis with a 2004 population of over 370,000, putting it in the top fifty largest cities in the entire nation with respect to population. Camden News, The Business Journal and Star Tribune are sources of information about hotels, restaurants, and real estate and sports teams -- the Augsburg College Auggies, North Central Bible College Flames, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. The second largest city in Minnesota is St. Paul with a 2004 population of over 275,000, among the top one-hundred largest in the country in population. The Community Reporter, Pioneer Press and St Paul Legal Ledger will provide you with information about regional attractions and resources. Minnesota's third largest city is Rochester with a 2004 population of over 93,000. Post-Bulletin will provide you with information about restaurants, homes for sale, skiing and colleges. Placing as the fourth largest city in Minnesota is Duluth with a 2004 population of over 85,000. Duluth News-Tribune will provide you with information about shopping, restaurants, hotels, and employment, as well as Minnesota Casinos, Maple Grove, Minnesota Parks, Red Wing and Roseville. The fifth largest city in Minnesota is Bloomington with a 2004 population of over 81,000.
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