Thinking of jumping from Wisconsin to Minnesota

[goddess40]

How's Winona when it comes to politics.

My niece would like us to move to Duluth but that is just too much winter for me. I'm hoping she might move south, she wants to set up a dog grooming shop but hasn't started the process so there is still time to move before.

[geardaddy]

1. Well, it is represented by Tim Walz in the U.S. House

He's a great DFLer and according to Wikipedia the state senator is GOP, but the state house rep is a DFLer.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. Winona is a college town, and quite scenic.

It's in the 1st Congressional district, represented by Tim Walz, a Democrat, so there's that. I don't know much about the local politics, but it's a nice town. Welcome to Minnesota.

[oldandhappy]

3. Minnesota seems to be doing well.

I do not live there, but would sure consider it if such a jump came up. Definitely get yourself out of Wisconsin!! Congratulations on having some mobility.

[trotsky]

4. Northfield, MN

Recently named by Money magazine as the Best Place to Retire in the USA:
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/10/27/northfield-named-best-place-to-retire-by-money-magazine/

Two big colleges in town keep it liberal.

[glinda]

5. Northfield is expensive in regards to housing although a very nice town.

Mankato has a super duper animal Humane Society in BENCHS http://www.benchs.org. Not sure about grooming competition though but a wonderful organization that is worthy of donations and support.

[CatholicEdHead]

6. Winona is pretty blue overall

Most of the Mississippi River Valley from Hastings to Prairie du Chein is blue on both sides of the river, easy to head to Cochran/Fountain City, Trempleau or LaCrosse for day trips.