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Ely, MN vs Springfield, IL

#7 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#11 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)

#51 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#114 Best Green Cities

#148 2005 Best Places to Live

#57 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#133 Best Green Cities

#196 2005 Best Places to Live

Lots of local talent. For a small city, Ely has a very educated population that brings a variety of talents to local arts and  More

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More