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Ely, MN vs Tofte, MN

#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

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

WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU COULD DESIGN A GATED COMMUNITY ROOFED WITH AMENITIES AND REC AND ONLY SMALL APTS, OR STUDIOS TO KEEP COST DOWN If you can, then this would be a  More

I have vacationed in Tofte several times a year since the mid 80's. The area has grown in some ways but retains it's charm. The main industry is tourist. There is a  More