Minnesota Much Friendlier Than Iowa and South Dakota

You've heard of “Minnesota Nice”? According to this new study, Minnesota beats out Iowa and South Dakota big time when it comes to being friendly!

A recent Newsweek survey has ranked Minnesota as friendlier than its neighboring states Iowa and South Dakota...and it wasn't even close.

Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," has long prided itself on its "Minnesota Nice" reputation.

This latest ranking seems to reinforce that stereotype, potentially giving Minnesotans some bragging rights over their Midwestern counterparts.

Iowa and South Dakota are also well-known for their friendly, down-to-earth populations but this new study says Minnesota really stands out.

Common themes such as community spirit, great hospitality, and everlasting memories can all combine to make a visitor hold fond memories of a state.

Drawing on information compiled by the World Population Review, Newsweek has come up with a list that highlights where visitors and locals alike can encounter friendly atmospheres and welcoming communities.

These are the Top-10 Friendliest States according to Newsweek...

1)-Minnesota
2)-Tennessee
3)-South Carolina
4)-Texas
5)-Wyoming
6)-Indiana
7)-Colorado
8)-Kansas
9)-Oklahoma
10)-Ohio

20)-South Dakota
29)-Iowa

Dead last at #50...New York.