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Minot, ND vs Blackhawk, SD

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#13 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)

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#117 Best Green Cities

#284 2005 Best Places to Live

I moved here five years ago and within the first two weeks I had an 80 so'me year old lady give me the stink eye for holding door open for her and an 80 some year old  More

Been living here for 20 + yrs... Pros - Safe, decent schools, commute, low unemployment & nice summers. Cons - Cost of living, taxes (highest in the state),  More

An amazing place to raise children of all races, very safe and plenty to do. The only downside is the weather in the winter but I tell you the summers make up for  More

We love living here, we moved here from Metro Detroit when I was 8 months pregnant. This is a great community to raise a family, very friendly  More