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Saint Cloud, Minnesota is a medium sized city with a growing economy, an abundance of parks, and a state university. The city has a population of approximately 67,000 people and resides 70 miles from Minneapolis-just a quick trip on Highway 94. Its location in Minnesota puts it in close proximity to many farms and thus local food sources, and the booming university is expanding environmental activism on campus.

 

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently chose Red Wing, Minnesota as one of the 2008 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Less an hour southeast of St. Paul, Red Wing has a population of 16,000 people. The city, which is nestled in the Mississippi River Valley, is full of small-town charm and it's an excellent place to invest in Minnesota-made art and products. The stunning landscape also makes Red Wing a great location for year-round outdoor recreation from skiing and bird watching to sailing and rock climbing.

 

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Mankato is a short 1-hour drive south of the Twin Cities. Rich in arts and recreation, Mankato was ranked 7th on the list of top ten "Dream Towns" nationwide by bizjournals.com. Mankato has a contiguous population area of 46,173. There is a trade area population of more than 300,000. The Greater Mankato area supports green initiatives through city, county, and independent business initiatives that strive to reduce the carbon footprint and move the area to greater sustainability. In 2007-2008, over 15,000 trees were purchased and planted through the Million Tree Project.